The 90s was a golden era for renting movies and owning stylish VHS tapes. Like many of us who are unsure what film to pick in the almost infinite streaming catalogs, the vibrant VHS covers were designed to entice our curiosity and give a small sample of what the movie was about without giving any spoilers.

Fans waited for months till their favorite movie VHS tape was available for rent in a Blockbuster or to purchase in a local store. Notable examples from the 90s include films like Batman Returns (1992) and a collectors' Alien trilogy VHS set.

The VHS tapes were also part of many families' living room decoration, as piles of tapes were stocked close to a TV, sparking excitement and anticipation for film nights. We found 24 rare VHS tapes from some of the most iconic 1990s movies you might remember. Take a look!