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27 years ago today (April 28th, 1998), Anastasia, featuring the voices of Meg Ryan, John Cusack, and Angela Lansbury, was released on VHS! 📼👑 This animated adventure follows a young orphan with a mysterious past as she discovers her royal heritage while evading the sinister forces pursuing her. Known for its captivating animation, enchanting music, and heartwarming story, Anastasia became a beloved classic, capturing the magic of rediscovery and the strength of family bonds.

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30 years ago today (April 27th, 1995), Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Gary Sinise, was released on VHS! 📼🏃 This Oscar-winning classic follows Forrest, a man with a big heart and a simple outlook, as he unwittingly finds himself at the center of some of the most pivotal events of the 20th century. Known for its iconic lines, emotional depth, and Hanks’ unforgettable performance, Forrest Gump continues to be a timeless story of resilience, kindness, and destiny.

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31 years ago today (April 26th, 1994), Mrs. Doubtfire, starring Robin Williams, Sally Field, and Pierce Brosnan, was released on VHS! 📼👓 This beloved comedy follows a recently divorced father who, desperate to spend time with his kids, disguises himself as a British nanny. With Williams delivering a heartfelt and hilarious performance, Mrs. Doubtfire became a family classic, celebrating themes of love, family, and the lengths we go to for those we care about.

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25 years ago today (April 25th, 2000), Fight Club was released on VHS! 📼💥 Directed by David Fincher, this provocative film stars Edward Norton as an unnamed narrator who forms an underground fight club with the charismatic and anarchistic Tyler Durden, played by Brad Pitt. The film explores themes of consumerism, masculinity, and personal identity, leaving a lasting impact on pop culture with its bold narrative and unforgettable lines.

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29 years ago today (April 24th, 1996), The Aristocats, featuring the voices of Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, and Sterling Holloway, was released on VHS! 📼🐱 This charming Disney animated classic follows a family of aristocratic cats who, after being kidnapped, must find their way back home with the help of a streetwise alley cat named Thomas O'Malley. Known for its delightful characters, catchy songs, and Parisian setting, The Aristocats remains a beloved family favorite celebrating adventure, friendship, and the joy of jazz.

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33 years ago today (April 23rd, 1992), The French Connection, starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, and Fernando Rey, was re-released on VHS! 📼🚔 This gripping crime thriller, directed by William Friedkin, follows two New York detectives as they pursue an international heroin smuggling operation. Known for its intense car chases, gritty realism, and Hackman’s Oscar-winning performance, The French Connection remains a landmark in the crime genre, setting a high standard for action and suspense in cinema.

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28 years ago today (April 22nd, 1997), Dear God, starring Greg Kinnear, Laurie Metcalf, and Maria Pitillo, was released on VHS! 📼📬 This heartfelt comedy follows a con artist who, after a twist of fate, ends up working at a post office's dead letter department, where he begins answering letters written to God. Known for its blend of humor and sentimentality, Dear God explores themes of redemption and kindness, showing how even small acts can bring hope and change to people's lives.

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32 years ago today (April 21st, 1993), Pet Sematary Two, starring Edward Furlong, Anthony Edwards, and Clancy Brown, was released on VHS! 📼🐾 This horror sequel, based on Stephen King's chilling universe, follows a young boy who discovers the dark secrets of a burial ground that brings the dead back to life—with horrifying consequences. Known for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling story, Pet Sematary Two expands on the terrifying themes of the original, diving deeper into the disturbing power of resurrection.

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26 years ago today (April 20th, 1999), A Night at the Roxbury, starring Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan, was released on VHS! 📼💃 This iconic comedy follows two dim-witted brothers with dreams of becoming nightclub legends, inspired by their Saturday Night Live sketch. Filled with hilarious moments, unforgettable dance moves, and a memorable soundtrack featuring “What is Love,” A Night at the Roxbury became a cult classic that captures the late '90s club scene with endless laughs.

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35 years ago today (April 19th, 1990), Black Rain, starring Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, and Ken Takakura, was released on VHS! 📼🌧️ Directed by Ridley Scott, this intense action thriller follows two New York detectives who get entangled in the violent underworld of the Yakuza while transporting a dangerous criminal back to Japan. Known for its atmospheric visuals, gritty story, and memorable performances, Black Rain combines crime drama with cultural intrigue, capturing the seedy underbelly of Osaka in striking fashion.

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