Halloween 4K UHD (1978)

[JediJones77]

Originally Posted by Conan The Barbarian

Can anyone PM to the direction of that LD audio that was mention was linked in youtube? I am not able to find it.

Description in this YouTube video links to the LD mono track on Google Drive:

Halloween 1978 Original Mono Mix vs Blu-Ray Mono Mix - YouTube

[BobSimms]

Are those modern logos? Or 1978? I’ve never seen any logo at the beginning of the film, coming in before the opening music cue and the appearance of “Compass International”, which I’ve always considered part of the opening credits. Apart from that, there were only whichever logos were used by the video label releasing it (which in my history would have been Media Home Entertainment, Anchor Bay, and Scream Factory, I guess.) Who besides Scream Factory would put a logo before the start of the credits—Trancas?

[steel_breeze]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

The other logos shouldn’t annoy me as long as the original Compass logo intros the film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETEh...ature=youtu.be


Was it altered? Having music start over other logos, assuming you meant annoying logo jingles being too loud?

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

You mean there are two Compass logos? The movie has always started with several seconds of black screen while the theme is heard, followed by “A Compass International Pictures Release.” So there’s two logos before this? And they add to the runtime of the movie instead of being separate files that play before it?

In addition to the Compass logo attached to the credit in the "Halloween font", there's now an addition modern animated Compass Logo... plus one other one. They're very off-putting when you're used to just hearing the iconic music kick in. No worries, though... just cue up to 35s before starting the movie or kicking on your receiver.

EDIT: Ahh yes, the other logo is Trancas.

[crowe-t]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

You mean there are two Compass logos? The movie has always started with several seconds of black screen while the theme is heard, followed by “A Compass International Pictures Release.” So there’s two logos before this? And they add to the runtime of the movie instead of being separate files that play before it?

Was also wondering if you listened to the Atmos mix and if the music has that horrible, tinny sound that’s on the 7.1.

The Lionsgate 4K has their logo at the beginning and not as a separate file. I hated that when I first watched it. I don't understand why they don't just have the logos as separate files and not add to the running time of the movie.

[steel_breeze]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

Was also wondering if you listened to the Atmos mix and if the music has that horrible, tinny sound that’s on the 7.1.

Sorry, I did not -- and won't ever -- listen to the 7.1.

[BillieCassin]

Originally Posted by crowe-t

When you said you compared the mono and the ATMOS do you mean the mono that's on the Shout 4K disc or original mono from the Criterion LD?

I have an ATMOS setup so I'm really looking forward to hearing the ATMOS soundtrack on this release. It sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun.

LOL, no Laserdisc player any more, unfortunately. Though I do have a few discs laying around. I was just comparing the audio tracks on this disc.

I'm eager to hear what folks who actually have a full Atmos set-up think of it. One of the nice things about the technology that is often forgotten is how it isn't just a new codec - how everything on production end changed with object-based sound mixing. It definitely has the capability for a greater depth effect, even when mixed down to Dolby True HD. I'm sure it will be even more impressive on a native Atmos system.

[mad_max2000]

The film starts with a logo for Trancis International and then there is a modern logo for Compass, then the film begins as it usually does.

I don't mind the logos so much, it reminds me of the days watching the original Media Home Entertainment VHS with that logo introing the movie. I kinda wish that logo was included... aw, the memories

[steel_breeze]

Originally Posted by mad_max2000

The film starts with a logo for Trancis International and then there is a modern logo for Compass, then the film begins as it usually does.

I don't mind the logos so much, it reminds me of the days watching the original Media Home Entertainment VHS with that logo introing the movie. I kinda wish that logo was included... aw, the memories

I would LOVE the old Media logo. Something very low-rent and quaint and nostalgic about that. But these modern logos don't conjure the same warm feelings, for me. So... no big deal... I'll skip 'em. I wasn't trying to complain as much as give people a head's up, 'cuz they're LOUD. If your theater is set to "gig volume" like mine was when I discovered these logos, you're in for a shocker.

