Straight to VHS(2021)
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The search for the ghost that filmed the enigmatic and unique cult film of Uruguayan cinema
Straight to VHS Synopsis
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.
Straight to VHS (2021) is a documentary and history film directed by Emilio Silva Torres, released on March 25, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Alfonso Tort, Roxana Blanco, María Inés Pelfort and Pablo Denevi. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Emilio Silva Torres
- Writers:
- Emilio Silva Torres
- Producers:
- Juan Álvarez Neme, Virginia Bogliolo
- Cinematographer:
- Juan Álvarez Neme
- Composer:
- Maximiliano Silveira
- Production:
- Tarkiofilm, Trivial Media
- Status:
- Released
Straight to VHS (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Straight to VHS before you stream it.
Straight to VHS Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alfonso Tort
as Film Director
Roxana Blanco
as Blanca Giménez (voice)
- María Inés Pelfort
María Inés Pelfort
as Tarot Reader
- Pablo Denevi
Pablo Denevi
as Pablo Denevi
- Emilio Silva Torres
Emilio Silva Torres
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Martín Buscaglia
Martín Buscaglia
as Self - Composer
Agustín Ferrando
as Self - Filmmaker
- Mauro Sarser
Mauro Sarser
as Self - Filmmaker
Sebastián Rotstein
as Self - Screenwriter
Santiago Calori
as Self - Film Critic
- César Martínez
César Martínez
as Self - Musician
Daniel Hendler
as Self - Filmmaker
Key crew
Directed by Emilio Silva Torres, written by Emilio Silva Torres, produced by Juan Álvarez Neme and Virginia Bogliolo.
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Straight to VHS Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 7 ratings.
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Straight to VHS – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Straight to VHS online?
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Straight to VHS (2021) is available to stream on FlixFling, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Straight to VHS?
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The main cast of Straight to VHS (2021) includes Alfonso Tort, Roxana Blanco, María Inés Pelfort, Pablo Denevi and Emilio Silva Torres. The film was directed by Emilio Silva Torres. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Straight to VHS released?
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Straight to VHS was released on March 25, 2021 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Straight to VHS worth watching?
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Straight to VHS (2021) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Straight to VHS?
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Yes. The official Straight to VHS trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.