“Amuck! Amuck! Amuck!”

This week on The VHS Club, we’re flying back to 1993 to revisit one of the most beloved Halloween staples of the 90s: Hocus Pocus.

Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the iconic Sanderson sisters, this spooky-but-silly classic follows three child-soul-stealing witches accidentally resurrected on Halloween night. What unfolds is pure camp, catchy musical numbers, talking cats, and the kind of chaotic sibling energy you can’t help but love.

Join us as we:
🧹 Celebrate the Sanderson sisters’ over-the-top performances
🎃 Revisit our favorite Halloween night moments
🎶 Talk musical numbers and endlessly quotable lines
🐈 Discuss why Binx deserved better
📼 Break down how this became a VHS-era Halloween tradition

It’s spooky, hilarious, weirdly cozy, and packed with 90s charm — the kind of movie that instantly feels like October the second it starts.

So dust off your VCR, grab your popcorn, light a (black flame?) candle, and join us live as we cause a little amuck of our own.

SOURCES:

Sarah’s “Come Little Children” Theory
https://screenrant.com/hocus-pocus-sarah-come-little-children-song-edgar-allan-poe-theory/

Hocus Pocus Fun Facts
https://www.insider.com/hocus-pocus-fun-facts-2018-10

More Fun Facts
https://people.com/movies/hocus-pocus-fun-facts/

13 Things You Didn’t Know About Hocus Pocus
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53459/13-things-you-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus

Behind-the-Scenes Facts
https://www.buzzfeed.com/sam_cleal/hocus-pocus-facts-behind-the-scenes

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This week on The VHS Club, we’re stepping slightly outside our usual decades (80s, 90s, early 2000s)… because some movies are simply too iconic to ignore. It’s time to revisit the horror classic that made Jamie Lee Curtis a scream queen legend: Halloween (1978).

Directed by John Carpenter and featuring one of the most instantly recognizable scores in film history, Halloween introduced the world to Michael Myers — the silent, masked embodiment of pure terror. Decades later, he’s still creeping through Haddonfield… and into our nightmares.

Join us as we:
🔪 Break down what makes Michael Myers so unsettling
🎶 Celebrate John Carpenter’s legendary score
🎭 Talk Jamie Lee Curtis’ breakout performance
🎬 Explore how this film shaped the slasher genre
📼 Dive into the franchise and its lasting legacy

It’s minimalist, atmospheric, and terrifying in all the right ways — the kind of movie that proves you don’t need gore to create lasting fear.

So grab your popcorn, turn down the lights, dust off your VHS, and join us as we talk about one of the most influential horror films of all time.

SOURCES:

Facts About the Halloween Franchise
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/651618/halloween-horror-movie-franchise-facts

15 Terrifying Facts About John Carpenter’s Halloween
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59788/15-terrifying-facts-about-john-carpenters-halloween

The Story Behind the Original Halloween
https://www.vulture.com/2018/10/the-story-behind-the-original-halloween.html

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This week on The VHS Club, we’re heading back to Camp Crystal Lake to revisit one of our all-time favorite slasher flicks: Friday the 13th (1980).

It’s got everything you want in a classic horror movie — teenagers making questionable decisions, an isolated summer camp, a very large knife, and one seriously unhinged backstory. And while we may have technically missed airing this on an actual Friday the 13th… we’re absolutely pretending the calendar agrees with us.

Join us as we:
🔪 Break down the origins of the franchise
🏕️ Revisit the creepy atmosphere of Camp Crystal Lake
😱 Talk that twist ending
🎬 Explore how this film shaped the slasher boom of the 80s
📼 Discuss why this became such a VHS horror staple

It’s gritty, suspenseful, and iconic — the kind of movie that defined sleepover scares and late-night rewatches.

So grab your popcorn, dust off your VHS, and join us as we head back into the woods (what could possibly go wrong?).

SOURCES:

IMDb Trivia — Friday the 13th
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080761/trivia/

17 Bloody Facts About Friday the 13th
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/77061/17-bloody-facts-about-friday-13th

Behind the Scenes Feature
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/features/friday13/friday13.htm

13 Facts About Jason Voorhees
https://wcsx.com/listicle/friday-the-13th-and-13-facts-about-jason-voorhees-2/

Behind-the-Scenes Facts
https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/friday-the-13th-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-original-horror-movie-classic

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This week on The VHS Club, we’re getting witchy and heading back to 1996 to revisit the cult-favorite supernatural thriller The Craft.

Starring Fairuza Balk, Robin Tunney, Neve Campbell, Rachel True, and Skeet Ulrich, this 90s staple follows four high school outsiders who dabble in witchcraft — and quickly discover that power comes with consequences. Telekinesis, glamour spells, teenage angst, and one very chaotic energy shift later… things get dark.

