Dazed and Confused

Dazed and Confused on VHS. Comedy drama movie starring Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Matthew McConaughey, Joey Lauren Adams, Milla Jovovich, Shawn Andrews. Directed by Richard Linklater. 1993.

Dazed and Confused on VHS. Movie starring Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Matthew McConaughey, Joey Lauren Adams, Milla Jovovich, Shawn Andrews. Directed by Richard Linklater. 1993.

From the box:

It was the last day of school in 1976. A time they’d never forget… if only they could remember!

It was bongs and bell bottoms, polyester and puka shells, macrame and mood rings. We rocked and rolled, we were jaded and innocent, but most of all we were Dazed and Confused.

With hilarious and touching honesty, this critically acclaimed comedy from writer/director Richard Linklater explores the last day of school — and one rowdy night — in the lives of a group of high school students in late May, 1976. Everybody’s along for the ride: the jocks, the jerks, the stoners, the cheerleaders, the “in-crowd,” even a long-since graduated high school-wannabe. And at a wild and crazy midnight beer bash, friendships will be made and lost, futures pondered, romances kindled, and the freshman — having endured a nasty hazing at the hands of the incoming seniors — will plot their revenge!

Accompanied by the music of Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Foghat and more, a superb ensemble cast delivers “the most slyly funny and dead-on portrait of American teenage life ever made.” (Entertainment Weekly)

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Fright Night

Fright Night on VHS. 1980s horror comedy vampire movie starring Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall, Stephen Geoffreys. Written and directed by Tom Holland. 1985.

Fright Night on VHS. Movie starring Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall, Stephen Geoffreys. Written and directed by Tom Holland. 1985.

From the VHS box:

Meet Jerry Dandridge. He’s sweet, sexy, and he likes to sleep in late. You might think he’s the perfect neighbor. But before inviting Jerry in for a nightcap there’s just one thing you should know. Jerry prefers his drinks warm, red — and straight from the jugular! It’s FRIGHT NIGHT, a horrific howl starring Chris Sarandon as the seductive vampire and William Ragsdale as the frantic teenager struggling to keep Jerry’s deadly fangs out of his neck. Only 17-year-old Charley Brewster (Ragsdale) knows Jerry’s bloodcurdling secret. When Charley can’t get anybody to believe him, he turns to TV-horror host, Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowell), who used to be the “Great Vampire Killer” of the movies. Can these mortals save Charley and his sweetheart (Amanda Bearse) from the wrathful bloodsucker’s toothy embrace? If you love being scared, FRIGHT NIGHT will give you the nightmare of your life!

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Rush Hour

Rush Hour VHS cover. Action comedy thriller movie starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. Directed by Brett Ratner. 1998.

Rush Hour on VHS. Movie starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. Directed by Brett Ratner. 1998.

From the box:

The Fastest Hands In The East Meet The Biggest Mouth In The West

One’s all talk… the other’s all action… Jackie Chan (Rumble in the Bronx, First Strike) and Chris Tucker (Money Talks, Friday) mix punches with punchlines in this hilarious action-comedy.

Chan is a tough Hong Kong cop in Los Angeles to solve the kidnapping of a Chinese diplomat’s daughter. But the FBI wants none of his help and recruits a fast-talking LAPD detective (Tucker) to babysit him. Cultures clash and tempers flare as these two cops from different worlds quickly discover one thing in common: they can’t stand each other. With time running out, they must join forces to catch the criminals — if they don’t kill each other first!

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Rush Hour 2

Rush Hour 2 VHS cover. Action comedy crime movie starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone, Ziyi Zhang. Directed by Brett Ratner. 2001.

Rush Hour 2 on VHS. Movie starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone, Ziyi Zhang. Directed by Brett Ratner. 2001.

From the box:

Last time they nearly destroyed L.A., now they’re about to break China! Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker reprise their roles as mismatched detectives in this smash-hot follow-up that’s even “faster and funnier than the first!” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone)

Reunited in Hong Kong, the two cops look forward to a much-needed vacation. But their plans go up in smoke when a bomb explodes in the American Embassy. Suddenly, they’re tracking a group of slippery suspects, including a beautiful assassin (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon‘s Zhang Ziyi) and a mysterious mobster (John Lone, The Last Emperor). With their irresistible mix of of head-spinning action and gut-busting comedy, Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan prove they’re the team to beat in this can’t-miss movie that delivers the entertainment rush of the year!

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Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trickbaby

Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trickbaby on VHS video. Movie starring Natasha Lyonne, María Celedonio, David Alan Grier, Vincent Gallo, April Telek. Directed by Matthew Bright. 1999.

Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trickbaby on VHS. Starring Natasha Lyonne, María Celedonio, David Alan Grier, Vincent Gallo, April Telek. Directed by Matthew Bright. 1999.

From the box:

When You Live In The Fast Lane, There’s No Looking Back!

People call her WHITE GIRL. She’s spent most of her adolescent life robbing “tricks” and running from the cops. Holed up in Youth Authority medical facilities, and on her way to jail for 25 years, White Girl crosses paths with the psychotic CYCLONA. Cyclona is about to serve “life” when she becomes obsessed with White Girl, who doesn’t return the interest until she’s offered a shot at freedom. Together they hatch a plan and escape. There’s no turning back when White Girl realizes she’s on the lam with a serial killer who is following the call of hallucinatory visions and signs sent from “Hell.” In a race for their lives, these two desperados tear across the states, leaving a trail of chaos and mayhem on their bizarre road trip to Mexico.

