The VHS Abyss

ACADEMY DOUBLE - We conclude this mammoth 2 parter, with 1989's NINJA ACADEMY. In this episode we discuss Liverpool legends, martial art and stunt royalty, a sneaky cameo from a John Wick villain and numerous other "Academy" movies we could of done. So join us, as we finish our delve into all things ACADEMY and pick who is our champion of the episooooddddeeee!

ACADEMY DOUBLE - The academy two parter you really want. . . COMBAT ACADEMY vs NINJA ACADEMY is our focus this month, in association with TOOTH BRAIN PRODUCTIONS. In this episode, we discuss all things George Clooney, the links to Police Academy, filming locations and the popularity of the name BIFF. Join us next week for PART 2, as we conclude with NINJA ACADEMY (1989) and the champion of the epi...

TROMA DOUBLE - Wrapping up our TROMA episode, we bring you THE CLASS OF NUKE EM HIGH (1986). In this episode we discuss 90s to present day TROMA ENTERTAINMENT news, cast and crew stories, unfinished monster effects and classic EASTENDERS lookalikes?!! So join us , as we conclude this delve into Tromaville and bring our champion of the EPISOOODDDEEE!!!!!

TROMA DOUBLE - Season 2 is here!!!!…and we are opening with a banger double episode as we are going down to Tromaville. That's right, we are doing a TROMA two parter, THE TOXIC AVENGER (1984) vs CLASS OF NUKE EM HIGH (1986), starting with THE TOXIC AVENGER. In this episode, we discuss the beginning of TROMA ENTERTAINMENT, from the start in the 70s through to the 80s, Lloyd Kaufman's career...

SHRINKING DOUBLE - Wrapping up our delve into the miniscule, we bring this Joe Dante childhood classic. In this episode, we discuss all things practical effects, how the legends of ILM manipulated an audience into thinking it was filmed inside an actual human body!...we also talk colonoscopy parties, Dennis Quaid's 80's relationships and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael J Fox's potent...

SHRINKING DOUBLE - Watch where you step in the garden, cause we are going for a 2 part shrinking episode this month...starting with Disney's surprise hit HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS (1989). In this episode, we discuss behind the scenes stories of the ground breaking effects, where Jared Rushton went, Rick Moranis' deleted scenes from BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) and which cast member gave up acting...

FRIDAY THE 13TH PT 8: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN (1989) - Concluding our FRIDAY THE 13TH SEQUELS DOUBLE, we discuss how Kane Hodder became Jason, the original version they wanted before budget restrictions, behind the scenes stories and the role PAMELA ANDERSON auditioned for. So join us, to see who will be crowned our first Halloween special, champion of the episooooodddeeee!

FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER (1984) - Welcome to our first ever Halloween special and what a special it is. We are delving into horror royalty with a FRIDAY THE 13TH SEQUELS DOUBLE...first up, PART 4: THE FINAL CHAPTER, we discuss the iconic dance scene from Crispin Glover, stories from behind the scenes, all things Corey Feldman and which cast member hit the top of the charts in AUSTRALIA!!...

RODDY PIPER DOUBLE - Part 2 is here!....as we wrap up the 2 part Roddy Piper episode, we dig deep in to this forgotten 90's gem, JUNGLEGROUND (1995). In this episode, we delve into his later years, the 90s up to 2010's ... we highlight key moments of his wrestling career, which truly cement him as one of the greats of his generation. So dust off your bagpipes and get ready to play THE GREE...

RODDY PIPER DOUBLE - Grab your kilts people, cause we're going Rowdy with Roddy Piper in this 2 part episode. In this episode, we discuss his beginning...how he became the wrestling legend we all know and love, all the way up to the end of the 80's. We also delve into his partner in crime, Billy Blanks, and talk about his martial art honours and his Tae-Bo empire. So warm those hamstrings...

TEENAGE SOLDIER DOUBLE - So continuing our new format, welcome to PART 2!! In this episode we discuss Sean Astin's 4 Dads, how 2 cast members connect to the 60's version of the Addams Family, which role Corey Feldman missed out on and where the hell Wil Wheaton went?!!! So join us, to see who will be crowned The VHS Abyss champion of the episodeeeee!!!!

TEENAGE SOLDIER DOUBLE - A new episode and a new format, because we have so much to talk about on our podcast, they run a little long...so we are now splitting the episodes into 2 parts, so welcome to PART 1! In this episode we discuss, how Patrick Swayze might not have had a career at all, why the CIA were interested, Charlie Sheen and director John Milius' obsession with guns. Join us next M...

JAMIE LEE-CURTIS SLASHER DOUBLE - In this episode we discuss Curtis' prolific horror spell of 1978 - 82, the influences these movies had on horror years later, the legend that is Leslie Nielsen, stunt men injuries and why David Copperfield never acted as anyone other than himself, again! So join us, to see who will reign supreme, of the Queen of the slashers episode!!!!!

KIDS IN SPACE DOUBLE - In this episode we discuss numerous scenes that were deleted from the original Joe Dante version of Explorers, which could have had a running time of 3 HOURS!!!...Also, what happened to the star of Navigator, Joey Cramer, the highs and lows of Paul Reubens, filming in NORWAY!!! and the curse of being a child actor in hollywood. So join us, to see who will be crowned champion...

TEENAGE TIME TRAVEL DOUBLE - In this episode, we discuss the problems both films had with production, the famous Eric Stoltz version of Back to the future, how Bill and Ted was nearly a THREESOME and Germany loved Bill and Ted so much, they invented new words into the German vocabulary! So join us, to see who will be winner of the titans of time travel !!!

MONTY PYTHON DOUBLE - In this episode we discuss how the Pythons got funding for the 2 movies from music royalty, stories of behind the scenes, the reception of THE LIFE OF BRIAN and Spike Milligan being pulled over by Tunisian police. So join us, to see who will be crowned champion in this battle of legends.

B-MOVIE REMAKE DOUBLE - In this MAMMOTH episode, we discuss Kevin Dillon's mullet, Shawnee Smith's punk band, how the incredible effects were created and then shot for The Blob. We also talk other actors up for the role of Brundle - fly, how we nearly didn't have David Cronenberg involved, Goldblum Jealousy and deleted scenes. So join us, to see who is crowned The VHS Abyss champion of...

ALBERT PYUN DOUBLE - In this episode we discuss the legend that is Albert Pyun...while discussing 2 of Pyun's classics, we also talk about the Pyun's cut of Cyborg called SLINGER, his battles with the producers of his movies and why he was one of the most prolific directors working in movies all the way up to his tragic death in 2022. We discuss the work put in to making both Cyborg and Nemesis, i...

VIDEO GAMING DOUBLE - In this episode, we discuss injuries Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo had filming ( while drunk! ), the other actors up for the the lead roles and battles to get The Mario bros. movie off the ground, while also dissecting Double Dragon and its hilarious fight scenes and "fantastic" acting and sets. Who will be Crowned The VHS Abyss champion of the episodeeeeee!!!!!!!!