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VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-06-20
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40 Votes
Time: 1h 12m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
New York Cine Productions
VHS Massacre Films
Movie: VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lloyd Kaufman
Self
Ellen Muth
Self (archive footage)
Juliette Danielle
Self
Greg Sestero
Self
Debbie Rochon
Self
Deborah Reed
Self
John Bloom
Self [Joe Bob Briggs from Drive-in Theater]
James Nguyen
Self
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