Category: Action

Deep Rising

Deep Rising on VHS. Movie starring Treat Williams, Famke Janssen, Anthony Heald. Directed by Stephen Sommers. 1998.

Deep Rising on VHS. Movie starring Treat Williams, Famke Janssen, Anthony Heald. Directed by Stephen Sommers. 1998.

From the VHS box cover:

They’ve Seized The World’s Richest Ship… But No One’s On Board!

Buckle up for edge-of-your-seat excitement with the explosive Deep Rising — an unstoppable high seas action thriller that moves at full SCREAM ahead! When a band of ruthless hijackers invade the world’s most luxurious cruise ship, they’re shocked to discover the passengers have mysteriously vanished! But that doesn’t mean they are alone! Something terrifying is lurking just out of sight: a deadly force from the unexplored depths of the ocean that begins to snatch the horrified intruders one by one!



True Lies

True Lies on VHS video. Movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton, Tia Carrere, Art Malik, Eliza Dushku, Grant Heslov, Charlton Heston. Directed by James Cameron. 1994.

True Lies on VHS video. Movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton, Tia Carrere, Art Malik, Eliza Dushku, Grant Heslov, Charlton Heston. Directed by James Cameron. 1994.

From the VHS box cover:

Be prepared to be blown out of your set as the action-adventure team of Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron join forces once again!

Arnold Schwarzenegger is special agent Harry Tasker, a top spy in the ultra-secret Omega Sector — although to his wife Helen, he’s just a boring computer salesman. When Harry’s two live unexpectedly collide, both he and Helen find themselves in the clutches of international terrorists, fighting to save not only their marriage, but their lives.


Available on DVD: True Lies


The Toxic Avenger

The Toxic Avenger on VHS video. Movie starring Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, Pat Ryan, Jennifer Baptist, Robert Prichard, Cindy Manion, Gary Schneider, Mark Torgl. Directed by Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman (a.k.a. Samuel Weil). 1984.

The Toxic Avenger on VHS video. Movie starring Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, Pat Ryan, Jennifer Baptist, Robert Prichard, Cindy Manion, Gary Schneider, Mark Torgl. Directed by Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman (a.k.a. Samuel Weil). 1984.

From the VHS box cover:

He Was 98 LBS. of Solid Nerd Until he Became… The Toxic Avenger

The First Superhero From New Jersey!

What’s faster than a spreading germ… more powerful than Mr. Clean… and more lethal than nuclear waste? Is it a floor-cleaner? Is it a waste site? No… it is the TOXIC AVENGER, the first super hero from New Jersey! He french fries his foes… dry cleans the dastardly.

Watch out, bad guys! Truth, Justice and The American Way is on a righteous rampage–it’s Melvin, alias THE TOXIC AVENGER, and he’s gonna getcha!

Transformed from wimp to warrior by a dip in a chemical pool, Melvin (“Tox” to his friends) battles corruption and crime in a small American town. But can even an industrial-strength super-hero survive a showdown against an army of tanks and troops? Thrill to the action, adventure and yes, romance, of this hilarious tongue-in-cheek hit.

WARNING: Explosively funny. May cause irritation to the excessively serious.



Steel Dawn

Steel Dawn on VHS. Movie starring Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi, Anthony Zerbe, Christopher Neame. Directed by Lance Hool. 1987.
Steel Dawn on VHS. Movie starring Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi, Anthony Zerbe, Christopher Neame. Directed by Lance Hool. 1987.

From the VHS box cover:

He is the desert warrior, carving the [obscured by sticker]

They call him Nomad. A man without a home, without a past. A new breed of warrior trained in the art of swordmanship and hand-to-hand combat, roaming the vast desert wastelands in a post-nuclear age… in a time where laws are useless and water is more precious than blood.

When Nomad’s old friend and mentor is brutally slain by the notorious swordsman Sho, Nomad heads for the desolate valley of Meridian to avenge his death. There he meets the beautiful Kasha, one of the many farmers being terrorized by the sinister warlord Damnil. The desperate farmers appoint Nomad their peacemaker, charged with protecting them against Damnil’s diabolical plot to control all the water of the valley. But as Nomad begins to help Kasha’s farm, thwarting Damnil’s carefully laid plans, he becomes the target of Damnil’s savage army, face-to-face with the bloodthirsty Sho, fighting for revenge, honor… and love.

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Macross Plus: The Movie

Macross Plus: The Movie on VHS. English Subtitled Version. Starring Rica Fukami, Banjô Ginga, Shô Hayami. Directed by Shoji Kawamori. 1995.

Macross Plus: The Movie on VHS. English Subtitled Version. Starring Rica Fukami, Banjô Ginga, Shô Hayami. Directed by Shôji Kawamori. 1995.

From the VHS box cover:

Contains never before seen footage!

Macross Plus scores with its triple-play of dynamic mecha action, dramatic characters and rock music elements creating a visual bonanza with whirlwind air combat scenes that leave you mesmerized.

In 2040 A.D., on the colonial planet Eden, the Ministry of Defense is testing a transforming super-stealth aircraft to counter alien attacks. Join in on the action when rival pilots Isamu and Guld battle for aerial supremacy and the affection of the beautiful Myung. This dramatic, visually superb and complex Japanimation feature is certain to become a favorite with Manga fans everywhere.

From The Director – Shoji Kawamori:

“…There have been many events over time with this title and finally we have been able to release this movie edition. I would like to personally thank all the people who sent us letters of support. When we were making the film, my intentions were to make an animé that was appealing for both fans and the general public. I hope that you liked it…”

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Stick to VHS: Macross Plus The Movie on VHS