Straw Dogs (1971) - Blu-ray Forum

Bruce Morrison · 07-27-2011, 06:32 AM

Straw Dogs Blu-ray

Straw Dogs Blu-ray Review

MGM has announced a BD release of Peckinpah's Straw Dogs in Canada, but there seems to be no word on a US release. Does anyone have a clue why they would release it only in Canada - or do you think can we expect a US announcement shortly? I'm a bit confused by this.

cinemaphile · 07-27-2011, 06:44 AM

It's probably coming in the US as well. The remake opens September 16, so that Canadian release is obviously timed to cash in on it. I would assume the US release will be the same.

g.schweet · 07-27-2011, 07:18 AM

The MGM releases of The Secret of NIMH and All Dogs Go to Heaven were annouced in Canada first before the US annoucement (came out on the same day in both countries).

poke smot · 07-27-2011, 02:56 PM

a great, lesser known film. think i have to have it.

Bad Sandwich · 08-04-2011, 02:04 AM

Just a heads up that this is also due for an Oct. 10 release by Freemantle in the UK. Peckinpah fans may want to hold out and see what that version brings to the table, because while the U.S. MGM dvd was barebones, the UK Freemantle dvd had a slew of exclusive extras that rivaled/beat the excellent Criterion disc (Two audio commentaries, isolated score, etc). Hopefully all of those extras will be ported.

csdot · 08-04-2011, 02:34 AM

its out in the US in a month
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6976

Dosto · 08-05-2011, 03:44 PM

Cover art:

HuggyBear73 · 08-05-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dosto

Cover art:

Considering how bad cover art usually is these days, this isn't too bad. The original poster with close-up pic of Hoffman (broken glasses) was awsome. If I remember correctly, Premiere magazine voted it best poster of the last 40 yrs.

And when are we going to get extras announced for this title? This blu comes out in a month.

HorrorBlu · 08-06-2011, 03:06 AM

I'm hoping that since the list price is $24.99, we will be getting some extras.

MGM catalog titles usually seem to have a list price of $19.99 (unless they go all out like Platoon, Fiddler On The Roof, or Dances With Wolves).

pro-bassoonist · 08-06-2011, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

Considering how bad cover art usually is these days, this isn't too bad. The original poster with close-up pic of Hoffman (broken glasses) was awsome. If I remember correctly, Premiere magazine voted it best poster of the last 40 yrs.

And when are we going to get extras announced for this title? This blu comes out in a month.

I agree HuggyBear, this is actually a pretty decent cover. Maybe the head should have been a bit smaller

csdot · 08-06-2011, 03:32 AM

preordered. cant wait for this. September is going to be an amazing (expensive) month.

Crimson King · 08-06-2011, 03:56 AM

Dustin Hoffman is badass in this film, the rest of the cast is great too!

HuggyBear73 · 08-06-2011, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by csdot

preordered. cant wait for this. September is going to be an amazing (expensive) month.

Yeah, SEPT and OCT are going to be the two most expensive months for me since I've been collecting blu-rays (since last Xmas). Not to mention some dvds on that list too.

KubrickFan · 08-09-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

Considering how bad cover art usually is these days, this isn't too bad. The original poster with close-up pic of Hoffman (broken glasses) was awsome. If I remember correctly, Premiere magazine voted it best poster of the last 40 yrs.

And when are we going to get extras announced for this title? This blu comes out in a month.

Compared to some of the awful covers we've seen, it indeed isn't as bad. Still, the original poster art was iconic enough to be replicated for the (shudder) remake, so it would be nice to have the same art for the BD, and not what seems to be the cover for a Dustin Hoffman western.

Kentai · 08-09-2011, 11:18 PM

While it just doesn't hold a candle to the original key art... yeah, it's not even half as bad as most of the ugly art we get these days. But whatever, this is one of those few films they could sell in a paper bag with the title scribbled in crayon and I'd still buy it.

wilky61 · 08-10-2011, 04:05 PM

I fully expect the transfer of this film to look awful since MGM is handling it.

cardiac161 · 08-10-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kentai

While it just doesn't hold a candle to the original key art... yeah, it's not even half as bad as most of the ugly art we get these days. But whatever, this is one of those few films they could sell in a paper bag with the title scribbled in crayon and I'd still buy it.

