Straight to VHS

2021·Movie
1h 17min
IMDb5.8Metacritic50–

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Straight to VHS fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

The search for the ghost that filmed the enigmatic and unique cult film of Uruguayan cinema

Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist is a film shot in 1988 and released on VHS in 1989; a mysterious cult work of Uruguayan cinema surrounded by strange theories about Manuel Lamas, its unknown creator. Until now.
Uruguayan CinemaCult FilmMysteryMeta-NarrativePsychological ThrillerFound FootageDark HumorSurreal

Crew

Directed by:
Emilio Silva Torres
Written by:
Emilio Silva Torres
Produced by:
Pablo Ratto, Virginia Bogliolo, Virginia Bogliolo
Composed by:
Maximiliano Silveira, Daniel Yafalián, Daniel Yafalián

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Straight to VHS

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Where can I stream Straight to VHS legally?

FlixFlingCineverseMidnight PulpIndiePix UnlimitedTubi TV

Straight to VHS is included with a subscription to FlixFling and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Straight to VHS worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Straight to VHS rated?

Disturbing imageryViolence

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

How long is Straight to VHS?

1 h 17 min

Straight to VHS runs 1 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Straight to VHS?

Critics50
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Straight to VHS higher (58) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Straight to VHS in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Argentina, Uruguay.

In how many countries can I watch Straight to VHS?

3CAMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Straight to VHS in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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