Y2K is the perfect movie to join the trend of new movies released on VHS because it is a retro ‘90s horror comedy. It’s literally the kind of movie you’d rent for a sleepover.
It’s Kyle Mooney’s take on what if the Y2K bug really made machines go berzerk. So watching AOL dial-up screens on VHS is appropriate, and even the goofy killer appliances seem appropriate in the format.
The film is presented widescreen, which maybe fits a 1999/2000 VHS release as they were competing with the emerging DVD format. And the film is 1.85:1 so it’s still filling most of the screen.
The label of the VHS has more kitsch with a rewind reminder, and they remembered to pull the tab out to prevent taping over it. There are no previews on the tape though. No year 2000 rental started the movie immediately.
If you didn’t manage to get the limited edition VHS, or more likely do not still have a working VCR in the year 2025, Y2K is still fun on streaming or Blu-ray. Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison, Rachel Zegler are the endearing young heroes fighting the machines and Fred Durst has a fun cameo as the only surviving member of Limp Bizkit.