The Howling - Blu-ray Forum

rapta · 08-08-2017, 10:36 PM

Been a long time coming, but looks like StudioCanal are finally releasing Joe Dante's THE HOWLING on UK Blu-ray in time for Halloween...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074NH531C

Bullitt · 08-08-2017, 10:39 PM

Great news,one I have been looking for on region B.

The Fallen Deity · 08-08-2017, 10:39 PM

Excellent news!

Fingers crossed that it has the original mono mix. A new transfer would be great too but I'm not holding my breath.

rapta · 08-08-2017, 10:45 PM

Yup, I'm assuming like Carpenter's They Live and Craven's Shocker this'll be similar to the SF release in terms of PQ (and possibly extras as well). Still, it'll be a decent one to pick up at some point and hopefully can be snapped up for a low price - think I paid a tenner for They Live not long after release.

Good timing for more Dante - Warner Bros are also porting Innerspace to the UK soon. Silly but I quite enjoyed that one, and will definitely pick it up at some point too!

The Fallen Deity · 08-08-2017, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rapta

Yup, I'm assuming like Carpenter's They Live and Craven's Shocker this'll be similar to the SF release in terms of PQ (and possibly extras as well). Still, it'll be a decent one to pick up at some point and hopefully can be snapped up for a low price - think I paid a tenner for They Live not long after release.

They Live actually looks better then the Scream BD.

SymbioticFunction · 08-08-2017, 11:16 PM

I do like it, so is good news, but I'm not certain that I would actually pick it up day one. Perhaps I might if it's not too expensive (money is a bit tight at the moment and I promised my wife I would only buy the occasional blu-ray). Will be interesting to see the launch price. I'd be reluctant to pay more than around 12 pounds anyway as I've never been a particularly hardcore fan of the film.

paulboland · 08-08-2017, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapta

Yup, I'm assuming like Carpenter's They Live and Craven's Shocker this'll be similar to the SF release in terms of PQ (and possibly extras as well). Still, it'll be a decent one to pick up at some point and hopefully can be snapped up for a low price - think I paid a tenner for They Live not long after release.

Good timing for more Dante - Warner Bros are also porting Innerspace to the UK soon. Silly but I quite enjoyed that one, and will definitely pick it up at some point too!

Innerspace already available in the UK since June 2017
Zavvi Steelbook
https://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/inners.../11419915.html

The Amaray is been released in September

Dickieduvet · 08-08-2017, 11:33 PM

Love The Howling.

Already have the French, German & US releases. Not expecting a new transfer as they've all been pretty much identical so far. Would buy again if there were any new extras though.

I have a custom set featuring all the extras from the various DVD sets incl the uncut Dutch extras, deleted scenes & Dante self shot porn flick filmed in his garage

Would be nice to have it all in one set.

SymbioticFunction · 08-08-2017, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

Already have the French, German & US releases. Not expecting a new transfer as they've all been pretty much identical so far. Would buy again if there were any new extras though.

Until I read your post, I wasn't even aware that there were French and German releases. Had a look at the respective Amazon sites to see if they could be picked up cheap nowadays. The French version was almost 20 euros plus shipping and the German version was a shocking 39 euros plus shipping. Think it's for the best if I just wait for the UK version.

tob · 08-08-2017, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

Love The Howling.

Already have the French, German & US releases. Not expecting a new transfer as they've all been pretty much identical so far. Would buy again if there were any new extras though.

I have a custom set featuring all the extras from the various DVD sets incl the uncut Dutch extras, deleted scenes & Dante self shot porn flick filmed in his garage

Would be nice to have it all in one set.

I didn't know about that Dante self porn flick are you serious where can you find that please.

Dickieduvet · 08-08-2017, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tob

I didn't know about that Dante self porn flick are you serious where can you find that please.

It's the porn flick that Dee Wallace is watching in the booth when she goes to meet Eddie Quist.

It only lasts a few minutes but it's the full thing.

Only available on the Dutch DVD set, it was rejected by the BBFC for the DVD release over here. probably oop now.

tob · 08-08-2017, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

It's the porn flick that Dee Wallace is watching in the booth when she goes to meet Eddie Quist.

It only lasts a few minutes but it's the full thing.

Only available on the Dutch DVD set, it was rejected by the BBFC for the DVD release over here. probably oop now.

Oh right thanks mate.

ste71 · 08-09-2017, 02:33 AM

I used to have the Danish DVD set, it was on there. I can see why the BBFC rejected it back then, who knows what they would make of it now. I thought they would have taken issue with the raw footage from Videodrome, because one of the reasons why the BBFC rejected 'Fake porn movie' was because it 'was divorced from the original context', or something like that.

agent999 · 08-09-2017, 03:38 AM

I have the original German DVD with the porn flick, but that got withdrawn pretty quickly. I opted for the Italian Blu Ray of this as it has the extras from the old laserdisc I used to own. I should imagine that the UK disc will just recycle the existing Studio Canal extras.

