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Deep Dive: VHS Massacre Too (2020)

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VHS Massacre Too
VHS Massacre Too examines the decline of the American exploitation film industry through interviews with key figures like Joe Bob Briggs and Debbie Rochon. It covers the journey from the last Blockbuster video store in Bend, Oregon, to Troma Entertainment in New York, illustrating the impact of media consolidation and censorship on independent films. The film draws parallels between the video store era and the current streaming landscape, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to preserve exploitation cinema in a homogenized media environment. It presents a narrative that connects the past and present of film distribution and consumption, highlighting the significance of independent voices in cinema.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Joe Bob Briggs and other film legends.
  • •Find out about the last Blockbuster video store.
  • •See the impact of media consolidation on films.

Did You Know

•The last Blockbuster video store is located in Bend, Oregon.
•Troma Entertainment is based in New York and is known for independent films.
•The film features interviews with Joe Bob Briggs and Debbie Rochon.

Perfect For

Exploitation film fansFilm history enthusiastsIndependent cinema supporters