Relive the VHS era at Rewind or Die in downtown Youngstown: a one-day pop-up market with rare tapes, a VHS swap, vendor stalls, tattoos, raffles, and two back-to-back screenings. Bring cash, curiosity, and an appetite for local beer from Penguin City Brewery.
Relive the VHS era at Rewind or Die in downtown Youngstown: a one-day pop-up market with rare tapes, a VHS swap, vendor stalls, tattoos, raffles, and two back-to-back screenings. Bring cash, curiosity, and an appetite for local beer from Penguin City Brewery.
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Operated by Killer Video · Youngstown, Ohio
easy.
4–7 hours.
Minimal physical fitness required—expect standing, walking between vendor aisles, and brief queues.
Daytime access runs from 12PM to 7PM; screenings are scheduled at 3PM (Predator) and 5PM (They Live).
The listing’s cancellation policy indicates no refunds for this ticket type.
The pop-up is at 460 E Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503, in downtown Youngstown.
Yes—food is provided by Suzie’s and beer by Penguin City Brewery on site during the market hours.
A tattoo station is present; availability may be limited and walk-ins depend on the artist—bring ID and confirm safety practices.
Accessibility details were not provided in the listing; downtown locations typically have variable access—contact organizers or check the venue directly for specifics.
The pop-up celebrates analog media culture from the VHS era while staging the event in Youngstown’s post-industrial downtown, where creative reuse meets the city’s industrial past.
Bring reusable containers, support small vendors to keep waste low, and follow any on-site recycling or waste guidelines to reduce the event’s footprint.
Killer Video is a specialty pop-up experience in Akron, Ohio, focused on cult horror and retro home-video culture. Featured on The Adventure Collective, Killer Video stages curated events and a permanent exhibit that celebrate the aesthetics and history of VHS-era horror. One offering, the Wishmaster Screening — Q&A with Robert Kurtzman, pairs a screening of the cult classic Wishmaster with an on-stage Q&A led by director Robert Kurtzman. Attendees can hear behind-the-scenes stories and technical insights, and select ticket tiers include VIP meet-and-greet and after-party access to extend the experience. The Killer Video Exhibit Admission presents a curated collection of VHS tapes, vintage packaging, posters, and set pieces that recreate the fluorescent-lit rental-store atmosphere familiar to collectors and fans. The exhibit highlights campy slashers, cult classics, and the tactile appeal of VHS as a physical format, providing context for viewers new to the medium as well as longtime collectors. Killer Video is intended for horror fans, film collectors, and curious visitors seeking a nostalgic, educational, and social event in Akron. Programming blends film screening, creator interaction, and museum-style curation to create layered experiences that emphasize authenticity and preservation of horror-film culture. Practical details such as ticket tiers, VIP upgrades, and event schedules are published per event, and visitors are encouraged to review event listings and purchase tickets in advance. Event details, dates, and ticket options are available online for purchase.
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