VHS Nights Bring Families Back Together | Salt Lake City News

A St. George shop owner is reviving the golden age of movie nights by renting out VHS tapes and VCRs, turning nostalgia into a family-friendly experience complete with Cracker Jacks and Big League Chew. Behind the counter is McKay Murdock, whose real passion is digitizing old photos and videos using Hollywood-grade equipment to preserve memories from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Frustrated by the screen-saturated lives of his kids, he launched this retro venture to reconnect families through shared experiences — no scrolling, just focused bonding. His daughter Haylee helped design the space, championing the tactile joy of physical media over digital overload. While it’s not a money-maker, Murdock sees it as a mission: saving tapes from landfills, building displays from them, and encouraging support for small businesses that prioritize connection over convenience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/09/14/this-business-owner-is-offering-vhs-rentals-for-nostalgic-experience/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41a758405081a08c Report issues to [email protected].