Join us as we:
🔮 Revisit the iconic quartet and their spellbinding chemistry
🖤 Talk 90s goth fashion and peak teen angst
⚡ Break down the telekinetic moments we’ll never forget
🎬 Explore why this film became a cult classic
📼 Discuss how The Craft defined supernatural teen horror for a generation

It’s moody, stylish, dramatic, and endlessly quotable — the kind of movie that instantly transports you back to 90s mall goth energy and sleepover rewatches.

So grab your popcorn, dust off your VHS, and join us as we call the corners and dive into one of the most iconic witch movies of the decade.

SOURCES:

Roger Ebert’s Review
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-craft-1996

Spellbinding Facts About The Craft
https://www.eightieskids.com/spellbinding-facts-about-the-craft/

12 Bewitching Facts
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70269/12-bewitching-facts-about-craft

Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
https://www.buzzfeed.com/floperry/facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-craft

More Facts About The Craft
https://creepycatalog.com/facts-about-the-craft/

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Spooky season is almost here, and this week on The VHS Club, we’re kicking things off with a cozy, witchy favorite: Practical Magic (1998).

Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, and Dianne Wiest, this cult classic blends romance, sisterhood, curses, midnight margaritas, and just a touch of murder. At the heart of it all is the Owens family curse — any man they fall in love with is doomed. Naturally, things get complicated.

Join us as we:
🕯️ Revisit the Owens sisters and their chaotic magical lives
🌙 Talk sisterhood, family legacy, and generational curses
🍹 Celebrate midnight margaritas and kitchen dance parties
💀 Break down the darker twists hiding beneath the cozy vibes
📼 Discuss why this one became a VHS-era fall comfort watch

It’s moody, romantic, a little spooky, and endlessly rewatchable — the kind of movie that pairs perfectly with candles, oversized sweaters, and a crisp autumn night.

So dust off your VCR, grab your popcorn (and maybe some salt), and join us as we dive into one of the most beloved witchy films of the 90s.

SOURCES:

Behind-the-Scenes Details & Trivia
https://screenrant.com/practical-magic-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia

Cool Facts You Never Knew
https://www.insider.com/cool-facts-you-never-knew-about-practical-magic

Practical Magic Trivia
https://creepycatalog.com/practical-magic-trivia/

Was the Movie Cursed?
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/10/178496/practical-magic-cursed-by-witch-nicole-kidman-sandra-bullock

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This week on The VHS Club, it’s raining outside… which means it’s officially time to snuggle up with one of the ultimate 90s romantic comfort watches: Sleepless in Seattle (1993).

Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, this Nora Ephron classic gave us long-distance longing, radio call-ins, Empire State Building destiny, and peak soft-focus romance. It was one of Katie’s all-time favorite movies as a teenager — so the big question is… does it still hold up?

Join us as we:
☔ Revisit the magic of Hanks & Ryan (even when they barely share scenes)
📻 Talk fate, destiny, and rom-com grand gestures
💌 Break down the emotional moments that still hit
🎬 Celebrate Nora Ephron’s signature warmth and wit
📼 Decide whether this one remains a 90s romance essential

It’s cozy, heartfelt, and a little idealistic — the kind of movie that feels perfect for a rainy evening with popcorn and a blanket.

So dust off your VCR, grab your popcorn, and join us as we revisit one of the most iconic rom-coms of the decade.

SOURCES:

30 Trivia Tidbits About Sleepless in Seattle
https://www.cracked.com/article_38458_30-trivia-tidbits-about-sleepless-in-seattle-for-its-30th-anniversary.html

15 Heartfelt Facts
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/65469/15-heartfelt-facts-about-sleepless-seattle

Things Fans Didn’t Know
https://screenrant.com/things-fans-didnt-know-about-sleepless-in-seattle/

Details You Missed & Errors
https://www.insider.com/sleepless-in-seattle-details-you-missed-errors

FUN FACTS:

Did you know Tom Hanks is very into typewriters?
https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/tom-hanks-is-surprising-small-businesses-with-typewriters/452083

Love typewriters? Check out Tom’s app:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hanx-writer/id868326899

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This week on The VHS Club, we’re hacking our way back to the 80s to revisit the Cold War techno-thriller classic WarGames (1983).

Starring Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, and John Wood, this iconic film follows a teen computer whiz who accidentally taps into a military supercomputer — and nearly kicks off World War III. Casual!

Fun fact: WarGames is officially the same age as our co-host Katie. That’s right — both are turning 40 this year. An absolute power pairing.

Join us as we:
💻 Revisit early-80s hacker culture and dial-up suspense
🚀 Break down how close we came to global catastrophe
🎮 Talk “Shall we play a game?” and iconic movie tech moments
🎬 Explore how this film shaped pop culture’s view of computers
📼 Discuss why this remains a surprisingly relevant rewatch

It’s tense, smart, and very 80s — the kind of movie that made computers feel both magical and terrifying at the same time.

