Does EPK can come in a VHS?

Mar 6, 2012
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Israel
I've encountered an EPK for Watchmen which comes with a VHS tape + some official paperwork.

Can this be the real deal or a total fake?
I refuse to believe that a modern movie such as Watchmen can get an EPK in the form of VHS type of tape.

Please help.
 
Well that would depend on what part of Watchmen we are referring to. The comic books date as far back as 1986. Is this "Pack" in reference to the comic book releases?

Granted the movie was only released in 2009 but it might not have anything to do with the movie.
 
Hi Mate,

To tell you the truth, this is a tricky one. There is not much to go with here with the limited to none description that the seller has provided.

Further to that I see they posted, "CAN NOT ME PLAYED IN A REGULAR VHS PLAYER"
I have had a closer look and it might be a special tape used in a camcorder.

My advise is to demand more information from the seller. Also, see what feedback he has received from others regarding legitimacy of products he has sold and take it from there.

Also, its not uncommon to find press kits on tape. I have seen these before. Though unlikely that one would be used in 2009, not entirely impossible.

Good luck mate.
 
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After a closer look I've noticed this is not even a VHS tape but a BETACAM SP which after googling a bit was invented way back in 1986.
I simply cannot believe a 2009 movie would use such an old analog system for EPK's.
As much as I like it, I think I'll pass. Too many red flags.

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I've sent an email to the company who allegedly made it.
I hope they can authenticate it or prove it's a total fake.