Scream (1996) – RBVHS Ep. 4

Coby’s pick takes us back to 1996 for Wes Craven’s self-aware slasher that redefined horror for a new generation. We kick things off in Memory Lane with stories of first seeing it in high school, the chills of that opening phone call, and how the film’s eerie atmosphere still hits decades later. Then we roll through the movie scene by scene — from Drew Barrymore’s shocking cold open and Sidney’s uneasy romance with Billy, to Dewey’s ice cream cop routine, Randy’s sacred “rules,” and the blood-soaked chaos of Stu’s house party.

In Behind the Scenes, we dig into Kevin Williamson’s script that sparked a Hollywood bidding war, the accidental discovery of the Ghostface mask, Wes Craven’s battles with the MPAA, and the brutal 21-night shoot for the film’s relentless finale. We share our Favorite Picks, with Coby backing the unforgettable atmosphere and Cam calling out Matthew Lillard’s improv madness.

Plus: a Top 5 list of movies where the rules matter, a VHS Conspiracy Hotline deep-dive into the “Stu Lives” theory, and a Movie Memorabilia Inferno surprise.

Watch or listen to the full episode to see what Late Fee this 90s horror landmark earned and if it stays checked out forever.

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Cam and Coby kick things off with a laid-back catch-up on everything they’ve been watching lately. Coby’s been bouncing between mobsters and monsters, with Goodfellas, 28 Years Later, Evil Dead 2, Snake Eyes, The Gate, Ghostbusters, and Friday the 13th Part 2, plus a theater trip for One Battle After Another (a solid 4 stars). Cam brings in his own mix of medieval chaos and 80s nostalgia with King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, The Lost Boys, and The ’Burbs.

They look ahead at what’s coming soon to theaters and streaming, tossing around a few picks they’re both excited for while debating which ones are actually worth the trip.

Then in the additional segment, they fire up the VCR for a rewind through the Top 3 worldwide grossing movies from 1990 through 1999 — a decade packed with blockbusters like Jurassic Park, Titanic, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and The Phantom Menace. From Home Alone and Pretty Woman to Saving Private Ryan and Toy Story 2, it’s a box office time capsule showing how the VHS shelves of the 90s were stacked with pure cinematic gold.

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Raised by VHS — Arachnophobia (1990)

Welcome to Raised by VHS – proudly paying late fees since the 80s. Let’s pop this tape, adjust the tracking and dim the lights – we got a staff-recommended pick for you tonight!

Today’s film is a Cam pick: Arachnophobia.

📄 Episode Description

Spiders, suburbia, and Spielberg-era dread. Frank Marshall’s Arachnophobia mixes horror, comedy, and small-town vibes. We revisit the Venezuela prologue, Jeff Daniels’ fight against his fears, John Goodman’s exterminator swagger, and that unforgettable basement showdown. Plus: our own spider nightmares, a VHS Conspiracy Hotline spin, and a new Top 5 list.

🧱 Episode Breakdown

📼 Film info and box office context

🕷️ Story basics: killer spider invasion meets a doctor with arachnophobia

🧠 Memory Lane: VHS viewing, creepy crawlspace stories, childhood fears

🏡 Highlights: Venezuela opener, small-town tension, Delbert stealing scenes, bathroom spider rain, gooey basement finale

🎬 Behind the Scenes: real spiders, “Spider Olympics,” Big Bob the tarantula, early work from Jamie Hyneman

⭐ Favorites: best character, cozy vibe, standout performances

🎯 Top 5 Segment: Comedy-horror movies

☎️ VHS Conspiracy Hotline: was the infestation supernatural?

💵 Late Fee Ratings: Cam $70 | Coby $69 | Avg $69.50 → Good Shelf

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Special Features #–3 - The top-grossing movies of the 1980s, year by year

Cam kicks things off with the intro before we jump into what we’ve been watching lately. Coby runs through a stacked list including Dream a Little Dream, Die Hard, Romeo & Juliet, Fury, The Usual Suspects, Gleaming the Cube, Rain Man, Robocop, The Ninth Gate, and Warfare. Cam brings in his own mix with Chernobyl and The Terror, sparking plenty of side tangents about VHS gems and forgotten classics.

We also look ahead at upcoming releases on our radar, with Coby eyeing the wild casting of Paul Rudd and Jack Black in Anaconda and Cam weighing in with his own picks.

