While not a format seen in the mainstream now, the rarest VHS tapes fetch an impressive price. In the modern age of streaming, there is a community of collectors who keep the VHS video format alive years after the tapes left common circulation in the 2000s. Collectors of physical media do so for many reasons, from the joy of permanently owning a film to celebrating technological relics from a bygone era — and the form of media that kicked off the physical media collecting boom was the VHS tape.

While obsolete by today's standards, there is a large community who enjoy hunting for rare VHS videos, from those that are obscure due to a low circulation to copies that exist with misprints and typos on the sleeve. Many VHS tapes can be bought fairly easily, oftentimes for no more than a dollar. There are others, however, that for one reason or another, are high in price and low in availability. VHS tapes worth money range from beloved classics to obscure titles, and these rare videotapes are among the most sought-after and expensive.

30 Tammy & The T-Rex

Around $100

Just because a movie is expensive on VHS, doesn't mean it is a good film, by most people's standards. The cult classic Tammy & The T-Rex was not very well received by critics or audiences when it was originally released in 1994. However, one of the reasons the movie can sell for close to $100 on VHS, is because of its limited original run. The strange sci-fi comedy follows an experiment in which scientists put the brain of a murdered high schooler into a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

The movie didn't gain its cult status until many years later, so VHS copies of Tammy & The T-Rex weren't mass-produced after the theatrical run. By the time the movie showed promise as a cult hit, the studio had already moved on, and the tape was out of print. It's for this reason alone that copies of Tammy & The T-Rex have become a collector's item most likely, and also arguably contributed to its cult status.

29 Let It Be

Around $100

made several films throughout the height of Beatlemania, with the last being an inside look at their last album, Let It Be, in 1970.

The movie is well-known for including the famous rooftop concert which was the final public appearance featuring all four .

The movie is well-known for including the famous rooftop concert which was the final public appearance featuring all four . The film was first released on VHS in 1981, and due to the mixed reception, there weren't many copies produced. Authentic copies of the original release have gone for no less than $100 in the past, and genuine VHS tapes of Let It Be have become a hot item for Beatles collectors.

Outside of the VHS copies, there were no copies of the documentary available, which is why there has been so much interest in it. The documentary is now available to stream on Disney+, it's first time being added to a digital platform.

28 A History Of Violence

Around $100

VHS tape sales were in decline in the early 2000s, with the last major Hollywood film to be released on VHS being A History Of Violence in 2006. While the movie starring Viggo Mortensen itself is very easy to find on other mediums, the fact that it is the last major VHS release makes collectors view this release as a must-have. VHS copies of A History of Violence have been sold for various prices, but very rarely for under $100.

The VHS of A History of Violence was released the same day as the DVD, as was typical of the final years of the format when both coexisted. DVDs outsold the VHS version of the movie by a large margin. This meant there weren't many copies remaining in circulation by the time VHS tapes worth money became a collector's item, making them a must-have for those invested in the hobby.

27 Batman Forever "For Your Consideration" Tape

$150

In the long history of Batman movies, Batman Forever is likely the one fans the least. It marked the transition from Tim Burton's gothic and dark version to Joel Schumacher's vibrant and campy take while also serving as the first and only appearance of Val Kilmer as the Caped Crusader. The movie saw Batman teaming with his young ward Robin to take on two new villains in Gotham City, Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) and The Riddler (Jim Carrey).

Despite the fact that it is considered a lesser movie among the Batman movies, Batman Forever is on record as one of the most valuable tapes in the franchise

Despite the fact that it is considered a lesser movie among the Batman movies, Batman Forever is on record as one of the most valuable tapes in the franchise with a very specific version being sold for $150. According to Comicbook.com, a "For Your Consideration" tape of Batman Forever sold for that amount. These tapes were circulated to Oscar voters which meant they were in limited supply.

26 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1982 Release

$300 And Up

While the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise has had ups and downs, the original remains a hugely influential movie. The horror genre was evolving in the '70s and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was one of the films that forced this evolution. When the movie was released on VHS sometime later, there were several companies that took it upon themselves to release the then-controversial movie. Since circulation was so small, these rare early 1982 Texas Chainsaw Massacre VHS tapes are now a collector's item.

