In a World Hooked on OTT, Arnold Schwarzenegger Starrer 1984 Movie’s First VHS Tape Sold for $32,500 in 2022

‘The Terminator,’ released in 1984, and directed by Academy Award winning director James Cameron, hit a new milestone in 2022. Amidst the OTT platforms providing supremely personalized content, an auction sold the first print VHS tape of the blockbuster action flick, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in the titular role, for a whopping $32,500.

Set in the backdrop of a dystopian, futuristic setting, the movie has hooked generations. The Terminator is not only every action-movie buff’s favorite but also an inspiration for moviemakers.

The Terminator makes mega bucks online

With the OTT content dominating the media realm, the VHS copy of the action flick, has still managed to rack up $32,500 in an online auction of Comic Connect. The 107-minute action saga became one of the biggest blockbusters of it’s time. The franchise saw its latest release in 2019, with the ‘Terminator- Dark Fate’. It starred the iconic duo Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, after a long time.

According to TMZ’s interview with the COO of ComicConnect, the VHS was bought within 3 days of being on the market. It was rated 9s and 10s on its preservation and was in “nearly-perfect condition.” Undoubtedly, the vintage copy is more than just a possession or memory. Besides, the sale of VHS copies has been slowly rising, probably owing to nostalgia.

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The Terminator earned monstrous returns of $78.3 million at the box office against its lean budget of $6.4 million. Arnold Schwarzenegger as the time-travelling ‘Terminator’, who goes on a killing spree, significantly impacted the 80s.

Arnold Schwarzenegger brought ‘The Terminator’ to life

As a robotic killing machine programmed to accomplish its mission, Arnold Schwarzenegger made himself an authentic fit. He demonstrated his impeccable skills, by bringing to life, a robotic persona and cold-blooded brutality devoid of emotions. The movie ascended his stature in Hollywood to massive heights while he already had a successful career in bodybuilding.

The former bodybuilding champion defied the odds to become one of the biggest action stars in Hollywood. By playing the Terminator, he cemented his dominance despite criticism and doubt surrounding his Austrian slang and verbally complex second name. The ‘I’ll be back’ star held on to his originality, which eventually became his identity.

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