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Teabaggins · 04-09-2009, 02:51 PM

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I know it's not supposed to be released till the 21st but netflix is saying they are sending me the blu-ray today, is it an error or what?

or am I going to end up with the.....*dun dun dun*

"DVD"

?!!!

FindYourWay · 04-09-2009, 03:00 PM

If you got the shipping confirmation email, it does state in it if the title is a blu-ray. If not...well you got a SD.

Teabaggins · 04-09-2009, 03:05 PM

I haven't received the email yet, the netflix page still has it listed as "shipping today"...

andyman1970 · 04-09-2009, 03:09 PM

When I had the Die Hard movies on my Netflix list I got the DVD of DH2 because the BD wasn't available at my nearest shipping center. I then had to make a change to my account to where I only get BD if the title is available on BD even if I have to wait a little longer. If the title doesn't have a BD release then I get the DVD. So, don't be surprised if you get the DVD.

Teabaggins · 04-09-2009, 03:21 PM

hmm, I think I have it set to where if the BD is not available I just have to wait, it doesn't send the dvd by default.

Blu Titan · 04-09-2009, 03:45 PM

I am ordering this one for sure. One of my favorite horror movies.

Atari Charles · 09-12-2011, 02:51 AM

So about 6 months back I purchased Hellraiser I on Blu-ray release by Anchor Bay. Yes a great release with extras. So I was very happy with this release especially the $10 price

So yesterday I noticed Hellrasier II on blu-ray released by Image. The Midnight Madness text on the top of the case made me weary. But due to this being bought for me as a gift, I took the plunge. I also noticed Image had also released Hellraiser I on blu-ray. Oh where or where was the Anchor Bay release?

Well as the Cenobites like to make people who open the cube to suffer. I am wondering if the CEO of Image is Leviathan and their film transfer team are Cenobites. Because with this transfer, my suffering was legendary. My eyes burned as if the sun itself was implanted in my retinas. Yes, sad to say, the Image transfer was disappointing.

After doing to internet research, I cam across this very interesting and informative thread:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1357772

So the Image releases of both Hellraiser I and Hellraiser II are barebones with no real extras. I have not watched the Image release of Hellraiser so I can not overly comment on Image's HR I. But the Image Blu-ray release of Hellraiser II had dust specs galore in certain scenes as well as some minor film damage. The Image HR II film transfer is okay but only a slight step up from DVD. I found it kind of blurry, grainy, and dusty compared to the Anchor Bay Hellraiser I. Still the HR II Image blu-ray release is still okay 5/10, but not worth the $20 price tag.

The Anchor Bay blu-ray release of Hellraiser I looked good to me and had some good extras. So if you are going to buy Hellraiser I on blu-ray, get the Anchor Bay release!

As for Hellraiser II, unfortunately for the time being, has only been released by Image. Too bad really. Again the link has much more info and is really a good read.

Thoughts?

Beast · 09-12-2011, 02:58 AM

This is already known and being discussed in the Hellraiser BD thread as well as one other.

By the way... grain is not a bad thing. So I wouldn't include grain in the list of defects.

Post Prod · 09-12-2011, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beast

This is already known and being discussed in the Hellraiser BD thread as well as one other.

By the way... grain is not a bad thing. So I wouldn't include grain in the list of defects.

In this case it's not a good thing.

wesslan · 09-13-2011, 05:00 PM

Check this out

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/79785

Cheese · 10-04-2011, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesslan

Check this out

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/79785

That Cenobite looks like he's having a good time.

Wow, the image transfer looks like crap compared to the HDTV version, actually the Image Blu Ray looks like a DVD. I hope Pinhead tears their soul apart.

hk3cx · 09-12-2011, 03:00 AM

lol that was a little dramatic but yeah i have alot bad reviews for hellbound, i do have the hellraiser blu and i thought it looks really good especially the when pinhead is in but some parts then look awful and way too grainy, they could actually make this more clear and sharper if they wanted

04-09-2009, 02:51 PM	#1
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	Hellraiser BD Reviews Hellraiser Blu-ray Image Hellraiser Blu-ray Review Hellraiser Blu-ray Anchor Bay Hellraiser Blu-ray Review Hellraiser Puzzle Box Blu-ray Hellraiser Puzzle Box Blu-ray Review I know it's not supposed to be released till the 21st but netflix is saying they are sending me the blu-ray today, is it an error or what? or am I going to end up with the.....dun dun dun "DVD" ?!!! Last edited by Deciazulado; 11-06-2011 at 08:34 PM.

