VHS culture

VHS culture refers to the social and entertainment phenomena centered around the Video Home System (VHS) tape format popular from the 1980s to the early 2000s. It involved renting, collecting, and sharing movies on tape, fostering a sense of community among enthusiasts. VHS culture also shaped viewing habits, with users creating personal collections, trading tapes, and influencing indie filmmaking and fan communities. It reflects an era when physical media was primary for movie consumption, emphasizing tangibility, nostalgia, and the social aspects of home entertainment before the rise of digital streaming.