Asylum 4K UHD (1972)

[brainofj72]

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ASYLUM
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In 1972, ‘The Studio That Dripped Blood’ brought together director Roy Ward Baker (DR. JEKYLL & SISTER HYDE, THE VAMPIRE LOVERS), screenwriter Robert Bloch (PSYCHO) and an all-star cast that includes Peter Cushing, Britt Ekland (THE WICKER MAN), Herbert Lom (MARK OF THE DEVIL), Patrick Magee (A CLOCKWORK ORANGE), Robert Powell (THE SURVIVOR) and Charlotte Rampling (THE NIGHT PORTER) for the classic The Spinning lmage calls “the most entertaining of Amicus' portmanteaus,” now in UHD for the first time ever: Here inside the gates of Dunsmoor Asylum For The Incurably Insane, you’ll discover four disturbing tales of voodoo vengeance, murderous mannequins, psychotic ingénues, demonic dolls and one killer twist of an ending. Barry Morse (Space: 1999), Barbara Parkins (VALLEY OF THE DOLLS) and James Villiers (REPULSION) co-star in this “eclectic mix of thrills, chills and fun” (Classic Horror), scanned in 4K from the original camera negative with more than 2½ hours of Special Features that include an all-new interview with Robert Powell.

Special Features for ASYLUM:

UHD:
• Audio Commentary With Director Roy Ward Baker And Camera Operator Neil Binney
• Theatrical Trailers
• TV Spots

BLU-RAY:
• Audio Commentary With Director Roy Ward Baker And Camera Operator Neil Binney
• Dr. Martin's Challenge – Interview With Actor Robert Powell
• Two's A Company – 1972 BBC On-Set Report Featuring Interviews With Producer Milton Subotsky; Director Roy Ward Baker; Actors Charlotte Rampling, James Villiers And Megs Jenkins; Art Director Tony Curtis; And Production Manager Teresa Bolland
• Author David J. Schow On Robert Bloch
• Fiona Subotsky Remembers Her Husband, Milton Subotsky
• Inside The Fear Factory – Interviews With Directors Roy Ward Baker And Freddie Francis And Producer Max J. Rosenberg
• Theatrical Trailers
• TV Spots

Feature Specs for ASYLUM:

• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Runtime: 88 mins
• Audio: English Mono
• Closed Captions: English
• Region: A/B/C

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[Hammerlover]

This film has always looked BAD on home video. Perhaps this will change now?

[Pecker]

I love the Amicus portmanteaus.

This isn’t my favourite, but I’ll be getting it in a quiet month.

[franzsanchez]

Originally Posted by Hammerlover

This film has always looked BAD on home video. Perhaps this will change now?

Indeed. I have bought three different versions of this over the years, one on dvd and two on bluray and haven't been happy with any of them

So I'll hang on for the reviews. It's one of my favourite British horrors and I'd love a night and day difference to previous releases. I don't believe it yet but I'm hoping they wouldn't have embarked on a 4K restoration unless they could do it justice. As Dr Starr used to say

[Deadend45]

Is this first non-Dr Who Amicus production to get the UHD treatment?

[tangerinewolf]

This upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray is the last chance for great transfer of this film, IMO. If it doesn’t happen this time, I don’t think it ever will. I’m a little nervous though because Severin has botched discs big time in the past, more so than other boutique labels IIRC.

The past few years they’ve done much better. So fingers crossed, but I just might wait for the reviews, like franzsanchez said.

I kind of wish Arrow was doing this release instead.

[brainofj72]

Originally Posted by Deadend45

Is this first non-Dr Who Amicus production to get the UHD treatment?

Not quite.

[Pecker]

Severin has had this out on Blu-ray Disc, but that was apparently a 2K scan of "vault elements".

So presumably this is a new scan.

[Hammerlover]

Originally Posted by tangerinewolf

This upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray is the last chance for great transfer of this film, IMO. If it doesn’t happen this time, I don’t think it ever will. I’m a little nervous though because Severin has botched discs big time in the past, more so than other boutique labels IIRC.

The past few years they’ve done much better. So fingers crossed, but I just might wait for the reviews, like franzsanchez said.

I kind of wish Arrow was doing this release instead.

The problem with Arrow is that, with few exceptions, vintage British horror really isn't their specialty. To me, 88 Films would have been a much more likely candidate. But regardless of label, let's hope this enjoyable film gets the upgrade and makeover it deserves.

[tangerinewolf]

Originally Posted by Hammerlover

The problem with Arrow is that, with few exceptions, vintage British horror really isn't their specialty. To me, 88 Films would have been a much more likely candidate. But regardless of label, let's hope this enjoyable film gets the upgrade and makeover it deserves.

Now that you mentioned it, I really tend to agree even more now about Arrow. 88 Films just might do this too if they can get the master and the rights. But I think Vinegar Syndrome would have done an excellent 4K. I simply love their release of Dr.Terror’s House of Horrors (1965). Love it.

[oddbox83]

Second Sight have current UK rights. So if they can renew and get the 4K master, they are the most likely choice for a UK version.

[fattyjoe37]

I'm not one to upgrade everything to 4K if it's a straight port of the Blu. This having a new interview puts it on my want list for sure.

[Hammerlover]

Kind of surprised TALES FROM THE CRYPT didn't get a 4K first. The current release looks solid and would definitely benefit from HDR. THE VAULT OF HORROR, on the other hand, screams for a full restoration.

[Deadend45]

Originally Posted by tangerinewolf

This upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray is the last chance for great transfer of this film, IMO

Last chance? Hardly, a lot labels released Amicus titles and this genre is put often on UHD even the not so great ones

[Dr. Trog]

Severin Films kindly verified for me that the 1080 blu included in this new release would indeed be from the new 4K scan.

[playingphysicist]

Originally Posted by Hammerlover

Kind of surprised TALES FROM THE CRYPT didn't get a 4K first. The current release looks solid and would definitely benefit from HDR. THE VAULT OF HORROR, on the other hand, screams for a full restoration.

I'm holding out to the possibility that shout announces a 4K re-release of these for October. (Also hoping for dead ringers)

[pnaschy]

Originally Posted by Hammerlover

This film has always looked BAD on home video. Perhaps this will change now?

Rockshockpop has a review up, but ignore the screen shots as they are not from this new release.

https://www.rockshockpop.com/article...blu-ray-review

[Hammerlover]

Originally Posted by pnaschy

Rockshockpop has a review up, but ignore the screen shots as they are not from this new release.

https://www.rockshockpop.com/article...blu-ray-review

Sounds promising! Can't wait to get mine!

[Skopos]

I can't find this release on their website only the bluray.

Is it exclusive for US customers?