Deadly Friend - 1986 - Blu-ray Forum

Spartan21 · 06-13-2012, 02:37 PM

I know this is not a great movie (

), but I would still like to have it on Blu. I loved the movie as a kid mostly due to the adorable Kristy Swanson and I cried at the end! Its based of the novel "Friend" by Diana Henstell, which by the way is much better than the film.

I have the DVD and it has a good picture but I really want to see young Kristy in High Def! What would be even more amazing is if Warner can include the original Wes Craven version of the film which I haven't seen and from what I read, that version doesn't have the ridiculous ending of the theatrical version. Wishful thinking, I know.

Spartan21 · 06-14-2012, 01:41 AM

Not all at once now lol. Does anybody like this movie or is it just me?

Trekkie313 · 06-14-2012, 01:45 AM

I've wanted to see it for the longest time purely based on the often seen "basketball scene" and Wes Craven's involvement.

slasherdisc · 06-14-2012, 02:25 AM

I like this movie alot and would love to see it on Blu-ray. The ending was a disappointment though and didn't make much sense but overall it's still a good one! Kristy Swanson

Spartan21 · 06-14-2012, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I've wanted to see it for the longest time purely based on the often seen "basketball scene" and Wes Craven's involvement.

Ah yes, the iconic basketball scene.

It is a classic scene and is definitely right up the alley for horror and gore aficionado like me.

The movie could have been made much better if Wes Craven had total freedom, but Warner's executives screwed it all up. The ending wasn't Craven's idea and he was forced to do it by Warner. Oh well, still a nice little movie. Of course, Kristy Swanson made this movie memorable. Man I had a crush on her as a kid...and I still do!

Spartan21 · 07-14-2012, 12:06 AM

Bump.

I wonder how long is Warner gonna take to release this?

MikeScott · 07-14-2012, 12:11 AM

I saw this as a kid. I enjoyed it then and would definitely check it out again if they release it on Blu-ray.

deathcab6366 · 06-25-2013, 05:08 PM

Does anyone have any info whether WB is gonna get off their asses and release this on bluray??

reece · 06-25-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by deathcab6366

Does anyone have any info whether WB is gonna get off their asses and release this on bluray??

That would be cool. They should release that whole box set (the one with Eyes of a Stranger, The Hand, From Beyond the Grave, ect) as budget collection on 2 or 3 discs.

slasherdisc · 06-25-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by reece

That would be cool. They should release that whole box set (the one with Eyes of a Stranger, The Hand, From Beyond the Grave, ect) as budget collection on 2 or 3 discs.

I'd definitely be interested in that. Eyes of a Stranger for sure!

reece · 06-25-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by visualsynth

I'd definitely be interested in that. Eyes of a Stranger for sure!

I haven't watched my copy of Eyes of a Stanger yet...maybe I should get around to that!

cropsy · 06-25-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by reece

I haven't watched my copy of Eyes of a Stanger yet...maybe I should get around to that!

It's a really good low-key slasher.I thought the guy playing the killer did a really good job.As for Deadly Friend,i'd love it on blu.

rafaelsalguero · 06-25-2013, 11:38 PM

one of my favorites movies from the 80's

reece · 06-26-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cropsy

It's a really good low-key slasher.I thought the guy playing the killer did a really good job.As for Deadly Friend,i'd love it on blu.

time to pop that sucker in!

RickWJ324 · 06-27-2013, 07:50 PM

I haven't seen this film since the 80's when it was released on VHS. Can someone possibly refresh my memory of the ending (using SPOILERS of course)?

Rick

DetroitSportsFan · 06-27-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by remake

This movie needs a remake really bad.

So we can get the original on Blu.

Seymour · 06-27-2013, 09:56 PM

Dang, I'd love to see this one on BD (Kristy Swanson

). WB has so many horror titles they could release, just think:

Cat's Eye
Critters
Demon Seed
Eyes of a Stranger
Hitcher, The (1986)
Of Unknown Origin
Night School
Pack, The (1977)
Return of the Living Dead Part II
Wolfen

This is just the tip of the iceberg!

reece · 06-28-2013, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Seymour

Dang, I'd love to see this one on BD (Kristy Swanson

). WB has so many horror titles they could release, just think:

Cat's Eye
Critters
Demon Seed
Eyes of a Stranger
Hitcher, The (1986)
Of Unknown Origin
Night School
Pack, The (1977)
Return of the Living Dead Part II
Wolfen

This is just the tip of the iceberg!

I would be EVERY single one of those in a heartbeat. Especially Cat's Eye, Critters and Night School!

JaseT · 10-06-2013, 02:21 AM

I've never seen this movie, but after this clip, I need to!

grape_jelly · 10-08-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan21

I know this is a great movie

FIXED

I have it on VHS. One of my favorite Craven films. Read the novel it was based on too; also awesome.

06-13-2012, 02:37 PM	#1
Spartan21 Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Florida 4K collection:776 Blu-ray collection:1365 Trading Score:1	Deadly Friend - 1986 I know this is not a great movie (), but I would still like to have it on Blu. I loved the movie as a kid mostly due to the adorable Kristy Swanson and I cried at the end! Its based of the novel "Friend" by Diana Henstell, which by the way is much better than the film. I have the DVD and it has a good picture but I really want to see young Kristy in High Def! What would be even more amazing is if Warner can include the original Wes Craven version of the film which I haven't seen and from what I read, that version doesn't have the ridiculous ending of the theatrical version. Wishful thinking, I know.

06-25-2013, 11:38 PM	#13
rafaelsalguero Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Mexico Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:1358 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:12	one of my favorites movies from the 80's Last edited by rafaelsalguero; 10-15-2018 at 05:57 AM.

06-14-2012, 01:41 AM	#2
Spartan21 Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Florida 4K collection:776 Blu-ray collection:1365 Trading Score:1	Not all at once now lol. Does anybody like this movie or is it just me?

06-14-2012, 01:45 AM	#3
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	I've wanted to see it for the longest time purely based on the often seen "basketball scene" and Wes Craven's involvement.

06-14-2012, 02:25 AM	#4
slasherdisc Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:186 Blu-ray collection:417 Trading Score:69	I like this movie alot and would love to see it on Blu-ray. The ending was a disappointment though and didn't make much sense but overall it's still a good one! Kristy Swanson

07-14-2012, 12:06 AM	#6
Spartan21 Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Florida 4K collection:776 Blu-ray collection:1365 Trading Score:1	Bump. I wonder how long is Warner gonna take to release this?

07-14-2012, 12:11 AM	#7
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	I saw this as a kid. I enjoyed it then and would definitely check it out again if they release it on Blu-ray.

06-25-2013, 05:08 PM	#8
deathcab6366 Active Member Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Ontario, Canada Trading Score:5	Does anyone have any info whether WB is gonna get off their asses and release this on bluray??

06-27-2013, 07:50 PM	#15
RickWJ324 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Richmond, VA Trading Score:37	I haven't seen this film since the 80's when it was released on VHS. Can someone possibly refresh my memory of the ending (using SPOILERS of course)? Rick

06-27-2013, 09:56 PM	#17
Seymour Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:3231 DVD collection:360	Dang, I'd love to see this one on BD (Kristy Swanson ). WB has so many horror titles they could release, just think: Cat's Eye Critters Demon Seed Eyes of a Stranger Hitcher, The (1986) Of Unknown Origin Night School Pack, The (1977) Return of the Living Dead Part II Wolfen This is just the tip of the iceberg!

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