Step into the VHS aisle with Friday Night Rentals as we kick off Cannon Films Pt. 1. We’re diving into the gloriously loud, low-budget, high-energy world of The Cannon Group, spotlighting the action, cult classics, and bargain-bin bangers that defined the 1980s rental era.
Welcome back to The VHS Vault: 90s Cult Classics. In Episode 2, we’re cracking open another stack of unforgettable 1990s cult favorites, the kind of movies that lived on video store shelves, ruled late-night cable, and somehow became even better with time. I’m breaking down each pick with quick plot setup, cast highlights, nostalgic reactions, and why these films earned true cult status. If you love 90s movies, cult classics, and VHS-era deep cuts, you’re in the right place, so hit like, subscribe, and let me know your favorite in the comments.
Welcome back to Friday Night Rentals: Cult Classics Part 2! We’re digging deeper into the VHS stacks for more weird, wild, and unforgettable cult gems, the kind of movies that lived on late-night cable and ruled the video-store “Staff Picks” wall. Drop your favorite rental memories in the comments, and if you’re having fun in the aisles, like, subscribe, and ride along with Movies Never Say Die.
Welcome back to Movies Never Say Die. I’m Anthony Digioia, and this is The VHS Vault: 90s Cult Classics Episode 1, where we crack open the video store shelves and pull out the kind of movies you rented on a Friday night… then quoted for the next 20 years.
Welcome to the third episode of Friday Night Rentals! We’re stepping back into the golden age of the 1980s video store, where Friday nights meant grabbing a stack of VHS tapes, some microwave popcorn, and settling in for a weekend of cinematic adventure. In this series, we revisit forgotten gems, cult classics, and oddball favorites that made the rental era unforgettable.
Crack open the clamshells—The VHS Vault: ’90s Edition kicks off with deep-cut rentals, wild box art, and the Friday-night ritual we grew up on. Expect quick trivia, fun behind-the-scenes tidbits, and pure CRT glow. Hit play, drop a comment with your favorite ’90s rental, and be kind—rewind!
In this episode of Friday Night Rentals, we’re diving deep into some of the wildest, weirdest, and most beloved 1980s cult classics ever to hit VHS shelves. From neon-soaked sorcery to punk-rock sci-fi and late-night horror, this lineup is a full tour of everything we loved about the video store era.
Step back into the neon glow of the VHS era as we raid the horror and cult shelves for the ultimate Halloween watchlist. From cozy ’80s cable staples to video-store cult classics, this retro guide blends review, reaction, fun facts, and nostalgia—perfect for your late-night marathon. Expect staff-pick vibes, sleepover energy, and the kind of “be kind, rewind” charm only tapeheads know.!
Why do so many Hollywood remakes and reboots fall flat? In this deep dive, we explore the growing crisis of nostalgia-driven filmmaking—where originality takes a backseat to recycled IPs. From failed legacy sequels to soulless reboots of beloved classics, we break down why audiences are tuning out, why studios keep doubling down, and how the remake formula often leads to disappointment instead of magic.
Welcome to the first episode of Friday Night Rentals! Step back into the golden age of the 1980s video store, where Friday nights meant grabbing a stack of VHS tapes, some microwave popcorn, and settling in for a weekend of cinematic adventure. In this series, we revisit forgotten gems, cult classics, and oddball favorites that made the rental era unforgettable.
In this video, we dive into some of the best sequels to iconic ’70s movies that kept audiences coming back for more in the ’80s and beyond! From Rocky II to Aliens, Superman II to The Empire Strikes Back, these films not only built upon their predecessors but often surpassed them in terms of action, story, and character development. Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi, action, horror, or comedy, these sequels delivered epic moments and unforgettable performances. Perfect for ’80s and ’90s movie lovers, this video celebrates the sequels that became legends in their own right, adding to the timeless appeal of these classic franchises.
In this series I’m diving into the many lost movies from the 1990s!
The ’80s delivered an endless supply of classic movies from all genres that will stand the test of time. In this video I’m breaking down 10 awesome sequels to these movies that landed with success to result in great movies on their own.
Many of us growing up can remember sitting in front of the TV weeknights watching an endless supply of classic shows with characters who would reach varying levels of pop culture acclaim. Since then, we’ve gotten an equally endless stream of feature film adaptations of these shows! In this video I’m covering five retro TV adaptations that failed to capture the nostalgia of their source material.
