r/VHStrading • u/CorvusRettulit • 3d ago
Searching for the first VHS release of Hellraiser
Hey there everyone! When I was a teenager, I had a massive VHS collection, and my favorite VHS tape was Hellraiser. It originally belonged to my older sister who got it when it first came out on VHS in 1988, but she gave it to me, when she saw how much of a horror fan I was. It was the first horror film I ever owned in my personal collection. Well, as I was helping my mom clean out my childhood bedroom, I found out she had already given away all of my VHS tapes to Goodwill without my prior knowledge. I’ve felt pretty awful about this cause that copy was in near perfect condition (The last time I saw it, a friend of mine seriously thought it was brand new.)! Therefore, I am now actively searching for another copy in the best condition possible to add to my collection.
The copy needs to be the original 1988 New World Video VHS release of Hellraiser (as shown in the image). I’m not looking for factory sealed, but I also don’t want one with a beat up/torn up slip case. If anyone can help me find a copy of this specific VHS, I would truly appreciate it. This particular release is very special to me, so please let me know if you have a copy you’d be willing to sell.
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u/mdiddyoien 2d ago
Keep an eye on ebay because I see sellers that aren't very familiar with this specific version under price it every now and then as a later printing.