Beyond the Static: The Resilience of Horror & VHS
The horror genre’s enduring appeal within the realm of VHS collecting stems from a blend of nostalgia, cultural significance, and the unique experience offered by analog media. From its humble beginnings in the late 1970s to its peak in the 1980s and 1990s, the horror genre experienced a golden age, marked by an explosion of creativity and innovation. During this time, VHS emerged as the dominant format for home video consumption, becoming the gateway through which many audiences discovered the macabre, grit and grime of horror cinema.