Halloween 4K UHD (1978) - Page 230 - Blu-ray Forum

Warm Gun · 07-05-2021, 04:26 PM

My introduction to Halloween was the Netflix Blu-ray in August 2019.

Might have seen parts on TV when I still watched TV in the mid '00s, but I don't count that.

dallywhitty · 07-05-2021, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Warm Gun

My introduction to Halloween was the Netflix Blu-ray in August 2019.

Kate!

Warm Gun · 07-05-2021, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Kate!

I bet you've never watched... watched... Diary of a Lost Girl. We all gotta start at some point.

dallywhitty · 07-05-2021, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Warm Gun

I bet you've never watched... watched... Diary of a Lost Girl.

I have, actually.

CreasyBear · 07-05-2021, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Warm Gun

My introduction to Halloween was the Netflix Blu-ray in August 2019.

Warm Gun · 07-05-2021, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

I have, actually.

Verdammt.

MrPlatinum · 07-05-2021, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenclaw

I feel like I’m the only one who likes the whimsy-ness of this art, at least for the first one. The theme does get a little tired since it goes all the way to five. Not too concerned, I’ll only be seeing the spine for most of the time anyway.

Basically feeling the same. I'm already happy with the original poster art from the 15-disc set cases, so I'm not too bothered that they didn't just print those again for these. If the covers are reversible, I'll make the decision when the time comes whether to flip to those or retain these as sorta "gimmick" covers. I'm also in no rush at this early stage to preorder before Shout has even officially announced them and would be happy to get more details about the content, whether these will have slipcovers and if so whether the slipcover art will mirror these, or whether they're going to do any kind of combo packaging first. As for purchasing, I'd like to ask someone with experience: Is there any benefit in waiting for Shout to list it themselves and then buying it directly from them? I've heard that Shout sometimes throws in perks if you buy direct, or ships early.

jstxanothrxstory · 07-05-2021, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPlatinum

Is there any benefit in waiting for Shout to list it themselves and then buying it directly from them? I've heard that Shout sometimes throws in perks if you buy direct, or ships early.

Shout used to guarantee titles would ship two weeks early (sometimes earlier) but they stopped doing that when COVID happened. (They still ship titles earlier than street date when applicable, there's just no guarantee on how early). Their collector's editions (which these certainly will be) usually come with limited exclusive posters of the new artwork. Occasionally there's been other perks, such as lithographs for box sets. A few of their titles have also had a second slipcover and/or a NECA-exclusive.

The flip side is that Shout's pricing seems to be higher than most major retailers, so it's up to you if you want the goodies or not.

MrPlatinum · 07-05-2021, 04:47 PM

Then I'll consider it when they actually announce. I'm not impatient and frivolous with money to the degree of preordering five movies before the distributor has even officially acknowledged their forthcoming release.

mar3o · 07-05-2021, 04:58 PM

Compared to Shout's old cover for From Beyond, these are all masterpieces.

bradnoyes · 07-05-2021, 05:28 PM

I'd love someone to do a cover that is a take on this shot:

It always has been and always will be one of the most affecting and evocative shots in any horror movie and for me it defines what is so creepy and unsettling about the movie and Michael Myers himself.

Kyle15 · 07-05-2021, 05:34 PM

Sure the cover is not good, but I think Friday The 13th's recent French cover is the absolute bane of all existence. Halloween got lucky.

jstxanothrxstory · 07-05-2021, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle15

Sure the cover is not good, but I think Friday The 13th's recent French cover is the absolute bane of all existence. Halloween got lucky.

[Show spoiler]

I can only assume whoever designed this has never actually seen the original Friday the 13th.

fred25_Ca · 07-05-2021, 05:43 PM

I had such high hopes for Scream's 4K titles after They live and Prince of Darkness used the original poster art for their slipcover. I figured they were going to go that route for all of their 4K titles.
Boy was I wrong, these are godawful lol.
Oh well, that will save me lots of money. :P
I might grab there in a few years on sale without the slip, there's no hurry.

