Fatal Games (1984) coming from Vinegar Syndrome

[mca213]

Hope we get the MEDIA VHS artwork on the reverse

[i-kari]

I really don’t like that digital art look of the slipcover. Looks like a PC game cover.

[redrunner97]

This is the art on the reverse sleeve if anyone was curious:

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

This is the art on the reverse sleeve if anyone was curious:

I think I'm going to get rid of the slip and use that art. Their slipcovers are leaving a lot to be desired lately. It's like they're applying a blanket template to all their releases regardless of genre. Nothing on that Fatal Games slip spells 1984 slasher movie, more like The Running Man lol.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

I think I'm going to get rid of the slip and use that art. Their slipcovers are leaving a lot to be desired lately. It's like they're applying a blanket template to all their releases regardless of genre. Nothing on that Fatal Games slip spells 1984 slasher movie, more like The Running Man lol.

I love the random creature that they drew floating in the water in the bottom left hand corner. Zoom in on it, I couldn’t stop laughing the first time I noticed it. It’s obviously one of the victims, but it’s not any less amusing.

[redrunner97]

I actually like the slipcover art. But I ended up going with the standard edition since most of my regular blus from Vinegar Syndrome are slip-less, and I'm really only chasing slipcovers for 4K titles now. More than happy to just finally own this movie in good quality!

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

I actually like the slipcover art. But I ended up going with the standard edition since most of my regular blus from Vinegar Syndrome are slip-less, and I'm really only chasing slipcovers for 4K titles now. More than happy to just finally own this movie in good quality!

The site is currently closed so I can't check...is the slipless edition cheaper?

[Nosferatu31]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

The site is currently closed so I can't check...is the slipless edition cheaper?

I'm currently on the site and the standard is $24.99.

[bigdaddyhorse]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

The site is currently closed so I can't check...is the slipless edition cheaper?

Slipless copies are always cheaper. How much cheaper varies from title to title, but usually $2-5 for slips, up to 10 for slipcases like TCM2 or Existenz.

[jaws3dfan]

Just got my shipping notice from Vinegar Syndrome.

[jaws3dfan]

Got mine in the mail today!

[mclellandj]

Man this movie sucked haha. Absolutely no skill or art behind it.

Also I'm going to be vague here but it kind of made me think a little less of the folks at Vinegar Syndrome as it's pretty obvious who they were pandering to by selecting it as a release given that it has no notable qualities as a film.

[Metalbeast]

Originally Posted by mclellandj

Also I'm going to be vague here but it kind of made me think a little less of the folks at Vinegar Syndrome as it's pretty obvious who they were pandering to by selecting it as a release given that it has no notable qualities as a film.

Who do you think that they were pandering to? What does this mean? If you are going to bring politics into this explain?

[mclellandj]

Originally Posted by Metalbeast

Who do you think that they were pandering to? What does this mean? If you are going to bring politics into this explain?

Pretty sure political discussions aren’t allowed on this forum.

[El Sleezo]

People like bad movies?

Wow. I didn’t know that.

You’re telling me that right now for the first time.

[defile959]

Originally Posted by mclellandj

Also I'm going to be vague here but it kind of made me think a little less of the folks at Vinegar Syndrome as it's pretty obvious who they were pandering to by selecting it as a release given that it has no notable qualities as a film.

I've seen a lot of inane statements on these forums over the years, but this one is right up there.

[Metalbeast]

Originally Posted by defile959

I've seen a lot of inane statements on these forums over the years, but this one is right up there.

Agreed. The same people who tried to cancel Gone With The Wind and The French Connection are now trying to do the same thing with Fatal Games.

[Metalbeast]

Originally Posted by mclellandj

Pretty sure political discussions aren’t allowed on this forum.

Then why bring it up? For the sake of stirring shit.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by mclellandj

Man this movie sucked haha. Absolutely no skill or art behind it.

Also I'm going to be vague here but it kind of made me think a little less of the folks at Vinegar Syndrome as it's pretty obvious who they were pandering to by selecting it as a release given that it has no notable qualities as a film.

I've never seen the film before but had heard of it many times over and seen some entertaining youtube Halloween countdown review videos which previously had me quite interested in checking it out. I've been made well aware that it's definitely a lower tier slasher.

Your inference that there may be something more than than the usual low budget VS charm/dreck mixed in now has me genuinely curious. I've seen plenty of films with blatant pandering over the years but I can't say that I've seen much of any from so long ago that even remotely come close to what modern filmmaking is guilty of and so I'm a bit excited to see if I pick up on whatever it is you are referring to.

Luckily for me, my non-subscriber April Fools buying, Flash pre-ordering, multiple black friday ordering self had everything marked as shipped today and so with a bit of luck, I'll be able to check things out for myself after Christmas (of which I took the week between Christmas and New Years off from work and so this will work out perfectly!)

[Thomas Veil]

Some people see politics and conspiracy in everything...and lets be clear and honest, thats both sides of the table. Move on.