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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)

Additional info:

Region Free 4k Ultra HD / Blu-ray combo
Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original negative
4k UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
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

Overall rating: 4.690909 / 5 from 165 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

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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Restoration Quality: 8%
Film Appreciation: 17%
Movie Satisfaction: 28%
Release Quality: 11%

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Review highlights

"Great transfer, colors look really good and everything has a sort of cold blueish white hue that adds to the atmosphere." — Adam K.
"This movie is a legit great film." — Joel
"Great French language home invasion film with good transfer and decent extras" — Tony S.

Reviews

Happy with purchase

"Ordered this 4K/ Bluray and very happy with my purchase. This was my first time ordering from them. Shipping does take awhile but worth it. Will purchase from them again in the future."

— Bobbie M. (5/5)

Great addition to my christmass movie collection

"Home alone meets rambo. Darker than what i expected."

— Lauri P. (5/5)

Ho Ho Home Invasion

"Definitely Home Alone if it was gritty and featured a psychopath. Great supplements as well!"

— Matthew A. (5/5)

Dial Code Santa Claus aka Deadly Games

"VS always brings the heat with 4k releases of films I only learned about existing in the last few years. They do a good job of getting what interviews they can & on many releases finding older items to include on special features. Proto-Home Alone in France. Check it out!"

— Jacob P. (5/5)

Deadly Christmas Classic

"Feel like anyone reading this seeks this movie out specifically as it’s a cult classic at this point. Probably preaching a bit to the choir. I specifically sought this out to add to an ever-growing collection of holiday horror. It’s the Home Alone we really deserve. Super excited VS had released this, even happier for the VSMC slip. Who knew mini-French-Rambo could be so heartwarming? A movie I will forever base all my other Christmas movies against, a bit unfairly maybe."

— Savannah T. (5/5)

Gorgeous restoration

"Amazing french horror"

— Zacharie C. (5/5)

Kevin can do one

"Crazy messed up and fun Christmas movie that deserves to be far more celebrated. Nice transfer on the 4k and picked with interesting extra features. A must to watch every Christmas."

— Ben C. (5/5)

Fun holiday movie

"Has its moments! I’ve watched this twice around the holiday season."

— Kristen s. (5/5)

Wish I saw this when I was a kid!

"Really fun Christmas movie where a kid turns his house into an elaborate booby trap. . . sound familiar? In all honesty though this movie defies comparison or description. I wish I had seen it when I was a kid!"

— Jon B. (5/5)

Where have you been all my life…

"Under-seen gem. Rollercoaster genre filmmaking. Beautiful release!"

— Alexander H. (5/5)