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brian9229 · 02-28-2019, 06:05 PM

My thoughts precisely....my copy is en route so I'll find out soon enough.

jonam · 03-06-2019, 05:54 AM

I'm so confused. So which is the best Halloween version to own on Home Video for color timing and original mono track?

Nosferatu31 · 03-06-2019, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jonam

I'm so confused. So which is the best Halloween version to own on Home Video for color timing and original mono track?

The 35th anniversary edition that's included in the 15 disc box set.

bobbyh64 · 03-06-2019, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nosferatu31

The 35th anniversary edition that's included in the 15 disc box set.

It’s also in the 10-disc set.

Nosferatu31 · 03-06-2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbyh64

It’s also in the 10-disc set.

Is it really? I thought the 10 disc didn't have the original mono. I must be thinking of the standalone release.

bobbyh64 · 03-06-2019, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nosferatu31

Is it really? I thought the 10 disc didn't have the original mono. I must be thinking of the standalone release.

Yeah, the 35th Anniversary stand-alone doesn’t have it but the 10-disc and 15-disc sets have it. The 2007 stand-alone also has it but it’s not lossless and the color grading on that release is arguably wrong (very warm colors for daytime scenes and I believe all the blue for the nighttime scenes was removed).

avs commenter · 03-06-2019, 12:37 PM

After watching the UHD version, I can't imagine going back and watching the standard blu ray

jonam · 03-06-2019, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by avs commenter

After watching the UHD version, I can't imagine going back and watching the standard blu ray

Shame it doesn't have the original mono

Why can't they get it right?

Thanks for the info. So I have to purchase the box set for the complete version. I'll wait another day.

lilboyblu · 03-06-2019, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jonam

Shame it doesn't have the original mono

Why can't they get it right?

Thanks for the info. So I have to purchase the box set for the complete version. I'll wait another day.

35th Anniversary color timing and lossless original mono are available on this one too...

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Geoff D · 03-06-2019, 03:33 PM

es muy bien

BNex99 · 03-06-2019, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jonam

Shame it doesn't have the original mono

Why can't they get it right?

Thanks for the info. So I have to purchase the box set for the complete version. I'll wait another day.

Either that or this new German UHD, if it's confirmed to have to correct mono.

jonam · 03-06-2019, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by avs commenter

After watching the UHD version, I can't imagine going back and watching the standard blu ray

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

35th Anniversary color timing and lossless original mono are available on this one too...

[Show spoiler]

Sure it's not a drop down of the 7.1?

lilboyblu · 03-06-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jonam

Sure it's not a drop down of the 7.1?

Positive that it's original mono. Yes. Geoff D can confirm it as well (if he would be so kind), and/or if you want a second opinion.

It's noted here on the site listing too, though it was I that added the comment.
Note: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 is the original mono, the DTS-HD MA Mono is an isolated music & effects track.

jonam · 03-06-2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Positive that it's original mono. Yes. Geoff D can confirm it as well (if he would be so kind), and/or if you want a second opinion.

It's noted here on the site listing too, though it was I that added the comment.
Note: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 is the original mono, the DTS-HD MA Mono is an isolated music & effects track.

Thanks for that, so the 35th Anniversary Digi book which has the lossy mono at 640kb is a drop down?

Definitely gonna pick this up now.

lilboyblu · 03-06-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jonam

Thanks for that, so the 35th Anniversary Digi book which has the lossy mono at 640kb is a drop down?

Definitely gonna pick this up now.

Yep. It's exactly the same as the one used on the UHD.

bobbyh64 · 03-06-2019, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Note: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 is the original mono, the DTS-HD MA Mono is an isolated music & effects track.

When you listen to the DTS-HD MA Mono does it play the opening title music without the kids’ chanting at the end? I’ve always wanted to hear that track with just the music but also without the added techno drum beat on the soundtrack.

questrider · 03-07-2019, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbyh64

When you listen to the DTS-HD MA Mono does it play the opening title music without the kids’ chanting at the end? I’ve always wanted to hear that track with just the music but also without the added techno drum beat on the soundtrack.

