Day the World Ended (1955) (Shout! Factory Exclusive)

[MifuneFan]

Shout! Factory has a new store exclusive Roger Corman film, Day the World Ended (1955). It's limited to 1,500 copies, and copes with an 18" x 24" poster while supplies last. It is sourced from a new 2K scan, and includes a new interview with Corman.

Product Note: As of April 22, 2022, this title is OUT-OF-PRINT. The limited edition folded poster has SOLD OUT as of April 22, 2022.

Day the World Ended Blu-ray

https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=7751

Bonus Features

NEW 2K Scan From A Fine Grain Element
NEW Interview With Producer/Director Roger Corman

Synopsis
THERE IS A FORCE MORE POWERFUL THAN MAN!

After the world has been destroyed by nuclear war, an unlikely group of survivors take refuge in a mountain retreat. With tensions mounting and trust all but gone, they discover that fighting each other is the least of their problems. Something outside is stalking them ... something dangerous ... something mutant. This '50s sci-fi classic stars Richard Denning (Creature From The Black Lagoon) and Touch "Mike" Conners (Mannix) and is produced and directed by Roger Corman.

credit to starsteam

[lilboyblu]

I believe this was supposed to get a wide release a couple years ago, but it never came to be.

[iamnoone]

At that price and without another new one to combine it with for free shipping, it may take longer than usual to sell out. I'll wait for another exclusive to drop first before buying.

[monwobbbo]

another movie i like but won't be able to hop right on at that price. guess my DVD will have to work unless a regular edition comes out.

[javi92]

Wasn’t this announced months back and then either cancelled or delayed? Either way, glad to see it’s coming.

Ah, see the second post, duh.

[Dragon78]

Don't remember this one though the monster looks familiar.

[CinemaScope]

I've read about it, I've never seen it, but here's no way is a cheapo b/w sci-fi film is going to match up to that great film poster/cover.

[deltatauhobbit]

Originally Posted by iamnoone

At that price and without another new one to combine it with for free shipping, it may take longer than usual to sell out. I'll wait for another exclusive to drop first before buying.

Normally, I'd agree with you but I was actually looking for something to pair with The Sword and the Sorcerer. I wanted to pre-order that title to get the poster so only having the one limited exclusive was enough to get free shipping. The fact this title is getting a poster as well, unlike the other exclusives that have come out in pairs, is probably an attempt to entice more buyers.

[jimqk]

Just pre-ordered it, along with NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, which took me over the $50 threshold in order to get free shipping. DAY THE WORLD ENDED is one of the better Roger Corman movies from the 50s. Saw it in a retro drive-in about five or six years ago with my son and it was highly enjoyable.

[membrane]

Steep price, but I need this in my collection and couldn’t risk it still being around long, so I had to pre-order it.

[Mark E. Desade]

Mine shipped. I hope Shout! continue releasing Arkoff's '50s horror and sci-fi titles, not to mention Corman's Not of this Earth.

[thecalm_7]

Ordered but I wish I’d seen the post about this when I ordered a few of the OOP a couple hours prior… oh well.

[jimqk]

Originally Posted by CinemaScope

I've read about it, I've never seen it, but here's no way is a cheapo b/w sci-fi film is going to match up to that great film poster/cover.

Actually, the poster does represent the monster pretty closely, believe it or not.

[jimqk]

Originally Posted by membrane

Steep price, but I need this in my collection and couldn’t risk it still being around long, so I had to pre-order it.

Mine shipped. I can relax now. I needed to be a member of this exclusive club, just like I needed to be a member of the ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS club. CRAB MONSTERS sold out, and so will DAY THE WORLD ENDED.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by jimqk

Mine shipped. I can relax now. I needed to be a member of this exclusive club, just like I needed to be a member of the ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS club. CRAB MONSTERS sold out, and so will DAY THE WORLD ENDED.

I am hoping they reissue Crab Monsters one day. I asked Shout if they might do that, and they said they've considered reissuing some sold out Corman titles, but their exclusives are already booked through at least half the year.

[Rayjg]

An attack of the crabs is available at your local street corner if you want it that bad

[Katatonia]

Mine arrived earlier today, shipped in a large bubble mailer. The folded poster does come in a labelled ziplock bag with a couple of thin cardboard pieces on both sides to offer some protection.

