Abel Ferrara's "Body Snatchers" (1993) - Warner Archive Release - Blu-ray Forum

FlyBry · 05-29-2013, 12:45 PM

Following the releases of Gypsy, The Hudsucker Proxy, Deathtrap, and Greystoke, I would love for Warner's next Archive Blu release to be Abel Ferrara's "Body Snatchers" starring Gabrielle Anwar, Meg Tilly, and Forest Whitaker.

While it doesn't hold a candle to the 1956 version or even the 1978 remake, I've always enjoyed this version and think it would be a perfect addition to their Archive series, since I don't really see it getting a mass release anytime in the near future.

Would anyone else like to see this?

Losey · 05-29-2013, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyBry

Following the releases of Gypsy, The Hudsucker Proxy, Deathtrap, and Greystoke, I would love for Warner's next Archive Blu release to be Abel Ferrara's "Body Snatchers" starring Gabrielle Anwar, Meg Tilly, and Forest Whitaker.

While it doesn't hold a candle to the 1956 version or even the 1978 remake, I've always enjoyed this version and think it would be a perfect addition to their Archive series, since I don't really see it getting a mass release anytime in the near future.

Would anyone else like to see this?

That would be great. I dig the first three versions, which are all quite different in feel and style. The Ferrara one, set on a military base, as a great atmosphere, nice effects and terrific lensing. Also, the always reliable Meg Tilly gives one of the creepiest performances I've ever see. Count me in!

Monterey Jack · 05-29-2013, 03:17 PM

I'd love to have it to complete the "Body Snatchers trilogy" on Blu (The Invasion doesn't count

).

FlyBry · 05-31-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

(The Invasion doesn't count

).

I agree. That one was absolutely abysmal. Misguided and amateurishly scripted.

HotRats · 05-31-2013, 03:14 PM

I like it a lot even if it does feel like some scenes were removed. The painting class is extremely creepy. I'd like to see Oliver Hirschbiegel's original version of Invasion before Warners got the Wachowskis and James McTeigue to put in action scenes and alter the ending, maybe it'd be better. I can't believe Nicole Kidman was paid $17 million.

dsman71 · 06-04-2013, 03:11 PM

Id get it but there are going super slow with the blu releases at the moment

FlyBry · 11-17-2013, 11:00 AM

So, anyway, I happened to notice a couple weeks ago that this was going to air in HD on Cinemax, so I DVR'ed it. Just got around to watching it this morning and immediately something didn't feel right. So, I grabbed the DVD copy from my library, popped it in, and realized I was absolutely correct. It was cropped. The OAR is 2.35:1. The HD print used for this Cinemax airing was cropped to 1.78:1.

So, now I'm worried that when Warner finally releases this to Blu (if they ever do), it will be this unacceptable version. And it's a shame, because the picture quality looked very very nice with the exception of the unnecessary cropping. Hold on to your DVDs folks.

TheOneWithThePrize · 11-17-2013, 11:22 AM

I doubt that will happen. I'm not familiar with Cinemax but googling a bit they seem to show a fair number of scope films cropped to 16:9. Warner probably has 16:9 masters available for those requesting such but if WB puts it out on BD themselves then I can't see them using that for BD.

FlyBry · 11-17-2013, 11:37 AM

I hope you're right, Prize. I was excited, thinking I would keep it in my queue until WB finally puts it out, but I couldn't watch more than 10 minutes of it.

TheOneWithThePrize · 11-17-2013, 12:25 PM

We can only wait and hope it comes. I'll just stick to my DVD in the mean time. Seen too many films with altered AR on TV lately to the point where I'm beginning to question why I pay for it...

Losey · 09-10-2016, 04:41 PM

Since the launching of its blu-ray line, Warner Archive didn't release a whole lot of horror titles (The Hunger, Wolfen, what else?). Maybe through WB, which is releasing three Stephen King titles? Or Scream? I watched it again recently: such a neat, well done little flick.

TheOneWithThePrize · 09-11-2016, 09:48 AM

Warner isn't in the habit of licensing out their movies so highly unlikely for Scream to get this.

DetroitSportsFan · 09-11-2016, 03:58 PM

We can only hope that Lionsgate's new Vestron line is a success, motivating WB to tap into their horror library.

