Jack the Ripper (Jess Franco/Klaus Kinski) - Blu-ray Forum

pro-bassoonist · 07-24-2013, 03:45 AM

Coming to Germany from Ascot Elite. Street date is September 24th.

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The inimitable Klaus Kinski (Fitzcarraldo, Aquirre) is back as Jack the Ripper, the world's most notorious serial killer. In this classic tale of horror and perversion, the infamous Jack the Ripper terrorizes the East End of London of the late 19th century by killing and mutilating prostitutes. Scotland Yard assigns Inspector Selby (Andreas Mannkopff), a young and ambitious police commissioner, to the case. As his investigation goes nowhere and public pressure rises, his beautiful girlfriend Cynthia (Josephine Chaplin) decides to help him out. She poses as a hooker and secretly visits the bars where the victims of this mysterious killer were last seen. When Cynthia suddenly faces the cold blue eyes of the killer, she intuitively knows that only a miracle can save her now!

Award-winning director Jess Franco (Count Dracula, Necromicon) is considered by many as a major force behind the New European Cinema of the Seventies.

Also coming to Blu-ray on the same date is Franco's The 1000 Shades of Doriana Gray.

Die Marquise von Sade Blu-ray

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McCrutchy · 07-24-2013, 04:17 AM

According to Ascot Elite's web site, it looks like both releases will have English audio tracks:

Jack the Ripper

Die Marquise von Sade

pro-bassoonist · 07-24-2013, 04:22 AM

They should. The English tracks are actually official, not just dubs.

The DVD releases were very impressive for their time, but if these are done right they should look lovely.

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McCrutchy · 07-24-2013, 05:06 AM

I will probably pick up both, then. Nothing like films with generous sex and nudity in 1080p, and Amazon.de's prices are tempting...

pro-bassoonist · 07-24-2013, 05:43 AM

They are actually very well made. I think this is Franco's best period.

It will be interesting to see exactly what ends up on these discs because the DVD of Jack the Ripper Image Entertainment released quite some time ago in the U.S. had very good supplemental features. (I see there are some extras listed on the German site, but let's see what ends up on the discs). I believe it has been OOP for quite some time now.

Also, there are quite a few films in the Anchor Bay Collection of Franco films in the UK that apparently have received new transfers. This set:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jess-Franco-...nco+collection

Unfortunately, in the UK these are cut. There are Swiss releases of these films that are not cut. (I have to check which ones were out). Anyhow, this specific period, the 60s up to the very late 70s, is where, in my opinion, you get Franco's best work.

It is also where Klaus Kinski's work becomes very...different.

By the way, McCrutchy, if you enjoy Kinski, you should get this 2DVD set below while it is available. This film will not make it to Blu-ray.

Kinski Paganini DVD

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...light=paganini

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asmodeux21 · 07-24-2013, 11:22 AM

"Die Marquise von Sade" is a beautiful and sensual movie. I wonder if it is the hardcore or softcore version.

Torrente · 07-25-2013, 02:48 AM

Fantastic news!!!

I have the DVDs of this Jess Franco / Erwin C. Dietrich collection that were released in Switzerland by VIP (Ascot re-released them in Germany and omitted bonus materials and audio tracks almost for all of them) but the transfers are basically the same, and I agree, they already looked marvellous on DVD so I cross my fingers for true legit HD releases!

Those prices are so sweet, too!!!

pro-bassoonist · 07-25-2013, 04:08 AM

There is also a very interesting DVD box set of Dietrich films in Germany/Switzerland. The transfers are not the best, but these are probably the only releases these films will get.

(I could post a photo of the box set later on, if needed).

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dumb_dutchman · 07-25-2013, 04:34 PM

Pro-B, thanks for posting the Kinski - Jack the Ripper release news...really looking forward to this.

In addition to your Paganini recommendation (which is really getting hard to find), may I throw out there a must-see/own of Kinski's Jesus Christus Erloeser /Jesus Christ Savior which is a fascinating account of Kinski's mad-genius placed before a live (Vietnam era) crowd. DVD only, but looks pretty good all things considered.

pro-bassoonist · 07-25-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dumb_dutchman

Pro-B, thanks for posting the Kinski - Jack the Ripper release news...really looking forward to this.

No problem. We plan to have reviews for these two releases as well

And very good recommendation

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BrianS · 08-16-2013, 05:31 PM

Almost all of their DVDs in this collection were region free, so I hope that the blu-rays will also be playable outside of Region B

Lacenaire · 10-01-2013, 09:44 PM

Diabolikdvd.com states that Jack the Ripper is an All Region disc.

pro-bassoonist · 10-13-2013, 04:26 AM

Jack the Ripper Blu-ray Review

pro-bassoonist · 10-13-2013, 04:30 AM

More titles coming in late October and November.

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ghostwhowalks · 10-13-2013, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Jack the Ripper Blu-ray Review

Wow.

The price is right too!

What's up with Doriana Grey? Did it get pulled from release?

pro-bassoonist · 10-13-2013, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ghostwhowalks

Wow.

The price is right too!

What's up with Doriana Grey? Did it get pulled from release?

Hey Ghost,

It is not pulled, but Amazon cannot sell it. You will have to look for it at smaller (independent) vendors.

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pro-bassoonist · 10-13-2013, 06:03 AM

Also, one recommendation:

There is a quite valuable 8-disc DVD set in Germany, which I think English-speakers interested in producer Erwin C. Dietrich's work should consider. Ingrid Steeger did a number of films for the Swiss producer, and some of the best are in this box set. (Note: Rolls-Royce Baby is not included in the collection).

