Dial Code Santa Claus 4K UHD (1989)

[brainofj72]

https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...de-santa-claus

Young Thomas is obsessed with action movies and video games. So much so that, when his mother is out, he delights in turning the sprawling mansion where he and his invalid grandfather live into a makeshift battleground; concocting and setting elaborate traps. Home alone, grandfather aside, on Christmas Eve, Thomas is soon faced with an unexpected - and very unwelcome - guest, a department store Santa Claus who is, in fact, a deranged escapee from a nearby asylum! Putting his skills into action, Thomas begins an all out assault against the murderous Saint Nick, rather than risking his Christmas turning into something closer to Halloween…

A dazzling mix of thriller, action, and horror, and long rumored to be the unofficial inspiration for one of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters of the 90s, René Manzor’s DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS (aka 3615 code Père Noël aka Deadly Games aka Game Over) is a would-be cult sensation that sadly never was. Featuring ultra stylized cinematography from Michel Gaffier which highlights the often dream-like production design, Vinegar Syndrome is honored to present your next holiday favorite, DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS, in its U.S. disc debut and worldwide 4k Ultra HD debut, from a brand new 4K restoration of its original 35mm camera negative!

Directed by: René Manzor
Starring: Alain Lalanne, Patrick Floersheim, Louis Ducreux, Brigitte Fossey
1989 / 88 min / 1.85:1 / French (with English subtitles)

Additional info:
• Region Free 4k Ultra HD / Blu-ray combo
• Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original negative
• Interview with director René Manzor (Jouets Interdits/Forbidden Toys) - 88 mins
• Interview with actor Alain Musy (To Become a Man) - 40 mins
• Extensive still gallery with director commentary - 18 mins
• Multiple storyboards & scene comparisons
• Behind the scenes featurette (Simon Says Roll Sound) - 8 mins
• “Synapse" - short film by René Manzor - 5 mins
• Pre-trailer model shots - 2 mins.
• Bonnie Tyler music video (Merry Christmas)
• French, English and Italian trailers
• French teaser trailer & TV spots
• Reversible cover artwork
• Newly translated English SDH subtitles

[bradnoyes]

I subscribed to the VS Halfway Package so I've been wondering what the 4K titles would be. I figured they'd be movies I'd never heard of and sure enough...

[reanimator]

Never even heard of this movie, but I'm a fan of VinSyn -- pre-ordered!

[Fangmacher]

Years ago I never thought I’d have anything past my TV-rip bootleg... to be this far with this movie is a testament to its greatness, bound for rediscovery by people with more distribution power than myself. I hope this one sells out quick.

[Fangmacher]

Originally Posted by reanimator

Never even heard of this movie, but I'm a fan of VinSyn -- pre-ordered!

Y’all will KNOW this movie by the end of this year, mark my words.

I journeyed to a Drafthouse screening two years back as literally the only person in the room who’d seen it and watched the mostly packed audience light up with a tear in my eye. It’s the kind of experience that reminded me life is worth living.

[fighthefutureofhd]

Man, crazy off the wall stuff like this comes out on 4K UHD-BD, but afult content is regulated to 4K SDR downloads. What kind of world is this when crap dressed up in 4K HDR gets ALL the releases?

[trekky76]

I guess seeing the most niche content on a niche format shouldn't be all that surprising. This will be a pass for me but I'm sure there's some niche audience for this type of content somewhere.

[brainofj72]

Originally Posted by trekky76

I guess seeing the most niche content on a niche format shouldn't be all that surprising. This will be a pass for me but I'm sure there's some niche audience for this type of content somewhere.

It’s me. I’m the niche.

[Space_Butler]

I'm all in on this.

Just so I'm seeing it right, because I'm a little confused on the limited edition cover, the images displayed are the front and back, correct? Not a Cover A and Cover B scenario?

[brainofj72]

Originally Posted by Space_Butler

I'm all in on this. I can't tell which cover is the standard and which is the limited, the one with the computer or the one with the kid in the bandana. Any help?

The kid with the bandana is the front art of the limited slipcover, the computer is the back art.

[Scottishguy]

What the hell is this sh*t!? *clicks pre-order now*

[KIDplus]

I watched this is on Shudder like a month ago. Not sure if this is a buy for me, but I definitely recommend checking it out. It’s like Home Alone with a little bit of Silent Night, Deadly Night.

[DaiShuryou]

Oh that's great. I always wanted to watch this one, but never got the chance to.
Pre-ordered

[Godzilla360]

Originally Posted by KIDplus

I watched this is on Shudder like a month ago. Not sure if this is a buy for me, but I definitely recommend checking it out. It’s like Home Alone with a little bit of Silent Night, Deadly Night.

Yep. I believe this movie came out first and inspired both of them.

[Neutron82]

never heard of it, looks awesome, preordered

[bergman864]

Had never heard of this today. I love seeing more genre and lesser known films being given 4K releases. This will be on my radar.

[LoSouL]

I was just scrolling through the email to see which one might be UHD and still missed seeing it, so thanks for the thread

[DR Herbert West]

Looks terrible... pre-ordered.

[DR Herbert West]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSCrg_qMI1s

[French Manu]

https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...jxdYqChwHagKMI

I'm glad for this french movie!4000 copies,only 500 in stock