Cam’s pick takes us back to 1987 for Joel Schumacher’s neon-drenched vampire classic that defined cool horror for an entire generation. In Memory Lane, we talk about discovering The Lost Boys as kids, blasting the soundtrack in our brother’s cars, and dreaming of starting our own Frog Brothers-style vampire hunting club. It’s the kind of movie that gets better every time you watch it — part horror, part hangout film, and pure 80s magic.

In this week’s Raised by VHS Special Feature, Coby and Cam catch up on everything they’ve been watching lately — from new theatrical releases to a stack of VHS-era favorites. Coby’s been running through horror and dark comedies like A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, The Substance, Death Becomes Her, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Black Phone, and Candyman, while Cam’s been bouncing between Tron, Tron: Legacy, Mean Girls, and Signs. Then they dive into a nostalgic nightmare — the movies that weren’t supposed to be scary but totally were. From the Wheelers in Return to Oz and the Skeksis in The Dark Crystal to Large Marge in Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure and the face-melting finale of Raiders of the Lost Ark, they revisit all the so-called “family” films that accidentally scarred a generation of kids and made us love movies even more.

Coby’s pick takes us back to 1996 for Wes Craven’s self-aware slasher that redefined horror for a new generation. We kick things off in Memory Lane with stories of first seeing it in high school, the chills of that opening phone call, and how the film’s eerie atmosphere still hits decades later. Then we roll through the movie scene by scene — from Drew Barrymore’s shocking cold open and Sidney’s uneasy romance with Billy, to Dewey’s ice cream cop routine, Randy’s sacred “rules,” and the blood-soaked chaos of Stu’s house party.

Cam and Coby kick things off with a laid-back catch-up on everything they’ve been watching lately. Coby’s been bouncing between mobsters and monsters, with Goodfellas, 28 Years Later, Evil Dead 2, Snake Eyes, The Gate, Ghostbusters, and Friday the 13th Part 2, plus a theater trip for One Battle After Another (a solid 4 stars). Cam brings in his own mix of medieval chaos and 80s nostalgia with King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, The Lost Boys, and The ’Burbs.

Spiders, suburbia, and Spielberg-era dread. Frank Marshall’s Arachnophobia mixes horror, comedy, and small-town vibes. We revisit the Venezuela prologue, Jeff Daniels’ fight against his fears, John Goodman’s exterminator swagger, and that unforgettable basement showdown. Plus: our own spider nightmares, a VHS Conspiracy Hotline spin, and a new Top 5 list.

Coby’s pick takes us back to 1988 for a neon-soaked VHS favorite full of DMV meltdowns, Cadillac chaos, and the unstoppable force of the Two Coreys. We start with Memory Lane stories about fantasizing over Archies, Mercedes Lane, and the day we could finally ditch the bus, then roll through the film scene by scene — from Les’ nightmare test and Feldman’s wild one-liners to the all-night joyride and the unforgettable reverse hospital run.

Raised by VHS – Special Features #2 🎬 Intro Cam kicks things off with another Special Features episode – your in-between weeks where we catch up on movies, talk upcoming releases, and throw in a fun extra segment. 🍿 What We’ve Been Watching Coby – From the theater to the couch, he’s been on a roll with classics and cult favorites. Cam – Mixing comedies, war epics, and oddball picks at home and on the big screen. 🎥 Upcoming Movies We’re Excited For Coby – Keeping a close eye on the new Running Man remake. Cam – Anticipating Tron: Ares and some heavier historical pieces. 📼 Special Segment – Top Ten VHS Covers From Childhood We go full nostalgia mode, ranking the VHS covers that stuck with us as kids – the ones you couldn’t walk past at the rental store without staring at.

Cam’s pick takes us back to 1984 for a VHS classic packed with awkward teen romance, Cobra Kai chaos, and the most memorable training montage of the decade. We kick things off with Memory Lane stories about backyard crane kicks and karate gi pajamas, then break down the film scene by scene — from Daniel’s rough California welcome to Miyagi’s unorthodox lessons and the All-Valley showdown.

Between our regular movie breakdowns, we’re rolling out a new kind of episode — Special Features. These are shorter, looser shows where we update you on what we’ve been watching, talk upcoming releases, and throw in a fun segment or two.

We’re fired up for Episode One of Raised by VHS and we’re kicking it off with pure early ’90s blockbuster energy – Days of Thunder (1990)! Tom Cruise’s NASCAR-fueled “Top Gun on wheels” was one of the defining movies of our childhood, and we’re talking about why it still slaps, where it doesn’t hold up, and the wild behind‑the‑scenes stories that made it a cult favorite. From Cole Trickle’s cocky debut to Robert Duvall’s iconic Harry Hogge wisdom, Hans Zimmer’s adrenaline‑pumping score, and Tony Scott’s golden‑hour race cinematography – we break it all down. Plus, our Top 5 Tom Cruise movies, favorite quotes, memorabilia pick, and of course, our official Raised by VHS Late Fee rating.

Step back into the glow of the TV screen and the hiss of the VCR with Raised by VHS, the podcast that celebrates the movies that shaped a generation. Each week, Coby and Cam rewind to a different film from the VHS era—digging into behind-the-scenes stories, ridiculous trivia, and the nostalgia that made these movies unforgettable.