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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
Additional info:
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
Overall rating: 4.6936417 / 5 from 173 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
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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Release Quality (18%): Many customers pointed out that the release was great and fantastic, making it a popular choice.
Extra Features (9%): Customers keep praising the great extras and the full VHS preservation of both films used to make Phantasmatapes.
Mixtape Experience (11%): It was reported by customers that the mixtape is fantastic and a great addition to their collection.
"Along with some great extras, it's a great vibe piece for your spooky season ambience." — Josh L.
"It's also great that they included both full movies as special features." — Joseph G.
"Great extras, including the full vhs preservation of both films used to make Phantasmatapes." — Logan G.
Reviews
TV Experiment
"Not sure what to think, as it's a pretty experimental project. It's similar to WNUF, but it reuses old footage though. Not sure if it's worth its own release, but it's a nice love letter to old TV."
— Viktor A. (3/5)
Taken by Savages
"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."
— Zach C. (5/5)
Synthwave Mixtape
"A fun watch with inventive visual effects, a little reminiscent of WNUF. While the synth soundtrack suits the film's aesthetic, it can be a bit intrusive at times."
— Noel H. (5/5)
Phantasmatapes
"Perfect thing to put on at a Halloween party that's gone far too late into the night"
— Jack H. (5/5)
A wacky idea and a
"A wacky idea and a lot of fun. Would be great for playing in the background of Halloween parties."
— Jeff S. (4/5)
Bleeding skull
"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."
— Ben C. (5/5)
Haunted 2 A. M. VHS Energy
"Phantasmatapes is such a cool Bleeding Skull idea: a fake late-night VHS broadcast that turns The Revenge of Dr. X and The Brain That Wouldn’t Die into a warped 1980s horror double feature, complete with local-TV commercial texture and a new synth score. It feels less like a normal movie release and more like tuning into some haunted channel at 2 a. m. , which is exactly the appeal. The tape-worn presentation, oddball pacing, and psychotronic collage energy make it a really fun mood piece. The Blu-ray is also packed in the right way, with the commentary, uncut VHS preservations of both features, shorts, and SDH subtitles giving the project a lot of value beyond the 72-minute mixtape. Strange, nostalgic, and very rewatchable as background Halloween atmosphere."
— Danny W. (5/5)
Phuntastic
"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."
— Toby L. (4/5)
A Lo‑Fi Haunting Sharpened for the Cult Shelf
"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"
— Shawn G. (4/5)
Late night haunted transmissions
"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."
— Michael C. (5/5)
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