In our additional segment, we fire up the time machine and break down the top-grossing movies of the 1980s, year by year. From The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark to Back to the Future, Top Gun, and Batman, it’s a tour through the box office hits that defined the decade.

Watch or listen to the full episode to hear the full breakdown and see how these 80s giants shaped the VHS era we were raised on.

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License to Drive (1988) – RBVHS Ep. 3

Coby’s pick takes us back to 1988 for a neon-soaked VHS favorite full of DMV meltdowns, Cadillac chaos, and the unstoppable force of the Two Coreys. We start with Memory Lane stories about fantasizing over Archies, Mercedes Lane, and the day we could finally ditch the bus, then roll through the film scene by scene — from Les’ nightmare test and Feldman’s wild one-liners to the all-night joyride and the unforgettable reverse hospital run.

In Behind the Scenes, we dig into casting “what ifs” like Ben Affleck auditioning for Les, Heather Graham’s early breakout, and the nine Cadillacs wrecked in production. We share our Favorite Picks, with Cam backing Corey Haim’s frantic Les and Coby going with Richard Masur’s hilarious dad. In How It Formed Us, we talk about how this movie cranked up the obsession with getting a license and why it felt rebellious even when we were still walking everywhere.

Plus: a Top 5 list of movies where your parents would absolutely kill you if they knew, and a Movie Memorabilia Inferno surprise.

Watch or listen to the full episode to see what Late Fee this late-80s joyride earned and if it stays checked out forever.

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Raised by VHS – Special Features #2

🎬 Intro
Cam kicks things off with another Special Features episode – your in-between weeks where we catch up on movies, talk upcoming releases, and throw in a fun extra segment.

🍿 What We’ve Been Watching

Coby – From the theater to the couch, he’s been on a roll with classics and cult favorites.

Cam – Mixing comedies, war epics, and oddball picks at home and on the big screen.

🎥 Upcoming Movies We’re Excited For

Coby – Keeping a close eye on the new Running Man remake.

Cam – Anticipating Tron: Ares and some heavier historical pieces.

📼 Special Segment – Top Ten VHS Covers From Childhood
We go full nostalgia mode, ranking the VHS covers that stuck with us as kids – the ones you couldn’t walk past at the rental store without staring at.

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The Karate Kid (1984) – RBVHS Ep. 2

Cam’s pick takes us back to 1984 for a VHS classic packed with awkward teen romance, Cobra Kai chaos, and the most memorable training montage of the decade. We kick things off with Memory Lane stories about backyard crane kicks and karate gi pajamas, then break down the film scene by scene — from Daniel’s rough California welcome to Miyagi’s unorthodox lessons and the All-Valley showdown.

In Behind the Scenes, we talk casting “what ifs,” the real story that inspired the script, and the music choices that almost ended up in Rocky III. We share our Favorite Picks, from beachside brawls to lens flare perfection, and in How It Formed Us we reveal the lines, moves, and outfits that stuck with us for life. Plus: a VHS Valentine for Elisabeth Shue, our Top 5 childhood martial arts movies, and a Mystery Movie Memorabilia gift exchange.

Watch or listen to the full episode to find out what Late Fee we gave this 80s classic and if it stays checked out forever.

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🎬 Raised by VHS – Special Features #1

📄 Episode Description
Between our regular movie breakdowns, we’re rolling out a new kind of episode — Special Features. These are shorter, looser shows where we update you on what we’ve been watching, talk upcoming releases, and throw in a fun segment or two.

🧱 Episode Breakdown
🎥 What We’ve Been Watching

Coby (In-Theater) – Weapons absolutely blew him away. Directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian), this horror was sharp, funny, scary, and original. With $200M at the box office and an 81 on Metacritic, it lived up to the hype — even his horror-hating wife liked it. ★★★★½ on Letterboxd.

Coby (At Home) – Parasite, Sicario, Bull Durham, and Point Break.

Cam – Updates on what he’s been checking out lately.

🎬 Upcoming Movies We’re Watching For

Coby’s most anticipated: One Battle After Another — Paul Thomas Anderson directing Leonardo DiCaprio.

📼 Letterboxd Top 4
We each break down our “Top 4” on Letterboxd, BS about why we picked them, and how those films shaped our movie taste.

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