FarewelltotheFlesh · 09-12-2016, 03:20 PM

Hoping this gets announced soon!

Mateo Sanboval · 09-21-2016, 11:53 PM

Didn't this just get announced? And from Warner Archives to boot?

05-29-2013, 12:45 PM	#1
FlyBry Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Mississippi, U.S. Blu-ray collection:581 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:26	Abel Ferrara's "Body Snatchers" (1993) - Warner Archive Release Following the releases of Gypsy, The Hudsucker Proxy, Deathtrap, and Greystoke, I would love for Warner's next Archive Blu release to be Abel Ferrara's "Body Snatchers" starring Gabrielle Anwar, Meg Tilly, and Forest Whitaker. While it doesn't hold a candle to the 1956 version or even the 1978 remake, I've always enjoyed this version and think it would be a perfect addition to their Archive series, since I don't really see it getting a mass release anytime in the near future. Would anyone else like to see this?

05-29-2013, 03:17 PM	#3
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	I'd love to have it to complete the "Body Snatchers trilogy" on Blu (The Invasion doesn't count ).

05-31-2013, 03:14 PM	#5
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009	I like it a lot even if it does feel like some scenes were removed. The painting class is extremely creepy. I'd like to see Oliver Hirschbiegel's original version of Invasion before Warners got the Wachowskis and James McTeigue to put in action scenes and alter the ending, maybe it'd be better. I can't believe Nicole Kidman was paid $17 million.

06-04-2013, 03:11 PM	#6
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	Id get it but there are going super slow with the blu releases at the moment

11-17-2013, 11:00 AM	#7
FlyBry Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Mississippi, U.S. Blu-ray collection:581 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:26	So, anyway, I happened to notice a couple weeks ago that this was going to air in HD on Cinemax, so I DVR'ed it. Just got around to watching it this morning and immediately something didn't feel right. So, I grabbed the DVD copy from my library, popped it in, and realized I was absolutely correct. It was cropped. The OAR is 2.35:1. The HD print used for this Cinemax airing was cropped to 1.78:1. So, now I'm worried that when Warner finally releases this to Blu (if they ever do), it will be this unacceptable version. And it's a shame, because the picture quality looked very very nice with the exception of the unnecessary cropping. Hold on to your DVDs folks.

11-17-2013, 11:22 AM	#8
TheOneWithThePrize Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:En flugskit i kosmos 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	I doubt that will happen. I'm not familiar with Cinemax but googling a bit they seem to show a fair number of scope films cropped to 16:9. Warner probably has 16:9 masters available for those requesting such but if WB puts it out on BD themselves then I can't see them using that for BD.

11-17-2013, 11:37 AM	#9
FlyBry Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Mississippi, U.S. Blu-ray collection:581 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:26	I hope you're right, Prize. I was excited, thinking I would keep it in my queue until WB finally puts it out, but I couldn't watch more than 10 minutes of it.

11-17-2013, 12:25 PM	#10
TheOneWithThePrize Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:En flugskit i kosmos 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	We can only wait and hope it comes. I'll just stick to my DVD in the mean time. Seen too many films with altered AR on TV lately to the point where I'm beginning to question why I pay for it...

09-10-2016, 04:41 PM	#11
Losey Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Blu-ray collection:151 Blu-ray reviews: 77	Since the launching of its blu-ray line, Warner Archive didn't release a whole lot of horror titles (The Hunger, Wolfen, what else?). Maybe through WB, which is releasing three Stephen King titles? Or Scream? I watched it again recently: such a neat, well done little flick.

09-11-2016, 09:48 AM	#12
TheOneWithThePrize Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:En flugskit i kosmos 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	Warner isn't in the habit of licensing out their movies so highly unlikely for Scream to get this.

09-11-2016, 03:58 PM	#13
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	We can only hope that Lionsgate's new Vestron line is a success, motivating WB to tap into their horror library.

09-12-2016, 03:20 PM	#14
FarewelltotheFlesh Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray reviews:12	Hoping this gets announced soon!

09-21-2016, 11:53 PM	#15
Mateo Sanboval Expert Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Upper Left Hand Corner Blu-ray collection:19	Didn't this just get announced? And from Warner Archives to boot?

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