Video Shop Tales of Terror

Another indie horror flick, this time a British anthology that's still mimicking grindhouse stylistics almost twenty years after the Rodriguez/Tarantino movie came out. I didn't have many hopes for this one other than the cool cover and indeed it turned out to be even worse than I expected. You get six or so stories here over two hours, all of them interchangeable black comedy splatters that spoof obvious targets like Mary Whitehouse. The wraparound story is set at an old video store. Production values and script quality bottom out here, although there are roles for scream queen Dani Thompson and HUMAN CENTIPEDE actor Laurence Harvey, but they're really not worth tuning in for.

What a treat to see the amazing, fun & clever anthology film Video Shop Tales of Terror on a cinema screen. Shot mostly at The Mercury where we are this weekend, each of the stories are different. This is a love letter to the VHS and video nasty era.

Video shop Tales of Terror had a cracking premier at Horror On Sea and is an indie horror anthology with some solid segments and fun faux trailers. It focuses on the old VHS days and is definitely one to watch with your mates! Kudos to all involved for making this, fun and bonkers anthology happen The Evil Dead segment is just absolute genius & the segments between the films are inspired.

Check it out if you can.

Low budget horror comedy often corny but spirited. Production values dubious enough it often shatters any attempt at serious; hanging onto questionable acting or video filter effects. It's not necessarily intentionally funny but a knowing campy vibe, sometimes 'dont sit on his face' type silly and other times more traditionally earnest. It's a good thing these are short, I almost turned it off after the second story and even relatively better ones dont seem good enough to stand alone. The best part is the fake advertisements and style touches between stories. In an example of bad, one story has a twist that appears the fellow is just wearing an obvious rubber mask. There is an Evil Dead homage though - an example of not offering too much fresh but in a garage made popcorn passion project sort of way. "Because Saint Murnau said so..." Your turn.

Great little anthology film. Shows how good uk indie horror can be. All set around a old video rental store which I remember some being a little grimy but not this bad🤣 as with all anthology films some segments stand out better than others. My personal favourite segment was Mary Whitehouse you're a c#@t which the title alone is aimed at people of a certain age that remember her personal vendetta against our freedom of choice. We also need to mention the spoof trailers especially Tony Mardons don't sit on his face which is absolutely bonkers. All in all a decent watch especially for indie horror fans. Sequels are already in the works which bodes well.

One of the best horror films I've seen in a long time. The style of the segments were unique each with the own way of proving differential memories of nostalgia from its audience.

As somebody raised when video tapes were loosing fashion I've always had an appreciation for these kind of retro movies. Video Shop Tales Of Terror, what with its cheesy pun filled comedy to the use of physical over digital special effects. This is a movie I shall watch again and recommend to others.

Overall I want to finish this review by thanking all the different teams due to this being an anthology movie which in recent times have become more of a limited concept and all parties involved should ultimately be proud of what they've achieved.