I'm actually waiting for someone in this forum to come up with a custom-made cover that has the original Straw Dogs poster (the one where Dustin Hoffman's glasses are shattered).

Bad Sandwich · 08-10-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

I fully expect the transfer of this film to look awful since MGM is handling it.

Unfounded fear. MGM are one of the better majors when it comes to catalog titles.

greekak229 · 08-10-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

I fully expect the transfer of this film to look awful since MGM is handling it.

Agreed, unfortunately. Seeing as how I lost my DVD of Straw Dogs awhile ago, this Blu-ray will be mine, in the end.

Bad Sandwich · 08-10-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

I fully expect the transfer of this film to look awful since MGM is handling it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekak229

Agreed, unfortunately. Seeing as how I lost my DVD of Straw Dogs awhile ago, this Blu-ray will be mine, in the end.

I implore thee - expound upon thine apprehensions. MGM's recent catalog titles have for the most part been marvelous. AVC encodes with healthy bitrates, lack of overzealous digital tinkering, and no skimping on lossless audio have been their M.O. for some time now. I really don't get it.

07-27-2011, 06:32 AM	#1
Bruce Morrison Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:2241 DVD collection:581	Straw Dogs (1971) Straw Dogs Blu-ray Straw Dogs Blu-ray Review MGM has announced a BD release of Peckinpah's Straw Dogs in Canada, but there seems to be no word on a US release. Does anyone have a clue why they would release it only in Canada - or do you think can we expect a US announcement shortly? I'm a bit confused by this. Last edited by Scottie; 02-22-2017 at 09:22 PM.

07-27-2011, 06:44 AM	#2
cinemaphile Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Illinois Trading Score:322	It's probably coming in the US as well. The remake opens September 16, so that Canadian release is obviously timed to cash in on it. I would assume the US release will be the same.

07-27-2011, 07:18 AM	#3
g.schweet Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:490 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:49	The MGM releases of The Secret of NIMH and All Dogs Go to Heaven were annouced in Canada first before the US annoucement (came out on the same day in both countries).

07-27-2011, 02:56 PM	#4
poke smot Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:14 Digital collection:208 Blu-ray reviews:31 Trading Score:191	a great, lesser known film. think i have to have it.

08-04-2011, 02:04 AM	#5
Bad Sandwich Special Member Member since:Jan 2011 Trading Score:1	Just a heads up that this is also due for an Oct. 10 release by Freemantle in the UK. Peckinpah fans may want to hold out and see what that version brings to the table, because while the U.S. MGM dvd was barebones, the UK Freemantle dvd had a slew of exclusive extras that rivaled/beat the excellent Criterion disc (Two audio commentaries, isolated score, etc). Hopefully all of those extras will be ported.

08-04-2011, 02:34 AM	#6
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	its out in the US in a month https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6976

08-05-2011, 03:44 PM	#7
Dosto Banned Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:97 Trading Score:1	Cover art:

08-06-2011, 03:06 AM	#9
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm hoping that since the list price is $24.99, we will be getting some extras. MGM catalog titles usually seem to have a list price of $19.99 (unless they go all out like Platoon, Fiddler On The Roof, or Dances With Wolves).

08-06-2011, 03:32 AM	#11
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	preordered. cant wait for this. September is going to be an amazing (expensive) month.

08-06-2011, 03:56 AM	#12
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	Dustin Hoffman is badass in this film, the rest of the cast is great too!

08-09-2011, 11:18 PM	#15
Kentai Expert Member Member since:Aug 2009	While it just doesn't hold a candle to the original key art... yeah, it's not even half as bad as most of the ugly art we get these days. But whatever, this is one of those few films they could sell in a paper bag with the title scribbled in crayon and I'd still buy it.

08-10-2011, 04:05 PM	#16
wilky61 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	I fully expect the transfer of this film to look awful since MGM is handling it.

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