V/H/S Now Available On Actual VHS!

[Love Blu-Ray]

Whoever made it just wasted their own $$

[Prim]

I think this is a truly great idea, honestly, and I haven't even seen the movie. For everyone who thinks it's a dumb idea, that's fine. Don't buy it. For a fan of both the movie and the format VHS (and there are a ton of VHS collectors out there) this is great news.

As far as I am concerned, anything is potentially a collector's item, as long as it's wanted and sought after by the people who well, collect it. Which format it's on is entirely irrelevant.

[The Great Owl]

V/H/S was easily my favorite horror film of 2012, and, in fact, it's the best horror movie in recent memory. I saw it at an indie movie here in Atlanta, and was unsettled by the unapologetically ugly horror style of the film to the point that I swore I'd never watch it again.
...but I pick up the Blu-ray every time I see it in a store and I am always on the fence for a few seconds.
It's ugly brutal grindhouse material, but that's exactly why it works.

I would not spend money on the actual videocassette of this movie, but I think that it is a fun swag item for enthusiastic fans of the film.

Serious question for the fellow V/H/S peeps...
Why, in the movie, did iPhone, digital camera, and Skype footage appear on VHS tapes? Is there any real-world logic to this scenario (ability to destroy evidence films in the case of a police raid, etc.?). Or were all these movies on V/H/S tapes simply because it would fit the movie theme?

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Or were all these movies on V/H/S tapes simply because it would fit the movie theme?

This. There's absolutely no reason for them to be on the format...(which was one of the many things I hated about it).

[Captain Mal]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

But, if it came with a Blu-ray copy you'd consider it, right?

That would've been the smarter thing to do. I'd be tempted to buy a blu-ray/VHS combo pack just because it's kinda funny and the only official retail combo pack like that.

[Mr. Thomsen]

There are quite a lot of VHS collector's out there. And most of them collect genre movies - especially horror. Some tapes can go quite high because they have never been released on any other format, maybe they are the first commercially available version of a popular title or simply because the VHS version is longer than any version released later. In the latter case, local VHS releases were often made straight from 35mm release prints. And some of those copies of release prints might today be longer than what has survived on film elsewhere (even in the vaults of the producers). E.g. the Danish VHS of Fulci's 'City of the Living Dead' contains a coda that does not exists in any other surviving version. So that particular tape is of course quite sought after and expensive to get.

I know people who scavenge thrift shops and markets weekends after weekends to find that one elusive tape of a favorite movie. This release of V/H/S is aimed straight at those guys, the people who still love and collect the old format - not at the members of blu-ray.com.

[Terrorfirmer]

Originally Posted by Donnaholic89

"V/H/S" is now available to order through Amazon.com

From Bloody-Disgusting.com - "If you’re a fan of V/H/S and were waiting on something a little more lo-fi than on the DVD and Blu-ray this past December in the US, you’re in luck! That VHS cassette version of the film we talked about last month is available for pre-order now! Supplies are limited, I believe."

V/H/S comes from filmmakers Adam Wingard (You’re Next, A Horrible Way to Die, Pop Skull), Simon Barrett (You’re Next, Dead Birds, Red Sands), Ti West (The House of the Devil, The Roost, The Innkeepers), David Bruckner (The Signal), Joe Swanberg (Silver Bullets), Glenn McQuaid (I Sell the Dead), and Radio Silence.

Orders start shipping tomorrow, February 5th!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9LNBWS

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/32...for-pre-order/



-Kyle-

-Also, if I posted this wrong, or in the wrong spot, please forgive me. This is the first "thread" I've started. Thanks!-

Think i'll just dub my copy onto an old VHS....

[Seymour]

A cool item for VHS collectors and/or big fans of the movie. To the peeps that don't get this--you do realize that people collect all kinds of things (like coins, stamps, toys, vinyl, slipcovers , etc)? I mean, I used to collect Neo Geo games (AES), talk about crazy!

[Terrorfirmer]

Originally Posted by Seymour

A cool item for VHS collectors and/or big fans of the movie. To the peeps that don't get this--you do realize that people collect all kinds of things (like coins, stamps, toys, vinyl, slipcovers , etc)? I mean, I used to collect Neo Geo games (AES), talk about crazy!

oh, i get it...and its a good idea for fans of the film, just would seem funny to buy a NEW VHS tape...

[MifuneFan]

It's a novelty item, a marketing tactic, something intentionally and artificially manufactured to conjure up some sort of "that's so coool!" vibe. Why anyone would fall for such tactics is beyond me. It's not cool, it's just a cash grab designed to milk the title of the movie, and the BS hipster/poseur revival of VHS tapes. The fact that they're charging $30 for this makes it even worse. If this was actually something special then I could understand. Perhaps include it as part of a collector's edition, or number it or something that actually shows that they put effort into it and care about their target demographic. If people are happy to open their wallets for it then by all means, I just personally think it's a sad attempt at trying to milk a horror fan.

[Scottie]

Haha that sure is neat!

[T101]

For people saying that this is a waste of money and time... it will increase in value over time.

[anomynous]

So this is a gimmick, but steelbooks/super collector's editions/Store exclusive editions aren't?


Alright then.

[T101]

Originally Posted by anomynous

So this is a gimmick, but steelbooks/super collector's editions/Store exclusive editions aren't?


Alright then.

I hate steelbooks.. just saying.

They seem to be taking over actual amaray special editions, which is even worse for me.

now... back on topic.

[Kap6289]

I don't know why or how the price jumped so quickly! When I ordered it, it was only $18.89... Not that that's too much cheaper, but still.

I know a bunch of people think it's stupid. I understand. I personally liked the movie and think having the VHS is pretty cool. I do wish they had offered it like they did "The House of the Devil", which was the DVD and VHS together for $30. Not sure how much the Blu-ray combo was. I didn't have a Blu-ray player then. Lol.

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's a novelty item, a marketing tactic, something intentionally and artificially manufactured to conjure up some sort of "that's so coool!" vibe. Why anyone would fall for such tactics is beyond me. It's not cool, it's just a cash grab designed to milk the title of the movie, and the BS hipster/poseur revival of VHS tapes. The fact that they're charging $30 for this makes it even worse. If this was actually something special then I could understand. Perhaps include it as part of a collector's edition, or number it or something that actually shows that they put effort into it and care about their target demographic. If people are happy to open their wallets for it then by all means, I just personally think it's a sad attempt at trying to milk a horror fan.

Sheesh, who invited Mr. Negative?

Some people, like it, leave them be. People will collect what they want to collect, don't get so mad, you'll live longer.

[MifuneFan]

I already said, if people want to spend their money on it feel free. I'm not trying to stop anyone from doing that, I'm merely voicing my personal opinion on it. I'm pretty sure I'm allowed to voice it, even if it's not a glowing reaction. Technically this shouldn't even be in this section anyway..

[T101]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I already said, if people want to spend their money on it feel free. I'm not trying to stop anyone from doing that, I'm merely voicing my personal opinion on it. I'm pretty sure I'm allowed to voice it, even if it's not a glowing reaction. Technically this shouldn't even be in this section anyway..

nobody is criticizing your opinion, buddy. Just sharing theirs.

[mcfddj74]

The resale value on this would be worth it down the line to collectors......Just sayin'

That would pay for a few blu ray purchases down the line.

i might grab one

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by mcfddj74

The resale value on this would be worth it down the line to collectors......Just sayin'

That would pay for a few blu ray purchases down the line.

i might grab one

Not sure how much they originally sold for but House of the Devil VHS tapes go for about $50-$60 on ebay, which isn't too bad