So dust off your VCR, log into the mainframe (responsibly), and join us for a rewatch that proves some games are better left unplayed.

SOURCES:

Facts About WarGames
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/545667/facts-about-wargames

IMDb Trivia — WarGames
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086567/trivia/

20 Things You Never Knew About WarGames
https://www.eightieskids.com/20-things-you-never-knew-about-the-80s-classic-wargames-5/

Cold War & Game Theory Inspirations
https://wearethemutants.com/2016/12/15/falkens-maze-game-theory-computer-science-and-the-real-life-cold-war-inspirations-for-wargames/

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This week on The VHS Club, we’re logging on and heading back to 1995 to revisit one of the most stylishly chaotic tech thrillers of the decade: Hackers.

Starring Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Matthew Lillard, and Jesse Bradford, this cult classic follows a teenage computer prodigy who, after being arrested for writing a virus as a kid, is banned from touching a computer until he turns 18. Naturally… things escalate from there.

With rollerblades, trench coats, neon graphics, and peak mid-90s hacker vibes, Hackers is less about realism and more about pure aesthetic chaos — and we’re here for it.

Join us as we:
💻 Revisit the wild world of 90s hacking culture
🖥️ Break down the movie’s take on “hacking” vs. “cracking”
🎧 Celebrate the iconic cast and techno soundtrack
🎬 Talk about what the movie gets hilariously wrong (and weirdly right)
📼 Discuss why this one became such a VHS-era cult favorite

It’s flashy, dramatic, completely over-the-top, and unapologetically 90s — the kind of movie that made dial-up feel dangerous.

Want to brush up on the jargon before diving in? We’ve got you covered:
https://www.dourish.com/goodies/jargon.html

So dust off your VCR, boot up your modem, and join us for a rewatch that proves the future looked very neon.

SOURCES:

Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Hackers
https://www.eightieskids.com/things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hackers/

15 Fun Facts About Hackers
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/65134/15-fun-facts-about-hackers

Hackers Trivia
https://www.moviemistakes.com/film577/trivia

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This week on The VHS Club, we’re diving into one of those “so bad it’s kind of amazing” 90s made-for-TV movies: Robin of Locksley (1996).

Starring Devon Sawa, Joshua Jackson, and Sarah Chalke, this modern-ish retelling of the Robin Hood legend swaps Sherwood Forest for prep school drama — and gives us teen rebellion, questionable archery, and some aggressively 90s vibes.

Nat remembers it for that epic kiss. Katie remembers desperately wanting the wall mural in Devon Sawa’s room. Priorities were clear.

Join us as we:
🏹 Revisit this wildly unnecessary but oddly lovable retelling
😂 Talk peak 90s TV-movie energy
💋 Relive the most dramatic teen romance moments
🎬 Break down why it absolutely does not earn 5 Christian Taters
📼 Discuss why we still kind of love it anyway

It’s cheesy, melodramatic, and deeply nostalgic — the kind of movie you catch on cable one afternoon and somehow watch to the end.

So dust off your VCR, grab your popcorn, and join us for a rewatch that proves sometimes “fantastically bad” is exactly the vibe.

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This week on The VHS Club, we’re heading back to 1995 to revisit one of our all-time favorite coming-of-age comfort watches: Now and Then.

Featuring Christina Ricci, Gaby Hoffmann, Thora Birch, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Devon Sawa — and their adult counterparts Demi Moore, Rosie O’Donnell, Rita Wilson, and Melanie Griffith — this nostalgic gem follows four best friends during one unforgettable summer in 1970.

Ghost stories, first crushes, bike rides, secrets, friendship drama, and growing pains — Now and Then is basically the ultimate sleepover movie.

Join us as we:
🌻 Revisit the magic of childhood summer friendships
🚲 Talk the perfect casting of the younger and older versions
💌 Relive the crushes, heartbreaks, and growing-up moments
🎬 Celebrate why this film feels so personal for so many
📼 Discuss why it remains a 90s coming-of-age essential

It’s heartfelt, funny, emotional, and full of that specific 90s nostalgia that just hits differently — the kind of movie that makes you want to text your childhood best friend immediately.

So dust off your VCR, grab your popcorn, and join us for a rewatch that proves some friendships are forever.

SOURCES:

19 Secrets About Now and Then Revealed
https://www.eonline.com/news/1306532/19-secrets-about-now-and-then-revealed

IMDb Trivia — Now and Then
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114011/trivia/

12 Things You Didn’t Know
https://throwbacks.com/12-things-about-now-and-then-that-you-would-never-know-if-we-didnt-tell-you/

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