The VHS Strikes Back

Whatever Entertainment

Nostalgic movie review show hosted by Whatever Entertainment team, Dave and Chris. The guys go back in time to review some wonderful and truly awful movies from the days before streaming and even DVD's and had to go to the video store to pick up the latest entertainment.

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Apr 7, 2021 · 57 min
Enter the Dragon (1973)
Dave’s pick and he goes back to 1973 and the legendary Martial Arts Master Bruce Lee’s final movie Enter the Dragon. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Lee is recruited by a secretive intelligence group to infiltrate an island owned by the master criminal Han who appears publicly only at a martial arts tournament he hosts every three years. Han learned his martial arts skills at the same monastery as Lee, who has been invited to tournament as well. When Lee learns that it was Han's men who were responsible for his sister's death, he sets out for revenge as well. Other participants in the tournament include Americans Roper and Williams who were in the army together. They all soon realize that Han uses the tournament to recruit new associates - and those who refuse are killed. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Mar 31, 2021 · 46 min
American Ninja (1985)
It’s Chris’ pick and he get back to his roots with a Martial Arts classic from the mid 80’s. Michael Dudikoff starring American Ninja. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter will little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in The Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap Patricia, the base colonel's daughter, who happens to be along for the ride. Joe rescues Patricia and gets her safely back to the base, but everyone else in the platoon is killed, leading his superiors to conclude that Joe is guilty of cowardice, collaboration or simple incompetence. At the same time, the rebel leader vows revenge against the serviceman who disrupted his plans, and sends an army of ninjas to assassinate him and bring back Patricia. If he wants to survive and save the girl, Joe's going to have to draw on every last ounce of his training. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Mar 24, 2021 · 59 min
Virtuosity (1995)
This weeks review is the choice of Producer JAC (https://iamjacsmusings.wordpress.com/) and he's gone for the 1995 sci-fi action movie, Viruosity. Starring Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe and Kelly Lynch. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: When a virtual reality simulation created using the personalities of multiple serial killers manages to escape into the real world, an ex-cop is tasked with stopping its reign of terror. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Mar 17, 2021 · 53 min
Beastmaster (1982)
This weeks review was chosen by our good friend and Patreon Maff. A movie Dave loved as a kid but Chris well……… If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Dar, the son of a king, is hunted by a priest after his birth, so he is sent to grow up in another family. When he becomes a grown man, his new father is murdered by savages. He discovers that he has the ability to communicate with the animals, and after that, Dar begins his quest for revenge in this Conan-like movie. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Mar 10, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
Mortal Kombat (1995)
It's time for the 1995 movie adaptation of the popular martial arts game, Mortal Kombat. Directed by Paul Anderson and starring Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou, Linden Ashby and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Based on the popular video game of the same name "Mortal Kombat" tells the story of an ancient tournament where the best of the best of different Realms fight each other. The goal - ten wins to be able to legally invade the losing Realm. Outworld has so far collected nine wins against Earthrealm, so it's up to Lord Rayden and his fighters to stop Outworld from reaching the final victory www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Mar 3, 2021 · 48 min
Young Guns (1988)
This week picks the 1988 bratpack western, Young Guns! But was it this one he meant to pick, or the sequel? If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: 1878 in New Mexico: John Tunstall picks up young gun men from the road to have them work on his ranch, but also to teach them reading and to civilize them. However he's a thorn in the side of the rich rancher Murphy, as he's a competitor in selling cattle. One day he's shot by Murphy's men. Judge Wilson can't do anything, since Sheriff Brady is one of Murphy's men. But attorney Alex persuades him to constitute Tunstall's young friends to Deputies and give them warrants of arrest for the murderers. Instead of arresting them, William Bonney just shoots them down. Soon the 5 guys become famous and William gets the name "Billie the Kid" - but they're also chased by dozens of Murphy's men and the army. The people however honor him as a fighter for justice. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Feb 24, 2021 · 1 hr
Star Trek II: Wrath Of Khan (1982)
After a listener Twitter poll we had chosen for us - Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan. Chris was and never will be a fan of the Star Trek films. So naturally when everyone found out they picked this over Empire Strikes Back lol. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: It is the 23rd century. Admiral James T. Kirk is an instructor at Starfleet Academy and feeling old; the prospect of attending his ship, the USS Enterprise--now a training ship--on a two-week cadet cruise does not make him feel any younger. But the training cruise becomes a deadly serious mission when his nemesis Khan Noonien Singh--infamous conqueror from late 20th century Earth--appears after years of exile. Khan later revealed that the planet Ceti Alpha VI exploded, and shifted the orbit of the fifth planet as a Mars-like haven. He begins capturing Project Genesis, a top secret device holding the power of creation itself, and schemes the utter destruction of Kirk. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Feb 17, 2021 · 53 min
