Antiviral (2012) - Blu-ray Forum

Scottie · 05-18-2013, 12:55 AM

David Cronenberg's son, Brandon Cronenberg, presents...

Antiviral (2012)

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Syd March is an employee at a clinic that sells injections of live viruses harvested from sick celebrities to obsessed fans. Biological communion - for a price. Syd also supplies illegal samples of these viruses to piracy groups, smuggling them from the clinic in his own body. When he becomes infected with the disease that kills super sensation Hannah Geist, Syd becomes a target for collectors and rabid fans. He must unravel the mystery surrounding her death before he suffers the same fate.

brandon_260 · 05-18-2013, 02:53 AM

This is already out in Canada, if anyone doesn't feel like waiting. I enjoyed the film when I saw it last October, but I haven't been compelled to return to it at all. Definitely his father's son, but I hope to see him step out of the shadow a bit with his next one.

Rhylliam · 08-05-2013, 09:49 PM

Will the US release have the same extras as the Canadian disc?

Kevin Holly · 08-05-2013, 10:11 PM

LOL I've owned the Canadian one (with slipcover) for months.

Great movie, highly recommended!!

Rhylliam · 08-06-2013, 01:02 AM

The movie was about what I expected, and wasn't my cup o tea. But the Canadian release was pretty good, hopefully this one replicates it.

Devilutionary · 08-07-2013, 04:37 AM

Just watched this and thought it was FANTASTIC! The satire wasn't at all subtle, it was very in your face what the movie was about, but he did take a cue or two from his father as to the visual aesthetic. I personally don't like David Cronenbergs stuff, but much like David Lynch, I prefer his progeny's work.

I can't wait for Brandon's next film. I'm sure now that he got his feet wet this will just open up the door to something REALLY cool.

MasterChief3624 · 08-07-2013, 04:41 AM

I saw this at Best Buy and picked it up on a whim... plus it was only $12.99... I mean, that's pretty good for a new release

Looks interesting. Very strange premise, haha. Not much a fan of David Cronenberg, but I'm not familiar with his son or his son's work... so this will be strange!

Devilutionary · 08-07-2013, 04:46 AM

it is indeed strange, i myself picked it up especially upgrade and save. It's seriously weird, but it's not nearly as awful as everyone said it was. I thought the character development was great, the casting and the acting were top notch.

If this was just anyone's first film, regardless of relation to anyone, this would put them on the map. I was surprised by the movie, I didn't think I would like it nearly as much as I did.

slimdude · 08-07-2013, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MasterChief3624

I saw this at Best Buy and picked it up on a whim... plus it was only $12.99... I mean, that's pretty good for a new release

Looks interesting. Very strange premise, haha. Not much a fan of David Cronenberg, but I'm not familiar with his son or his son's work... so this will be strange!

You could've got it for $7.99, with a $5.00 upgrade & save coupon.

Devilutionary · 08-07-2013, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

You could've got it for $7.99, with a $5.00 upgrade & save coupon.

DUDE he's a Master Chief, he don't need no stinkin' coupons!

slimdude · 08-07-2013, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Devilutionary

DUDE he's a Master Chief, he don't need no stinkin' coupons!

A $5.00 discount is a pretty nice savings.

Devilutionary · 08-07-2013, 01:38 PM

indeed it is...i did it, i'm not ashamed.

MasterChief3624 · 08-07-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Devilutionary

it is indeed strange, i myself picked it up especially upgrade and save. It's seriously weird, but it's not nearly as awful as everyone said it was. I thought the character development was great, the casting and the acting were top notch.

If this was just anyone's first film, regardless of relation to anyone, this would put them on the map. I was surprised by the movie, I didn't think I would like it nearly as much as I did.

I'm super excited to watch it now!

Thanks for the impressions

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Originally Posted by slimdude

You could've got it for $7.99, with a $5.00 upgrade & save coupon.

I can't let go of my DVDs

Admittedly, I thought the Upgrade & Save thing was only for when I was upgrading to a Blu-ray of the same film, but even then, I don't want to part with my DVDs

I'm a bit of a technology hoarder

Plus, the vast majority of my DVD collection is at my parents' house. Even then, though, I wouldn't part with any of them. Thanks for the heads-up, though

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Originally Posted by Devilutionary

DUDE he's a Master Chief, he don't need no stinkin' coupons!

Yeah!

This guy gets it

Dr. Seymour Love · 08-07-2013, 05:14 PM

Watched the netflix dvd of this last nite and enjoyed it. Had no clue that McDowell was in this! Loved it when he showed up. Now for the question of the day, what was wrong with Aria Noble's anus?

Devilutionary · 08-07-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Seymour Love

Watched the netflix dvd of this last nite and enjoyed it. Had no clue that McDowell was in this! Loved it when he showed up. Now for the question of the day, what was wrong with Aria Noble's anus?

