The Lodger (1944) coming via Kino - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 06-27-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by misterlime

coming soon on blu-ray!

the lodger (1944) starring merle oberon, george sanders, laird cregar, sir cedric hardwicke and sara allgood - directed by john brahm
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montyb · 06-27-2016, 11:18 PM

This is one of those classic films that deserve the Criterion treatment. Hoping Fox does a full blown 4K restoration (or even 2K) and give Kino an excellent transfer. Kino has not been my favorite on classic films because the transfers have only been mediocre and not great looking like the blu ray format can produce. Keeping my eyes open for this one!!

charlieray1 · 06-28-2016, 12:11 AM

I'd love to also see the original version by Hitchcock on blu.

CBHampson · 06-28-2016, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by charlieray1

I'd love to also see the original version by Hitchcock on blu.

There is one if you're region free

NoirFan · 06-28-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CBHampson

There is one if you're region free

Unfortunately, the only score option is a truly bizarre and inappropriate one that includes several Indian pop songs with vocals. Yes, vocals.

BENNIE QUINCY SHAFT · 06-29-2016, 02:40 PM

The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) shows up on this web site as a Criterion Collection release, date of release unknown. This movie is the one directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

bradenklune · 09-09-2016, 03:50 AM

This is one of the better Ripper films. I hope Murder By Decree makes it to blu someday. The holy grail would be the BBC Jack The Ripper series from the early 70s hosted by two of the characters from Z-Cars. All the character dialogue in that is taken from actual police/court transcripts and contemporary newspaper interviews. I'm not holding my breath on that one since it has never even had an official dvd release.

zbinks · 09-09-2016, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BENNIE QUINCY SHAFT

The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) shows up on this web site as a Criterion Collection release, date of release unknown. This movie is the one directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Criterion has it up for streaming on Amazon. They haven't released it on Blu-Ray... yet.

Rich65 · 09-09-2016, 04:23 AM

Looking forward to picking this up and a +1 on the Hitchcock version being released.

Davidian · 09-09-2016, 08:16 PM

Incredibly good cover art:

Anthrowolf · 09-10-2016, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by charlieray1

I'd love to also see the original version by Hitchcock on blu.

It is on Blu-ray Network has a wonderful Region B 2 disc edition

javi92 · 09-10-2016, 01:13 PM

Laird Cregar is great in this. If I'm not mistaken, he died shortly after completing it. Career cut tragically short.

bradenklune · 09-10-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by javi92

Laird Cregar is great in this. If I'm not mistaken, he died shortly after completing it. Career cut tragically short.

And Merle Oberon is gorgeous!

Rich65 · 09-12-2016, 10:08 AM

And George Sanders was a great actor also. he had such a great speaking voice.

bradenklune · 11-01-2016, 12:20 AM

Release date has been moved back to December.

bradenklune · 01-05-2017, 07:13 AM

I enjoyed this but felt the restoration was a bit iffy. Lots of small flaws cleared up, but several scenes with glaring vertical scratches.

Arch Stanton · 01-05-2017, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Unfortunately, the only score option is a truly bizarre and inappropriate one that includes several Indian pop songs with vocals. Yes, vocals.

Yup, the transfer and restoration is great but oh my god, the soundtrack is horrible. Next time I'm muting the audio and syncing something else to it.

Drake2222 · 08-27-2018, 01:03 AM

Anyone know if the German or French transfers are better?

PRO-630HD · 11-24-2020, 02:44 PM

Good question, it looks as if this may be out of print now at KL. Hangover Square looks good, but the Undying Monster and this title have the older Kino habit of boosted gamma generally just washes out the picture.

omenboy · 11-24-2020, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PRO-630HD

Good question, it looks as if this may be out of print now at KL. Hangover Square looks good, but the Undying Monster and this title have the older Kino habit of boosted gamma generally just washes out the picture.

I grabbed The Lodger and The Hangover during the current Kino Noirvember sale and think I got the last copy as it no longer showed any version to add to cart after I placed my order. That's a shame about the boosted gamma, but I guess it's better than not owning the film at all.

PS I called Kino regarding my order and it is not out of print - just temporarily out of stock due to the massive NOIRVEMBER sale.

06-27-2016, 11:18 PM	#2
montyb Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Dallas, Texas Blu-ray collection:257 Blu-ray reviews: 22	About time! This is one of those classic films that deserve the Criterion treatment. Hoping Fox does a full blown 4K restoration (or even 2K) and give Kino an excellent transfer. Kino has not been my favorite on classic films because the transfers have only been mediocre and not great looking like the blu ray format can produce. Keeping my eyes open for this one!!

06-29-2016, 02:40 PM	#6
BENNIE QUINCY SHAFT Member Member since:Nov 2013 Blu-ray reviews: 42	The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) shows up on this web site as a Criterion Collection release, date of release unknown. This movie is the one directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

06-28-2016, 12:11 AM	#3
charlieray1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Blu-ray reviews: 1	I'd love to also see the original version by Hitchcock on blu.

09-09-2016, 03:50 AM	#7
bradenklune Expert Member Member since:Oct 2015	This is one of the better Ripper films. I hope Murder By Decree makes it to blu someday. The holy grail would be the BBC Jack The Ripper series from the early 70s hosted by two of the characters from Z-Cars. All the character dialogue in that is taken from actual police/court transcripts and contemporary newspaper interviews. I'm not holding my breath on that one since it has never even had an official dvd release.

09-09-2016, 04:23 AM	#9
Rich65 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:1549 Trading Score:3	Looking forward to picking this up and a +1 on the Hitchcock version being released.

09-09-2016, 08:16 PM	#10
Davidian Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Perth 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:1985 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:12	Incredibly good cover art:

09-10-2016, 01:13 PM	#12
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Laird Cregar is great in this. If I'm not mistaken, he died shortly after completing it. Career cut tragically short.

09-12-2016, 10:08 AM	#14
Rich65 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:1549 Trading Score:3	And George Sanders was a great actor also. he had such a great speaking voice.

11-01-2016, 12:20 AM	#15
bradenklune Expert Member Member since:Oct 2015	Release date has been moved back to December.

01-05-2017, 07:13 AM	#16
bradenklune Expert Member Member since:Oct 2015	I enjoyed this but felt the restoration was a bit iffy. Lots of small flaws cleared up, but several scenes with glaring vertical scratches.

08-27-2018, 01:03 AM	#18
Drake2222 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Northeast U.S. 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:203 DVD collection:282	Anyone know if the German or French transfers are better?

11-24-2020, 02:44 PM	#19
PRO-630HD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Good question, it looks as if this may be out of print now at KL. Hangover Square looks good, but the Undying Monster and this title have the older Kino habit of boosted gamma generally just washes out the picture.

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