Fatal Games (1984) coming from Vinegar Syndrome - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

jaws3dfan · 09-22-2023, 04:16 PM

Pre-Ordered!! This is a Blind buy for me, I love 80's Slasher Films and this is one I have never seen.

RossD · 09-22-2023, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by redrunner97

Bummer it's only a print. But the images on their site look MILES better than the VHS-rips on Youtube or Tubi. Death Screams was in a similar boat, and that Arrow blu was a revelation compared to any previous release. I'm just thankful it will now be PRESERVED in the best quality possible. Genuinely warms my heart.

Yes!! Preordered! I've wanted this one for a long time, and actually never thought we'd see it after hearing there were no usable elements out there. Anytime any stuck on VHS movie gets preserved its cause for celebration.

mikey horror · 09-22-2023, 07:12 PM

It’s on You Tube if anyone wants to check it out before buying.

willieconway · 09-22-2023, 09:04 PM

I'm a huge slasher fan so this was an easy pre-order.

OK, I lie. I can take or leave slashers. "...this trashy gem piles on the sleaze, with gratuitous shower scenes..." is not something I can ignore though.

mclellandj · 09-22-2023, 09:06 PM

Does anyone know why this costs eight bucks more than most of their releases?

Damonstein · 09-22-2023, 09:23 PM

Just noticed the vhs artwork is in the locker on the backside, that's silly.

snipemonkey · 09-22-2023, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mclellandj

Does anyone know why this costs eight bucks more than most of their releases?

'Cause it's eight dollars BETTER than anything else they've ever released!!!!

redrunner97 · 09-22-2023, 09:57 PM

From the most recent VS newsletter, the restoration was painstakingly sourced from "the best surviving pre-print elements."

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Plus, in our ongoing commitment to unearth and release the greatest in never-on-disc slashers, we're proud to present the world Blu-ray debut of Michael Elliot's notorious FATAL GAMES (1984)! You've heard for years that this one was "impossible," well we've defied the odds and painstakingly restored it from the best surviving pre-print elements and proudly present the ultimate edition of this twisted gem, complete with an immense array of extras.

nin74 · 09-22-2023, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I think certain films benefit from rough elements, adds a built in nostalgia and enhances the sleaze.

I don't think any film benefit with a lesser image quality.

Member-222782 · 09-23-2023, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nin74

I don't think any film benefit with a lesser image quality.

No, they don't, but "Grindhouse Editions" are always fun and a throwback to a past era. Thankfully, the labels that do these editions also include the fully remastered versions so it's not a loss.

Nosferatu31 · 09-23-2023, 08:27 AM

Watched this on Tubi a few months back. Right up my alley 80's slasher.

Nosferatu31 · 09-23-2023, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeAtkinsSaxon

Any idea what the limited slipcover print run will be on this?
VS website hasn’t made any mention that I can find.

Any educated guesses?

Most likely 6,000.

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Originally Posted by mclellandj

Does anyone know why this costs eight bucks more than most of their releases?

$29.99 is their regular price for Blu-ray editions with slipcover.

ZeTi · 09-23-2023, 08:37 AM

Jeez - this is like "Iron Maiden - Dance of Death" level of awful cover design.

Nosferatu31 · 09-23-2023, 08:39 AM

I like the slipcover art, just not a fan of the font used for the title.

redrunner97 · 09-23-2023, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nosferatu31

I like the slipcover art, just not a fan of the font used for the title.

I don't mind it because it has that "olympic gold" thing going for it. I'm sure the reverse art will have the more recognizable font.

Member-222782 · 09-23-2023, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Nosferatu31

I like the slipcover art, just not a fan of the font used for the title.

Be glad they didn't use the font everyone and their mothers are using now. No idea what it's called but SONY used it for the the I Know What You Did Last Summer films. That font is freaking everywhere.

JasonMichael · 09-23-2023, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

Be glad they didn't use the font everyone and their mothers are using now. No idea what it's called but SONY used it for the the I Know What You Did Last Summer films. That font is freaking everywhere.

The font used here?

By_His_Strypes · 09-23-2023, 02:37 PM

After seeing the trailer for this I remembered I have seen it after all. I for whatever reason didn't recall seeing it. I don't remember if I liked it or not, but it's one I want regardless.

nin74 · 09-23-2023, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

No, they don't, but "Grindhouse Editions" are always fun and a throwback to a past era. Thankfully, the labels that do these editions also include the fully remastered versions so it's not a loss.

I prefer the old tape release on a CRT tv if I want a "grindhouse edition".

Member-222782 · 09-24-2023, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nin74

I prefer the old tape release on a CRT tv if I want a "grindhouse edition".

Complete with background audio hiss? No thanks.

09-22-2023, 04:16 PM	#21
jaws3dfan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:1481 DVD collection:254 Digital collection:506 Trading Score:80	Pre-Ordered!! This is a Blind buy for me, I love 80's Slasher Films and this is one I have never seen.

09-22-2023, 07:12 PM	#23
mikey horror Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:301 Blu-ray collection:1146 DVD collection:239	It’s on You Tube if anyone wants to check it out before buying.

09-22-2023, 09:04 PM	#24
willieconway Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I'm a huge slasher fan so this was an easy pre-order. OK, I lie. I can take or leave slashers. "...this trashy gem piles on the sleaze, with gratuitous shower scenes..." is not something I can ignore though.

09-22-2023, 09:06 PM	#25
mclellandj Special Member Member since:Jun 2019 Trading Score:15	Does anyone know why this costs eight bucks more than most of their releases?

09-22-2023, 09:23 PM	#26
Damonstein Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:360 Blu-ray collection:1519	Just noticed the vhs artwork is in the locker on the backside, that's silly.

09-23-2023, 08:27 AM	#31
Nosferatu31 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2015 Location:USA Trading Score:2	Watched this on Tubi a few months back. Right up my alley 80's slasher.

09-23-2023, 08:37 AM	#33
ZeTi Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Austria 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:770 Trading Score:15	Jeez - this is like "Iron Maiden - Dance of Death" level of awful cover design.

09-23-2023, 08:39 AM	#34
Nosferatu31 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2015 Location:USA Trading Score:2	I like the slipcover art, just not a fan of the font used for the title.

09-23-2023, 02:37 PM	#38
By_His_Strypes Banned Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:367	After seeing the trailer for this I remembered I have seen it after all. I for whatever reason didn't recall seeing it. I don't remember if I liked it or not, but it's one I want regardless.

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