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by James H - VHiStory
Remember those Friday nights, stopping at your local video rental shop to pick up a weekend watch? Those hours spent rooting through racks of VHS. Watching, rewinding and rewatching.VHiStory is the podcast for you then!Taking a journey with host James, diving back into the VHS era of cinema looking at everything from cult masterpieces, childhood classics and horror favourites to blockbuster action films, niché oddities and bargain bin knock offs. If it was on tape, we'll discuss it!
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- Today1h 41m
#11 - Brain Damage (1988) w/ The Patric of Tomorrow Comes Movies
"This is the start of your new life Brian..."Everyone's favourite VHS rental about a phallic parasite - Brain Damage (1988). Starring Rick Hearst in his debut acting role as Brian, a young man who becomes acquainted with a talking parasite known as Aylmer (voiced by John Zacherle) that injects him with an addictive fluid that causes euphoric hallucinations; in return, Aylmer demands that Brian allow him to feed on the brains of other humans...Expect Henelotter love, discussions on dingy motels, bare ass Gonzalez, drug abuse allegory and the insanity of horror in the late 80s.Joining me this week is the fantastic The Patric from Tomorrow Comes Movies to provide his insight and passion for movies. Find The Patric @thepatricisreal on Instagram and Twitter. Find Tomorrow Comes Movies wherever you get your podcasts and at @tocmoviesAlso, make sure you like, subscribe, review and get in touch! I'd love to hear from you at james@vhistory.co.uk or give us a follow @vhistorypod @vhistoryjam
- 1 weeks ago40 min
#10 - Licence to Kill (1989)
The names iStory...VHiStory...Episode 10 is here and it's a celebration of the James Bond franchise through the prism of it's most unconventional entry... 1989's action masterclass Licence to Kill.Timothy Dalton heads up a stellar 80s cast to perform the role of 007 in the most violent, gritty and dark take on Ian Flemming's character. Is the best Bond film? I'm inclined to say so! I'm talking about the VHS widescreen collection everyone wanted, the end of the Roger Moore era, 50% of a modern take on Bond Girls, gruesome deaths and how this is secretly a horror film.Make sure you like, subscribe, review and get in touch! I'd love to hear from you at james@vhistory.co.uk or give us a follow @vhistorypod @vhistoryjam
- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
#9 - The Fog (1980) w/ Coldbrews and Movie Reviews (Scott)
It's the Halloween Special!How can you have a Halloween special though, when you've done 7/9 episodes about horror anyway? Listen and find out!I'm joined by the amazing Scott from ColdBrewsandMovieReviews to talk John Carpenters 1980 masterpiece The Fog.We discuss everything from Adrienne Barbeau, John Carpenter, Tom Atkins (chubby according to Scott!), living in America, UK vs US coastal upbringings, ice cream VHS vans, scouse words for plastic and more.Scott is on Instagram at @coldbrews_and_moviereviews so if you're not following, get on it!Make sure you like, subscribe, review and get in touch! I'd love to hear from you at james@vhistory.co.uk or give us a follow @vhistorypod @vhistoryjam
- 3 weeks ago1h 32m
#8 - Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) w/ Sarinah (MakeHorrorSlashAgain)
What can you never have too much of? Friday the 13th films. Join me back at Crystal Lake with one of the most passionate F13th fans I know, Sarinah. We're talking Jason Voorhees love, Kane Hodder love, John Carl Buechler love, Lar Park Lincoln love... basically just lots of love for this criminally underrated slasher classic. It's so much more than just Carrie v Jason!You can find Sarinah on Twitter and Instagram @makehorrorslashagain , so make sure you're following! Make sure you like, subscribe, review and get in touch! I'd love to hear from you at james@vhistory.co.uk or give us a follow @vhistorypod @vhistoryjamFinally, I'm beyond delighted to be partnering with Creator VC who are in their promo period for Slasher Trash, a comprehensive guide to the forgotten and rare slashers you've not heard of. Use my affiliate link below to make sure you get your name in the credits and to own a piece of slasher history!The Ultimate Celebration of Rare & Obscure Slashersslashertrashdoc.com
- 4 weeks ago1h 19m
#7 - The Craft (1996) w/ This Girl Loves Horror
"Alexa, play How Soon is Now by Power of Three"I am guilty of sleeping on this film for too long. Forget the cover and your perception of what it's going to be... this might be one of the best witch films of all time.I was joined by the amazing Bec of ThisGirlLovesHorror fame on Instagram and half of the fantastic The Girl and The Gay Podcast to discuss everything 90s, banging soundtracks, female empowerment, a surprisingly dark story and Skeet Ulrich not being hot in this.Get your cauldrons bubbling and join us for a perfect Halloween watch!Make sure you like, subscribe, review and get in touch! I'd love to hear from you at james@vhistory.co.uk or give us a follow through my Linktree and blog - https://vhistory.co.uk/https://linktr.ee/VHiStory?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=129781af-c50c-49bc-977f-1b20a978b984
- Oct 7, 20261h 10m
#6 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) w/ Andrew Grevas
Oh it's beginning to look a lot like creepy masks, modern day paganism and alcoholic doctors... that's right it's time for the BEST Halloween film... Season of the Witch! We're talking Tom Atkins, Tommy Lee Wallace, fan negativity and what could have been horror anthologies.This week I'm joined by the imperious Andrew Grevas, author of 2025's Horror in Haddonfield to talk about the film that nearly broke a franchise. Andrew's insight is both fascinating and insightful so I was delighted he joined me for this deep dive conversation.Make sure you like, subscribe, review and get in touch! I'd love to hear from you at james@vhistory.co.uk or give us a follow through my Linktree and blog - https://vhistory.co.uk/https://linktr.ee/VHiStory?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=129781af-c50c-49bc-977f-1b20a978b984Also make sure you're following Andrew's work. I'm keeping a secret but I can tell you his next book is going to be just as fascinating so keep up to date on his website below.https://www.andrewgrevas.com/https://x.com/andrewgrevas
- Sep 30, 202639 min
#5 - Treehouse of Horror V
IT'S OCTOBER!!At last the full scary season commences! This week I'm taking you back to 1994 and The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror V.I adore The Simpsons in general but there's a special place in my heart for the Treehouse of Horror episodes. Endlessly quotable, gateway horror and genuinely hilarious. It's a must every year to watch at least a few episodes! I'm also talking Halloween events, some physical media watches and my full Halloween watchlist for 2026, playing along with the #31daysofhorror challenge! As always, let me know what you're watching and let's share the horror love!All my links!Letterboxd ListVHiStory
- Sep 23, 202635 min
#4 - The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr Toad (1949)
It's another horror episode (I'll fight anyone who disagrees!) and this week I'm talking about Mr Toad and Ichabod Crane. If you've not seen this underrated banger, make sure to check it out...then come straight back to listen!Expect Mary Blair appreciation & love, hero worship of J. Thadeus Toad Esq, genuine fear and terror of the Headless Horseman, Disney's obsession with themselves and a tease of the Halloween schedule.Make sure you like, subscribe, review and get in touch! I'd love to hear from you at james@vhistory.co.uk or give us a follow @vhistorypod @vhistoryjam
About VHiStory - A VHS Podcast
Remember those Friday nights, stopping at your local video rental shop to pick up a weekend watch? Those hours spent rooting through racks of VHS. Watching, rewinding and rewatching.VHiStory is the podcast for you then!Taking a journey with host James, diving back into the VHS era of cinema looking at everything from cult masterpieces, childhood classics and horror favourites to blockbuster action films, niché oddities and bargain bin knock offs. If it was on tape, we'll discuss it!
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