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This week on VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit the 90s thriller Kiss the Girls (1997) starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd.
What once felt like a gripping serial killer mystery now raises deeper questions about how violence—especially against women—has been portrayed as entertainment.
The sisters break down the film through a modern lens, including Ashley Judd’s recent reflections on the role and whether movies like this still hold up today.
💬 What We Talk About
Our first memories watching Kiss the Girls (probably too young)
The explosion of 90s serial killer movies
Why audiences were—and still are—obsessed with true crime
Ashley Judd’s performance and whether her character is empowering or exploited
Morgan Freeman’s role: lead investigator or background support?
The twist ending—does it still work?
The ethical line between storytelling and exploitation
Real-world consequences of true crime obsession
Did Kiss the Girls scare you when you first saw it—or does it feel different now?
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In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit the 1999 adventure blockbuster The Mummy and ask the big question: does it still hold up nearly 30 years later?
Starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, this desert adventure has everything—ancient curses, undead priests, terrifying scarabs, and one of the most entertaining action-romance pairings of the late 90s.
Mary and Teddy discuss why the chemistry between Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan still makes the movie so watchable, how the film balances comedy, horror, and romance, and why the cast seems like they were having the time of their lives making it.
They also revisit some memorable characters including Jonathan, the charming but chaotic brother, the dramatic villain Imhotep, and the opportunistic (and very relatable) Benny.
Along the way, Mary and Teddy talk about:
Why Rick O’Connell might be the ultimate late-90s action hero
The appeal of Evelyn as a “bumbling brainiac” who still has agency
Whether the movie’s CGI still holds up today
The blend of action, comedy, horror, and romance that makes the film so rewatchable
Why the chemistry between the cast carries the movie
The episode also includes some behind-the-scenes trivia and a chaotic round of Smash or Pass: Mummy Edition.
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🎬 This Week on VHS Therapy
Mary and Teddy revisit the 1992 World War II spy romance Shining Through, starring Melanie Griffith, Michael Douglas, and Liam Neeson.
This early 90s drama follows Linda, a secretary-turned-spy who is sent behind enemy lines in Nazi Germany after falling in love with her boss — who just happens to be a spy.
The question is:
Was this sweeping wartime romance misunderstood… or was it truly a stinker?💥 In This Episode We Discuss:
Is the spy plot even remotely plausible?
Does the movie know whether it’s a romance or a war thriller?
Melanie Griffith’s accent — bold choice or fatal flaw?
The Razzie Awards sweep (Worst Picture, Worst Actress & more)
Liam Neeson before he had “a very particular set of skills”
🎥 Next Week
We’re heading to 1999 with The Mummy — Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, adventure, chemistry, and a movie we actually remember fondly.
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This week on VHS Therapy, we pivoted. Instead of Shining Through, we revisited the 1997 sci-fi cult classic Starship Troopers — and let’s just say… this is NOT the movie we thought we were watching as teenagers.
Directed by Paul Verhoeven and based on the novel by Robert Heinlein, Starship Troopers looks like a glossy 90s action movie about humans fighting alien bugs. But on rewatch? It’s something much sharper — a satire about militarism, propaganda, meritocracy, and media manipulation.
Also… we may have let our kids watch it. Parenting fail.
🧠 What We Discuss
Why so many people missed the satire when it first came out
Fascism and meritocracy in the Federation
War as entertainment and media spectacle
The infamous co-ed shower scene and why it still feels uncomfortable
🎙️ Next Episode
We’re finally covering Shining Through next week. For real this time.
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This week on VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson’s ambitious and controversial fantasy that confused, unsettled, and possibly traumatized a generation of kids. Marketed as a family film in the early 80s, The Dark Crystal drops viewers into a fully realized fantasy world with no hand-holding, no human characters, and a heavy reliance on symbolism, puppetry, and atmosphere.
🧠 What You’ll Hear in This Episode
Why The Dark Crystal struggled to find its audience as a “family film”
How puppetry changes the way we read emotion, performance, and story
Jim Henson’s technical brilliance—and where it works better than the story
Why modern audiences may resist movies that require patience and interpretation
The one scene that still absolutely works: the legendary puppet party
⏭️ Up Next on VHS Therapy
Next episode, we’re heading into very different territory with Shining Through, starring Melanie Griffith and Michael Douglas—a movie we definitely watched growing up and are very curious to revisit.
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When Harry Met Sally (1989): Romance, Timing, and the Problem with Harry
In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit the iconic 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally, directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron.
On rewatch, this genre-defining rom-com hits a little differently. While the dialogue is still sharp and endlessly quotable, the dynamics between Harry and Sally raise some uncomfortable questions about emotional labor, double standards, and whether timing—not love—is the real villain of the story.
