Death by VHS
“Insert Cassette Press Play... DIE!”
Synopsis
A battered and mysterious VCR...A bevy of lethal video- tapes... These are the building blocks of horror in "DEATH BY VHS". A mind blowing descent into madness and death. Five shocking vignettes, designed to take your sanity and devour your soul! Mild curiosity leads to severe consequences when a couple rents a supposedly cursed video cassette recorder. An urban legend renowned for leaving a trail of agonizing and torturous death. Unbelieving, they take the plunge... And another legend is horrifyingly born... Do you dare give fate a winning hand, and test yourself against the hellish consequences of the VHS machine? Insert Cassette Press Play...DIE!
Top Cast
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Detective
Brennen Benson
Tommy
Kelsee Benson
Jamie
Sierra Benson
Tricycle Girl
Justin Blair
Thieving Vulcan
Carrie Boreham
Zombie victim
Tara Carlton
Mean Mother
Brian Carr
Government Elite #1, Zombie
Scarlet Fry
Homeless Schizo, Paul
Tyler Gallant
Sheriff Cristos
Kat Garcia
Mary
David C. Hayes
Narrator
Rob Edwards
Deputy Beckett
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scarlet Fry, Jacob D. O'Neal, David Sabal
- Original Score
- Patrick Lamaide, Scorpion Vs. Tarantula
- Original Title
- Death by VHS
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scarlet Fry, Jacob D. O'Neal, David Sabal
Patrick Lamaide, Scorpion Vs. Tarantula
Scarlet Fry, Tony Perea, David Sabal
Department Leadership Roster
Scarlet Fry
Editor
Scarlet Fry
Director
Jacob D. O'Neal
Director
David Sabal
Director
Tony Perea
Editor
David Sabal
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death by VHS
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What is Death by VHS about?
A battered and mysterious VCR...A bevy of lethal video- tapes... These are the building blocks of horror in "DEATH BY VHS". A mind blowing descent into madness and death. Five shocking vignettes, designed to take your sanity and devour your soul! Mild curiosity leads to severe consequences when a couple rents a supposedly cursed video cassette recorder. An urban legend renowned for leaving a trail of agonizing and torturous death. Unbelieving, they take the plunge... And another legend is horrifyingly born... Do you dare give fate a winning hand, and test yourself against the hellish consequences of the VHS machine? Insert Cassette Press Play...DIE!
Who directed Death by VHS?
Death by VHS was directed by Scarlet Fry, Jacob D. O'Neal, David Sabal.
Who stars in Death by VHS?
The principal cast of Death by VHS includes Jay Bennett, Brennen Benson, Kelsee Benson, Sierra Benson, Justin Blair.
When was Death by VHS released and how long is it?
Death by VHS was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Death by VHS?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death by VHS was composed by Patrick Lamaide, Scorpion Vs. Tarantula.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death by VHS?
Death by VHS holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).