This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
Note: this release is available to be purchased on its own, or bundled with the Phantasma Tapes: Volume One - Soundtrack Cassette. This Limited Edition Slipcover + Cassette bundle is limited to 100 units. (Sold Out)
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Welcome to the 1980s TV horrorshow that never was. PHANTASMATAPES is a psychotronic VHS mixtape that reimagines THE REVENGE OF DR. X (a Japan-set creature feature that was written by Ed Wood) and THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN'T DIE (the savage body horror film that inspired FRANKENHOOKER) as a late-nite, home-taped double feature—complete with local TV commercials and a new synthesizer score from Taken by Savages (JUNGLE TRAP). Inspired by hazy memories of channel-surfing at the witching hour, this is a nostalgic and experimental art project from the minds behind Bleeding Skull.
directed by: Annie Choi & Joseph A. Ziemba
starring: various
2025 / 72 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
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Overall rating: 4.698225 / 5 from 169 reviews.
Phantasmatapes is a 72-minute VHS mixtape that reimagines two classic horror films with a new synthesizer score, local TV commercials, and uncut VHS preservations. Customers praise the fantastic release, great extras, and psychedelic elements, making it a well-received addition to horror film collections.
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"Back with another amazing synth score! They should do a vinyl release of this soundtrack like they did with jungle trap. Seriously rules hard. I love how Bleeding Skull assembled a whole TV double feature experience. The commercials are great and add to the effect."
"A wacky idea and a lot of fun. Would be great for playing in the background of Halloween parties."
"Brilliant release, a very vibey fun Kate night mixtape from the Bleeding Skull crew. Peak 2am ambiance. Including the original films plus a commentary is a very nice touch."
"I love projects like this. It had me grinning throughout it's entire runtime. Great batch of extras as well - almost worth it just for the Max Headroom signal intrusion footage alone."
"PHANTASMATAPES is a lo‑fi collage of analog hauntings, VHS distortion, and dream‑logic dread. Bleeding Skull’s Blu‑ray preserves the tape‑rot aesthetic, adds thoughtful extras, and elevates this eerie SOV oddity without sanding off its weirdness. INCLUDES: Region Free Blu-ray PHANTASMATAPES: A 72-minute VHS mixtape Commentary by Bleeding Skull's Annie Choi and Joseph A. Ziemba THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN'T DIE (1962, 82 mins): Uncut VHS preservation THE REVENGE OF DR. X (1970, 94 mins): Uncut VHS preservation Short: THE MAX HEADROOM PIRATE INCIDENTS (2025, 7 mins) Short: A GHOST (2025, 2 mins) Short: I WANT MY D&D (2025, 8 mins) English SDH subtitles"
"Creature double feature of Revenge of Dr. X and The Brain The Wouldn't Die get the Team Bleeding Skull treatment, re-edited and re-scored complete with regional commercials like a haunted late night broadcast. Really enjoyed the format of this and I hope they do more."
"an incredibly unique, experimental art project that brilliantly captures the haze of late-night 1980s channel surfing."
"A fun watch"
"This Blu Ray includes 2 somewhat obscure movies: The Revenge of Dr X and The Brain the Wouldn't Die. Both films are pretty lousy quality presentations (VHS rips), The real draw here is the mash-up option in which the 2 movies are re-edited by the folks at Bleeding Skull. You get a new synth soundtrack, as well as some fun nostalgic commercials etc'. Overall, this is an interesting novelty, but nothing to really write home about. It would be great if we could one day get a decent version of The Revenge of Dr X, but that's extremely unlikely. Oh well! This might be the best we ever get."
"Cool experiment and idea. Fun to watch."
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