Slither release date? - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-Runner · 12-04-2008, 03:06 AM

I loved this movie in theaters and am dying to replace my DVD with high def. Now, amazon.com has it listed for a release date of 9 Dec 08 (US and CAN), while our website here says 1 Dec 08 CAN only.

Does anyone know if this will actually be released here next Tuesday? And if anyone has the CAN version, how did it turn out? Thanks...

GGX · 12-04-2008, 03:17 AM

No way is it getting a US release for next week. There hasn't been an announcement or press release at all.

Baraka X · 01-08-2009, 05:46 PM

Slither Blu-ray

Just watched it and it looks "different" from the HD-DVD encode.

First off, it's an AVC encode which is much higher than the VC1 encode contained on the HD-DVD. The bit rate is also higher (low 20s) on the BD-25 as the HD-DVD was a combo release on a HD15 / DVD9. There is a bit of DNR on the BD, but going back and forth between the two versions didn't reveal the application to be too offensive as grain is still present in most scenes (especially the ambush section in the middle of the film), but be aware that has indeed been through he process. Even so, the BD exhibits richer colors, MUCH deeper blacks, moderately better clarity, and no real banding or artifacting that were occasionally present on the HD-DVD.

As far as sound goes, the BD's True HD track easily trumps the DD+ track on the HD-DVD. surrounds are a bit more active, channel separation is much more transparent, and the overall presence is more atmospheric with slightly better decay and envelopment.

All the extras from the DVD / HD-DVD are present as well.

Worth the import in my opinion.

jw · 02-05-2009, 07:40 AM

I ordered this and it was a blind buy. I enjoyed it for what it was, predictable horror type flick and mildly humorous. Here a scan of back art for extras, etc

deadhatetheliving · 02-05-2009, 08:11 AM

Love this movie. Would have been worse if it didn't have Nathan Fillion or Michael Rooker.

jw · 02-05-2009, 08:36 AM

After watching Zach and Miri, Isnt Elizabeth Banks the best or what?

HumanMedia · 02-05-2009, 08:41 AM

Love this movie. I think the Canada release has no special features, which is why I've held off for the full USA release.

jw · 02-05-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumanMedia

Love this movie. I think the Canada release has no special features, which is why I've held off for the full USA release.

you are mistaken, see post 4

, its loaded with some good stuff

a gag reel
deleted scenes
extended scenes
Who is Bill Pardy?
Visual Effects: Step by Step
Adusio COmmentary and more

D head · 02-05-2009, 08:53 AM

I wish this would come out in the U.S.

HumanMedia · 02-05-2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

you are mistaken, see post 4

, its loaded with some good stuff

a gag reel
deleted scenes
extended scenes
Who is Bill Pardy?
Visual Effects: Step by Step
Adusio COmmentary and more

OMG Bud, I thought that was the DVD cover!
OK I have to order.

Astrakan · 05-11-2010, 03:27 PM

Just thought I'd bump this thread to see if anyone's heard anything about a U.S. release. The Canadian one is 1080i so I've been holding out...

woppro · 05-11-2010, 04:07 PM

No, nothing.

madlost1 · 05-11-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astrakan

Just thought I'd bump this thread to see if anyone's heard anything about a U.S. release. The Canadian one is 1080i so I've been holding out...

It would be nice. They already have it in HD so why not just release it already. This is one title I've been wanting since I started buying Blu's and I really don't want to order the Canadian release.

ClaytonMG · 05-11-2010, 04:53 PM

Man, I'd love to get this on Blu-ray. I have the HD DVD, but since my player is upstairs and not with the main theater stuff, I never watch it. That and my player doesn't work 99% of the time lol.

Kevtronn · 05-11-2010, 09:36 PM

Would also buy Day 1 if released in the U.S., along with "Feast".

Army Of Dorkness · 05-11-2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Would also buy Day 1 if released in the U.S., along with "Feast".

+1 But only the first one. It upsets me how bad they messed that series up. Would love to see Undead on blu as well. I'm patiently waiting for Slither though.

Clark Kent · 05-11-2010, 11:29 PM

A film of this status has no chance of seeing a U.S. release on Blu-ray. The market is just not there, and the distributor is having financial problems. Fans should hope an import BD at 1080p becomes available, or bite the bullet and accept the 1080i Canadian version.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 05-11-2010, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Army Of Dorkness

+1 But only the first one. It upsets me how bad they messed that series up. Would love to see Undead on blu as well. I'm patiently waiting for Slither though.