I'm guessing it was

[Show spoiler]

. Not to give anything away.

I had no clue the movie was going to go that far in that direction. My roommie was horrified and I was a bit shocked to say the least.

slimdude · 08-07-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterChief3624

I'm super excited to watch it now!

Thanks for the impressions

I can't let go of my DVDs

Admittedly, I thought the Upgrade & Save thing was only for when I was upgrading to a Blu-ray of the same film, but even then, I don't want to part with my DVDs

I'm a bit of a technology hoarder

Eventually, we all are going to have to part with our DVDs, and everything else someday. We can take any of our material things with us.

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Originally Posted by MasterChief3624

Plus, the vast majority of my DVD collection is at my parents' house. Even then, though, I wouldn't part with any of them. Thanks for the heads-up, though

You bet

Sinthetic · 08-07-2013, 05:57 PM

Very good body horror film. Recommend it to all you sick freaks out there.

Mansinthe · 08-08-2013, 11:24 AM

are there eng subs on the us release?

Devilutionary · 08-08-2013, 06:57 PM

for those in the US and haven't taken the leap yet, it's on netflix instantwatch. I would have probably bought this flick anyway, it still irks me.

bfaulk85 · 08-09-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Devilutionary

for those in the US and haven't taken the leap yet, it's on netflix instantwatch. I would have probably bought this flick anyway, it still irks me.

Thanks! You saved me a few rental bucks. Just added it to my instant queue to watch tomorrow night. If I like it, then I'll probably pick it up for $7.99 with U&S at my local BBY Saturday.

05-18-2013, 02:53 AM	#2
brandon_260 Special Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:613 DVD collection:130 Trading Score:10	This is already out in Canada, if anyone doesn't feel like waiting. I enjoyed the film when I saw it last October, but I haven't been compelled to return to it at all. Definitely his father's son, but I hope to see him step out of the shadow a bit with his next one.

08-05-2013, 09:49 PM	#3
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1500 Blu-ray collection:9011 DVD collection:9466 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	Will the US release have the same extras as the Canadian disc?

08-05-2013, 10:11 PM	#4
Kevin Holly Banned Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Canada	LOL I've owned the Canadian one (with slipcover) for months. Great movie, highly recommended!!

08-06-2013, 01:02 AM	#5
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1500 Blu-ray collection:9011 DVD collection:9466 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	The movie was about what I expected, and wasn't my cup o tea. But the Canadian release was pretty good, hopefully this one replicates it.

08-07-2013, 04:37 AM	#6
Devilutionary Expert Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Virginia, USA Blu-ray collection:290 DVD collection:468	Just watched this and thought it was FANTASTIC! The satire wasn't at all subtle, it was very in your face what the movie was about, but he did take a cue or two from his father as to the visual aesthetic. I personally don't like David Cronenbergs stuff, but much like David Lynch, I prefer his progeny's work. I can't wait for Brandon's next film. I'm sure now that he got his feet wet this will just open up the door to something REALLY cool.

08-07-2013, 04:41 AM	#7
MasterChief3624 Special Member Member since:Jun 2013	I saw this at Best Buy and picked it up on a whim... plus it was only $12.99... I mean, that's pretty good for a new release Looks interesting. Very strange premise, haha. Not much a fan of David Cronenberg, but I'm not familiar with his son or his son's work... so this will be strange!

08-07-2013, 04:46 AM	#8
Devilutionary Expert Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Virginia, USA Blu-ray collection:290 DVD collection:468	it is indeed strange, i myself picked it up especially upgrade and save. It's seriously weird, but it's not nearly as awful as everyone said it was. I thought the character development was great, the casting and the acting were top notch. If this was just anyone's first film, regardless of relation to anyone, this would put them on the map. I was surprised by the movie, I didn't think I would like it nearly as much as I did.

08-07-2013, 01:38 PM	#12
Devilutionary Expert Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Virginia, USA Blu-ray collection:290 DVD collection:468	indeed it is...i did it, i'm not ashamed.

08-07-2013, 05:14 PM	#14
Dr. Seymour Love Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:1081 DVD collection:587 iTunes collection:48 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Watched the netflix dvd of this last nite and enjoyed it. Had no clue that McDowell was in this! Loved it when he showed up. Now for the question of the day, what was wrong with Aria Noble's anus?

08-07-2013, 05:57 PM	#17
Sinthetic Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:18	Very good body horror film. Recommend it to all you sick freaks out there.

08-08-2013, 11:24 AM	#18
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	are there eng subs on the us release?

08-08-2013, 06:57 PM	#19
Devilutionary Expert Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Virginia, USA Blu-ray collection:290 DVD collection:468	for those in the US and haven't taken the leap yet, it's on netflix instantwatch. I would have probably bought this flick anyway, it still irks me.

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