Tis the season for Christmashorrorfilms. Whether it be classics likeBlack ChristmasandSilent Night, Deadly Nightor modern gems likeBetter Watch Out, there’s no shortage of frosty holiday terrors for genre fans to enjoy. Over the last decade, the horror-centric streamer Shudder has been keeping the blood-soaked tradition alive with their own batch of festive nightmares. One of the best examples of this in recent years has been the horror thrillerThe Sacrifice Game. Now the 2023critically acclaimed satanic panic film is finally coming to Blu-raythanks to Black Fawn Distribution.
Black Fawn will be releasing two versions ofThe Sacrifice GameonBlu-ray. The first edition simply comes with the film onBlu-ray with a nostalgic VHS-like slipcover of the original poster. The release will include both the original and uncut versions of the film and the inside cover is also reversible. Special features include an audio commentary with directorJenn Wexlerand the cast, a behind-the-scenes featurette, a behind-the-scenes photo gallery, a trailer for the film and a music video forAntoni Maiovvi’s “Twilight Of The Flesh.” If that wasn’t enough, this edition comes with an additional stocking stuffer in the form of mini lobby cards. This is all for $24.99 USD plus shipping.
The more expensive edition, the“Blacklist Package” mega pack, comes with everything the standard version comes with, plus a “floating Clara” blockhead, a decorative “Sacrifice Game” Christmas tree bauble, an iron-on “Sacrifice Game” patch from Patches 4 You and a vinyl VHS “Sacrifice Game” sticker from Vinyl Hell Sticker Co. That’s not all, as there will be two special limited edition surprise gifts as well. This gift-worthy edition will be available for $88.99 USD.
What Is ‘The Sacrifice Game’ About?
The Sacrifice Gamefollows two students, Samantha and Clara, in 1971 America who have been left behind on winter break at their boarding school. For Clara that was nothing new, but this wasn’t supposed to happen to Samantha. Their teacher, Rose, tries to bring comfort to them, making things feel as normal as possible. However, that doesn’t go to plan whena group of Satan worshiping serial killers come knocking at their door, inviting them to play a game that few will survive.
Blending the nostalgic atmosphere found in films of the 70s and early 80s with a quirky modern horror comedy style,The Sacrifice Gameis one of the more unique holiday bloodbaths out there. It’s full of satisfying twists and turns with an ensemble cast that’s to die for. Leading the way areMena Massoud(Aladdin) andOlivia Scott Welch(Fear Street)as thisoddball romantic murderous couple, but the entire cast featuringChloë Levine,Gus Kenworthy,Madison BainesandGeorgia Ackenall add so much infectious life to this deadly film. Whatstarts off as a horror version ofThe Holdoversunravels into a film that flips the script on what fans are used to in the “satanic panic” sub-genre. Most critics agreed asThe Sacrifice Gamescored an eye-popping Certified Fresh rating of 90% onRotten Tomatoes.
Let ‘The Sacrifice Game’ Begin
The Sacrifice Gameis currently streaming alongside other Christmas horror films onShudder. you’re able to also pre-order both versions of the film’s Blu-ray onBlack Fawn’s website, as the film is set to be released the week of July 28, 2025.TheSacrifice Gamenow joins other Shudder original Christmas horror films likeChristmas Bloody Christmas,It’s a Wonderful KnifeandThe Apology, which have all made the jump to Blu-ray.
The Sacrifice Game
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