Suicide Club - from Nihon Nights - Blu-ray Forum

Tylerfan · 10-25-2022, 02:09 AM

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DukeTogo84 · 10-25-2022, 02:46 AM

About time this gets a release. This one interesting "horror" film, and I still remember watching this in college in a small room thinking to myself, what did I just watch? Can't wait to revisit as it's stuck with me for nearly 20 years.

bonehica · 10-25-2022, 03:02 AM

Love me some Sion Sono. Definitely will be picking this up.

Mushi Minion · 10-25-2022, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bonehica

Love me some Sion Sono.

Hopefully just the work and not the man himself.

dickdarlington · 10-25-2022, 04:27 AM

At the rate it’s going, it looks like Discotek will beat Third Window Films to release.

Cujo · 10-25-2022, 02:25 PM

One of the best Japanese films ever made. Bought the DVD blind back when it came out and was taken aback by how fascinating it was. Winter 2023 is a long wait. Wish they'd make it a UHD, but I'm thrilled this is finally getting an upgrade. Who knows when Third Window will proceed with their's. Noriko's Dinner Table is also needed from someone.

dubudavid · 10-25-2022, 04:01 PM

It's not UHD because it was shot on Super16, effectively making 4K a pointless upgrade over HD. It would also need very heavy grain management in order to make an HDR grade work, and this movie is so grainy I don't even want to think about how hard it'd be to manage it properly. It's already such a massive improvement over the old masters that I think regardless, fans of the film will be very pleased with how it comes out.

For that matter, I had no idea Third Window was releasing it too. We're doing our own completely in-house restoration ourselves of course, so I wonder if they're doing their own too? Or if they'll just be using our HD master when it's finished?

cakefactory · 10-25-2022, 04:26 PM

Ah, this brings back memories of when I was a high school/college edgelord and was buying all the EXTREME japanese horror movies I heard about. Got DVDs of this, Audition, Battle Royale, and Ichi the Killer (and had friends that had Gozu and I forget what else).

This one was always a disappointment after its attention getting intro and sorta creepy first half. It completely loses me in the bowling alley with the musical number. I basically hate the movie for that segment and I don't think the ending completely makes up for it. I'd sorta be interested in revisiting it cause it's been well over a decade now.

DukeTogo84 · 10-25-2022, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dubudavid

For that matter, I had no idea Third Window was releasing it too. We're doing our own completely in-house restoration ourselves of course, so I wonder if they're doing their own too? Or if they'll just be using our HD master when it's finished?

Third Window mentioned the main reason they licensed it was because someone in the US was remastering it, so it sounds like they will be using your HD master.

dubudavid · 10-25-2022, 05:32 PM

Huh, well what do you know. If that's the case, I'll be very happy that UK friends will also get to see the fruits of our labor for this film!

filmlover22 · 10-25-2022, 05:59 PM

Am I correct in that this won't be released until over a year from now? I thought I read winter 2023.

Isn't it unusual to announce so far in advance? Couldn't issues like rights, licensing, not getting the transfer expected, etc. Happen during that time?

I have seen items announced so far in advance eventually being canceled later. Would hate for that to happen here.

DukeTogo84 · 10-25-2022, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by filmlover22

Am I correct in that this won't be released until over a year from now? I thought I read winter 2023.

Isn't it unusual to announce so far in advance? Couldn't issues like rights, licensing, not getting the transfer expected, etc. Happen during that time?

I have seen items announced so far in advance eventually being canceled later. Would hate for that to happen here.

Winter 2023 as in January-March 2023.

filmlover22 · 10-25-2022, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Winter 2023 as in January-March 2023.

Need to reread the calendar!!

That is great news, then. I have edited dvd. Looking forward to an uncut bluray.

zeze · 10-25-2022, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Winter 2023 as in January-March 2023.

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Originally Posted by filmlover22

Need to reread the calendar!!

That is great news, then. I have edited dvd. Looking forward to an uncut bluray.

Are you sure? Because this site says Winter 2023 is Dec 2023 - Mar 2024 which is what I originally thought as well.

https://www.calendardate.com/winter_2023.htm

starsteam · 10-25-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zeze

Are you sure? Because this site says Winter 2023 is Dec 2023 - Mar 2024 which is what I originally thought as well.

https://www.calendardate.com/winter_2023.htm

They specified during the live-stream that Winter 2023 is referring to Jan-March 2023.

zeze · 10-25-2022, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by starsteam

They specified during the live-stream that Winter 2023 is referring to Jan-March 2023.

Ok didn't watch the live stream. They should have just put Jan-Mar 2023 on the banner to avoid any confusion.