I like your tastes Feast is a great low budget film same with Undead. And i love Slither oh so much.

They all need to be released now!

AKORIS · 05-11-2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Army Of Dorkness

+1 But only the first one. It upsets me how bad they messed that series up. Would love to see Undead on blu as well. I'm patiently waiting for Slither though.

I hated FEAST 2 so much that I won't bother even trying the 3rd one or
anything that the loser director ever has his name on again!

Army Of Dorkness · 05-12-2010, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyOfDarknessAW

I like your tastes Feast is a great low budget film same with Undead. And i love Slither oh so much.

They all need to be released now!

Playstation Network has Undead for rent in HD. I wasn't going to rent it but after seeing this thread.....

12-04-2008, 03:06 AM	#1
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:203 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:16	Slither release date? I loved this movie in theaters and am dying to replace my DVD with high def. Now, amazon.com has it listed for a release date of 9 Dec 08 (US and CAN), while our website here says 1 Dec 08 CAN only. Does anyone know if this will actually be released here next Tuesday? And if anyone has the CAN version, how did it turn out? Thanks...

01-08-2009, 05:46 PM	#3
Baraka X Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:1715	Slither Canadian BD Slither Blu-ray Just watched it and it looks "different" from the HD-DVD encode. First off, it's an AVC encode which is much higher than the VC1 encode contained on the HD-DVD. The bit rate is also higher (low 20s) on the BD-25 as the HD-DVD was a combo release on a HD15 / DVD9. There is a bit of DNR on the BD, but going back and forth between the two versions didn't reveal the application to be too offensive as grain is still present in most scenes (especially the ambush section in the middle of the film), but be aware that has indeed been through he process. Even so, the BD exhibits richer colors, MUCH deeper blacks, moderately better clarity, and no real banding or artifacting that were occasionally present on the HD-DVD. As far as sound goes, the BD's True HD track easily trumps the DD+ track on the HD-DVD. surrounds are a bit more active, channel separation is much more transparent, and the overall presence is more atmospheric with slightly better decay and envelopment. All the extras from the DVD / HD-DVD are present as well. Worth the import in my opinion.

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12-04-2008, 03:17 AM	#2
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	No way is it getting a US release for next week. There hasn't been an announcement or press release at all.

02-05-2009, 07:40 AM	#4
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	I ordered this and it was a blind buy. I enjoyed it for what it was, predictable horror type flick and mildly humorous. Here a scan of back art for extras, etc

02-05-2009, 08:11 AM	#5
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2694 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	Love this movie. Would have been worse if it didn't have Nathan Fillion or Michael Rooker.

02-05-2009, 08:36 AM	#6
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	After watching Zach and Miri, Isnt Elizabeth Banks the best or what?

02-05-2009, 08:41 AM	#7
HumanMedia Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	Love this movie. I think the Canada release has no special features, which is why I've held off for the full USA release.

02-05-2009, 08:53 AM	#9
D head Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Virginia Blu-ray collection:1407 Trading Score:1	I wish this would come out in the U.S.

05-11-2010, 03:27 PM	#11
Astrakan Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:6	Just thought I'd bump this thread to see if anyone's heard anything about a U.S. release. The Canadian one is 1080i so I've been holding out...

05-11-2010, 04:07 PM	#12
woppro Banned Member since:May 2010 Trading Score:1	No, nothing.

05-11-2010, 04:53 PM	#14
ClaytonMG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2006 Location:New Brighton, MN Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:839 Blu-ray collection:2379 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Man, I'd love to get this on Blu-ray. I have the HD DVD, but since my player is upstairs and not with the main theater stuff, I never watch it. That and my player doesn't work 99% of the time lol.

05-11-2010, 09:36 PM	#15
Kevtronn Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1431 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Would also buy Day 1 if released in the U.S., along with "Feast".

05-11-2010, 11:29 PM	#17
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	A film of this status has no chance of seeing a U.S. release on Blu-ray. The market is just not there, and the distributor is having financial problems. Fans should hope an import BD at 1080p becomes available, or bite the bullet and accept the 1080i Canadian version.

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