The VHS stores I went to when I was a kid literally didn’t care. I’d rent R movies all the time. Then when Blockbuster took over, they were more strict. Had to have a parent with you, but my mom was pretty cool. She’d just roll her eyes and give me that “You really shouldn’t be watching this” look, but would end up letting me rent it anyway.

There are some good ones featured in this pic. When I was a kid in the 80s and early 90s I would always rent a couple cartoons and would then head straight to the horror section. He-Man : ✔️, Care Bears: ✔️, Slumber Party Massacre: ✔️. All set!