We dig into why Harry’s cynicism is treated as charming, why Sally’s standards become a punchline, and whether the famous happy ending actually delivers the growth it promises.
Why Billy Crystal’s Harry feels more exhausting than endearing on rewatch
The double standard between Harry’s neuroses and Sally’s boundaries
Whether men and women can truly be platonic friends — especially once marriage enters the picture
How timing quietly sabotages Harry and Sally at every stage of their relationship
A breakdown of the deli scene: empowerment, performance, or male fantasy?
Why the rewritten ending may have elevated the film — even if it undermines its honesty
The surprisingly unquestioned whirlwind romance of Jess and Marie
Behind-the-scenes trivia, including Rob Reiner’s real-life influence on the ending
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In this episode of VHS Therapy, sisters Mary and Teddy revisit Point of No Return (1993), the American remake of La Femme Nikita, starring Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne, Dermot Mulroney, Anne Bancroft, and Harvey Keitel.
What they remembered as a slick, empowering assassin movie turns out to be something very different on rewatch.
Why Point of No Return feels more like a story about control than empowerment
Bridget Fonda’s performance and whether she was miscast
Bob’s disturbing “creator” relationship with Maggie
Amanda as mentor vs. groomer inside a corrupt system
Victor the cleaner as Maggie’s possible future
We were excited to revisit this one—and it let us down. While there are interesting ideas buried in the film, Point of No Return ultimately fails to deliver on the empowerment it promises.
🎧 Next Episode: When Harry Met Sally — we’re officially entering romantic comedy month.
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In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit The Last of the Mohicans (1992) — the sweeping historical epic directed by Michael Mann and starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, and Wes Studi.
We break down how the movie hits differently as adults, from its unforgettable soundtrack to its emotional love story and complex characters. We talk about Michael Mann’s intense dedication to authenticity, the film’s stunning cinematography, and why the score remains one of the most recognizable in movie history. We also dig into character motivations, especially Magua’s nuanced role as antagonist, and explore why this film feels more like a romance than a traditional war movie.
Topics include:
How The Last of the Mohicans compares to the original novel
Why the soundtrack is so iconic (and a little controversial)
The female gaze, romance, and emotional storytelling
Performances that still stand out decades later
What we missed as kids — and what hits harder now
If you grew up watching movies you maybe shouldn’t have, this one’s for you.
🎬 Next episode: Point of No Return
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VHS Therapy – Season 1 Finale
In this episode of VHS Therapy, sisters Mary and Teddy revisit Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs (1987), the iconic sci-fi parody that somehow managed to spoof Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien, and 80s masculinity all at once.
We talk about why Spaceballs still holds up, which jokes land (and which feel dated), and how Bill Pullman’s Lone Starr is a surprisingly subversive hero, especially compared to the swaggering male leads of the 1980s. From fourth-wall breaks to merchandising jokes that predicted the future, this movie is doing more than being silly… and we unpack why.
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode is marked explicit and includes mild language and adult humor.
What movies Spaceballs directly spoofs and references
Mapping the jokes: visual gags vs. meta humor
Is Spaceballs racist or problematic by today’s standards?Mel Brooks’ comedy legacy and restraint (yes, restraint)Why this parody feels safer than many 80s comedies
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Mary and Teddy close out 2025 with gratitude, Spotify “awards” bragging rights, and the most unhinged seasonal debate of all: is Die Hard aChristmas movie? From Bruce Willis’ sweaty, progressively-filthier tank top to Alan Rickman’s scene-stealing villainy, they dig into what still works, what doesn’t (hi, Holly’s agency), and why this single-location action classic became the blueprint for decades of copycats. Plus: genuinely great trivia, including the wild Frank Sinatra connection you won’t believe.
What You’ll Hear
The “Die Hard is a Christmas movie” debate… and why it’s basically a personality test nowWhy John McClane felt like a new kind of action hero (and yes: “short king energy”)Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber: controlled, charismatic villainy—and how he steals the whole filmThe missed opportunity with Holly Gennaro: strong setup, frustrating payoffWhy the movie’s one-location constraint still makes it feel tight, creative, and rewatchable -
In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit Gremlins (1984), the genre-bending Christmas movie that confused parents, traumatized kids, and helped create the PG-13 rating. What starts as a seemingly cute holiday film quickly turns into chaotic horror-comedy, complete with impossible pet rules, wildly inconsistent adults, and some of the most memorable practical effects of the 1980s.
We break down why Gremlins never felt like a Christmas movie to us as kids (but absolutely does now), how Steven Spielberg’s involvement shaped the film’s tone and merchandising legacy, and why Gizmo remains an enduring pop-culture icon 40 years later. Along theway, we question the logic of the Mogwai rules, celebrate the unsung heroes of the movie (Billy’s mom, obviously), and reflect on why this movie still makes us uncomfortable… yet weirdly nostalgic.
