The '80s are proving to be the decade that won't die with all the revivals lately in terms of fashion, music and movies. Now another totally unlikely return is upon us....yes, that's right, the VHS tape is back! In the same way that vinyl has lived on in an era of CDs and MP, the clunky ol' videotape is having a revival of sorts, but only for a specific type of film....grade Z gorefests.
There was a fun article in the TIMES about this curiously revival, with the above-pictured cute boy as one of the true believers in analog technology. Note the big, bold VHS tattoo on his bicep. Now that is some serious low tech-love! Apparently, when watching bad horror movies made in that decade, the terrible quality of VHS tapes only helps make the experience more enjoyable. Huh? Yeah, that was pretty much my reaction too. But then again, I'm not a fan of those trashy horror films, other than the DAWN OF THE DEAD series which is more brilliantly trashy.
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