Surf Nazis Must Die (1987)
This week is a Patreon pick, and it's the turn of our newest supporter Ben! And Ben's pick is an absolute corker of a low-budget 80's post-apocalyptic action film. Directed by Peter George and starring Gail Neely, Barry Brenner, and Robert Harden. This movie could be heading for an award, but it isn't an oscar. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: When the son of a gun-wielding woman is murdered by neo-Nazi surf punks in the post-apocalyptic future, his Mama hunts them down for some bloodthirsty revenge. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Feb 10, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Fight Club (1999)
Fight Club is Dave's choice this week and this is a classic from 1999. Directed by David Fincher and starring Ed Norton and Brad Pitt, this one has definitely become part of pop-culture! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: A nameless first-person narrator (Edward Norton) attends support groups in attempt to subdue his emotional state and relieve his insomniac state. When he meets Marla (Helena Bonham Carter), another fake attendee of support groups, his life seems to become a little more bearable. However when he associates himself with Tyler (Brad Pitt) he is dragged into an underground fight club and soap making scheme. Together the two men spiral out of control and engage in competitive rivalry for love and power. When the narrator is exposed to the hidden agenda of Tyler's fight club, he must accept the awful truth that Tyler may not be who he says he is. iMDB - Rhiannon www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Feb 3, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
The King of the Kickboxers (1990)
This week Chris has gone with another 'classic' Loren Avedon martial arts movie, The King of the Kickboxers, which is unofficially the fourth in the No Retreat No Surrender quadrilogy. Surprisingly there were no oscar nominations for this one, and it's gonna be a bumpy ride. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Kahn is a heavy weight kick-box champion, who often kills his opponents in front of the running camera, to sell it on video tape. Jake had to witness once how his brother was killed by him, and now has come for revenge. But first he has to improve his fighting skills; he asks Phang, the only person in the whole world who ever had Khan down on his back, to train him until he is a match for him. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Jan 27, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Willow (1988)
This week our good friends, Jon and Jeff, over at the Predator Minute podcast take us back to 1988 the Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer fantasy movie Willow. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: A baby girl is discovered in a river by Ranon and Mims, the children of Willow Ufgood, a dwarf farmer and magician and the baby girl is taken into the care of Willow's family. But when a terrifying dog-like creature attacks Willow's village, whilst tracking down the baby. Willow consults the village council and the wizard The High Aldwin. The High Aldwin gives Willow a task and Willow leaves the village and embarks on the task to give the baby girl to a responsible person. But Willow soon learns the baby is Elora Danan, the baby girl destined to bring about the downfall of the evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda. Joined by his allies: swordsman Madmartigan, sorceress Fin Raziel and the Brownies Franjean and Rool, Willow takes it upon himself to protect Elora from Queen Bavmorda, who intends to kill Elora and prevent Elora from fulfilling her destiny. And Willow and his allies are pursued by Queen Bavmorda's daughter Sorsha and the evil commander of Queen Bavmorda's army General Kael, whom ... Written by Dan Williams (iMDB). www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Jan 20, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
They Live (1988)
Our good friend Tony Farina used his Patreon pick and went back to 1988 and tHE John Carpenter movie They Live starring wrestling icon Rowdy Roddy Piper. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Nada, a down-on-his-luck construction worker, discovers a pair of special sunglasses. Wearing them, he is able to see the world as it really is: people being bombarded by media and government with messages like "Stay Asleep", "No Imagination", "Submit to Authority". Even scarier is that he is able to see that some usually normal-looking people are in fact ugly aliens in charge of the massive campaign to keep humans subdued. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Jan 13, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
The Untouchables (1987)
This week we tackle one of Chris' favorite gangster movies and Kevin Costner's breakout role, The Untouchables from 1987. We get to enjoy Sir Sean Connery's Irish accent from his repertoire and the movie that gave him his one Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: After a worldwide nuclear war, where 68% of the male population was wiped out and virile men becoming a rarity, Sam Hell, a scavenger and a highly virile man, is assigned to help rescue a group of fertile women kidnapped by humanoid frogs. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Jan 12, 2021 · 17 min
Bonus Blockbuster New Years Quiz 2021 - 20 Questions
