Hercules in the Haunted World (1961) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 05-14-2019, 07:32 PM

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The Bureau - Season 4 (DVD only) - Kino Lorber
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DukeTogo84 · 05-14-2019, 07:36 PM

I'm in. I love me some Italian sword and sandal films, and it has Christopher Lee.

drush9999 · 05-14-2019, 07:42 PM

Just got the German edition, wonder whether this will be the extended version with the prologue like that one.

gates70 · 05-14-2019, 08:55 PM

Interesting.

cakefactory · 05-14-2019, 09:31 PM

Eh. I hope this means Arrow releases a UK version.

This is easily one of Bava's wildest visually. I really enjoyed it when I was going through most of his filmography a few years ago. I'd put it right up there with Blood and Black Lace.

Jobla · 05-14-2019, 09:51 PM

I hope Kino plans to access the new German BD print, which is splendid.

I also think that Kino might include the alternate US release version of the film as an extra, if the US version isn't released separately. The two versions would make a great two-fer release, ala Kino's theatrical/musicalized two-fer of JACK THE GIANT KILLER.

solaris72 · 05-14-2019, 10:03 PM

Most of all I just want a Tim Lucas commentary.

amputd · 05-14-2019, 11:20 PM

Just imported the German blu ray. You can all thank me later.

horroru · 05-15-2019, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

Eh. I hope this means Arrow releases a UK version.

This is easily one of Bava's wildest visually. I really enjoyed it when I was going through most of his filmography a few years ago. I'd put it right up there with Blood and Black Lace.

I'm a big Bava fan but I've only seen his horror movies - if you vouch for this cakefactory I'll check it out, as I know you have pretty high standards.

I need to branch out and catch up with Bava's non horror works.

Jobla · 05-15-2019, 04:18 AM

It's a very fun film with stunning visuals, and several supernatural sequences.

Tim Lucas contributed an audio commentary track to the German Blu.

Mahadeva · 05-15-2019, 06:11 AM

I'll wait for the inevitable Arrow release.

reason108 · 05-15-2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by amputd

Just imported the German blu ray. You can all thank me later.

And, me too, it seems!

Not sure I need to double-dip unless there is some wicked extras. Well, unless there are English subs for the Italian audio track.

ddwall · 05-15-2019, 09:38 AM

Good film another DVD I can retire.

John_Drake · 05-15-2019, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by reason108

And, me too, it seems!

Not sure I need to double-dip unless there is some wicked extras. Well, unless there are English subs for the Italian audio track.

Me three.

I'm still glad I bought it though.

Might also buy the Kino version too if there's extras.

Joseph Goodman · 05-15-2019, 05:39 PM

Tim Lucas had posted this a few weeks ago...

...so maybe the Kino might have the US version.

Mister VistaVision · 05-15-2019, 06:03 PM

Would have thought Joe Dante had a print in his collection, but maybe not.

bgart13 · 05-15-2019, 08:23 PM

Harry from Garagehouse replied to him that it's not an uncommon thing but his print was very nice. He likely is the source.

Jobla · 05-15-2019, 08:54 PM

Here is what I'm hearing:

2K restoration of the European print HERCULES AT THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. English and Italian audio tracks will be available. There will be English subtitles for the Italian version, and subtitles for the hearing impaired for the English audio version.

The disc will also include the US cut HERCULES IN THE HAUNTED WORLD, a 2K scan of a collector's 35mm print.

This isn't an official Kino announcement, but just what I'm hearing.

Joseph Goodman · 05-15-2019, 09:45 PM

That's a direct quote from Kino Insider on Hometheaterforum, so it's as good as official.

sa5150 · 05-17-2019, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jobla

Here is what I'm hearing:

2K restoration of the European print HERCULES AT THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. English and Italian audio tracks will be available. There will be English subtitles for the Italian version, and subtitles for the hearing impaired for the English audio version.

The disc will also include the US cut HERCULES IN THE HAUNTED WORLD, a 2K scan of a collector's 35mm print.

This isn't an official Kino announcement, but just what I'm hearing.

Are they using the restoration that is on the German release which I'm hearing is amazing ? What cuts are on the German blu if anyone knows and there are no English subs on the Italian version ?

05-14-2019, 07:36 PM	#2
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4937 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:139	I'm in. I love me some Italian sword and sandal films, and it has Christopher Lee.

05-14-2019, 07:42 PM	#3
drush9999 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Sutton Coldfield, England 4K collection:566 Blu-ray collection:6092 DVD collection:488 Trading Score:1	Just got the German edition, wonder whether this will be the extended version with the prologue like that one.

05-14-2019, 08:55 PM	#4
gates70 Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:289 4K collection:1484 Blu-ray collection:5225 Blu-ray reviews:1	Interesting.

05-14-2019, 09:31 PM	#5
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	Eh. I hope this means Arrow releases a UK version. This is easily one of Bava's wildest visually. I really enjoyed it when I was going through most of his filmography a few years ago. I'd put it right up there with Blood and Black Lace.

05-14-2019, 09:51 PM	#6
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	I hope Kino plans to access the new German BD print, which is splendid. I also think that Kino might include the alternate US release version of the film as an extra, if the US version isn't released separately. The two versions would make a great two-fer release, ala Kino's theatrical/musicalized two-fer of JACK THE GIANT KILLER.

05-14-2019, 10:03 PM	#7
solaris72 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Baltimore, MD Blu-ray collection:328	Most of all I just want a Tim Lucas commentary.

05-14-2019, 11:20 PM	#8
amputd Expert Member Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:1011 Blu-ray collection:4237 Blu-ray reviews: 71	Just imported the German blu ray. You can all thank me later.

05-15-2019, 04:18 AM	#10
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	It's a very fun film with stunning visuals, and several supernatural sequences. Tim Lucas contributed an audio commentary track to the German Blu.

05-15-2019, 06:11 AM	#11
Mahadeva Special Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:563	I'll wait for the inevitable Arrow release.

05-15-2019, 09:38 AM	#13
ddwall Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 4K collection:131 Blu-ray collection:1564 Blu-ray reviews:12	Good film another DVD I can retire.

05-15-2019, 05:39 PM	#15
Joseph Goodman Active Member Member since:Oct 2008	Tim Lucas had posted this a few weeks ago... ...so maybe the Kino might have the US version.

05-15-2019, 06:03 PM	#16
Mister VistaVision Senior Member Member since:Jul 2017 Location:central New Jersey 4K collection:192 Blu-ray collection:1385 Trading Score:80	Would have thought Joe Dante had a print in his collection, but maybe not.

05-15-2019, 08:23 PM	#17
bgart13 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	Harry from Garagehouse replied to him that it's not an uncommon thing but his print was very nice. He likely is the source.

05-15-2019, 08:54 PM	#18
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	Here is what I'm hearing: 2K restoration of the European print HERCULES AT THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. English and Italian audio tracks will be available. There will be English subtitles for the Italian version, and subtitles for the hearing impaired for the English audio version. The disc will also include the US cut HERCULES IN THE HAUNTED WORLD, a 2K scan of a collector's 35mm print. This isn't an official Kino announcement, but just what I'm hearing.

05-15-2019, 09:45 PM	#19
Joseph Goodman Active Member Member since:Oct 2008	That's a direct quote from Kino Insider on Hometheaterforum, so it's as good as official.

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