The Blu Ray Thread

[Nidgit]

Originally Posted by patrickwm68

Chances are it's rubber like the original book of the dead DVD set that was released years ago. I wonder if it screams too when you press the eye.

Just have to remember to say the words . . . . "Klaatu birata nikto" before taking it to the register.

I have that old BOTD DVD version buried somewhere in my collection. Seems like as good a time as any to update

[Argonus]

AoD was awesome.

May have to pick that up at some time.

[Spazzy]

Got John Carter BD +Dvd combo haven't seen it, but looks entertaining enough even with the bad reviews

[Hellboy]

Originally Posted by Nidgit

Think I might pick this one up on the weekend. Army of Darkness - The Necronomicon BD Edition, which contains:

Disc 1 (Blu Ray): The Theatrical Version
Disc 2 (DVD): The Theatrical Version
Disc 3 (DVD): The Director’s Cut


Special Features
12 Original drawings from the Book of the Dead
Audio Commentary with Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell
Deleted Scenes
Creating the Deadites: Documentary exploring the groundbreaking visual effects
Alternate Ending
Deleted Scenes
Original Trailer

Of course, I'm not sure the cover is real human flesh

Hmmm?? I'd be interested to find out what transfer this is. The most recent "Screwhead Edition" from Universal suffered from a sub-par video transfer and was subject to some pretty heavy DNR. So much so that I decided to wait for a re-release. Might want to research it a bit Nick. Cool packaging though.

[Nidgit]

Originally Posted by Hellboy

Hmmm?? I'd be interested to find out what transfer this is. The most recent "Screwhead Edition" from Universal suffered from a sub-par video transfer and was subject to some pretty heavy DNR. So much so that I decided to wait for a re-release. Might want to research it a bit Nick. Cool packaging though.

Not sure about the transfer Scott, but I'll take a look. I suspect it's nothing new

[ReplicantSavior]

Originally Posted by Hellboy

Received a much sought after import today of one of my favorite horror films. This is the most I've ever spent on an individual BD release but I honestly don't see this title making its way stateside anytime soon due to the issues surrounding the rights for the film.

This King Records Japanese release is REGION FREE, no forced subtitles and doesn't suffer from as much of the overexposure and color saturation that plagued the region locked UK release which was sourced from Technicolor's "controversial" 2007 digital restoration.

I still haven't seen this movie. Maybe now's the time...

[Marvelito]

I didn't know about the rights issues with Suspiria and figured it was just a matter of time until it was released on Blu. I have the old 3 Disc (Anchor Bay?) set. The one with the soundtrack by Goblin. I'm ok with that for the moment, but if it doesn't look like they'll be releasing a domestic Blu I may have to go the import route. Let us know how it looks once you see it Scott.

[Hellboy]

Will do Tony.

Yeah the rights issue is a bummer. If I thought there was a good chance we'd get a BD here I'd be patient but I just don't see it happening anytime soon.

I had the same set as you but sold it with the rest of my DVD collection. The DVDBeaver link I posted above compares it, the UK release and this Japanese King Records release if you want to check it out. Really good informative review.

[Marvelito]

Originally Posted by Hellboy

I had the same set as you but sold it with the rest of my DVD collection. The DVDBeaver link I posted above compares it, the UK release and this Japanese King Records release if you want to check it out. Really good informative review.

I'll check it out, DVD Beaver is a great site for PQ/AQ reviews, especially on imports. I love the way they do the side by side comparisons between 2-3 versions, no one else does that.

[Marvelito]

Finally, one of my favorite guilty pleasures is coming!

http://www.shoutfactorystore.com/prod.aspx?pfid=5257869


In honor of this release see how far you can make it through this video:

http://youtu.be/hIHUv2ooG38