Having grown up in the 1970’s AMS 80’s, I can understand the appeal of analog horror. (Cassette) tape recorders were fairly common and affordable, and my friends and I made some “horror” tapes as kids that we thought were fairly convincing. Whenever one would come across a cryptically labeled tape, the contents could sound quite convincing.
Not everyone could afford VHS or other video cameras, so there was sometimes a perception that a video recording from an unknown source could possibly be legitimate. It was almost impossible to research the source and everyone had a “cousin” or other family connection who could allegedly “verify” the story. The lack of the internet made the world seem larger and more mysterious.
That makes the "campfire story" aspect all the more interesting! Having to rely on word of mouth and doing independent research would really make the mystery more interesting and personal.
About once a week, my siblings and I chat about analog horror (Mandela Catalogue and Monument Mythos are favorites to obsess over). Now I have a list of new things to watch!
Also, this reminded me that I need to set the DVR to record Over The Garden Wall before we're stuck watching it on some bootleg platform like last year.
Having grown up in the 1970’s AMS 80’s, I can understand the appeal of analog horror. (Cassette) tape recorders were fairly common and affordable, and my friends and I made some “horror” tapes as kids that we thought were fairly convincing. Whenever one would come across a cryptically labeled tape, the contents could sound quite convincing.
Not everyone could afford VHS or other video cameras, so there was sometimes a perception that a video recording from an unknown source could possibly be legitimate. It was almost impossible to research the source and everyone had a “cousin” or other family connection who could allegedly “verify” the story. The lack of the internet made the world seem larger and more mysterious.
Thanks for all of the suggested content.
That makes the "campfire story" aspect all the more interesting! Having to rely on word of mouth and doing independent research would really make the mystery more interesting and personal.
Hope some of them do justice to the era!
About once a week, my siblings and I chat about analog horror (Mandela Catalogue and Monument Mythos are favorites to obsess over). Now I have a list of new things to watch!
Also, this reminded me that I need to set the DVR to record Over The Garden Wall before we're stuck watching it on some bootleg platform like last year.
Glad it's put some new things on your watchlist! Hope you and your siblings enjoy these this Halloween!
Yes, even if it's worth pirating just to see it, Over the Garden Wall is a must every year!
I love this article! My favorites are Monument Mythos and roachprophets.net