A woman swimming in her pool at night is terrorized by an evil spirit.
A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. During his first night on the job, he realizes that the night shift won’t be so easy to get through. Pretty soon he will unveil what actually happened at Freddy’s.
When two girls disappear into the woods and return three days later with no memory of what happened to them, the father of one girl seeks out Chris MacNeil, who’s been forever altered by what happened to her daughter fifty years ago.
High school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister Sawyer are reeling from the recent death of their mother and aren’t getting much support from their father, Will, a therapist who is dealing with his own pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their home seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity that preys on families and feeds on the suffering of its victims.
Renfield, Dracula’s henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum for decades, longs for a life away from the Count, his various demands, and all of the bloodshed that comes with them.
An undocumented Filipina immigrant lands a job as a care-worker for a terminal old man, securing a better life for her and her daughter. But a dark discovery threatens to destroy everything she’s strived for and holds dear.
A couple escapes their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to hear stories of mysterious beings who live in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden.
A review of Cocaine Bear a violent ride of laughs, violence and the white powder!
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M. Night Shyamalan’s newest film KNOCK AT THE CABIN is coming to theaters this weekend! Check out my review to see why this one’s a return to form for Shyamalan and a movie you definitely want to check out in theaters!
A new player has stepped into the killer doll movie genre, and her name is M3GAN, she has killer dance moves and deadly intelligence. She isn’t just a toy…she’s family! Check out my review of M3GAN to see if it kicks 2023 off on a positive note at the theater!
Looking to refresh, or build your knowledge of 80’s movies? In this video I’m breaking down the Top-100 movies from the glorious decade that everyone should watch! It was ten years filled with some of the most wild, over the top, and truly unique films in cinematic history.
Two strangers discover they have been double booked at the same Airbnb, but the house is far from what appears when a hidden tunnel system is discovered underneath it.
The battle between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers comes to a gruesome conclusion in the finale entry of the trilogy.
It’s time for another episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 20-11.
As a hurricane approaches a group of wealthy 20-somethings plan a party at a remote family mansion but the party turns deadly as friendships are tested and truths are revealed.
In a desolate region of inland California, ranch-owning siblings OJ (Kaluuya) and Emerald (Palmer) discover something extraordinary in the skies and set out to capture it on film.
Nearing the end of the list, I have another episode of my Top-100 Movies from the 1980’s, and films #30-21 deliver a touch of everything the decade at the cinema would come to be known for!
I’m diving into another nostalgia packed episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 40-31.
I have another episode of the Top-100 Movies from the 80’s! Ten great movies from a glorious cinematic decade as we approach the top of the list!
A young girl tries to understand how she mysteriously gained the power to set things on fire with her mind.
We’re jumping back in time once again to dive into the best movies from the best decade in cinema in this next episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 70-61.
After nearly 50 years of hiding, Leatherface returns to terrorize a group of idealistic young friends who accidentally disrupt his carefully shielded world in a remote Texas town.
Recap reviews of MASTER, SUMMERING and DUAL from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
Recaps of Fresh, Speak No Evil and Resurrection from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.
A young woman who was abandoned by her mother as a baby, travels to a secluded Amish community with a documentary film crew seeking answers about her mother and extended family.
Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie. But the glamour is not all it appears to be and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker.
The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series.
The spectre of a disfigured man haunts the children of the parents who murdered him, stalking and killing them in their dreams.
The monstrous spirit of a slain child murderer seeks revenge by invading the dreams of teenagers whose parents were responsible for his untimely death.
The graduating class at Osborne High is being targeted by a masked assailant, intent on exposing the darkest secret of each victim, and only a group of misfit outsiders can stop the killings.
“Welcome to the Blumhouse” returns to Prime Video this week for its second year. This film series consists of four anthological horror-thrillers. October 1st brought us the first two, “Black as Night” and “Bingo Hell”. A couple genre flicks that each had their ups and downs, but in the end did deliver some early Halloween season screams.
Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.
The sequel is set in the years following the initial deadly home invasion, where Norman Nordstrom lives in quiet solace until his past sins catch up to him.
With their follower count dwindling, travel vloggers Teddy and Claire pivot to creating viral content around their most recent “superhost,” Rebecca, who wants more from the duo than a great review.
