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Aaron Pratt, Category_Collecting, Category_Groovy Stuff, Category_Horror, Category_VHS, David J. Gary, Horror VHS, VHS Collecting, Yale, Yale VHS, Yale VHS Collection - July 15, 2016

The Complete List of Horror, Cult and Exploitation VHS Tapes Being Preserved at Yale Library! Click to View it, Tapeheads!

Beyond doubt, the acquisition and preservation of nearly 3000 horror and cult VHS tapes by Yale Library is one of the most significant, exciting and historical events to occur within the VHS collector culture sphere since the beginning of the rewind-inclined resurgence. The Herculean efforts of former Kaplanoff Librarian and VHS physical media enthusiast David J. Gary and his partner Aaron Pratt to help preserve a small portion this particularly loved subset of home video entertainment hasn’t gone unnoticed by major media outlets (both in business and mass fashions), and of course here in Lunchmeat Land, we’ve absolutely championed and...

Experimental Short Horror Film FREE AS DEAD Limited Edition VHS and Cassette Soundtrack Now Available via Lighten Up Sounds!

The more attentive Tapeheads and voracious Videovores out there may already be familiar with Matthew Himes’ Lighten Up Sounds label via their absolutely gorgeous limited edition VHS release of The Cabinet of Dr. Calgari which featured an outstanding re-score by indie experimental outfit Brute Heart. But if you’re not aware of Himes’ LUS label, be sure to check out the extensive interview we conducted with him here in Lunchmeat Land all about his most excellent analog endeavors. Fast forward to the present and this VHSummer, Himes and his LUS brand are back with another slab of outstanding fresh VHS ready...

DEATHWISH SKATEBOARDS Unleashes VHS Video Cover Inspired Decks with Their VHS WASTELAND Line!

Here’s some exciting news for all you VHSkaters out there! Some of you may recall a line of skate decks from NY-based skate outfit 5BORO celebrating the artwork of home-record VHS blanks from the 90s, but the super-gnar dudes over at Deathwish Skateboards have just kicked the video cover love up to another level. They’re issuing an insanely awesome line of decks aptly entitled the VHS Wasteland line, featuring cover art from flicks like the DEATH FACES, ARMY OF DARKNESS, TOXIC ZOMBIES, and of course, the bad-ass Bronson essential DEATH WISH! The Official Advert from DEATHWISH for the...

Director Jackson Stewart Pays Homage to VCR Board Games and Classic 80s Horror with his New Film BEYOND THE GATES! Interview, Trailer and Confirmation of a VHS Release!

If you’re familiar with that wisecracking hooded ghoul named The Gatekeeper, you’re probably aware of the awesomeness that is the Nightmare VCR board game, and maybe even the slew of other VCR board games that were skulking about in the heyday of home video. Now, with the VHS resurgence in full swing, indie filmmaker Jackson Stewart is out to pay homage to those often clunky but always entertaining VCR board games, infusing their obscure legacy with cues from cult horror classics such as Poltergeist, From Beyond and Lunchmeat Land favorite The Gate. With the influence of these VHSuper-powers combined with...

VHS Playing Card Decks are Coming, Tapeheads! Contribute to the Kickstarter and Score a Deck for Yourself! All the Info, Campaign Link and Images!

With the rolling resurgence of our favorite format, the almighty VHS has continued to inspire an impressive array of analog-inclined creations such as VHS stash boxes, an avalanche of pins and patches, radical apparel and even a hand-carved VHS coffee table! But rewind-inclined entrepreneur Steven M. Guistolise and his company Collectable Playing Cards are in stride to bring a new VHS-driven project to the table. They’re currently running a Kickstarter campaign asking for assistance in the production of some absolutely radical and retro-soaked VHS-themed playing cards! Here’s a look at the full concept just below, Videovores… The full...

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The Complete List of Horror, Cult and Exploitation VHS Tapes Being Preserved at Yale Library! Click to View it, Tapeheads!

Experimental Short Horror Film FREE AS DEAD Limited Edition VHS and Cassette Soundtrack Now Available via Lighten Up Sounds!

DEATHWISH SKATEBOARDS Unleashes VHS Video Cover Inspired Decks with Their VHS WASTELAND Line!

Director Jackson Stewart Pays Homage to VCR Board Games and Classic 80s Horror with his New Film BEYOND THE GATES! Interview, Trailer and Confirmation of a VHS Release!

VHS Playing Card Decks are Coming, Tapeheads! Contribute to the Kickstarter and Score a Deck for Yourself! All the Info, Campaign Link and Images!

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