Here’s a feature concept for Succubus VHS — designed as a retro horror or dark fantasy game with a lo-fi, analog aesthetic.

Themes: It is known for its dreamlike logic, psychedelic visuals, and avant-garde jazz score.

The tape also features a number of strange and unsettling sequences, including:

She’s in the tracking lines.

The Tape

1. The Devil’s Nightmare (1971 / VHS release 1985)

Often mislabeled as a "late night Succubus film," this Belgian-Italian shocker features a female vampire/succubus who lures tourists to a haunted castle. The VHS transfer—muddy, red-shifted, and missing seven seconds of gore to avoid an X-rating—is the holy grail. A genuine Succubus VHS copy of this film sold for $450 on a collector’s forum in 2022.

What is a Succubus?

Today, original VHS tapes of Succubus are considered niche collectibles. While the film has since seen high-definition restorations on Blu-ray, the original analog tapes remain popular for their grainy "grindhouse" feel, which many fans believe suits the film's atmosphere better than digital formats. Succubus [VHS] - Amazon UK

  • Your room or house slowly transforms to match the tape’s setting (1980s bedroom, gothic cathedral, liminal motel).
  • Objects phase in/out as the tracking fails.
  • The succubus can hide in static zones or jump between “channels” (rooms).