Bonus episode of 20 quiz questions to test your knowledge with. No prizes, this one's just for a bit of fun. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: After a worldwide nuclear war, where 68% of the male population was wiped out and virile men becoming a rarity, Sam Hell, a scavenger and a highly virile man, is assigned to help rescue a group of fertile women kidnapped by humanoid frogs. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Jan 6, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988)
This week we watched the 1988 cult-classic, Hell Comes to Frogtown. Starring wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Sandahl Bergman and William Smith. You can check out this whole movie on YouTube. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: After a worldwide nuclear war, where 68% of the male population was wiped out and virile men becoming a rarity, Sam Hell, a scavenger and a highly virile man, is assigned to help rescue a group of fertile women kidnapped by humanoid frogs. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Dec 31, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
Ghostbusters II (1989)
For our New Year's themed movie pick this week, we tackle Ghostbusters II from 1989. After Chris roasted the first one, how does the sequel hold up?? If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Having lost their status and credibility five years after covering New York City with marshmallow in Ghostbusters (1984), the once-famous band of spirit-hunters find themselves struggling to keep afloat, working odd jobs. However, when Dana Barrett and her baby, Oscar, have yet another terrifying encounter with the paranormal, it's up to Peter Venkman and his fearless team of supernatural crime-fighters to save the day. Now, once more, humanity is in danger, as rivers of slimy psycho-reactive ectoplasm, and the dreadful manifestation of the evil sixteenth-century tyrant, Vigo the Carpathian, threaten to plunge the entire city into darkness unless the selfless Ghostbusters take action. Can they save the world for the second time? www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Dec 23, 2020 · 58 min
Home Alone (1990)
The guys pick a classic that is in everyones top 5 Christmas Movies. A movie that gave Macauley Culkin world wide stardom - Home Alone (1990). If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Kevin Macallister is sent to bed after a family argument on the eve of a holiday trip to Paris. When he wakes up his family have left and he is Home Alone. The Wet Bandits are burglars who have their eye on the empty Macaillister house, Kevin must stop them at all costs. www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Dec 16, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
Blues Brothers (1980)
This week it is Chris’ pick and he couldn’t stitch Dave up so close to Christmas. So he picked the classic 1980 - Blues Brothers. The guys talk a lot about their band again and some dodgy school stories. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: After the release of Jake Blues from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit "The Penguin", the last of the nuns who raised them in a boarding school. They learn the Archdiocese will stop supporting the school and will sell the place to the Education Authority. The only way to keep the place open is if the $5000 tax on the property is paid within 11 days. The Blues Brothers want to help, and decide to put their blues band back together and raise the money by staging a big gig. As they set off on their "mission from God" they seem to make more enemies along the way. Will they manage to come up with the money in time? If you want Chris and Dave to review anything from the VHS era then contact us on: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Dec 9, 2020 · 48 min
For Your Height Only (1981)
Our Patreon John Hammond picks this abomination of a movie but it has some amazing turns for the guys. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Mr. Giant has kidnapped the brilliant Dr. Van Kohler and is planning to use the Doctor's invention, the N-bomb, to hold the world hostage. The only one who can foil Mr. Giant's evil scheme is Agent 00, a 3-foot-tall filipino martial arts master, expert marksman, top-class romancer and all-around superspy. Can Agent 00 rescue Dr. Kohler before it's too late? IMDB: 5.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 0% Metacritic: 0% If you want Chris and Dave to review anything from the VHS era then contact us on: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com
Dec 2, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
Airplane (1980)
his week we reviews the 1980 Spoof Comedy - Airplane (1980). Chris comes in hot but Dave brings some great points up that changes his mind. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: IDrowning his sorrows after that botched mission during WWII, the traumatised former fighter pilot with a fear of flying, Ted Striker, still hasn't got over his old flame and flight attendant, Elaine Dickinson. Determined to win her back, Ted boards a domestic flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, only to come face-to-face with a severe case of in-flight food poisoning that is threatening everyone's lives. Now, with most of the passengers and the entire cockpit crew down with the food-borne illness, Striker has no other choice but to confront his inner demons and take over the control of the ungovernable aircraft with the help of a gruff air-traffic controller and his former commander. Can Ted land the plane and save them all? IMDB: 7.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 97% Metacritic: 75% If you want Chris and Dave to review anything from the VHS era then contact us on: www.twitter.com/vhsstrikesback thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com