{"product_id":"tag-the-assassination-game-limited-edition","title":"Tag: The Assassination Game (Limited Edition) w\/SLIP","description":"\u003cdiv data-sticky-column-left=\"\" class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sticky-left-content-end=\"\" class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-image-url=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/criterion-production\/films\/bf306f497587a7d6ecca3d32bf644bab\/aUdMZZuzFjACpwYj4cv1uDn0Bm2Chm_large.jpg\" data-product-name=\"Caught by the Tides\" data-product-sku=\"\" data-product-id=\"7738\" data-segment-analtyics-tracking=\"\" class=\"product__details_contain_a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eON THIS CAMPUS, SURVIVAL IS MORE THAN AN ELECTIVE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore college movies were all about nudity, slapstick comedy, beer bongs and bad decisions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAG: The Assassination Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gave this genre a killer twist. In this 1982 film noir-inspired gem, a group of students turns dorm life into a mock battle royale by playing a game that could never be done on campuses of today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rules of TAG are simple. Players try to “murder” each other using rubber-tipped toy dart guns. If you are shot, you are “killed” and taken out of the game permanently until only one player remains. Unfortunately for this year’s TAG players, one sore loser is determined to win at any cost, even if it means murdering his competition for real!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriter-director Nick Castle, a frequent collaborator with long-time friend and associate John Carpenter, is widely known as Michael “The Shape” Myers in 1978’s horror classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalloween\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With his directorial debut, he demonstrates a knack for clever tension and spins this film’s concept into a wry and charming thriller. Forgotten for years, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAG: The Assassination Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e endures as a cult curiosity — a sharp, stylish reminder that sometimes the most dangerous games are the ones we invent for fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a star-studded cast, including a young Linda Hamilton (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerminator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series) in her first motion-picture role, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAG: The Assassination Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also stars Robert Carradine (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevenge of the Nerds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Big Red One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Perry Lang (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight Men Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Bruce Abbott (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-Animator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBad Dreams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Kristine DeBell (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeatballs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Xander Berkeley (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandyman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir Force One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Michael Winslow (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolice Academy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series) and future Oscar-winner, Forest Whitaker (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Crying Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Last King of Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynapse Films is proud to present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAG: The Assassination Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in its high-definition worldwide home video premiere, lovingly restored in 2K from the original 35mm archival vault materials. This film might not have made box-office history, but for lovers of forgotten gems and VHS-era ingenuity, it’s an A+ in retro suspense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-34a6286f-7fff-7577-13de-6aa4b768a8aa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Exclusive o-card\/slipcover with artwork from Justin Coffee • Audio Commentary with writer-director Nick Castle and star Robert Carradine, moderated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorror’s Hallowed Grounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’ Sean Clark • Original theatrical trailer • Liner notes by Dustin Morrow • “TAG Facts” film poster reproduction card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLU-RAY SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1080p High-Definition (1.78:1) presentation • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 mono audio • Optional English SDH subtitles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion Free disc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Synapse Films","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45229321519148,"sku":"654930326695","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/2201\/8348\/files\/tag-the-assassination-game-limited-edition-wslip-new-blu-ray-654930326695-9844603.png?v=1772341272","url":"https:\/\/www.orbitdvd.com\/products\/tag-the-assassination-game-limited-edition","provider":"Orbit DVD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}