It’s one of the scariest movies ever made… but did you know The Texas Chainsaw Massacre almost got a PG rating? 😳 Like Jaws, this 1974 horror classic relied almost entirely on suspense instead of blood and gore. There’s barely any on-screen violence — yet it terrified audiences worldwide. Proof…
When The Texas Chainsaw Massacre first hit theaters, audiences LOST IT. People fainted, walked out, and even ended up in hospitals. The film was banned in cities across Canada — including Ottawa — and in multiple countries around the world. The wild part? There’s barely any blood or gore. It…
Ever wonder where the idea for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre really came from? It turns out it wasn’t just movie magic — it was inspired by some deeply unsettling real-life stories. From a Christmas shopping crowd to a “friend” who made a human-skin Halloween mask, this horror classic’s origins are…
This week on The VHS Club, we’re slipping into fishnets and stepping into one of the wildest cult classics of all time — The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). What started as a small stage musical exploded into a global phenomenon that still packs theaters nearly 50 years later. Join…
“She just killed an innocent bystander and was like… meh.” 💀 In this Christine (1983) clip discussion, Katie and Nat from The VHS Club Podcast break down one of the movie’s wildest moments — from spontaneous explosions to zero remorse — and imagine a world where Christine teams up with…
Forget the actors — John Carpenter made it clear: the real star of Christine is the car. ❤️🔥 In this clip from The VHS Club Podcast, Katie and Nat dive into how Carpenter turned Stephen King’s killer car story into something uniquely his own — cinematic, synthy, and unmistakably 80s.…
What happens when you mix Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Christine into one horror-fueled road trip? 🚗💀 In this clip from The VHS Club Podcast, Katie and Nat imagine the ultimate 80s horror crossover — part Jaws, part Halloween, all John Carpenter synth magic. Watch the full Christine (1983) episode:…
This week on The VHS Club, we’re heading deep into the Texas backroads for one of the most terrifying films ever made — The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). What began as a low-budget indie shocker turned into a horror revolution that changed cinema forever. Join Katie and Nat as they:…
This week on The VHS Club Podcast, we’re shifting into high gear with Christine (1983) — the supernatural horror classic where teenage obsession meets murderous muscle car. Directed by John Carpenter and based on Stephen King’s novel, Christine is revved up with 80s grit, chrome, and pure evil on four…
If you’ve seen The Lost Boys (1987), you KNOW the scene: an oiled-up, muscle-bound sax player blasting his heart out at the Santa Carla pier. That’s Tim Cappello — and decades later, people are still obsessed. Iconic, meme-worthy, unforgettable. 👉 Watch the full VHS Club episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eVXXNhNftQ&t=7s #TheLostBoys #80sMovies…
You can’t talk about The Lost Boys (1987) without mentioning the legendary saxophone scene. Enter Tim Cappello: oiled up, shredded, and blasting the most unforgettable sax solo in vampire movie history. 😎🎶 👉 Watch the full VHS Club episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eVXXNhNftQ&t=7s #TheLostBoys #80sMovies #SaxMan
"The movie that made vampires cool again… and mullets questionable.” 😂 Join The VHS Club as we rewind to The Lost Boys (1987) and debate just how cool those 80s hairstyles really were. 👉 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eVXXNhNftQ&t=7s #TheLostBoys #80sMovies #TheVHSClub
Imagine sneaking into a funeral home to see your best friend’s body… only to be greeted by the Candyman himself, Tony Todd, as the eeriest mortician ever. 😱 In Final Destination, he doesn’t just shrug off the break-in — he calmly explains that Death is coming for all of them.…
The first death in Final Destination set the tone for the whole franchise — eerie setups, fake-outs, and ultimately, fate catching up. 💀 What makes it even more chilling? Every bit of it was done with practical effects, no CGI. That’s why it still feels so real (and terrifying) today.…
Every time you see a log truck… you think Final Destination. 😱 That’s how big of a cultural impact this movie had. And when the latest sequel dropped, the studio leaned all the way in — sending real log trucks out on the road with ads reading, “Is it your…
This week on The VHS Club Podcast, we’re heading back to 1987 with one of the most stylish vampire flicks of all time — The Lost Boys. A perfect blend of horror, comedy, and MTV-era swagger that made vampires cool (and mullets questionable). Join us as we: 🧛 Revisit Michael,…
Ever watched a movie with friends who can quote it word for word — from opening credits to closing credits? 👀🍿 In this clip from our Cult Classics episode, we talk about how nostalgia, community, and the ability to relive every line is what makes these films truly magical. Whether…
Are you the kind of movie fan who can’t just recommend a favorite — you need to be there to watch it with someone and see their reaction? 👀🍿 In this clip from our Cult Classics episode, we talk about how sharing a movie like Empire Records (or any all-time…
Thinking about seeing The Rocky Horror Picture Show in theaters this spooky season? 🩸✨ Here are the unspoken rules every newbie (aka “virgin”) needs to know: 👄 Dress up or glam up — costumes & makeup are a must! 🙅♀️ If asked if you’re a “virgin,” say NO… unless you’re…
This week on The VHS Club Podcast, we’re rewinding to the year 2000 with one of the most iconic horror flicks of the new millennium — Final Destination. The movie that made us all side-eye airplanes, kitchen knives, and even shower curtains. Join us as we: ✈️ Revisit Alex Browning’s…
“I’ll be right here.” 🥹 The goodbye scene in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial still hits hard decades later. From E.T.’s heartbreaking “Ouch” to the invitation to come with him, it’s the ultimate 80s movie tearjerker. This clip is from our 100th episode of The VHS Club Podcast where we revisited Spielberg’s…
From old-school thermometers to heating pads, rewatching E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is like stepping straight back into the 80s. 📼 Scarlett thought the family was “rich,” but really it’s just peak middle-class nostalgia — big hair, big houses, and a very big alien in the closet. 👽 This clip is from…
One of the most iconic moments in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? The Halloween scene. From the excited mom in full costume to the kids trying (and failing) to disguise E.T. under a ghost sheet, it perfectly captures 80s Halloween vibes that feel worlds apart from today. 👻 This clip is from…
What exactly makes a movie a cult classic? Is it the midnight screenings, the quotable one-liners, or the fact that your parents just didn’t “get it”? In this episode of The VHS Club, we’re diving headfirst into the world of cult cinema—those quirky, bizarre, beloved movies that refuse to fade…