The Car (1977) - July 15th - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 04-26-2013, 10:42 AM

The Car Blu-ray

THERE'S NOWHERE TO RUN, NOWHERE TO HIDE, NO WAY TO STOP... THE CAR

Made when Jaws was still the most successful film of all time, The Car has almost exactly the same premise, but replaces the ocean with the Utah desert, and the shark with a Lincoln Continental Mark III of possibly supernatural origin.

When two teenage cyclists and a hitch-hiking musician are killed in apparently deliberate hit-and-runs, the police department of Santa Ynez investigates, whereupon the seemingly driverless vehicle turns on its hapless officers as well. And when the car strikes rather too close to the home of Captain Wade Parent (James Brolin), he vows to stop at nothing to defeat it.

Director Elliot Silverstein (Cat Ballou, A Man Called Horse) keeps everything as slick and streamlined as the car itself, turning the desert landscape into a powerfully mythic backdrop for a potent clash between the forces of good and those of inexplicable but clearly implacable evil.

Special Features:
- High Definition presentation (1080p), on Blu-ray for the first time in the world!
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Audio commentary with director Elliot Silverstein moderated by Calum Waddell
- Making a Mechanical Monster: Special Effects Artist William Alridge Remembers The Car
- Hitchhike the Hell: Actor John Rubinstein recalls becoming a victim of The Car
- Original Trailer
- Easter Egg
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Joe Wilson
- Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Cullen Gallagher as well as a brand new interview with co-writer Michael Butler conducted by Calum Waddell, illustrated with original archive stills and artwork

Dickieduvet · 04-26-2013, 10:49 AM

Love it. Jaws but with a car

Watched this dozens of times over the years. Counting the days now

HotRats · 04-26-2013, 10:56 AM

Definite buy. Time to retire the Anchor Bay and Universal DVDs at last, neither of which were satisfactory though the AB did have enjoyable menus

NoirFan · 04-26-2013, 01:19 PM

I may wait and see if Scream releases this.

IndyMLVC · 04-26-2013, 09:17 PM

Are their titles usually region-free?

Nisei · 04-26-2013, 09:45 PM

Great! Another DVD from my collection which I can finally replace.
I'm not really fond of the cover art though.
Anyway, time to start playing with my diecast again

NoirFan · 04-26-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nisei

I'm not really fond of the cover art though.

You do get the original art on the reverse. Wish they had used the French art though:

Nisei · 04-26-2013, 10:50 PM

Are you sure that's the original art?
I always thought this was the original:

jayturner514 · 04-26-2013, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Are their titles usually region-free?

Anyone know?

pro-bassoonist · 04-26-2013, 10:58 PM

This will be a Region-B "locked" release.

Pro-B

Manfonse · 04-27-2013, 01:56 PM

Oh Hell yes, I was talking the other week about this, my mate has a black Chrysler 300C that reminds of the car. Great great movie.

KyotoKid · 07-04-2013, 10:13 PM

If this was already announced I apologize - it appears this will be released by Arrow Video on July 15. I have already pre ordered it from Zaavi and it looks as though the video quality is quite good judging from a recent review at Dvd Beaver. Great popcorn fare!

The Beek · 07-05-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

You do get the original art on the reverse. Wish they had used the French art though:

That crazy French art does at least feature as the cover of the booklet accompanying the Blu-ray and the image of the car from it is also used on the disc label.

beadelf · 07-05-2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

Love it. Jaws but with a car

Watched this dozens of times over the years. Counting the days now

never seen this film...how is it??

Mr. Thomsen · 07-05-2013, 11:10 AM

I saw it once a couple of years ago. Thought it was good fun without being fantastic (it's not The Duel), but enough fun for me to get this BD.

beadelf · 07-05-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

I saw it once a couple of years ago. Thought it was good fun without being fantastic (it's not The Duel), but enough fun for me to get this BD.

I quite like duel...though I dont think its amazing. so this is not as good? hmmmm will need to think about this film.

Dickieduvet · 07-05-2013, 11:57 AM

Grew up with this one so there is that nostalgia factor!! but I can't imagine anyone being disappointed when viewing this for the 1st time.

It's like Jaws & Duel had a baby.....A baby CAR

chip75 · 07-05-2013, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

Grew up with this one so there is that nostalgia factor!! but I can't imagine anyone being disappointed when viewing this for the 1st time.

