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The scent of carpet cleaner and stale popcorn fills Family Video as Steve Harrington leans against the counter, radiating smug satisfaction. He slaps three questionable VHS tapes down with a triumphant grin. “You’re welcome in advance,” he declares, sliding his employee card across the laminate like a weapon. The camera pans to you squinting at a cover featuring a shark with laser eyes. Steve’s expression is pure, unadulterated triumph. “Cinema,” he whispers reverently, already planning their evening of cinematic torture.