- Sally Face VHS tape locations cover nine secret recordings in Episode 4: The Trial.
- Tapes 1–5 are available during the earlier exploration and puzzle sections.
- Tapes 6–9 require Larry’s ghost powers, Sal’s access, and careful room sequencing.
- Tape 9 is missable if you enter Mr. Addison’s apartment before completing its setup.
- The main tools include the pocket knife, Deadstone, dark pony, carrot, and lighter.
Sally Face VHS Tape Locations Overview
The nine VHS tapes are hidden across the dream sequence and Addison Apartments in Episode 4: The Trial. The recordings follow a trapped woman as her memory, body, and identity deteriorate. Several tapes require switching between Sal and Larry, while others depend on collecting an item before entering a particular apartment.
Video Highlights:
- Shows all nine secret tapes and their locations in Episode 4.
- Covers the early dream-sequence tape and the five-door requirement.
- Explains the room codes, pocket-knife puzzle, and broken cassette repair.
- Demonstrates the Larry and Sal sequence for the final four tapes.
The tapes are not collected in a single straight line. Tapes 1–5 can be handled as you progress through the first investigation, but the final four appear during the barrier spell sequence. Use the overview below to plan your route.
| Tape | Name | Main area | Required item or condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOST | Beelzebub dream sequence | Interact with the required inhabitants and unlock the sixth door |
| 2 | PHANTOM | Shed beside Sal’s house | Shed passcode from the note beside Todd’s desk |
| 3 | OTHERS | Addison Apartments, Room 201 | Pocket knife and safe code 435542 |
| 4 | BRIDGE | Addison Apartments, Room 404 | Pocket knife |
| 5 | HUNGER | Addison Apartments, Room 503 | Interact with the tape inside the wall |
Collect the pocket knife in Room 203 before attempting Tapes 3 and 4. One pickup supports both tape puzzles.
The title of each cassette reflects the woman’s changing state. LOST, PHANTOM, OTHERS, BRIDGE, and HUNGER establish the mystery, while SKIN, EVOLVE, RAGE, and the unnamed final tape become increasingly disturbing.
Tapes 1–5: Early Episode Locations
The first five recordings are found before the final barrier-spell sequence. Although some rooms require backtracking, these tapes are comparatively straightforward once the necessary item or code is available.
Dream Sequence
Tape 1: LOST is unlocked by interacting with the five beings behind Beelzebub’s doors, then gaining access to the sixth door.
House and Shed
Tape 2: PHANTOM is placed in the back of the shed beside the workstation. The shed requires a code found upstairs.
Addison Apartments
Tapes 3–5 use Room 203, Room 404, and Room 503. Bring the pocket knife before working through these rooms.
Tape 1: LOST
At the beginning of Episode 4, Beelzebub asks Sal to visit beings behind several doors. Interact with all five inhabitants rather than only the minimum needed to progress. The fourth door requires a passcode, and the room contains an interaction that counts toward the sequence.
After completing the required visits, return to Beelzebub and proceed through the sixth door. Interact with the television sets in the next area to receive LOST.
Tape 2: PHANTOM
Travel to the shed beside Sal’s house. The shed is locked, so first inspect the sticky note upstairs beside Todd’s desk. Enter the code shown on that note, then go to the back of the shed near the workstation. The cassette is visible there.
The tape contains a message about a faded man who appears trapped in a parallel reality. Its wording introduces the recurring ideas of separation, observation, and uncertain identity.
Tape 3: OTHERS
Go to Addison Apartments and enter Room 203. Pick up the pocket knife from the kitchen counter. Take it to Room 201 and enter the first bedroom. A cut section of carpet conceals a safe.
Use the pocket knife on the carpet, then enter 435542. The safe contains OTHERS.
Tape 4: BRIDGE
Enter Room 404 and inspect the broken cassette lying in the middle of the living room. Use the pocket knife to repair it. The restored cassette is labeled BRIDGE and can then be collected.