It's like Jaws & Duel had a baby.....A baby CAR

It inspired one of my favourite Futurama episodes too:

shogun123 · 07-05-2013, 12:56 PM

When people say it is not as good as Duel it means that it is more fun than Duel.

beadelf · 07-05-2013, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shogun123

When people say it is not as good as Duel it means that it is more fun than Duel.

??? confused by that comment

so Duel is godd because it aint fun?

04-26-2013, 10:42 AM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	The Car (1977) - July 15th The Car Blu-ray The Car Blu-ray THERE'S NOWHERE TO RUN, NOWHERE TO HIDE, NO WAY TO STOP... THE CAR Made when Jaws was still the most successful film of all time, The Car has almost exactly the same premise, but replaces the ocean with the Utah desert, and the shark with a Lincoln Continental Mark III of possibly supernatural origin. When two teenage cyclists and a hitch-hiking musician are killed in apparently deliberate hit-and-runs, the police department of Santa Ynez investigates, whereupon the seemingly driverless vehicle turns on its hapless officers as well. And when the car strikes rather too close to the home of Captain Wade Parent (James Brolin), he vows to stop at nothing to defeat it. Director Elliot Silverstein (Cat Ballou, A Man Called Horse) keeps everything as slick and streamlined as the car itself, turning the desert landscape into a powerfully mythic backdrop for a potent clash between the forces of good and those of inexplicable but clearly implacable evil. Special Features: - High Definition presentation (1080p), on Blu-ray for the first time in the world! - Optional English SDH subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing - Audio commentary with director Elliot Silverstein moderated by Calum Waddell - Making a Mechanical Monster: Special Effects Artist William Alridge Remembers The Car - Hitchhike the Hell: Actor John Rubinstein recalls becoming a victim of The Car - Original Trailer - Easter Egg - Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Joe Wilson - Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Cullen Gallagher as well as a brand new interview with co-writer Michael Butler conducted by Calum Waddell, illustrated with original archive stills and artwork Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 04-26-2013 at 10:05 PM.

07-04-2013, 10:13 PM	#12
KyotoKid Active Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Vancouver, B.C. Trading Score:3	The Car (1977) If this was already announced I apologize - it appears this will be released by Arrow Video on July 15. I have already pre ordered it from Zaavi and it looks as though the video quality is quite good judging from a recent review at Dvd Beaver. Great popcorn fare!

04-26-2013, 10:49 AM	#2
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Love it. Jaws but with a car Watched this dozens of times over the years. Counting the days now

04-26-2013, 10:56 AM	#3
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	Definite buy. Time to retire the Anchor Bay and Universal DVDs at last, neither of which were satisfactory though the AB did have enjoyable menus

04-26-2013, 01:19 PM	#4
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	I may wait and see if Scream releases this.

04-26-2013, 09:17 PM	#5
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	Are their titles usually region-free?

04-26-2013, 09:45 PM	#6
Nisei Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:the Dutch Mountains Blu-ray collection:347 Trading Score:31	Great! Another DVD from my collection which I can finally replace. I'm not really fond of the cover art though. Anyway, time to start playing with my diecast again

04-26-2013, 10:50 PM	#8
Nisei Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:the Dutch Mountains Blu-ray collection:347 Trading Score:31	Are you sure that's the original art? I always thought this was the original:

04-26-2013, 10:58 PM	#10
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	This will be a Region-B "locked" release. Pro-B

04-27-2013, 01:56 PM	#11
Manfonse Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern Ireland 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:3	Oh Hell yes, I was talking the other week about this, my mate has a black Chrysler 300C that reminds of the car. Great great movie.

07-05-2013, 11:10 AM	#15
Mr. Thomsen Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Denmark 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:3143 DVD collection:293	I saw it once a couple of years ago. Thought it was good fun without being fantastic (it's not The Duel), but enough fun for me to get this BD.

07-05-2013, 11:57 AM	#17
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Grew up with this one so there is that nostalgia factor!! but I can't imagine anyone being disappointed when viewing this for the 1st time. It's like Jaws & Duel had a baby.....A baby CAR

07-05-2013, 12:56 PM	#19
shogun123 Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:15 Trading Score:1	When people say it is not as good as Duel it means that it is more fun than Duel.

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