Several of the 1982 VHS copies of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre have been sold for hundreds of dollars, with one by Wizard Video went for nearly $300, making it among the more expensive editions of the film. Some contemporary listings on sites like eBay have been sold for upwards of $500 and more. While the movie is easy to find in other mediums, many fans agree the graininess of VHS adds to the grindhouse feeling the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre offers.

25 Walt Disney Home Video 1981 Releases

Varies From $50 - $300

When it became clear that home video was the way of the future, the Walt Disney Company was hesitant. The company made good money in re-releasing their popular films in theaters and didn't want to lose money by having fans own the movies. Their solution was to release a select amount of their most well-regarded films in a rent-only, limited capacity.

These first VHS Disney movies were released in 1981 and were an instant hit.

These first VHS Disney movies were released in 1981 and were an instant hit. After some time, Disney stopped production of their direct-to-rental videos and released a new wave of home videos sometime later. These original 1981 Disney VHS releases run for various prices online and at auctions depending on the specific title, and are sure to make any VHS or Disney collector eager to get their hands on them, with it not being uncommon for the price to be around $300.

24 The Evil Dead 1981 Release UK Variant Cover

Around $300

It isn't uncommon for classic horror movies to have been banned in certain countries. When The Evil Dead was released in the U.K. in 1981, it suffered the same fate. The film was released but quickly recalled for being too scary and was debated in court to be banned. The original movie follows a group of friends visiting a cabin in the woods only to be targeted by an evil force.

When the film was deemed to be appropriate and the ban on The Evil Dead, it was re-released with a banner over the cover saying, "Not Guilty." This variant cover has become the rarest copy of the film to date, and while there are various reports on the price, it isn't uncommon for the 1981 UK re-release VHS of The Evil Dead to go for around $300.

23 Sealed Copies Of The Fast And The Furious With A Watermark

Around $400

The first entry into the Fast and Furious franchise was released in 2001 and became a surprise hit. While the franchise has exploded in popularity and scale since then, making this first movie seem quaint in comparison, the first movie was still considered a success. The Fast and the Furious was released on VHS and DVD in January 2002 and the DVD sales broke records, highlighting the immense popularity of the movie.

It could remain a popular collector's item for fans of the mega-franchise for years to come.

However, decades later VHS copies of The Fast and the Furious can fetch prices of $400 and up on auction sites like eBay for a sealed tape with a watermark. Unsealed copies often go for considerably less, but can still sell for sums far beyond the value of the VHS when it was released in 2002 and the format still just about existed. It could remain a popular collector's item for fans of the mega-franchise for years to come.

22 WCW Bash At The Beach 2000

Around $500

The last Bash At The Beach before WCW was bought by WWE was in 2000, and the WCW swan song's physical release is now among the many VHS tapes worth money. The event was released on VHS for a short time before the purchase when the tapes were discontinued. With so few copies in circulation VHS copies of Bash At The Beach 2000 are a collector's item over two decades later.

While many wrestling tapes demand high prices, the final Bash At The Beach is among the rarest. Anything involving Hulk Hogan is valuable for collectors, but his final match with the WCW will be a grail for many. Hulk Hogan went off-script when he left with the belt when he should have lost it, ending his WCW relationship. This match alone adds to the price of the tape, which has gone up as high as $500.

21 Halloween 1978 Release With Uncorrected Typos

Around $500

John Carpenter's original Halloween is easy to come by on home video, with several cheap VHS releases. Those purists who want true originals, however, have to be willing to dig deep into their pockets. The movie was first released on VHS in 1978 by Media Home Video and with a typo. Like many VHS tapes worth money, this is a collector's item not just because the movie had a relatively low number of video copies produced, but also because of an error meaning now-valuable and ultra-rare variants of an already uncommon item exist.

The Media logo on the cover of the most valuable 1978 Halloween VHS tapes is misspelled as Meda, and this is a key reason the tape is so sought after.

The Media logo on the cover of the most valuable 1978 Halloween VHS tapes is misspelled as Meda, and this is a key reason the tape is so sought after. Media later re-released the movie with an updated logo, and while some of the corrected versions are worth a fair sum in their own right, none have come close to the true original with the subtle typo in the bottom right of the cover which has been known to fetch prices as high as $500 or more.