Tape 5: HUNGER
Go to Room 503 and inspect the hole in the wall. A tape is visible inside. Interact with the opening several times until Sal pulls the cassette free. This recording is titled HUNGER.
| Tape | Exact action | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete the five-door interaction sequence, then use the sixth door | The fourth door requires a passcode |
| 2 | Unlock the shed and inspect its back area | The code is on the note beside Todd’s desk |
| 3 | Cut the carpet in Room 201 and open the safe | Code: 435542 |
| 4 | Repair the broken cassette in Room 404 | Requires the pocket knife |
| 5 | Pull the cassette from the wall in Room 503 | Interact with the hole until it opens |
For Tape 1, interact with all five beings before leaving the dream area. Progressing through only the minimum required encounters may prevent the cassette from appearing.
Tapes 6–9: Barrier Spell Sequence
The final four VHS tapes become available after Larry joins Sal as a ghost and the barrier spell sequence begins. These collectibles require character switching, room access, and special interactions that are not visible to both characters.
The safest approach is to finish each setup completely before moving to the next apartment. Tape 9 deserves special attention because its preparation must happen before entering Mr. Addison’s apartment.
Prepare Larry’s ghost abilities
Clear the relevant barriers and use Larry’s ghost power on hidden or supernatural objects. Several tapes begin as dark shapes, holes, or objects that only Larry can reveal.
Secure Tape 6 in Room 504
As Larry, visit Room 501 and use his power on the mysterious man or apparition. Switch to Sal, collect the key left where the figure was sitting, and unlock Room 504. Enter the bedroom and follow the hole or crawlspace route. Switch back to Larry to reveal the tape, then return to Sal to collect SKIN.
Reveal Tape 7 in Room 404
Enter Room 404 as Larry after the floor-four barrier has been cleared. Move to the far-right area and use Larry’s power on the black shape or hidden object. Switch to Sal and pick up EVOLVE from the revealed location.
Replace the dark pony in Room 204
As Larry, collect the dark pony from Room 303. After the second-floor barrier is cleared, take it to Room 204 and place it in the pentagram. Switch to Sal and collect RAGE where the pony was placed.
Complete the rabbit setup for Tape 9
Before entering Mr. Addison’s apartment, collect the carrot in Room 104 and place it outside Room 101. Switch to Larry, pick up the lighter at the end of the hallway, and use it on the rabbit. Switch to Sal and collect the unnamed ninth tape.
| Tape | Character order | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Larry, Sal, Larry, Sal | Rooms 501 and 504 | Reveal and collect SKIN |
| 7 | Larry, Sal | Room 404 | Reveal and collect EVOLVE |
| 8 | Larry, Sal | Rooms 303 and 204 | Replace the pony and collect RAGE |
| 9 | Sal, Larry, Sal | Rooms 104, 101, and hallway | Complete the rabbit puzzle and collect the unnamed tape |
Tapes 6–8 are built around Larry’s ability to reveal hidden objects. If Sal cannot see a required item, switch to Larry and inspect the same area again.
Codes, Items, and Missable Triggers
Most failed collectible attempts come from entering the correct room without the required item or approaching the puzzle with the wrong character. The following table separates permanent pickups from sequence-specific triggers.
| Resource | Where to find it | Used for | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shed passcode | Sticky note beside Todd’s desk | Tape 2 | Read the note before returning to the shed |
| Pocket knife | Room 203 kitchen counter | Tapes 3 and 4 | Use it on the carpet and broken cassette |
| Safe code | Room 201 hidden safe | Tape 3 | Enter 435542 |
| Larry’s ghost power | Barrier spell sequence | Tapes 6–8 | Reveals hidden objects and supernatural interactions |
| Room 504 key | Room 501 after the apparition interaction | Tape 6 | Collect it as Sal after Larry clears the figure |
| Dark pony | Room 303 as Larry | Tape 8 | Place it in the pentagram in Room 204 |
| Carrot | Room 104 as Sal | Tape 9 | Place it outside Room 101 |
| Lighter | First-floor hallway as Larry | Tape 9 | Use it on the rabbit after the carrot setup |
Tape 6: SKIN
After clearing the fifth floor, use Larry to enter Room 501 and interact with the mysterious figure. Larry’s ghost ability removes the apparition. Switch to Sal and inspect the same spot to find the key to Room 504.