At least for once they didn't use a cheap cut-out eco case as they have for many of their recent website "exclusives"

Here is a basic BDInfo scan of the disc:

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DISC INFO:

Disc Title:     Day The World Ended
Disc Label:     Day The World Ended
Disc Size:      32,203,266,376 bytes
Protection:     AACS
Extras:         BD-Java
BDInfo:         0.7.5.8

PLAYLIST REPORT:

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As for the transfer, which I've only scanned through thus far, the grain seems really chunky in some scenes, and in others it's not nearly as strong. I get the impression the transfer may have come from multiple sources, but I could be wrong...perhaps different film stocks were originally used. The aspect ratio is the 2.00:1 OAR, exactly.

Bonus features include the advertised new Corman Interview, which runs at nearly 40 minutes.

The "Theatrical Trailer" is included on the disc, and there is also an "Audio Commentary" by film historian/author Tom Weaver & Music Historian David Schecter — albeit neither are listed on the back cover or Shout's item page for whatever reason.

[Savage_Blu]

Originally Posted by Katatonia

[Show spoiler]Mine arrived earlier today, shipped in a large bubble mailer. The folded poster does come in a labelled ziplock bag with a couple of thin cardboard pieces on both sides to offer some protection.

At least for once they didn't use a cheap cut-out eco case as they have for many of their recent website "exclusives"

Here is a basic BDInfo scan of the disc:

                                                                                                                Total   Video                                             
Title                                                           Codec   Length  Movie Size      Disc Size       Bitrate Bitrate Main Audio Track                          Secondary Audio Track
-----                                                           ------  ------- --------------  --------------  ------- ------- ------------------                        ---------------------
00002.MPLS                                                      AVC     1:19:07 0               32,203,266,376  0.00    0.00    DTS-HD Master 2.0 (48kHz/24-bit)

DISC INFO:

Disc Title:     Day The World Ended
Disc Label:     Day The World Ended
Disc Size:      32,203,266,376 bytes
Protection:     AACS
Extras:         BD-Java
BDInfo:         0.7.5.8

PLAYLIST REPORT:

Name:                   00002.MPLS
Length:                 1:19:07.200 (h:m:s.ms)
Size:                   0 bytes
Total Bitrate:          0.00 Mbps

VIDEO:

Codec                   Bitrate             Description     
-----                   -------             -----------     
MPEG-4 AVC Video        0 kbps              1080p / 23.976 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1

AUDIO:

Codec                           Language        Bitrate         Description     
-----                           --------        -------         -----------     
DTS-HD Master Audio             English         0 kbps          2.0 / 48 kHz / 24-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz /  1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Dolby Digital Audio             English         192 kbps        2.0 / 48 kHz /   192 kbps / DN -27dB

SUBTITLES:

Codec                           Language        Bitrate         Description     
-----                           --------        -------         -----------     
Presentation Graphics           English         0.000 kbps                      

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Name            Time In         Length          Size            Total Bitrate   
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00002.M2TS      0:00:00.000     1:19:07.200     0               0               

CHAPTERS:

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STREAM DIAGNOSTICS:

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00002.M2TS      4608 (0x1200)   0x90            PGS             eng (English)           0.334                   0                       0               0

As for the transfer, which I've only scanned through thus far, the grain seems really chunky in some scenes, and in others it's not nearly as strong. I get the impression the transfer may have come from multiple sources, but I could be wrong...perhaps different film stocks were originally used. The aspect ratio is the 2.00:1 OAR, exactly.

Bonus features include the advertised new Corman Interview, which runs at nearly 40 minutes.

The "Theatrical Trailer" is included on the disc, and there is also an "Audio Commentary" by film historian/author Tom Weaver & Music Historian David Schecter — albeit neither are listed on the back cover or Shout's item page for whatever reason.

I've been planning on buying Day the World Ended and up till now I have not done so. Your mention of a new 40min Corman interview sealed the deal...ordered!

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by jimqk

Mine shipped. I can relax now. I needed to be a member of this exclusive club, just like I needed to be a member of the ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS club. CRAB MONSTERS sold out, and so will DAY THE WORLD ENDED.

Received mine this evening. Yeah, no way am I missing out on these. Here is hoping this is the next exclusive...

[Show spoiler]

[jimqk]

Originally Posted by Savage_Blu

I've been planning on buying Day the World Ended and up till now I have not done so. Your mention of a new 40min Corman interview sealed the deal...ordered!
Learning

Welcome to the club! Your exclusive club member jacket with DAY THE WORLD ENDED crest will arrive upon payment in full of your yearly club dues.

My stuff arrived today. I was impressed with the packaging. Looking forward to watching it.