AGP Debates: What made the MPC so iconic?

Charles: What made the MPC so iconic?

Michael: I think it has to do with their legacy. Back in the late 70s and early 80s, they were household names in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They sold bootleg VHS and Betamax tapes in these regions and made huge profits with it. By the time the FBI caught them in 1986, they made over 50 billion dollars.

Bridgette: Let's not forget about their signature end tag. It was always a purple background with text saying, "Miracle Production Company. Leaders in Illegal VHS/Betamax Recordings Since '76. Prod. Date DD MM YYYY". They would occasionally mock the companies they were bootlegging like the one with Disney, which said, "Mess with us and you'll be slapped with a lawsuit so fast your head will spin." This iconic end tag may be viewed here.

Charles: I think what makes them famous nowadays is that they rebranded themselves and are now licensed to sell genuine VHS tapes. Talk about irony.

Tina: The Lords of Chaos VHS in particular is one of their best works since the bootlegs. It includes the aesthetics of the bootleg tapes, as well as adding in to this already uneasy movie.