04-09-2009, 03:09 PM	#4
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA Blu-ray collection:202 DVD collection:1 PS3 collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:41 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:7	When I had the Die Hard movies on my Netflix list I got the DVD of DH2 because the BD wasn't available at my nearest shipping center. I then had to make a change to my account to where I only get BD if the title is available on BD even if I have to wait a little longer. If the title doesn't have a BD release then I get the DVD. So, don't be surprised if you get the DVD. Movies that are MIA on Blu-ray. 1. Pink Floyd:The Wall (1982) 2. Naked Lunch (1991) 3. La Cage aux Folles (1979) 4. Fame (1980) 5. The Town that Dreaded Sundown (1976) 6. Sixteen Candles (1984) 7. The Changeling (1980) 8. Notorious (1946) 9. Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) 10. Dracula (1931 & 1979) 11. The Big Chill 12. Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

04-09-2009, 03:45 PM	#6
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Binary Land Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:1276 PS3 collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:76	I am ordering this one for sure. One of my favorite horror movies. Most anticipated release: The Hidden Fortress

09-12-2011, 02:51 AM	#7
Atari Charles Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray reviews:1	Hellraiser I and II. Be happy or disappointed. Read So about 6 months back I purchased Hellraiser I on Blu-ray release by Anchor Bay. Yes a great release with extras. So I was very happy with this release especially the $10 price So yesterday I noticed Hellrasier II on blu-ray released by Image. The Midnight Madness text on the top of the case made me weary. But due to this being bought for me as a gift, I took the plunge. I also noticed Image had also released Hellraiser I on blu-ray. Oh where or where was the Anchor Bay release? Well as the Cenobites like to make people who open the cube to suffer. I am wondering if the CEO of Image is Leviathan and their film transfer team are Cenobites. Because with this transfer, my suffering was legendary. My eyes burned as if the sun itself was implanted in my retinas. Yes, sad to say, the Image transfer was disappointing. After doing to internet research, I cam across this very interesting and informative thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1357772 So the Image releases of both Hellraiser I and Hellraiser II are barebones with no real extras. I have not watched the Image release of Hellraiser so I can not overly comment on Image's HR I. But the Image Blu-ray release of Hellraiser II had dust specs galore in certain scenes as well as some minor film damage. The Image HR II film transfer is okay but only a slight step up from DVD. I found it kind of blurry, grainy, and dusty compared to the Anchor Bay Hellraiser I. Still the HR II Image blu-ray release is still okay 5/10, but not worth the $20 price tag. The Anchor Bay blu-ray release of Hellraiser I looked good to me and had some good extras. So if you are going to buy Hellraiser I on blu-ray, get the Anchor Bay release! As for Hellraiser II, unfortunately for the time being, has only been released by Image. Too bad really. Again the link has much more info and is really a good read. Thoughts? Last edited by Atari Charles; 09-12-2011 at 02:58 AM.

09-12-2011, 02:58 AM	#8
Beast Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:354 Blu-ray reviews:3	This is already known and being discussed in the Hellraiser BD thread as well as one other. By the way... grain is not a bad thing. So I wouldn't include grain in the list of defects. Bat-Mite: "Batman's rich history allows him to be interpreted in a multitude of ways. To be sure, this is a lighter incarnation, but is certainly no less valid and true to the character's roots then the tortured avenger, crying out for mommy and daddy." Batman: The Brave & The Bold - Legend of the Dark Mite.

04-09-2009, 03:00 PM	#2
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA Blu-ray collection:112	If you got the shipping confirmation email, it does state in it if the title is a blu-ray. If not...well you got a SD.

04-09-2009, 03:05 PM	#3
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	I haven't received the email yet, the netflix page still has it listed as "shipping today"...

04-09-2009, 03:21 PM	#5
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	hmm, I think I have it set to where if the BD is not available I just have to wait, it doesn't send the dvd by default.

09-13-2011, 05:00 PM	#10
wesslan Special Member Member since:Feb 2010	Check this out http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/79785

09-12-2011, 03:00 AM	#12
hk3cx Banned Member since:Jun 2011	lol that was a little dramatic but yeah i have alot bad reviews for hellbound, i do have the hellraiser blu and i thought it looks really good especially the when pinhead is in but some parts then look awful and way too grainy, they could actually make this more clear and sharper if they wanted

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