1956 Invasion of the Body Snatchers - Blu-ray Forum

JamesN · 03-08-2010, 02:50 PM

Anyone else besides me that would love to see a blu release of Don Siegel's 1956 classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers? Sadly, the studios seem to have little interest in this title, despite its reputation as a classic of its genre.

It's 50th anniversary came and went without so much as a DVD re-release, and currently the only way to view this great film at home is on a non-anamorphic DVD sourced when DVD was in its infancy.

I still have my Criterion LaserDisc version, and keep it around for its fabulous commentary track.

I would love to see a complete restoration of this film that includes versions in both Superscope and Academy (full frame) aspect ratios, given that the Superscope "blow up" was imposed by the studio without director Siegel's consent and all the cinematography was originally composed for full frame.

It would also be fantastic if someone could record audio commentary by the two stars, Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter, before they are no longer with us. McCarthy is now 96 (but is still working

) and Wynter is 79 and retired.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-08-2010, 03:45 PM

I would like to see this, along with the 1978 remake.

Pirate King · 05-05-2010, 04:01 AM

One of the best Si Fi movies ever made. It just proves that if the story is good, the characters are good, you do not need tons of CGI. This is a classic and should be released on Blu.

Captain Morphus · 05-06-2010, 05:34 AM

I would get this, I wish Criterion would get the rights again.

I'd get the '78 version also, along with the '93 Ferrara version.

JamesN · 07-27-2010, 11:05 PM

Thought I'd bump this now that the '78 remake has been announced.

Selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1994, and voted the 9th best Science Fiction film by the American Film Institute in 2008, this 1956 classic needs to be on Blu.

HD Goofnut · 07-28-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesN

Thought I'd bump this now that the '78 remake has been announced.

Selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1994, and voted the 9th best Science Fiction film by the American Film Institute in 2008, this 1956 classic needs to be on Blu.

I'd like to buy both the 1956 and 1978 versions as well.

Maggot · 08-06-2010, 05:32 PM

Oh yes, this needs to be released. After all, another cult sci-fi classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still, is out and that looks great.

03-08-2010, 02:50 PM	#1
JamesN Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:193	1956 Invasion of the Body Snatchers Anyone else besides me that would love to see a blu release of Don Siegel's 1956 classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers? Sadly, the studios seem to have little interest in this title, despite its reputation as a classic of its genre. It's 50th anniversary came and went without so much as a DVD re-release, and currently the only way to view this great film at home is on a non-anamorphic DVD sourced when DVD was in its infancy. I still have my Criterion LaserDisc version, and keep it around for its fabulous commentary track. I would love to see a complete restoration of this film that includes versions in both Superscope and Academy (full frame) aspect ratios, given that the Superscope "blow up" was imposed by the studio without director Siegel's consent and all the cinematography was originally composed for full frame. It would also be fantastic if someone could record audio commentary by the two stars, Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter, before they are no longer with us. McCarthy is now 96 (but is still working ) and Wynter is 79 and retired.

07-27-2010, 11:05 PM	#5
JamesN Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:193	Thought I'd bump this now that the '78 remake has been announced. Selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1994, and voted the 9th best Science Fiction film by the American Film Institute in 2008, this 1956 classic *needs* to be on Blu. Last edited by JamesN; 07-27-2010 at 11:12 PM. Reason: Added links

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03-08-2010, 03:45 PM	#2
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I would like to see this, along with the 1978 remake.

05-05-2010, 04:01 AM	#3
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	One of the best Si Fi movies ever made. It just proves that if the story is good, the characters are good, you do not need tons of CGI. This is a classic and should be released on Blu.

05-06-2010, 05:34 AM	#4
Captain Morphus Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Interzone 4K collection:552 Blu-ray collection:1021 Trading Score:40	I would get this, I wish Criterion would get the rights again. I'd get the '78 version also, along with the '93 Ferrara version.

08-06-2010, 05:32 PM	#7
Maggot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:United States 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:1342 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:81	Oh yes, this needs to be released. After all, another cult sci-fi classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still, is out and that looks great.

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