Straight to VHS (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Straight to VHS is a history and documentary film directed by Emilio Silva Torres, running about 77 minutes. “The search for the ghost that filmed the enigmatic and unique cult film of Uruguayan cinema” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Straight to VHS stars Alfonso Tort as Film Director, Roxana Blanco as Blanca Giménez (voice), María Inés Pelfort as Tarot Reader and Pablo Denevi as Pablo Denevi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Straight to VHS has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straight to VHS page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight to VHS tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straight to VHS (2021)?
- In US, Straight to VHS is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Midnight Pulp, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Straight to VHS worth watching?
- Straight to VHS holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Straight to VHS?
- Straight to VHS stars Alfonso Tort, Roxana Blanco, María Inés Pelfort, Pablo Denevi and Emilio Silva Torres.
- When was Straight to VHS released?
- Straight to VHS was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.