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VHS Forever? | Psychotronic People
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VHS Forever? | Psychotronic People

2014-09-20 · 91 min · ★ 5.0

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A feature length documentary shot over 9 months taking a look at the explosion of movies that became available on VHS in the UK.

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Directors
Darren J. Perry, Mark Williams
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Released

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James MullingerSelf - Host
Allan BryceSelf
Lloyd KaufmanLloyd KaufmanSelf
David McGillivrayDavid McGillivraySelf
Caroline MunroCaroline MunroSelf
Kim NewmanKim NewmanSelf
Toby RussellSelf
Norman J. WarrenNorman J. WarrenSelf

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