Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) - 29th July 2016 (Limited Edition Mediabook)

[BarnDoor]

Not sure if this has been reported:



https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01HCKSDUY

I notice that they're also releasing mediabooks of Taste the Blood of Dracula and Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, as well as The Horror of Dracula (https://www.amazon.de/Dracula-Mediab.../dp/B01HCKSDSQ).

All of these titles were released on DVD in Germany by Warner, which would suggest ELEA-Media have licenced these titles through them. If so, does this mean we can expect US releases of The Horror of Dracula and Dracula A.D. 1972 later this year? It wouldn't be too great a shock, given that any second wave of Hammer titles would surely feature these two.

It should be noted that the WHV Blu-rays of Taste and Grave both featured German audio and subs, so it would make sense if they were intended for the German market eventually (and so that these are essentially the same discs). Therefore it might be pertinent that DTM are listing various audio and subs options for Horror of Dracula and Dracula A.D. 1972 also (probably not yet final in any case - there may be more options):

http://shop.dtm.at/product_info.php?products_id=62323

http://shop.dtm.at/product_info.php?products_id=62321

[RalphoR]

Nice find! Thanks for posting. I think this is very promising for an October Horror volume 2.

[sa5150]

I sure hope that these are part of the warner brothers part 2 and hopefully part 3 hammer sets . Getting those media discs from germany at those prices are not realistic for me and I would think a lot more people .

With so many hammer movies coming out this fall I would think everyone would want to get in on it . These collections at about $8 a movie are a no brainier and I'm sure many of us would welcome every movie studio doing as much as they can . I think it would be in there best interest to have a big 2016/17 then wait to be the only company to put a set out a year or years later, some people may have lost interest by then .

[Partyslammer]

So it appears all 4 Warner Bros-distributed Hammer Dracula titles got a Blu-ray mediabook release in Germany this month. Anyone picked up (Horror of) Dracula? I have the UK BFI bd release as well as a HD showing of HoD off of TMC and am wondering if this is just a old HD scan of HoD or a new scan/restoration that Warner Bros has supposedly been toiling over for some time now.

[BarnDoor]

According to a German forum (Horror of) Dracula is apparently 1080i, which would immediately confirm it isn't from the same source as any upcoming US Blu-ray. Real shame.

[WilsonBros]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

According to a German forum (Horror of) Dracula is apparently 1080i, which would immediately confirm it isn't from the same source as any upcoming US Blu-ray. Real shame.

Aw, b*****ks!!!!!!

I was hoping for a decent transfer, if only to prove that (contrary to popular 80s belief) Mr Alucard doesn't dislike jazz.

[sa5150]

Is Dracula 1972 ad 1080p ? It has a lower price standard bluray case available now .

[babybreese]

I read somewhere that AD was also 1080i. I don't have the BD myself.

[Braktastic]

I just ordered the standard edition from D & T Mailshop, so I will let you guys know after I receive it whether it's 1080i or not. I'm sure I've also guaranteed a WB world-wide release this coming October as well.

[Pekosbill]

Originally Posted by Braktastic

I just ordered the standard edition from D & T Mailshop, so I will let you guys know after I receive it whether it's 1080i or not. I'm sure I've also guaranteed a WB world-wide release this coming October as well.

Horror of Dracula & Dracula A.D.1972 are definitely 1080i

[Markgway]

Any likelihood of The Satanic Rites of Dracula or Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires getting a BD release?

[WilsonBros]

Originally Posted by Markgway

Any likelihood of The Satanic Rites of Dracula or Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires getting a BD release?

Apparently, certain UK and international companies DO hold the rites, but just aren't releasing the movies. I have a digital copy of the BBC widescreen print of SROD, and it would make for a nice source if used.

[hammerfan2]

Originally Posted by WilsonBros

Apparently, certain UK and international companies DO hold the rites, but just aren't releasing the movies. I have a digital copy of the BBC widescreen print of SROD, and it would make for a nice source if used.

The BBC version of the film is the BBFC one with the 1 second cut of the closeup staking although no doubt that would be cleared today if resubmitted

[Markgway]

The BBC version has the original Warner Bros copyright card, IIRC.

I guess they used the UKVV (I'm sure I've seen it uncut on some channel through...)

Films like these would sail thru the BBFC these days. Probably be lucky to keep it's '18' certificate.

[Swissangel4616]

they're are not remastered. just expensive re-packing/sell. friend of mine told there will be another release coming up by Anolis but remastered/restored.

[sa5150]

Dracula A.D. 1972 Anolis Release with 3 different cover media books and 1 standard . Really expensive but this cover is my favorite . https://www.amazon.de/Dracula-jagt-M...SSGD5RRNER5F82

I wonder what the quality is going to be like ...

[Swissangel4616]

glad having met Caroline, Stephanie, & Christopher