VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media

VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media (2016)

June 20th, 20161h 12min

Documentary
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Overview

This lively documentary explores the rise and fall of physical media from the origin of film all the way through the video store era into digital media, focusing on B-movie and cult films. With icons like Joe Bob Briggs (MonsterVision), Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger), Greg Sestero (The Room), Debbie Rochon (Return to Nuke 'Em High), Deborah Reed (Troll 2), Mark Frazer (Samurai Cop), James Nguyen (Birdemic) and many others.


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