[BobSimms]

Originally Posted by mad_max2000

I don't mind the logos so much, it reminds me of the days watching the original Media Home Entertainment VHS with that logo introing the movie. I kinda wish that logo was included... aw, the memories

My nostalgia for that release is what’s got me clamoring for a user in the Custom Cover thread to recreate it the way he did with another Media VHS release. Perfection. I’d rather have exactly that artwork than the reverse ‘original poster’ art on this release. I have a replica of the VHS as a tiny keychain that I bought online, and it brings me fuzzy feelings whenever I look at it, especially the back cover (the synopsis on the VHS is the best one, too, imo). I’m such a dork.

[crowe-t]

Originally Posted by BillieCassin

LOL, no Laserdisc player any more, unfortunately. Though I do have a few discs laying around. I was just comparing the audio tracks on this disc.

I'm eager to hear what folks who actually have a full Atmos set-up think of it. One of the nice things about the technology that is often forgotten is how it isn't just a new codec - how everything on production end changed with object-based sound mixing. It definitely has the capability for a greater depth effect, even when mixed down to Dolby True HD. I'm sure it will be even more impressive on a native Atmos system.

As soon as I get it in my hands I'll listen to some scenes in ATMOS and share my thoughts here.

[willo007]

Originally Posted by TenYearLurker

The release date is still one full week away from today. Instead of getting yourself "really upset", just cancel your backorder and go pick them up in person if it's so important to you. Or, y'know, continue getting yourself worked up and "really upset" for literally no logical reason.

I swear, this thread and the Clockwork Orange 4K UHD thread are two of the most interminably whiny and eyeroll-inducing threads in these boards' recent history, which is saying a whole hell of a lot.

Correction, Best Buy street day is today for the first two films, and I would pick them up but the whole “they are a whole state away from me” thing kind of prevents me from picking them up today. And I swear people must not know the definition of what a forum is, since they don’t want to read other’s points of view rather than their own.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

Like all tools, HDR can be used properly or improperly. But HDR itself is not the issue. It’s like blaming Atmos for a poor Atmos mix. The problem is what is done with the tool, not the tool itself. I grant you, MISused HDR is indeed a problem on a lot of releases.

And boy do we have plenty of tools on here

[JediJones77]

Best Buys here have zero Halloween IIs. Is that why the release date was delayed? Because part II wasn't going to be ready in time?

[Conan The Barbarian]

Originally Posted by willo007

Correction, Best Buy street day is today for the first two films, and I would pick them up but the whole “they are a whole state away from me” thing kind of prevents me from picking them up today. And I swear people must not know the definition of what a forum is, since they don’t want to read other’s points of view rather than their own.

Odd, only the first on is available. Has anyone managed to get part 2?

[Noremac Mij]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

And boy do we have plenty of tools on here

Your insults are laughable. And your opinions are no better or worse than anyone else’s from the masses.

[GeoffOliver]

Originally Posted by mad_max2000

The film starts with a logo for Trancis International and then there is a modern logo for Compass, then the film begins as it usually does.

I don't mind the logos so much, it reminds me of the days watching the original Media Home Entertainment VHS with that logo introing the movie. I kinda wish that logo was included... aw, the memories

That’s exactly how the Fathom Events screening began. Does it at least have the original 1978 logo for Compass in the movie itself?

Also, is the “extended version” the new transfer, does it have the original mono, and does it restore the “Smith’s Grove/May 1965” title cards?

[steel_breeze]

Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

That’s exactly how the Fathom Events screening began. Does it at least have the original 1978 logo for Compass in the movie itself?

Yes, of course. Nothing has been altered once the music begins over black.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

Your insults are laughable. And your opinions are no better or worse than anyone else’s from the masses.

But who says that was directed at you, he said so innocently while batting his eyelashes. You’re starting to get paranoid bruv

[dcowboy7]

So on a darkness scale with 10 being bright....

old bluray = 10

old 4k = 5

this 4k = ??

[chas speed]

Originally Posted by DocHalsey

Is the new release going to be significantly better than the existing 4K release? I’m not clear in what the differences are or if I should upgrade.

There are some reviews up (Home Theater Forum and a few others), but when I bought the last 4K there wasn't any of this garbage about the 4K transfer really not being taken from the best sources etc.. I have no doubt they will be saying the same thing in a year or two about this release when another version comes out.