This was released last year where the audio is taken from the "music stem” derived from the 35mm mono tracks.

Halloween: 40th Anniversary Edition - Original Soundtrack
https://mondotees.com/products/hallo...-soundtrack-lp

That should yield the opening title music without the kids’ chanting at the end or the added techno drum beat!

bobbyh64 · 03-07-2019, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by questrider

This was released last year where the audio is taken from the "music stem” derived from the 35mm mono tracks.

[Show spoiler]

Yeah, I’ve heard that one, but I really like the stereo mix minus the drums on the soundtrack or the the 5.1/7.1 mix in the film. I wish they’d just re-release the original soundtrack but take out the thumping drum beat. I have no idea why they added that in. They turned the Halloween theme into a dance tune.

KubrickKurasawa · 03-12-2019, 11:55 PM

Some questions for the hardcore fanbase? Anyone know...

So after the infamous John Carpenter blowing smoke scene (24:25 ish) with Annie by the hedge bush and Annie going home scene. That one. Where Michael pops out by the hedge bush for a couple seconds right. Right when Laurie looks back to double check for the boogeyman, and turns around and bumps into Annies Dad the Sheriff Bracket. His audio is noticably just barely out of sync, and it seems like its just for that bit. Just annoys me the way his lips move and I always want to stare at my Polk center channel speaker like wtf LOL it's on both DTS soundtracks the Mono and 7.1/5.1. But then after his dialogue it goes back to in sync.

When The Sheriff and Sam Loomis are investigating his childhood house where Michael got hungry and ate the dog his audio is fine. Must be a one time redub or sum oddity. Like the Palm trees and set guy on the porch LOL. Just wonder what people think.

Another question...
How did they get the RKO Production Howard Hawks 50's the Thing (44:30) on that TV screen when Laurie is babysitting the blonde boy? Did they have a VCR or
some other technique? Project it somehow. Just curious how that was done back then.

FilmFreakosaurus · 03-13-2019, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KubrickKurasawa

Another question...
How did they get the RKO Production Howard Hawks 50's the Thing (44:30) on that TV screen when Laurie is babysitting the blonde boy? Did they have a VCR or
some other technique? Project it somehow. Just curious how that was done back then.

They could have used a Betamax tape machine or early laserdisc player attached to the TV. VHS wasn't a thing yet.

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brian9229 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Vermont / Steelbook™ - 481 4K collection:411 Blu-ray collection:1553 DVD collection:71 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:59	My thoughts precisely....my copy is en route so I'll find out soon enough. Last edited by brian9229; 02-28-2019 at 06:11 PM.

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jonam Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:776 Blu-ray collection:1268 Trading Score:3	I'm so confused. So which is the best Halloween version to own on Home Video for color timing and original mono track?

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Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	es muy bien

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KubrickKurasawa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2014 Location:Midwest 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:612 DVD collection:129 Digital collection:70 iTunes collection:92 Prime collection:9	Some questions for the hardcore fanbase? Anyone know... So after the infamous John Carpenter blowing smoke scene (24:25 ish) with Annie by the hedge bush and Annie going home scene. That one. Where Michael pops out by the hedge bush for a couple seconds right. Right when Laurie looks back to double check for the boogeyman, and turns around and bumps into Annies Dad the Sheriff Bracket. His audio is noticably just barely out of sync, and it seems like its just for that bit. Just annoys me the way his lips move and I always want to stare at my Polk center channel speaker like wtf LOL it's on both DTS soundtracks the Mono and 7.1/5.1. But then after his dialogue it goes back to in sync. When The Sheriff and Sam Loomis are investigating his childhood house where Michael got hungry and ate the dog his audio is fine. Must be a one time redub or sum oddity. Like the Palm trees and set guy on the porch LOL. Just wonder what people think. Another question... How did they get the RKO Production Howard Hawks 50's the Thing (44:30) on that TV screen when Laurie is babysitting the blonde boy? Did they have a VCR or some other technique? Project it somehow. Just curious how that was done back then.

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