Are You Afraid of the '90s? (2026)
Director: Trevor Marples
Cast: Rob Anderson
Rob Anderson’s debut self-produced special, *Are You Afraid of the '90s?*, takes a sharp, nostalgic look at the hidden life lessons of '90s television and film. From age gaps and teen pregnancy to underage drinking, racism, and LGBTQ+ themes, this deep dive explores how pop culture shaped our understanding of taboo topics. Featuring classics like *Boy Meets World*, *Walker, Texas Ranger*, *Beverly Hills 90210*, *Captain Planet*, *The Magic School Bus*, *Blank Check*, *Dawson’s Creek*, *Baywatch*, *7th Heaven*, *Jack*, *My Girl*, *Touched by an Angel*, *Northern Exposure*, *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, *Ally McBeal*, *The Rainbow Fish*, and *The Berenstain Bears*, it’s a time capsule of what the screen tried to teach us.
More About This Film
Are You Afraid of the '90s? is a 2026 comedy special created by comedian Rob Anderson that turns nostalgia for 1990s television and movies into a full-length theatrical-style performance. Anderson examines what popular culture of the era tried to teach audiences about subjects ranging from relationships and teenage behavior to racism and LGBTQ+ issues.
The self-produced special expands Anderson's viral social-media commentary into a larger stage presentation featuring jokes, visual material, costume changes, and original musical numbers. It draws on familiar shows and films including Boy Meets World, Walker Texas Ranger, Beverly Hills 90210, Baywatch, and 7th Heaven.
- Rob Anderson is the central performer and creator.
- Trevor Marples directed and edited the special.
- The production was filmed at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- The digital release arrived in June 2026 and runs approximately 79 minutes.
- Early IMDb user reception placed the special around 7.1/10.