The worst is, Halloween 1978 has one of the best poster of all time. It's the kind of iconic poster like Jaws or Alien that people recognize right away. Why change perfection is beyond me.

VIDEOgameDROME · 07-05-2021, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Viking61

US artwork.

Attachment 262432

Incredibly bad.

Kyle15 · 07-05-2021, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fred25_Ca

I had such high hopes for Scream's 4K titles after They live and Prince of Darkness used the original poster art for their slipcover. I figured they were going to go that route for all of their 4K titles.
Boy was I wrong, these are godawful lol.
Oh well, that will save me lots of money. :P
I might grab there in a few years on sale without the slip, there's no hurry.

The worst is, Halloween 1978 has one of the best poster of all time. It's the kind of iconic poster like Jaws or Alien that people recognize right away. Why change perfection is beyond me.

If the original art is on the reverse you could simply flip them and chuck the slips or sell them. Win win!

Xephix · 07-05-2021, 06:01 PM

I always hate it when horror movie posters put the killer front and center. It loses that sense of mystery and intrigue of what the killer is and what they might do next.

dallywhitty · 07-05-2021, 06:05 PM

When it comes to slasher artwork, Matthew Peak's posters for the Elm Street franchise are unparalleled. Magnifique!

I'd post the rest, but cba.

fred25_Ca · 07-05-2021, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle15

If the original art is on the reverse you could simply flip them and chuck the slips or sell them. Win win!

Well, yeah, I'll end up doing that, I'm just not in a hurry to get them now, i'll find a nice sale eventually and that will be it. :P

Agent Kay · 07-05-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

When it comes to slasher artwork, Matthew Peak's posters for the Elm Street franchise are unparalleled. Magnifique!

I'd post the rest, but cba.

UK for me, love Graham's style

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07-05-2021, 04:26 PM	#4581
Warm Gun Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:653 DVD collection:103 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:10	My introduction to Halloween was the Netflix Blu-ray in August 2019. Might have seen parts on TV when I still watched TV in the mid '00s, but I don't count that.

07-05-2021, 04:47 PM	#4589
MrPlatinum Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2021 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Then I'll consider it when they actually announce. I'm not impatient and frivolous with money to the degree of preordering five movies before the distributor has even officially acknowledged their forthcoming release.

07-05-2021, 04:58 PM	#4590
mar3o Banned Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	Compared to Shout's old cover for From Beyond, these are all masterpieces.

07-05-2021, 05:28 PM	#4591
bradnoyes Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:778 Blu-ray collection:819 Trading Score:255	I'd love someone to do a cover that is a take on this shot: It always has been and always will be one of the most affecting and evocative shots in any horror movie and for me it defines what is so creepy and unsettling about the movie and Michael Myers himself.

07-05-2021, 05:34 PM	#4592
Kyle15 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Alabama 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:5	Sure the cover is not good, but I think Friday The 13th's recent French cover is the absolute bane of all existence. Halloween got lucky.

07-05-2021, 05:43 PM	#4594
fred25_Ca Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Montreal, Canada Trading Score:3	I had such high hopes for Scream's 4K titles after They live and Prince of Darkness used the original poster art for their slipcover. I figured they were going to go that route for all of their 4K titles. Boy was I wrong, these are godawful lol. Oh well, that will save me lots of money. :P I might grab there in a few years on sale without the slip, there's no hurry. The worst is, Halloween 1978 has one of the best poster of all time. It's the kind of iconic poster like Jaws or Alien that people recognize right away. Why change perfection is beyond me.

07-05-2021, 06:01 PM	#4597
Xephix Active Member Member since:Apr 2019 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:174 Blu-ray reviews:1	I always hate it when horror movie posters put the killer front and center. It loses that sense of mystery and intrigue of what the killer is and what they might do next.

07-05-2021, 06:05 PM	#4598
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:324 Blu-ray collection:1690 DVD collection:178	When it comes to slasher artwork, Matthew Peak's posters for the Elm Street franchise are unparalleled. Magnifique! I'd post the rest, but cba.

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