Ingrid Steeger IMDB profile:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0824377/?ref_=sr_1

The Ingrid Steeger Gold Collection 8DVD set
http://www.amazon.de/Ingrid-Steeger-...old+collection

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ghostwhowalks · 10-13-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Hey Ghost,

It is not pulled, but Amazon cannot sell it. You will have to look for it at smaller (independent) vendors.

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Ah, of course. I should have realized.

OgamiittoMcJ · 10-13-2013, 08:13 AM

i still have few of the Swiss Vip dvd uncut releases

and have got Blu Rays of J T Ripper, and D Gray on way to me

also pre ordered Ilsa + Women in Cell Block 9 + Voodoo passion
as prices are cheap

Brett C · 10-30-2013, 09:12 AM

I have to pick this release up!

07-24-2013, 04:17 AM	#2
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	According to Ascot Elite's web site, it looks like both releases will have English audio tracks: Jack the Ripper Die Marquise von Sade Last edited by McCrutchy; 07-24-2013 at 04:20 AM.

07-24-2013, 04:22 AM	#3
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	They should. The English tracks are actually official, not just dubs. The DVD releases were very impressive for their time, but if these are done right they should look lovely. Pro-B Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 07-24-2013 at 05:48 AM. Reason: Typo

10-13-2013, 06:03 AM	#17
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	Also, one recommendation: There is a quite valuable 8-disc DVD set in Germany, which I think English-speakers interested in producer Erwin C. Dietrich's work should consider. Ingrid Steeger did a number of films for the Swiss producer, and some of the best are in this box set. (Note: Rolls-Royce Baby is not included in the collection). Ingrid Steeger IMDB profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0824377/?ref_=sr_1 The Ingrid Steeger Gold Collection 8DVD set http://www.amazon.de/Ingrid-Steeger-...old+collection Uploaded with ImageShack.us Pro-B Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 10-13-2013 at 06:06 AM.

07-24-2013, 05:06 AM	#4
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	I will probably pick up both, then. Nothing like films with generous sex and nudity in 1080p, and Amazon.de's prices are tempting...

07-24-2013, 05:43 AM	#5
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	They are actually very well made. I think this is Franco's best period. It will be interesting to see exactly what ends up on these discs because the DVD of Jack the Ripper Image Entertainment released quite some time ago in the U.S. had very good supplemental features. (I see there are some extras listed on the German site, but let's see what ends up on the discs). I believe it has been OOP for quite some time now. Also, there are quite a few films in the Anchor Bay Collection of Franco films in the UK that apparently have received new transfers. This set: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jess-Franco-...nco+collection Unfortunately, in the UK these are cut. There are Swiss releases of these films that are not cut. (I have to check which ones were out). Anyhow, this specific period, the 60s up to the very late 70s, is where, in my opinion, you get Franco's best work. It is also where Klaus Kinski's work becomes very...different. By the way, McCrutchy, if you enjoy Kinski, you should get this 2DVD set below while it is available. This film will not make it to Blu-ray. Kinski Paganini DVD https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...light=paganini Uploaded with ImageShack.us Pro-B

07-24-2013, 11:22 AM	#6
asmodeux21 Special Member Member since:Oct 2010 Trading Score:3	"Die Marquise von Sade" is a beautiful and sensual movie. I wonder if it is the hardcore or softcore version.

07-25-2013, 02:48 AM	#7
Torrente Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:France Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:51	Fantastic news!!! I have the DVDs of this Jess Franco / Erwin C. Dietrich collection that were released in Switzerland by VIP (Ascot re-released them in Germany and omitted bonus materials and audio tracks almost for all of them) but the transfers are basically the same, and I agree, they already looked marvellous on DVD so I cross my fingers for true legit HD releases! Those prices are so sweet, too!!!

07-25-2013, 04:08 AM	#8
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	There is also a very interesting DVD box set of Dietrich films in Germany/Switzerland. The transfers are not the best, but these are probably the only releases these films will get. (I could post a photo of the box set later on, if needed). Pro-B

07-25-2013, 04:34 PM	#9
dumb_dutchman Senior Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Pennsylfawnia 4K collection:196 Blu-ray collection:1831 DVD collection:408	Pro-B, thanks for posting the Kinski - Jack the Ripper release news...really looking forward to this. In addition to your Paganini recommendation (which is really getting hard to find), may I throw out there a must-see/own of Kinski's Jesus Christus Erloeser /Jesus Christ Savior which is a fascinating account of Kinski's mad-genius placed before a live (Vietnam era) crowd. DVD only, but looks pretty good all things considered.

08-16-2013, 05:31 PM	#11
BrianS Active Member Member since:Oct 2012	Almost all of their DVDs in this collection were region free, so I hope that the blu-rays will also be playable outside of Region B

10-01-2013, 09:44 PM	#12
Lacenaire Active Member Member since:Jun 2012	Diabolikdvd.com states that Jack the Ripper is an All Region disc.

10-13-2013, 04:26 AM	#13
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	Jack the Ripper Blu-ray Review

10-13-2013, 04:30 AM	#14
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	More titles coming in late October and November. Pro-B

10-13-2013, 08:13 AM	#19
OgamiittoMcJ Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Glasgow, UK Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:599 Blu-ray collection:3471 DVD collection:445 Trading Score:5	i still have few of the Swiss Vip dvd uncut releases and have got Blu Rays of J T Ripper, and D Gray on way to me also pre ordered Ilsa + Women in Cell Block 9 + Voodoo passion as prices are cheap

10-30-2013, 09:12 AM	#20
Brett C Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:36 4K collection:567 Blu-ray collection:4459 DVD collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:247	I have to pick this release up!

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