The Retro Video Store
Two movie fans review and dissect the best and worst movies of the Video Store era.
Episodes
217 episodes
Showgirls (1995)
Neil is missing this week, so Eric and David tackle one of the worst movies of all time, Showgirls from 1995. We ask the important question, "was it meant to be this bad?" Grab some doggie chow and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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1:06:21
Godzilla (1998)
Turkey month gobbles on as we talk about the dreadful American adaptation of Godzilla from 1998. Neil and David listen as Eric rants against this abomination. Grab some Taco Bell and listen.
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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1:05:05
Mac and Me (1988)
Turkey month marches on with Mac and Me from 1988. Eric, Neil and David suffer through one of the worst family films of all time. Grab a Big Mac and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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1:01:12
Alone in the Dark (2005)
Turkey Month begins as Eric, Neil and David talk about the awful video game adaptation, Alone in the Dark from 2005. It's our first Uwe Boll movie. Grab your Play Station 1 and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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1:04:33
Army of Darkness (1993)
Eric, Neil and David talk about the awesome third movie in the Evil Dead Trilogy, Army of Darkness. David talks about recovering from shoulder surgery and we also talk about Halloween holiday memories.
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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59:39
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Eric and Neil try to get into the Halloween Spirit by watching Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow. It's a fun movie with lots of atmosphere and gore. The tacked on mystery leaves something to be desired, but it's fun overall. We also talk a...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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1:01:12
Evil Dead 2 (1987)
Eric and Neil talk about one of the best horror movies of all time. We talk about it how stumbling on it in the video store changed our lives! Grab and Axe and JOIN US!
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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1:11:34
Halloween Resurrection (2002)
Eric, Neil and David endure one of the worst movies of the franchise. Michael is watered down and and the early 2000's vibes are off the charts. Grab your webcams and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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1:04:38
Hellraiser (2022)
David joins Eric and Neil for a pretty recent movie. We talk about Hellraiser from 2022. We discuss other Clive Barker works and movies as well. Grab your puzzle box and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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1:03:27
The Beyond (1981)
Our tour of Italian horror continues with the 1981 schlockfest, The Beyond from 1981. Neil struggles to understand Eric's love for Italian horror movies. Grab a bowl of pasta and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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1:06:11
Deep Red (1975)
Eric and Neil return to Italy to talk about one of the most famous Italian horror movies of all time, Deep Red from 1975. It's more of a point, counterpoint affair as Eric love the movie and Neil was driven to drink because of it. Put on your b...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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1:02:39
Final Destination (2000)
David is back and he joins Eric and Neil as they talk about the first instalment of the fun death machine franchise, Final Destination from 2000! Marvel at pre 9/11 travel and low rise pants. Escape your fate and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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1:04:57
The Dead Zone (1983)
Eric and Neil head to Stephen King country for the 1983 movie, The Dead Zone. A great movie filled with amazing performances and surprising restraint from David Cronenberg. Get off of the ice and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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1:08:25
National Lampoons Vacation (1983)
Eric and Neil talk about the classic comedy, National Lampoon's Vacation. We talk about what a terrible person Clark is and all of our awful vacation memories. Grab a map and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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1:06:32
Tron (1982)
Eric and Neil discuss the 1982 cult classic, Tron. Considered a box office disappointment, despite making a profit. This much loved futuristic video game movie has been quite influential. Grab a roll of quarters and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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1:07:00
Back to School (1986)
Eric and Neil talk about the classic comedy from 1986. We also talk about our love for stand up comedy in the 80's and how huge Rodney Dangerfield was during that time. Pick up your syllabus and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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1:03:04
The Last Dragon (1985)
David is back this week and he suffers while joining Eric and Neil as they discuss 80's favorite, The Last Dragon. We also talk about the works of Vanity and the 80's in general. Get that glow and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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58:52
The Burning (1981)
It's late summer so Eric and Neil go back to camp to talk about the cult slasher, The Burning. It has several actors that went on to bigger and better things. It also has that Tom Savini magic. Build a makeshift raft and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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1:13:13
Mortal Kombat (1995)
Eric and Neil discuss the high water mark of video game movies from the 90's, Mortal Kombat. We talk about our favorite fighting games and EDM music. Test your might and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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1:08:09
Red Dawn (1984)
Eric, Neil and David head back to the 80's for this epic action film, Red Dawn. The scenario is scary and enticing at the same time! Who wouldn't want to band together with your buddies to wage guerrilla war? Grab your supplies and join u...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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1:06:35
Rocky IV (1985)
Neil is back! He joins Eric in talking about the tensions of the Cold War and potential head injuries of Rocky 4. We catch up on what's up with Neil and talk about watching movies on airplanes. Don't throw in the towel, join us!&nbs...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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1:05:05
13 Ghosts (2001)
Eric and David struggle to get through this awful remake from 2001, Thirteen Ghosts. It's a great example of early 2000's horror, loud, dumb and unnecessary. Put on your ghost goggles and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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57:17
Piranha 3D (2010)
Remake month carries on as Eric and David (Neil is away) talk about the better than expected remake of Piranha from 2010. We also talk about other "Nature Run Amok" movies. Grab your taser and join us!
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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1:00:54