ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Is Coming Back to VHS With Cool New Art
If you’ve ever dreamed of rewinding back to a grimy, neon-soaked 1997, the Escape From New York version, not the real one, now’s your chance… on VHS.
John Carpenter’s 1981 cult classic is officially returning to its analog roots, and it’s not just a nostalgia play—it’s a collector’s dream.
Vice Press is dropping Escape From New York back onto VHS this Thursday, May 15th, and they’re doing it with style. There are two editions, both packed with retro charm and cool new artwork.
First up is a limited-edition slipcase version, only 1,000 copies exist, featuring a custom-designed tape and slick new art from Phantom City Creative. The second option is a collector’s edition VHS with a reversible cover: one side features the original theatrical poster, the other showcases new artwork by artist Matt Ferguson.
And if you’ve got a VCR that plays PAL format, you’re in luck! For those of us stateside who just want the art without the rewinder, Vice Press is releasing a Phantom City Creative poster will also be available separately as a 24" x 36" lithograph, with regular and variant editions, both limited to 250.
For fans who’ve always loved that original poster image by Barry E. Jackson, there’s more good news. Vice Press collaborated with Matt Ferguson to restore and release that iconic design as a 27" x 40" lithograph, again in a limited edition of 250.
Whether you’re reliving your analog childhood or discovering Snake Plissken for the first time, this release is something special.
Source: Gizmodo
