Did SCREAM Save Horror? The Truth About 90s Slashers!

When Scream hit theaters in 1996, horror suddenly had a new rulebook. The slashers were younger, the casts looked like they belonged on the WB, and every killer seemed to know we had already seen all the old movies. In this episode, we rewind the late-90s teen horror boom that followed. We’ll look at how Scream reshaped mainstream horror, why studios rushed to find the next young ensemble slasher hit, and how this brief but unforgettable era gave horror one of its most distinctive late-90s flavors.

Bird on a Wire (1990) | Is This Still Any Good ?

Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn teamed up in 1990 for Bird on a Wire, a fast, goofy, stunt-filled action comedy that feels tailor-made for the video store era. In this episode, we revisit this forgotten 90s rental favorite to see how it holds up today. From its wild chase scenes and big star chemistry to its oddball villains, romantic comedy energy, and pure early-90s studio movie charm, we’re asking the important question: is Bird on a Wire still any good?

The VHS Vault: 1990s Neo-Noir Edition

Step back into the smoky world of ‘90s Neo-Noir with Episode 3 of The VHS Vault — where sharp suits, bad choices, and moral shadows meet the glow of a tube TV. From slick crime thrillers to moody character studies, this episode dives into the decade’s coolest, grittiest, and most underrated noir gems that defined Gen-X cool — all drenched in that unforgettable ‘90s vibe.