Video Store Podcast

About Video Store Podcast

"The Video Store Podcast" is a nostalgic dive into the world of movies, hosted by a group of former video store employees and enthusiasts who share their unique insights and recommendations on films in each episode. Perfect for cinephiles and casual viewers alike, this podcast brings back the magic of discovering hidden gems and blockbuster hits, one movie at a time. www.videostorepodcast.com (https://www.videostorepodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Video Store Podcast

Category

tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Mar 2024

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

115 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   It Came from the 50s

   Grab your Geiger counter and join us after closing time as we travel back to the 1950s, when radiation could turn almost anything into a monster, visitors from outer space were rarely friendly, and the Army was always just a phone call away. We’re revisiting four classics from the golden age of science-fiction cinema. Them! (1954) Atomic testing in the New Mexico desert has produced a terrifying new menace: giant ants! What begins as a mysterious police investigation escalates into an all-out military operation. It’s one of the finest giant-monster movies of the decade. It Came from Outer Space (1953) When a mysterious spacecraft crashes in the Arizona desert, an amateur astronomer discovers that the visitors aren’t quite what they seem. Based on a story by Ray Bradbury, this thoughtful sci-fi classic asks whether the unknown is necessarily something to fear. The Giant Behemoth (1959) A prehistoric sea monster, awakened and contaminated by radiation, threatens the British coastline before heading toward London. Featuring effects work by legendary animator Willis O’Brien, this atomic-age creature feature proves that giant monsters aren’t just an American problem. Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) Hostile aliens descend upon Earth, and humanity’s only hope lies in science, military firepower, and a little ingenuity. Ray Harryhausen’s spectacular flying saucers steal the show as they unleash destruction on Washington, D.C. Thanks for coming into the store today. Let me know what you think of my staff picks! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com (https://www.videostorepodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Spooky Month Shivers

   Happy Spooky Month, Kids! It’s that time of year again, when the leaves are golden, the air is crisp, the cider is fresh, and the vibe of the season is all things chilly, dark and spooky. I’m proud to present to you some gems of fright and terror to haunt your Halloween festivities. These films are cult classics of obscurity both old and new, so if you’re looking for something to go with your annual favorite slashers or ghost stories, try these on for size… CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962) A low-budget indie gem directed by Herk Harvey, where a woman named Mary (Candace Hilligoss) has her life disturbed by strange ghoulish visions after a car accident. What is real and what is not? It’s anyone’s guess in this cult drive-inn classic from the early ‘60s, which should delight anyone who appreciates the dark ambience of David Lynch, Ingmar Bergman, or surrealistic visions from French New Wave cinema. TRILOGY OF TERROR (1975) Made-for-television horror had a golden age in the 1970s, before the age of home video and audiences full of anxiety from the tumultuous ‘60s. Series like The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery and Dark Shadows set the tone for the brooding sense of dread these stories brought to the horror genre — and following in its wake was the scariest thing ever made for television. The final shot of this horror anthology which aired on ABC, Tuesday March 4th 1975, gave nightmares to a whole generation. PUMPKINHEAD (1988) The 1980s raised the bar for special effects and monsters in science-fiction, comedy and horror films — and among the best creature features of the decade was Stan Winston’s sleeper hit about a vengeance demon terrorizing a small rural American town. Lance Henriksen stars in his most tragic role as a father avenging the death of his son with unexpected and deadly consequences. A true folk horror fairy tale of darkness for a late October night. We love PUMPKINHEAD here at the Video Store Podcast, so much that Pitfall Gary talked about last week as well! Check out his episode if you missed it. 🎃 ODDITY (2024) One of the scariest films of the decade, this folk horror ghost story from Ireland is sure to chill and thrill you for your Halloween haunting spree. It’s a clever who-done-it, spooky psychological thriller and modern indie gem which deserves a larger audience. Strap yourself in for some perfect jump scares, vicious imagery, and ghostly sights and sounds. “You wanna see something really scary?” audio clips are from TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE (1983) Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and watch your back — these films will scare the pants off of you. Happy Halloween! Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com (https://www.videostorepodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Monsters at the Video Store

   Welcome to the Video Store Podcast. Let’s kick off the Spooky Season! It’s been a little quiet around the Video Store lately. The lights have been off, the OPEN sign has been dark, and the new releases haven’t moved in about a month. But the lights are back on, the popcorn machine is running, and the Video Store is officially back in business. And you picked a good time to stop in. Halloween is getting close, so we’re digging through the horror section for four movies that feel right at home in October. We’ve got a demon in the woods, werewolves stalking the countryside, ghosts invading the suburbs, and vampires hanging out on the boardwalk. Basically, an average night here at the Video Store. Pumpkinhead (1988) If there was ever a movie made for the horror shelf in October, it’s Pumpkinhead. Lance Henriksen stars as a grieving father who turns to an old witch for revenge and summons the demon Pumpkinhead. Naturally, there’s a catch. There is always a catch when the creepy old witch in the swamp helps you summon a demon. Dark woods, an isolated cabin, a graveyard, a demonic ritual and Stan Winston’s fantastic creature effects give the movie the feel of an old campfire story. Somewhere out in those woods is something you really don’t want to meet. The Howling (1981) From demons, we move to werewolves. Joe Dante’s The Howling follows television reporter Karen White, played by Dee Wallace, to a secluded retreat called the Colony, where she discovers the residents aren’t exactly there for rest and relaxation. Rob Bottin’s practical transformation effects remain spectacularly gross, and the cabins, campfires, dark woods and things moving between the trees make this a perfect late-night October movie. Poltergeist (1982) What’s safer than your own home? Poltergeist showed us we were wrong. Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams play parents whose ordinary suburban home becomes considerably less ordinary after their daughter Carol Anne begins communicating with something through the television. Poltergeist takes familiar things and makes them terrifying. Trees attack, toys move, closets swallow children, and television static becomes something you definitely don’t want to see at two in the morning. For a generation raised with TVs in practically every room, that last one hit especially hard. The Lost Boys (1987) Let’s close with one of the best vampire movies ever made, period. The Lost Boys takes vampire mythology and runs it straight into the 1980s. These vampires have mullets, wear leather jackets and ride motorcycles. Joel Schumacher turns Santa Carla into a permanent nighttime carnival of neon lights, music, fog, caves and cemeteries, while Kiefer Sutherland’s David makes being undead look dangerously appealing. It doesn’t take place on Halloween, but few movies feel more at home in October. Grab the holy water, find some garlic, and sharpen your stakes. The Video Store Is Open Again! From the dark woods of Pumpkinhead to the werewolf-infested countryside of The Howling, from the haunted suburbs of Poltergeist to the vampires prowling the Santa Carla boardwalk in The Lost Boys, these are four very different kinds of monsters. And four good reasons to leave the lights on. That’s one of the things I love about Halloween movies. They don’t necessarily have to take place on Halloween. Sometimes it’s enough that they capture the feeling. The darkness comes a little earlier. Leaves blow across the sidewalk. There’s a bowl of candy on the counter and a cheap plastic skeleton hanging somewhere nearby. Thanks for coming back to the Video Store. Watch out for monsters. And remember... Be kind. Rewind. Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com (https://www.videostorepodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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Quality

91

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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