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 +A [[film]] that is released '''direct-to-video''' (also known as '''made-for-video''', '''straight-to-video''' and, more recently, '''straight-to-DVD''') is one which has been [[film release|released]] to the public on [[home video]] formats (historically [[VHS]]) before or without being released in [[movie theater]]s or broadcast on [[television]]. The term is also at times used as a derogatory term for [[sequel]]s of films that are not expected to have financial success.
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A film that is released direct-to-video (also known as made-for-video, straight-to-video and, more recently, straight-to-DVD) is one which has been released to the public on home video formats (historically VHS) before or without being released in movie theaters or broadcast on television. The term is also at times used as a derogatory term for sequels of films that are not expected to have financial success.



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