Why Gremlins helped lead to the creation of the PG-13 ratingWhether Gremlins is actually a Christmas movie (and why our opinions changed as adults)The intentionally vague and impossible Mogwai rulesThe bar scene, the movie theater scene, and how eight-hour-old Gremlins somehow have full personalitiesWhy this movie made us uncomfortable as kids… and why we still watch it every Christmas -
In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit the 1992 classic Sister Act—a movie that defined early-90s comedy, helped cementWhoopi Goldberg as a pop-culture icon, and gave millennials one of the most unexpectedly enduring soundtracks of its era.
Mary still loves the Motown-inspired choir performances, while Teddy… has some sharp thoughts about the writing. We break down the famously chaotic script rewrites, the film’s surprisingly thin plot, the lack of diversity inthe convent choir, and why these musical numbers still dominate TikTok and Instagram decades later.
We also talk about our favorite nuns, the truth behind Sister Mary Robert’s singing voice, and how Sister Act—despite neither of us beingCatholic—shaped our childhood idea of convent life.
What You’ll Hear
Why Sister Act hits differently as adultsThe wild behind-the-scenes story of rewrites, ghostwriters, and shifting toneWhy the musical numbers still hold upOur favorite nuns, iconic comedic moments, and the lasting impact of Whoopi Goldberg's performanceHow Sister Act was marketed as family-friendly in the 90sFollow & Review
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This week on VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy head to early-1900s Montana to revisit Legends of the Fall — the sweeping, melodramatic epic we all thought was a romance when we were kids… and now realize is actually a two-hour dissertation on grief, trauma, and unhinged family dynamics.
We dive into Brad Pitt’s peak heartthrob era, why Tristan and Susannah’s “love story” feels wildly different as adults, and how PTSD quietly shapes nearly every character’s choices. We break down Alfred’s misunderstood bitterness, Colonel Ludlow’s self-imposed exile, the film’s Indigenous representation, and that memorable bear subplot.
Was there a villain? Could this movie even be made today? And why on earth were we allowed to watch this as children? We get into all of it.
If you love 90s nostalgia, messy men, sweeping landscapes, and psychologically complex characters, this one is for you.
What You’ll Hear
Why Legends of the Fall hits completely differently as adults — especially around grief, trauma, and PTSD
A deep dive into Tristan, Susannah, and Alfred: messy love, emotional spirals, and misunderstood motivations
The breakup of the Ludlow family and how one decision (hi, Mom) shifted every character’s fate
How the film’s portrayal of Indigenous characters and sweeping 90s cinematography hold up todayWhether a movie like this could even be made now — and why it would probably become an HBO miniseriesMake Sure to Subscribe!
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Next up: Sister Act — finally, a movie that doesn’t leave us emotionally devastated.
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In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy ride into the dusty chaos of Tombstone (1993). The early-90s western classic shines with Val Kilmer’s unforgettable Doc Holliday and gorgeous sweeping landscapes as we discuss the behind-the-scenes drama that nearly derailed the entire film. We dig into why westerns had a surprising comeback in the early 90s, how this movie survived a full-on director shake-up, and why our favorite cinematic combination will always be horses + peril. Grab your tin cup and your best dramatic cough as this one is a ride.
🎙️What you will hear:
Why Val Kilmer delivered one of the greatest western performances of all time
The director drama that almost blew up the production
How the early 90s created a short-lived western revival
Why sweeping landscapes and dusty danger still hit us right in the nostalgia
Why this movie is still endlessly quotable and wildly chaotic
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In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy dive into the gloriously chaotic world of Masters of the Universe (1987) ; the movie that tried to bring Eternia to Earth and ended up giving us questionable acting, incredible prosthetics, and one very confusing troll inventor named Gwildor.
Surprisingly… Teddy didn’t hate it.
(We know. We’re shocked, too.)And don’t forget: if you love what we’re doing, rate, review, and subscribe! It helps more weirdos like us find the show.
📝 What You’ll Hear in this Episode:
Courteney Cox's skirt eraFrank Langella absolutely carrying this movie as SkeletorDolph Lundgren's He-Man emoting... choicesThe prosthetics that deserved a better moviesGun posture crimes🎙️ Hosts:
Mary Meyst-Huset - witty commentary, the voice of reason (sometimes)Teddy Micklos - Not a Jared Leto Fan🔗 Links & References:
Follow us on Instagram: @vhs_therapy_podFollow us on TikTok: @vhs_therapyIMDb page: Masters of the UniverseWhere to watch: Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Google Play | Fandango at Home | Tubi
📌 Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Anywhere you get your podcasts
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In this week’s episode, Mary & Teddy dig into Death Becomes Her (1992), a dark comedy that gave us broken necks, flawless hair, and a scathing take on Hollywood’s obsession with eternal youth.
