The Evil Dead 4K UHD (1981)

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by Harryhausen AF

Oh great I was wanting to finally watch this but this has been revised too! Forget about it someone needs to save all these movies being revised it is disgusting. They are a product of their time leave them alone no need for dnr tealing or altered shots.

I agree in theory, but the alterations are subtle enough that I can withstand them for the sake of that lovely BD transfer. That said, I do think dear ol' Sam needs to step back a bit and stop tampering with the film. Part of the film's charm is its imperfections.

[Hek_qwerr]

dont get me wrong im excited but jesus october seems to be the most packed month this year for releases

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

At least they're fun tho, this one's just tiresome



Oooh, do tell.

It's just weird, I mean why bother?
Sometimes it looks decent and some times it's predator.
It's not like the good version isn't in the same set!

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by themadbutcher

Isn't it this one?

https://www.caps-a-holic.com/c.php?g...=97779&i=0&l=0

I know what one it is, I just wanted Monsieur Kay's take on it.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I know what one it is, I just wanted Monsieur Kay's take on it.

It's pointless in a lovely box.
I got the midnight AoD Italian box set on prime day also

[Member-167298]

Originally Posted by gigan72

To address what people are saying about this so far:

This link details the changes:
http://www.bookofthedead.ws/website/..._dead_dvd.html

No shot are missing, don't know where that came from, but all the changes are rather minor and are nowhere near to the point that i'd consider it to be a 'revisionist release'. They're all there to fix minor errors that had been present in the film (such as a shot being flipped the wrong way, crew member being visible, lens flairs, mattes being not perfectly blended). Nothing new has been added to the film digitally like with Star Wars.

I apologize. Going back and reading the link it seems that I was thinking of the removal of the shot of a lightning strike. Apparently that shot was only removed from the 1999 Elite version and was reinstated on subsequent releases.

Even though Raimi definitely did not go full George Lucas, the current Blu-ray of Evil Dead is quite literally a revisionist version. I wish we had the choice to watch the original on the new UHD since that is the version most of us saw and fell in love with. At least I have the Anchor Bay DVD that supposedly does not have any major changes.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by PrestonXI

I apologize. Going back and reading the link it seems that I was thinking of the removal of the shot of a lightning strike. Apparently that shot was only removed from the 1999 Elite version and was reinstated on subsequent releases.

Even though Raimi definitely did not go full George Lucas, the current Blu-ray of Evil Dead is quite literally a revisionist version. I wish we had the choice to watch the original on the new UHD since that is the version most of us saw and fell in love with. At least I have the Anchor Bay DVD that supposedly does not have any major changes.

Nah

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Nah

haN

[Member-167298]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Nah

We can debate whether or not the revisions are a big deal (honestly, I am not that bothered by them either, but since I know about them I can't unsee them), but they are still quite literally revisions.

[Viking61]

From whysoblu.

Celebrate the original beginning of the cult classic series when The Evil Dead arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) October 9 from Lionsgate. Written and directed by Sam Raimi, and starring Bruce Campbell in the role that made him a cult icon, this film follows five college friends who accidentally release a legion of demons and spirits. Experience four times the resolution of Full HD with 4K, as well as Dolby Vision™ HDR, to bring to life the stunning cinematography of this supernatural horror film. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. Available for the very first time in this absolutely stunning format, The Evil Dead 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack will be available October 9th.

Available for the First Time on
4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack
Including Dolby Vision™

More than 35 years ago, a low-budget horror movie roared across movie screens and changed the velocity of fear forever — and made a cult legend out of Bruce Campbell in his iconic role as the lethal, wisecracking Ash Williams. Now, for the first time, you can experience the ferocious ingenuity, relentless shocks, and gore-gushing havoc of the original Sam Raimi masterpiece in 4K!

CAST
Bruce Campbell Army of Darkness, TV’s “Ash vs Evil Dead,” “Burn Notice”
Ellen Sandweiss Evil Dead (2013), TV’s “Ash vs Evil Dead”
Richard DeManincor Crimewave, Morrow Road, Bong Fly
and Betsy Baker Sharp Objects, Hand of God, Oz the Great and Powerful

SPECIAL FEATURES
· Audio Commentary with writer-director Sam Raimi, producer Robert Tapert, and star Bruce Campbell

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 1981
Title Copyright: Program Content and Package Artwork: © 1982 Renaissance Pictures, Ltd. Package Design and Summary © 2018 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: NR
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Thriller
Closed Captioned: NA
Subtitles: English, Spanish, English SDH
Feature Running Time: 85 Minutes
4K Ultra HD™ Format: Dolby Vision, 2160p Ultra High Definition, 16×9 Widescreen 1.33:1 Presentation
Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition, 16×9 Widescreen 1.33:1 Presentation
4K Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD
Blu-ray Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD

[ROSS.T.G.]

[PowellPressburger]

however no mention of original audio options.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Viking61

From whysoblu.

Peter V will be annoyed he could not beat you to that and highlight all the Dolby mentions

[Dailyan]

I figured they would of used the Sony UK Blu as a basis for the included Blu since that has most (perhaps all I’m not sure) of the bonus features from the 2010 bonus DVD minus the open-matte presentation.

[nekromantik]

wonder how much of a difference DV will make on a film like this

[Hellraiserfan]

I hope they get this one right. It's one of those films that needs to keep that grainy low budget look for affect.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

I figured they would of used the Sony UK Blu as a basis for the included Blu since that has most (perhaps all I’m not sure) of the bonus features from the 2010 bonus DVD minus the open-matte presentation.

It was she same master worldwide

[redrunner97]

So, none of the extras are being ported over aside from the commentary? Bummer.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

So, none of the extras are being ported over aside from the commentary? Bummer.

That's on the 4k disc, it comes with the Blu-ray with the extras

[The Fallen Deity]

Ah man they're not leaving off the original mono mix again are they?