Good news is I don't have to wait a year to watch this now.

filmlover22 · 10-25-2022, 07:17 PM

glad it wasn't just me on the confusion!! Always associated December (and not January) with start of Winter

dubudavid · 10-25-2022, 07:17 PM

"Winter" refers to the anime seasonal calendar, which is what we go with since Discotek primarily releases anime. It indeed refers to the early months of the year.

Also, in order to not cause any confusion when delays inevitably occur, we refrain from posting specific months or dates until the disc is done and street dates are 100% finalized. That's why we go with seasons rather than anything more specific, especially when just announcing new titles for the first time.

starsteam · 10-25-2022, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zeze

Ok didn't watch the live stream. They should have just put Jan-Mar 2023 on the banner to avoid any confusion.

Good news is I don't have to wait a year to watch this now.

I guess if they said Winter 2022, people would think they were coming *this* year.
It's confusing, but generally they won't announce something that far ahead, unless it's a big project like Gunbuster.

navydavey · 10-25-2022, 07:26 PM

I figured it meant the end of the year too, probably would have made more sense to say Q1 2023 instead.
I need to revisit this one as I found my initial viewing quite boring but the quality was shocking on the print I saw so the HD scan should make a big difference with any luck.

10-25-2022, 02:09 AM	#1
Tylerfan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Somewhere in Canada 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:322 DVD collection:274 Digital collection:11 iTunes collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:2	Suicide Club - from Nihon Nights Purchase links: Amazon RightStuf (Expiring 10/10) Diabolik DVD Last edited by Tylerfan; 09-22-2023 at 11:34 PM. Reason: Update

10-25-2022, 02:46 AM	#2
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4931 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:139	About time this gets a release. This one interesting "horror" film, and I still remember watching this in college in a small room thinking to myself, what did I just watch? Can't wait to revisit as it's stuck with me for nearly 20 years.

10-25-2022, 03:02 AM	#3
bonehica Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2018 Location:Flint, MI 4K collection:1175 Blu-ray collection:4739 DVD collection:319 Trading Score:1	Love me some Sion Sono. Definitely will be picking this up.

10-25-2022, 04:27 AM	#5
dickdarlington Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Las Vegas, NV 4K collection:580 Blu-ray collection:1085 MA collection:1234	At the rate it’s going, it looks like Discotek will beat Third Window Films to release.

10-25-2022, 02:25 PM	#6
Cujo Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:TX	One of the best Japanese films ever made. Bought the DVD blind back when it came out and was taken aback by how fascinating it was. Winter 2023 is a long wait. Wish they'd make it a UHD, but I'm thrilled this is finally getting an upgrade. Who knows when Third Window will proceed with their's. Noriko's Dinner Table is also needed from someone.

10-25-2022, 04:01 PM	#7
dubudavid Active Member Member since:Feb 2022	It's not UHD because it was shot on Super16, effectively making 4K a pointless upgrade over HD. It would also need very heavy grain management in order to make an HDR grade work, and this movie is so grainy I don't even want to think about how hard it'd be to manage it properly. It's already such a massive improvement over the old masters that I think regardless, fans of the film will be very pleased with how it comes out. For that matter, I had no idea Third Window was releasing it too. We're doing our own completely in-house restoration ourselves of course, so I wonder if they're doing their own too? Or if they'll just be using our HD master when it's finished?

10-25-2022, 04:26 PM	#8
cakefactory Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:WI, USA 4K collection:436 Blu-ray collection:3892 DVD collection:808 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	Ah, this brings back memories of when I was a high school/college edgelord and was buying all the EXTREME japanese horror movies I heard about. Got DVDs of this, Audition, Battle Royale, and Ichi the Killer (and had friends that had Gozu and I forget what else). This one was always a disappointment after its attention getting intro and sorta creepy first half. It completely loses me in the bowling alley with the musical number. I basically hate the movie for that segment and I don't think the ending completely makes up for it. I'd sorta be interested in revisiting it cause it's been well over a decade now.

10-25-2022, 05:32 PM	#10
dubudavid Active Member Member since:Feb 2022	Huh, well what do you know. If that's the case, I'll be very happy that UK friends will also get to see the fruits of our labor for this film!

10-25-2022, 05:59 PM	#11
filmlover22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2013 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Am I correct in that this won't be released until over a year from now? I thought I read winter 2023. Isn't it unusual to announce so far in advance? Couldn't issues like rights, licensing, not getting the transfer expected, etc. Happen during that time? I have seen items announced so far in advance eventually being canceled later. Would hate for that to happen here.

10-25-2022, 07:17 PM	#17
filmlover22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2013 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	glad it wasn't just me on the confusion!! Always associated December (and not January) with start of Winter

10-25-2022, 07:26 PM	#20
navydavey Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Essex, UK	I figured it meant the end of the year too, probably would have made more sense to say Q1 2023 instead. I need to revisit this one as I found my initial viewing quite boring but the quality was shocking on the print I saw so the HD scan should make a big difference with any luck.

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