✨ Why Death Becomes Her still rings true today about the beauty industry and aging💋 The movie’s true love story between Madeline and Helen💄 How Bruce Willis nailed the mediocre and underwhelming husband
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This week on VHS Therapy, sisters Mary and Teddy revisit the 1987 comedy-classic Baby Boom, starring the legendary DianeKeaton and written by Nancy Meyers.In honor of Keaton’s incredible legacy, we unpack how this film captured her perfect blend of comedy, charm, and anxiety. We also explore the impact of working mothers and how the set functioned as an early example of Nancy Meyersinfluence.
📝 What You’ll Hear in this Episode:
Diane Keaton’s comedic geniusThe men of Baby BoomVermont vs. NYC – how the set design told a storyFun trivia which made us all uncomfortableThe Nancy Meyers effect🎙️ Hosts:
Mary Meyst-Huset - witty commentary, the voice of reason (sometimes)Teddy Micklos - bad lip reader🔗 Links & References:
Follow us on Instagram: @vhs_therapy_podFollow us on TikTok: @vhs_therapyIMDb page: Baby BoomWhere to watch: Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Google Play | Fandango at Home | Tubi
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In our final spooky movie of October, Mary and Teddy light a few black candles and dive into The Craft (1996), the witchy cult classic thatturned every 90s girl into a moody mall witch. We unpack who the real villain actually is, why male writers can’t seem to understand teenage girls, and how this movie blurred the lines between real witchcraft and Hollywood myth.
And don’t forget: if you love what we’re doing, rate, review, and subscribe! It helps more weirdos like us find the show.
📝 What You’ll Hear in this Episode:
Who's really the villain in The CraftHow 90s male writers misunderstood teenage girls (and how it shows on screen)Behind-the-scenes trivia: real witches, real spells, and maybe a real curseWhy practical effects always hit harder than CGI, especially in horrorThe legacy of The Craft, from Buffy to Wednesday🎙️ Hosts:
Mary Meyst-Huset - witty commentary, the voice of reason (sometimes)Teddy Micklos - chaos agent🔗 Links & References:
Follow us on Instagram: @vhs_therapy_podFollow us on TikTok: @vhs_therapyIMDb page: The CraftWhere to watch: Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Google Play | Fandango at Home | Tubi
📌 Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Anywhere you get your podcasts
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This week on VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy take a walk down the foggy streets of Springwood to revisit one of the most iconic horror films of the 1980s A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), directed by Wes Craven.
📝 What You’ll Hear in this Episode:
The lasting legacy of Freddy Krueger, the slasher villain who somehow became a pop culture iconWhy Nancy Thompson deserves her place among the greatest Final Girls
How the movie’s practical effects still hold up better than modern CGI
The ambiguous ending that continues to spark debate decades later
Behind-the-scenes trivia you probably didn’t know
🎙️ Hosts:
Mary Meyst-Huset - witty commentary, the voice of reason (sometimes)Teddy Micklos - chaos agent🔗 Links & References:
Follow us on Instagram: @vhs_therapy_podFollow us on TikTok: @vhs_therapyIMDb page: A Nightmare on Elm StreetWhere to watch: HBO Max | Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Google Play | Fandango at Home
📌 Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Anywhere you get your podcasts
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In this episode of VHS Therapy, sisters Mary and Teddy head to Santa Carla, the murder capital of the world, to revisit The Lost Boys (1987). This isn’t just an ‘80s vampire movie; it’s a full-blown cultural moment packed with leather jackets, unforgettable music, and some surprisingly deep themes about belonging, identity, and family.
We dive into the movie’s legendary soundtrack, the queer undertones that made it a cult favorite, and why Dianne Wiest is the heart of this movie. Plus, we talk about the film’s unforgettable final line and why The Lost Boys still defines what “cool” looked like in the 1980s.
If you grew up loving horror, neon lights, and angsty teen rebellion, this one’s for you.
📝 What You’ll Hear in this Episode:
• The Lost Boys soundtrack and how it defined vampire cool
• The found family trope and its emotional pull
• Queer subtext and 1980s coded horror themes
• Dianne Wiest’s quietly perfect performance
• Why the ending still gives us goosebumps🎙️ Hosts:
Mary Meyst-Huset Teddy Micklos🔗 Links & References:
Follow us on Instagram: @vhs_therapy_podFollow us on TikTok: @vhs_therapyIMDB Page: The Lost BoysWhere to watch: HBO Max | Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Google Play | Fandango at Home
📌 Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Anywhere youhid your VHS tapes
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