‘Alien: Romulus’ is getting a physical VHS release, another sign of retro revival

‘Alien: Romulus‘ is preparing for the release of the physical edition. The film, directed by the Uruguayan director Fede Alvarezhas been a success that has put the Ridley Scott saga back on top and now confirms a limited edition VHS release that is a dream come true for collectors. A fully functional VHS that also serves to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the saga, with a unique cover that serves to produce a release in this format that is the first made by a major studio since 2006.

‘Alien: Romulus’ has been available for digital purchase or rental on platforms since October 15, while the physical edition in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD will be available on December 3, the same day as the VHS edition.

The physical retro phenomenon reaches the film world

In an increasingly digitalized world, few could have predicted that the physical formats of the past would become increasingly important and represent an important market for a large number of consumers. The resurrection of vinyl is a reality in a music world where cassettes are also becoming an option for consumers. It was only a matter of time before the movie business returned to a format as popular as VHS, and there are already many who are betting on it in a limited way and testing how it works. But it is a first approach that starts as a curiosity, but over time it can become a new and established phenomenon. For younger readers, VHS was the dominant video format in the late 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, in a world that didn’t even dream of streaming or high definition as we know it today. However, unlike vinyl, which has better sound quality than CD, for example, the quality of VHS is not the same as Blu-ray.

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