Unreleased UK Blu-ray Wish List - Blu-ray Forum

Ozman79 · 09-02-2020, 12:55 PM

Thought it might be interesting to see what everyone has at the top of their wish lists for films that haven't had an official (or decent) Blu-ray release in the UK. Inspired by my envy of US releases (Criterion, I'm looking at you). Yes, I know we can all buy region-free players and have at it, but putting that aside for a moment, what films are you really desperate to see get a UK release?

My picks...

Until the End of the World (287-minute cut)
I saw this film on TV in the late 90s and loved it. It was the 179-minute cut and was probably the longest film I'd ever watched at that point. A few years later I heard there was a longer cut and have been dying to see it ever since. Unfortunately the only option other than the recent US release seems to be a German disc which doesn't feature English subs for the non-English parts. Hopefully Criterion will release this in the UK at some point.

The War of the Worlds (1953)
One of my absolute favourite 50s sci-fi films, and I've been hoping for a Blu release for years. Again, Criterion have released a decent version in the US, so fingers crossed it makes it across the pond at some point.

In the Mouth of Madness
IMO a massively underrated Carpenter film I'd love to see get a decent UK release. Aside from the US Scream Factory release there are a couple of European versions (Spanish & German?) but I think this one deserves a proper UK outing.

Ju-On
After the success of their Ring set, I think these films would be prime Arrow territory. I'd love to see The Curse 1&2 and The Grudge 1&2 in a nice little limited edition boxset. Even better if they could include forerunners Katasumi and 4444444444 as extras.

Uzumaki
Another Japanese horror that I think is long overdue for a UK release. I know this one wasn't as critically acclaimed as other notable J-horror films, but it's got a great style and feel to it and thoroughly deserves a release.

The Day After
Came out a year before Threads and deals with the same subject matter from a US perspective. There's a 2-disc US edition available, so I'm hoping we get a UK release at some point.

Terror Firmer
Possibly the craziest film I've ever watched. About as low budget as it gets, and a story that's messed up even by Troma's usual standards (or lack of). Would likely still look like shit in full HD, but if Tromeo & Juliet can get a UK release than this one should too.

09-02-2020, 12:55 PM	#1
Ozman79 Active Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Manchester 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:729 DVD collection:44	Unreleased UK Blu-ray Wish List Thought it might be interesting to see what everyone has at the top of their wish lists for films that haven't had an official (or decent) Blu-ray release in the UK. Inspired by my envy of US releases (Criterion, I'm looking at you). Yes, I know we can all buy region-free players and have at it, but putting that aside for a moment, what films are you really desperate to see get a UK release? My picks... Until the End of the World (287-minute cut) I saw this film on TV in the late 90s and loved it. It was the 179-minute cut and was probably the longest film I'd ever watched at that point. A few years later I heard there was a longer cut and have been dying to see it ever since. Unfortunately the only option other than the recent US release seems to be a German disc which doesn't feature English subs for the non-English parts. Hopefully Criterion will release this in the UK at some point. The War of the Worlds (1953) One of my absolute favourite 50s sci-fi films, and I've been hoping for a Blu release for years. Again, Criterion have released a decent version in the US, so fingers crossed it makes it across the pond at some point. In the Mouth of Madness IMO a massively underrated Carpenter film I'd love to see get a decent UK release. Aside from the US Scream Factory release there are a couple of European versions (Spanish & German?) but I think this one deserves a proper UK outing. Ju-On After the success of their Ring set, I think these films would be prime Arrow territory. I'd love to see The Curse 1&2 and The Grudge 1&2 in a nice little limited edition boxset. Even better if they could include forerunners Katasumi and 4444444444 as extras. Uzumaki Another Japanese horror that I think is long overdue for a UK release. I know this one wasn't as critically acclaimed as other notable J-horror films, but it's got a great style and feel to it and thoroughly deserves a release. The Day After Came out a year before Threads and deals with the same subject matter from a US perspective. There's a 2-disc US edition available, so I'm hoping we get a UK release at some point. Terror Firmer Possibly the craziest film I've ever watched. About as low budget as it gets, and a story that's messed up even by Troma's usual standards (or lack of). Would likely still look like shit in full HD, but if Tromeo & Juliet can get a UK release than this one should too.

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