A Blade in the Dark 4K UHD (88 Films) - Blu-ray Forum

cooey · 03-24-2023, 11:10 AM

A Blade In The Dark 4K Ultra HD

25th March, 2024

Quote:

Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
Presented in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR10 Compatible)
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
Also Included Includes Directors Approved Cut (97 Mins)
Also Includes Extended TV Cut (109 Mins)
2.0 English Mono
2.0 Italian Mono (with English Subtitles)
Audio Commentary with Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth (Director’s Version)
Bava’s Blade - An Interview with Director Lamberto Bava
Lighting the Blade - An Interview with Cinematographer Gianlorenzo Battaglia [Archive]
Q&A with Lamberto Bava [Archive]
Interview with Cinematographer Gianlorenzo Battaglia
Exploitation Mogul - An Interview with Producer Mino Loyo
Italian Opening and Closing Credits English Trailer Italian Trailer

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Mahadeva · 03-24-2023, 11:27 AM

I'll be getting the VS release for sure. Even if something is wrong with that release they'll fix it and offer replacements unlike 88 Films.

Markgway · 03-24-2023, 02:14 PM

Nice.

Hope the OG Italian mono audio is in-sync throughout, unlike the fairly awful blu-ray.

dallywhitty · 03-24-2023, 02:48 PM

Good film but given the issues with 88 Films' last two Italian UHDs, I think I'll forego a pre-order.

Brian81 · 03-24-2023, 05:06 PM

Since no one in USA wants to release this one, I am in. Seriously, my DVD needs to go.

Mahadeva · 03-24-2023, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian81

Since no one in USA wants to release this one, I am in. Seriously, my DVD needs to go.

Coming from Vinegar Syndrome.

cooey · 03-24-2023, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian81

Since no one in USA wants to release this one, I am in. Seriously, my DVD needs to go.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=360517

hanz0 · 03-24-2023, 05:46 PM

Added to db

cooey · 03-24-2023, 06:15 PM

oddbox83 · 03-25-2023, 11:58 AM

They really need to address the issues with House on the Edge of the Park and Hell of the Living Dead before I can confidently order their 4Ks again.

Ruined · 03-25-2023, 02:11 PM

After seeing what 88 Films did with 4K releases of Hell of the Living Dead and House on the Edge of the Park, I'd highly advise people spend the few extra bucks for the Vinegar Syndrome release. 88 seems to be spending most of the budget on cover art.

Mattiemax · 05-03-2023, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahadeva

I'll be getting the VS release for sure. Even if something is wrong with that release they'll fix it and offer replacements unlike 88 Films.

Just heard that 88 Films aware of issue with House on the Edge of the park and looking a doing replacement programme

Scoot79 · 05-09-2023, 12:22 PM

When is the preorder going up for this?

fatboyslim142 · 06-16-2023, 01:45 PM

I wonder if this release will include BOTH versions like the Vinegar Syndrome one.

Sleazeaddict · 06-17-2023, 12:38 AM

Any extra that are not on the VS set ?

Scoot79 · 08-22-2023, 03:19 PM

I wonder if this has been bumped to 2024? If it shows up this year, it would almost have to be November or December at this point.

cooey · 08-22-2023, 03:40 PM

From 88's Insta.... it could be 'A Blade in the Dark'

cooey · 11-16-2023, 08:18 AM

A Blade In The Dark 4K Ultra HD

25th March, 2024

Quote:

Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
Presented in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR10 Compatible)
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
Also Included Includes Directors Approved Cut (97 Mins)
Also Includes Extended TV Cut (109 Mins)
2.0 English Mono
2.0 Italian Mono (with English Subtitles)
Audio Commentary with Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth (Director’s Version)
Bava’s Blade - An Interview with Director Lamberto Bava
Lighting the Blade - An Interview with Cinematographer Gianlorenzo Battaglia [Archive]
Q&A with Lamberto Bava [Archive]
Interview with Cinematographer Gianlorenzo Battaglia
Exploitation Mogul - An Interview with Producer Mino Loyo
Italian Opening and Closing Credits English Trailer Italian Trailer

DaylightsEnd · 11-18-2023, 12:12 PM

The VS 4k uhd release really kicks ass, especially with that sweet slash-cut LE box set thrown into the mix. 88 will really have to earn their stripes on this master to get my coin on this title. Same with Amityville Horror 4k, which I never expected to see from 88. If they do kick some ass, I’m open to supporting them and scooping both from 88. May the best label win. Love me some uhd market competition.

dallywhitty · 03-20-2024, 01:01 PM

This has a Fidelity in Motion encode btw.

03-24-2023, 11:27 AM	#2
Mahadeva Special Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:563	I'll be getting the VS release for sure. Even if something is wrong with that release they'll fix it and offer replacements unlike 88 Films.

03-24-2023, 02:14 PM	#3
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	Nice. Hope the OG Italian mono audio is in-sync throughout, unlike the fairly awful blu-ray.

03-24-2023, 02:48 PM	#4
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	Good film but given the issues with 88 Films' last two Italian UHDs, I think I'll forego a pre-order.

03-24-2023, 05:06 PM	#5
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	Since no one in USA wants to release this one, I am in. Seriously, my DVD needs to go.

03-24-2023, 05:46 PM	#8
hanz0 Moderator Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:region free 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2119 DVD collection:147	Added to db

03-24-2023, 06:15 PM	#9
cooey Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:161 Blu-ray collection:1911 iTunes collection:2176 Trading Score:61

03-25-2023, 11:58 AM	#10
oddbox83 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2013 Location:UK	They really need to address the issues with House on the Edge of the Park and Hell of the Living Dead before I can confidently order their 4Ks again.

03-25-2023, 02:11 PM	#11
Ruined Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:1	After seeing what 88 Films did with 4K releases of Hell of the Living Dead and House on the Edge of the Park, I'd highly advise people spend the few extra bucks for the Vinegar Syndrome release. 88 seems to be spending most of the budget on cover art.

05-09-2023, 12:22 PM	#13
Scoot79 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 4K collection:342 Blu-ray collection:1613 DVD collection:147 Trading Score:1	When is the preorder going up for this?

06-16-2023, 01:45 PM	#14
fatboyslim142 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2012 Location:The Arse of the World's Mind	I wonder if this release will include BOTH versions like the Vinegar Syndrome one.

06-17-2023, 12:38 AM	#15
Sleazeaddict Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2014 Trading Score:1	Any extra that are not on the VS set ?

08-22-2023, 03:19 PM	#16
Scoot79 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 4K collection:342 Blu-ray collection:1613 DVD collection:147 Trading Score:1	I wonder if this has been bumped to 2024? If it shows up this year, it would almost have to be November or December at this point.

08-22-2023, 03:40 PM	#17
cooey Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:161 Blu-ray collection:1911 iTunes collection:2176 Trading Score:61	From 88's Insta.... it could be 'A Blade in the Dark'

11-18-2023, 12:12 PM	#19
DaylightsEnd Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2019 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	The VS 4k uhd release really kicks ass, especially with that sweet slash-cut LE box set thrown into the mix. 88 will really have to earn their stripes on this master to get my coin on this title. Same with Amityville Horror 4k, which I never expected to see from 88. If they do kick some ass, I’m open to supporting them and scooping both from 88. May the best label win. Love me some uhd market competition.

03-20-2024, 01:01 PM	#20
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	This has a Fidelity in Motion encode btw.

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