Unlock Room 504 and enter the bedroom. Follow the opening or crawlspace route until you reach the hidden area. Switch back to Larry and use his power on the dark shape on the floor. Once the cassette appears in the living realm, switch to Sal and collect SKIN.
Tape 7: EVOLVE
After the floor-four barrier is cleared, enter Room 404 as Larry. Move to the far-right side of the darkened apartment and interact with the black rectangle using his power. The tape becomes visible to Sal in the corresponding location. Switch characters and collect EVOLVE.
Tape 8: RAGE
As Larry, return to Room 303 and collect the dark pony from the toy box. Continue after the barrier on the second floor has been cleared. Enter Room 204 and place the pony in the pentagram at the center of the living room.
Switch to Sal. The object is replaced by RAGE, which can be collected from the same spot.
Tape 9: Unnamed Recording
Complete this setup before entering Mr. Addison’s apartment. As Sal, visit Room 104 and take the carrot. Place it outside Room 101, leaving the door open as required by the puzzle.
Switch to Larry and walk to the far end of the first-floor hallway. Pick up the lighter beneath the security camera, then return to the rabbit near Room 101. Use the lighter on it. After the rabbit disappears, switch back to Sal and inspect the outline left behind. The ninth tape appears there.
Do not enter Mr. Addison’s apartment before placing the carrot, finding the lighter, and completing the rabbit interaction. Finish the entire setup first.
Completion Checklist and Tape Lore
Use this checklist while replaying Episode 4. The tape titles are useful progress markers because each one corresponds to a different stage of the recording’s disturbing transformation.
Nine-Tape Collection Checklist:
- Unlock LOST after completing the five-door dream sequence
- Open the shed and collect PHANTOM
- Use the pocket knife and code 435542 to open the Room 201 safe
- Repair the broken cassette in Room 404 and retrieve BRIDGE
- Pull HUNGER from the wall in Room 503
- Use Larry and Sal to reveal SKIN, EVOLVE, and RAGE
- Complete the carrot, lighter, and rabbit sequence for the unnamed ninth tape
| Story phase | Tapes | Recording themes |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion | LOST, PHANTOM | Memory loss, isolation, an unreachable figure |
| Expanding threat | OTHERS, BRIDGE | Parallel beings, observation, a possible vortex |
| Physical deterioration | HUNGER, SKIN | Starvation, decay, and loss of bodily identity |
| Hostility and collapse | EVOLVE, RAGE, unnamed tape | Consumption, violence, corruption, and static |
The recordings form a progression rather than nine unrelated secrets. LOST begins with uncertainty about identity and death. PHANTOM introduces the man who may exist between realities, while OTHERS expands the setting to include additional unseen entities.
BRIDGE suggests that the entities are attempting to open a passage between worlds. HUNGER and SKIN shift the focus from metaphysical confusion to bodily suffering. By EVOLVE and RAGE, the speaker’s language has become predatory and openly violent.
The final tape has no title and contains no spoken message. The screen shakes, the woman appears heavily corrupted, and the recording ends in a visual breakdown. For a reference list of the dialogue and room-by-room locations, see the VHS Tapes page on the Sally Face Wiki.
Play the tapes in numerical order when possible. Their titles and imagery make the deterioration easier to follow than collecting them in a random route.
Q: How many VHS tapes are in Sally Face Episode 4?
There are nine secret VHS tapes in The Trial. The first five are found during the earlier exploration sections, while the final four appear during the barrier spell sequence.
Q: What is the safe code for the Sally Face VHS tape in Room 201?
The safe code is 435542. First collect the pocket knife in Room 203, use it to cut the carpet in Room 201, and then enter the code.
Q: Which Sally Face VHS tape is easiest to miss?
The unnamed ninth tape is the easiest to miss because its carrot and rabbit setup must be completed before entering Mr. Addison’s apartment.
Q: Why can’t Sal see some of the final VHS tapes?
Several late-game tape locations are hidden until Larry uses his ghost power. Reveal the object as Larry, then switch back to Sal to collect the cassette.