King Arthur · 08-09-2017, 05:34 AM

Wait for the specifications

agent999 · 08-09-2017, 07:03 AM

Thanks for the advice.

rapta · 08-09-2017, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulboland

Innerspace already available in the UK since June 2017
Zavvi Steelbook
https://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/inners.../11419915.html

The Amaray is been released in September

Sorry yes, I knew this already but I meant a non-stupid priced version. That said, Zavvi often reduce their steelbooks if they don't sell well so could be sub-£10 before you know it (in which case I might bite if it's cheaper than the Amaray).

thewerepuppygrr · 08-10-2017, 02:48 PM

Stoked for this - only found out about it today!

huntauk · 08-10-2017, 03:45 PM

Nice, will add this to my collection. Think I've seen part of it once in my early teens, but can't remember much.

BarnDoor · 08-23-2017, 08:32 PM

Is this really a 'brand new restoration' as the (rather bad) cover boasts? I'd gladly double-dip if so.

08-08-2017, 10:36 PM	#1
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5438 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	The Howling Been a long time coming, but looks like StudioCanal are finally releasing Joe Dante's THE HOWLING on UK Blu-ray in time for Halloween... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074NH531C Last edited by BigNickUK; 08-09-2017 at 05:42 PM.

08-08-2017, 10:39 PM	#3
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	Excellent news! Fingers crossed that it has the original mono mix. A new transfer would be great too but I'm not holding my breath. Last edited by The Fallen Deity; 08-08-2017 at 10:45 PM.

08-08-2017, 11:16 PM	#6
SymbioticFunction Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Chichester, UK 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:121 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2	I do like it, so is good news, but I'm not certain that I would actually pick it up day one. Perhaps I might if it's not too expensive (money is a bit tight at the moment and I promised my wife I would only buy the occasional blu-ray). Will be interesting to see the launch price. I'd be reluctant to pay more than around 12 pounds anyway as I've never been a particularly hardcore fan of the film. Last edited by SymbioticFunction; 08-08-2017 at 11:21 PM.

08-08-2017, 10:39 PM	#2
Bullitt Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2017 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:789 MA collection:1 Digital collection:1 Prime collection:3	Great news,one I have been looking for on region B.

08-08-2017, 10:45 PM	#4
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5438 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Yup, I'm assuming like Carpenter's They Live and Craven's Shocker this'll be similar to the SF release in terms of PQ (and possibly extras as well). Still, it'll be a decent one to pick up at some point and hopefully can be snapped up for a low price - think I paid a tenner for They Live not long after release. Good timing for more Dante - Warner Bros are also porting Innerspace to the UK soon. Silly but I quite enjoyed that one, and will definitely pick it up at some point too!

08-08-2017, 11:33 PM	#8
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Love The Howling. Already have the French, German & US releases. Not expecting a new transfer as they've all been pretty much identical so far. Would buy again if there were any new extras though. I have a custom set featuring all the extras from the various DVD sets incl the uncut Dutch extras, deleted scenes & Dante self shot porn flick filmed in his garage Would be nice to have it all in one set.

08-09-2017, 02:33 AM	#13
ste71 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Wales, UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Trading Score:1	I used to have the Danish DVD set, it was on there. I can see why the BBFC rejected it back then, who knows what they would make of it now. I thought they would have taken issue with the raw footage from Videodrome, because one of the reasons why the BBFC rejected 'Fake porn movie' was because it 'was divorced from the original context', or something like that.

08-09-2017, 03:38 AM	#14
agent999 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:UK	I have the original German DVD with the porn flick, but that got withdrawn pretty quickly. I opted for the Italian Blu Ray of this as it has the extras from the old laserdisc I used to own. I should imagine that the UK disc will just recycle the existing Studio Canal extras.

08-09-2017, 05:34 AM	#15
King Arthur Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2017 Location:Mexico City Blu-ray collection:84	Wait for the specifications

08-09-2017, 07:03 AM	#16
agent999 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:UK	Thanks for the advice.

08-10-2017, 02:48 PM	#18
thewerepuppygrr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1054 Trading Score:3	Stoked for this - only found out about it today!

08-10-2017, 03:45 PM	#19
huntauk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:752	Nice, will add this to my collection. Think I've seen part of it once in my early teens, but can't remember much.

08-23-2017, 08:32 PM	#20
BarnDoor Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:338 Blu-ray collection:6006 Trading Score:3	Is this really a 'brand new restoration' as the (rather bad) cover boasts? I'd gladly double-dip if so.

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