Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector is a 2013 American documentary film written and directed by Dan M. Kinem and Levi Peretic. It was released on 24 May 2013 and examines the culture of collecting VHS tapes.[1] To raise funding for the film Kinem and Peretic launched a successful Kickstarter campaign that granted any person that donated $10 or more executive producer status, with over eighty participants donating at or above this amount.[2] The film received a positive response.
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| Directed by | Dan M. Kinem Levi Peretic |
| Written by | Dan M. Kinem Levi Peretic |
| Edited by | Levi Peretic |
| Music by | Paul Baisley Mayhaw Hoons |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editThe documentary examines the world of VHS collecting and gives particular attention to collectors of VHS horror. Kinem and Peretic interview several collectors, many of whom state that the most sought after VHS tape is the 1987 blaxploitation film Tales from the QuadeaD Zone due to its rarity and cult status.[3] Interviewees give their reasons for collecting and discuss forums and other venues they use to communicate with other collectors such as the online group Horror VHS Collectors.[4]
Release
editThe film was released on 24 May 2013,[1] simultaneously featuring at Crypticon Seattle (24-26 May 2013) in Seattle, Washington.[5]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.9/10.[6] LA Weekly rated the film favorably and wrote "Just as important, they don't hinge their arguments solely around nostalgia. More than just retrophiles or stubborn contrarians, AYT's talking heads -- many of whom have thousands upon thousands of tapes in their personal collections -- offer a ground-level perspective on how VHS was the first format to "take cinema out of the movie theater" and democratize the very act of watching movies."[7] Creative Loafing and DVD Talk also reviewed the movie, the latter of which stated that it was "definitely one where your mileage will vary with your personal interest, but if it's in your wheelhouse, it's a treat."[8][9]
See also
edit- Rewind This! (2013) – "Expertly tells a comprehensive story of the rise and fall of the VHS format."
References
edit- ^ a b Hanley, Ken W. "VHS tribute documentary "Adjust Your Tracking" ready for screening". Fangoria. Archived from the original on 18 March 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ Kinem, Dan. "Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector". Kickstarter. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ Rothman, Lily. "The Surprising Story Behind the World's Rarest VHS Tape". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector (Review)". Horror Society. 14 May 2013. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "The 2014 Film Festival". Crypticon Seattle (www.crypticonseattle.com). Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ Nordine, Michael (14 August 2013). "Why VHS Wasn't So Bad After All". L.A. Weekly. Archived from the original on 2 December 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ Brunson, Matt. "Adjust Your Tracking worth tracking down". Creative Loafing Charlotte. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story Of The VHS Collector". DVD Talk. 17 June 2014. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
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