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This listing is for the standard edition 4k Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 5,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
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)
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Overall rating: 4.703704 / 5 from 189 reviews.
Customers appreciate the beautiful slipcover artwork and the excellent restoration of Dial Code Santa Claus. The film's unique French take on the Home Alone concept and its visually stunning presentation are highly praised. The transfer quality is described as spectacular, and the overall product looks great. The release by Vinegar Syndrome is also noted as fantastic.
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"I had never heard of this movie until vinegar syndrome released it, and I can pleasantly say it did not disappoint. Very much seems like an action horror version of Home Alone. This movie was definitely ahead of his time. I only watched the 4K edition and the picture quality is very good and the extras are very informative as well Very nice cover art work as well."
"D'oh! I thought this was gonna be another happy Christmas movie with cookies and presents, but instead I got a crazy French kid turning his house into a death trap for Evil Santa. And you know what? Woo-hoo! It's like Home Alone got dropped into a blender with horror movies and came out covered in blood and awesome. The movie's weird, the action rocks, and Vinegar Syndrome made it look so good I almost forgot I was supposed to be watching football. Stupid Flanders. . . probably wouldn't even like this masterpiece."
"Very cool movie. Fun to revisit each Christmas. Great special features including interview w the director. An incredibly in depth interview."
"A perfect Christmas movie that would make a great double feature with Home Alone, which clearly ripped it off"
"The setup is basically a darker version of Home Alone with a much crazier atmosphere. The kid's traps and the overall style make it a really fun December watch."
"So good I'm willing to forgive the fact that's it's French. Way better than Home Alone"
"This one has started to enter my Christmas movie list. Such a fun movie with some terror thrown in. I know everyone brings up the Home Alone stuff but this movie was first and stands on its own. So happy to finally have on a great format. Thanks VS"
"This should be a yearly watch for all horror fans. Its is beautifully shot and lit, almost the perfect entry to horror for a little one. . . almost."
"Absolutely mental French cinema, this release looks incredible."
"Great transfer for a fun flick, perfect for Christmas time."
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