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Dolemite 2: The Human Tornado

Dolemite 2: The Human Tornado on VHS. Cult action movie starring Rudy Ray Moore. With Lady Reed, Jimmy Lynch, Howard Jackson, Gloria Delaney, Lord Java. Directed by Cliff Roquemore. 1976.

Dolemite 2: The Human Tornado on VHS. Starring Rudy Ray Moore. With Lady Reed, Jimmy Lynch, Howard Jackson, Gloria Delaney, Lord Java. Directed by Cliff Roquemore. 1976.

From the box:

Nerve-Shattering
…Brain Battering
…Mind Splattering
…A ONE MAN DISASTER

Once again the name Rudy Ray Moore spells action! In this sequel to the cult smash DOLEMITE, THE HUMAN TORNADO finds Dolemite on the run from a redneck sheriff who has caught Dolemite “messin’ with his woman.” Dolemite and his posse dodge the sheriff and his bullets in an exciting high speed chase that leads to California.

There’s even more trouble in store for Dolemite when he finds his old friend Queen Bee (Lady Reed) and her Kung-Fu girls getting muscled out of the nightclub business by a ruthless and evil mobster. When the mobster has his goons kidnap two of Queen Bee’s most beautiful girls, Dolemite and his men are off to the rescue.

Rudy Ray Moore is at his best in this action-packed Dolemite episode. THE HUMAN TORNADO is loaded with martial arts, sexual high-jinx, and Dolemite’s special brand of humor.

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Safe Men

Safe Men VHS box cover. Comedy crime movie starring Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Michael Lerner, Paul Giamatti. With Michael Schmidt, Josh Pais, Mark Ruffalo, Christina Kirk. Written and directed by John Hamburg. 1998.

Safe Men on VHS. Starring Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Michael Lerner, Paul Giamatti. With Michael Schmidt, Josh Pais, Mark Ruffalo, Christina Kirk. Written and directed by John Hamburg. 1998.

From the box:

Welcome To The World Of Disorganized Crime

Two inept lounge singers who can’t get a break find themselves breaking into the burglary biz — and unlocking the combination for comedy — in this hilarious tale of music, Mafioso and mistaken identity. Sam (Sam Rockwell – Box of Moonlight) and Eddie (Steve Zahn – Out of Sight) want fame, fortune and a few groupies to call their own, but when the mafia mistakes them for a pair of master criminals, they get an offer they can’t refuse. Now two guys who can’t carry a tune are carrying off a series of heists and scoring the Stanley Cup in the bargain.

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Evolution

Evolution VHS box cover. Comedy sci-fi movie starring David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, Julianne Moore. With Ted Levine, Dan Aykroyd, Sarah Silverman, Richard Moll. Directed by Ivan Reitman. 2001.

Evolution on VHS. Starring David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, Julianne Moore. With Ted Levine, Dan Aykroyd, Sarah Silverman, Richard Moll. Directed by Ivan Reitman. 2001.

From the box:

From The Maker Of Ghostbusters And Road Trip

[obscured by sticker]… hilarious look at life on Earth and joins forces with the biggest stars in the universe. David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott and Academy Award-nominee Julianne Moore make a discovery of alien lifeforms that could change the world. But, when the aliens try to take over the planet, our four stellar heroes rocket into action to save us. The laughter hits you at the speed of light in this comedy about heavenly bodies, mutual attraction and close encounters.

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Ninja Vs. Ninja

Ninja Vs. Ninja on VHS. Starring Hung Gai Chan, Kwan Cheung, Norman Chu. Directed by Nick Cheung. 1987.

Ninja Vs. Ninja on VHS. Starring Hung Gai Chan, Kwan Cheung, Norman Chu. Directed by Nick Cheung. 1987.

From the box:

Bitter Rivals Fight To The Bitter End.

An international cast is featured in this wacky Ninja saga, as an evil drug baron hires a Ninja sect to wipe out a cure for heroin addiction. It’s up to a secret police agent who is also an undercover Ninja to fight the bad guys! Featuring Ninjas of all races and the legendary ‘Five Elements’ Ninja, NINJA VS. NINJA is a must-see for Ninja and kung fu fans!

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The Dish

The Dish on VHS. Comedy drama movie starring Sam Neill, Kevin Harrington, Tom Long, Patrick Warburton, Roy Billing, Bille Brown, Tayler Kane, Genevieve Mooy. Directed by Rob Sitch. 2000.

The Dish on VHS. Starring Sam Neill, Kevin Harrington, Tom Long, Patrick Warburton, Roy Billing, Bille Brown, Tayler Kane, Genevieve Mooy. Directed by Rob Sitch. 2000.

From the box:

The First Step On The Moon Nearly Stumbled On Earth.

It’s the biggest event since sheep invented wool! Apollo 11’s astronauts will walk on the moon — and the 1,000-ton satellite dish in tiny, sheep-farming Parkes, Australia, will beam that historic first step around the globe. But as giddy citizens prepare for the moment when the entire world will depend on them, the dish flatlines. And its unconventional Aussie crew and its by-the-book NASA supervisor from the U.S. have very different ideas about how to fix it.

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