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Reference Type Sunday Telegraph newspaper
Title Big films last hope for cinemas: Video boom hits chains
Author(s)Author Unknown
Publication Date 13-05-1984
Page Number 11
Comments Rise of video store in 1980s

Impact on cinemas
Synopsis Highlights how the rise in popularity of the video store in the 1980s impacted cinemas and movie-going. The article claims that 50 cinemas had already closed in 1984 up until the printing of the article. The article also indicates why people were opting for home video- mainly because of its cheapness, accessibility and ease of use. The cinema chains hit back by reducing prices, eliminating shorts and increasing the number of screenings each day.
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