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Straight to VHS

6.520211h 17mMovieDocumentaryHistory

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.

DirectorEmilio Silva Torres
WriterEmilio Silva Torres
ProducersVirginia Bogliolo·Pablo Ratto

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Cast · Directed by Emilio Silva Torres

ATAlfonso Tort
Alfonso Tort
Film Director
RBRoxana Blanco
Roxana Blanco
Blanca Giménez (voice)
MP
María Inés Pelfort
Tarot Reader
PD
Pablo Denevi
Pablo Denevi
ET
Emilio Silva Torres
Self - Narrator (voice)
MB
Martín Buscaglia
Self - Composer
AFAgustín Ferrando
Agustín Ferrando
Self - Filmmaker
MS
Mauro Sarser
Self - Filmmaker
SRSebastián Rotstein
Sebastián Rotstein
Self - Screenwriter
SCSantiago Calori
Santiago Calori
Self - Film Critic
CM
César Martínez
Self - Musician
DHDaniel Hendler
Daniel Hendler
Self - Filmmaker

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Straight to VHS — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Straight to VHS?

Straight to VHS is streaming on FlixFling, Midnight Pulp and ARROW in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Straight to VHS on Netflix?

No, Straight to VHS is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on FlixFling and Midnight Pulp.

Is Straight to VHS on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Straight to VHS isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on FlixFling and Midnight Pulp instead.

Where can I watch Straight to VHS for free?

Straight to VHS is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Cineverse in Canada.