So, I watched Poor Things on VHS the other night, and honestly? It blew me away in a way I wasn’t expecting. I’ve seen it in HD before—gorgeous, no question—but there’s something about watching it on tape that changes the entire experience.

The movie itself is an absolute trip—abstract, wildly creative, and so originally different that it keeps you thinking about it long after the credits roll. It doesn’t follow the usual rules, and that’s what makes it incredible. It’s unpredictable, visually stunning, and unapologetically weird in the best way. Watching it on VHS just amplified all of that. The analog format made the story feel even more unique, like I was holding something rare and special in my hands.

Emma Stone? She’s on another level here. Her performance is magnetic, and seeing it through the soft, imperfect lens of VHS added this almost dream-like quality to her character. It’s like the whole film exists outside of time, and the tape makes you feel that even more.

That’s the thing about Poor Things. It’s not just a movie—it’s an experience. And sometimes, stripping away the glossy perfection of HD is exactly what a story like this needs. If you’ve got a VCR and a love for truly original cinema, find a way to watch this on tape. You won’t regret it.

What do you think? Is there a film you think you fit better on VHS?

Too bad there is not a way to do group screenings or movie nights of some of the films we post that are not accessible through DVD or streaming...

It's a 1953 movie but the vhs says 1988

Since someone in the group was talking about this, I felt I should post.