Halloween 4K UHD (1978)

[JCRW82]

Originally Posted by ronnie21

so the 1999 dvd version is still the best and closet to the theater version??

No.

[mad_max2000]

Originally Posted by y2jman

yeah I guess what I'm saying that sound is better with atmos something like that so basically waste of time getting new 4k?

I would say it's worth the upgrade. The mono on this release, while still heavily filtered, is the original mono track - the Lionsgate release uses a fold-down faux original mono. And the image quality is much better on this release for all the reasons described above. I would definitely say it's worth it.

[Croweyes1121]

Originally Posted by fred25_Ca

Do we know what transfer the extended cut uses here? Is it the newest transfer along with sd inserts for the extended scenes? Or they just copied and paced their previous transfer?

I've actually never seen the extended cut and fully intend to watch that with Halloween 2 back to back this year, as if I was going back to 1981. :P

It’s a direct port of the EC they issued last time, warts and all. There were too many for me, so I made my own.

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by ronnie21

so the 1999 dvd version is still the best and closet to the theater version??

Probably the farthest.

[y2jman]

Originally Posted by mad_max2000

I would say it's worth the upgrade. The mono on this release, while still heavily filtered, is the original mono track - the Lionsgate release uses a fold-down faux original mono. And the image quality is much better on this release for all the reasons described above. I would definitely say it's worth it.

oh ok then do you think price might go down some on this and 2-5 come dec or not? I assumed it will still be remain the same if I were going to upgrade from blurays and old 4k 78 halloween

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by JCRW82

The new Shout Factory 4K UHD release DOES have the Original Mono Mix but it is filtered with excessive NR, compression/limiting and bad EQ.

So far the consensus seems to be that this release has better picture detail as they scanned the OCN, whereas the Lionsgate release used an interpositive. Prices for the new editions are the best they are going to get.

The Scream disc has a better presentation of the mono track due to some tweaking. It is not the Criterion remaster but it is an uptick compared to Lionsgate/Anchor Bay’s track.

[Croweyes1121]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

The Scream disc has a better presentation of the mono track due to some tweaking. It is not the Criterion remaster but it is an uptick compared to Lionsgate/Anchor Bay’s track.

It sounds the same to me (just normalized). Are you basing this on how it sounds to you, or on that HDD review?

[JCRW82]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

The Scream disc has a better presentation of the mono track due to some tweaking. It is not the Criterion remaster but it is an uptick compared to Lionsgate/Anchor Bay’s track.

It sounds like all that was done to the filtered mono track on this release was use normalization to raise the overall volume. The damage has already been done to the file and making the track louder isn't going to bring back the damaged high end, the missing low end and the dynamics. A simple level match comparison of the 2014 mono mix and the 4K UHD mix should confirm this.

[jstxanothrxstory]

Originally Posted by mad_max2000

The extended cut appears to be a direct port of the version that was on the 15-disc box set; 5.1 track and all. I did just watch a chunk of the "Broadcast" version and that does have the title card you refer to.

So this release essentially has the three HD colour timings that the US has gotten, then? Shout's new 4K version on the first two discs, the original 2003/2007 version on disc 3, and the 2013 transfer being utilized for the extended cut?

Originally Posted by danman227460

It would depend on the rights holder in the UK. My assumption it is different than the rights holder in USA? Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

Anchor Bay did own the first, fourth and fifth film in the UK as well. I'm not sure what their current status is with Lionsgate having bought them out, since they didn't get any reissue from Lionsgate.

Originally Posted by jayman3

The back info doesn’t include the broadcast television cut that was detailed on SF’s website. It only lists the extended cut with TV inserts on disc three. Any explanation of its exclusion or mistake in printing? Much like how the Friday the 13th Part 2 back cover doesn’t have the found gore footage as that was a late addition after set was already produced.

The specs on the cases only list what was originally announced back in July. My guess is that, due to production delays and whatnot, SF has decided to simply list special features that were revealed in their initial announcements when they're putting the artwork together.

Originally Posted by ronnie21

so the 1999 dvd version is still the best and closet to the theater version??

Criterion laserdisc is probably the closest to an actual theatrical colour timing presentation since it utilized an actual theatre-ready print fwiw. Unfortunately, it's close to 30 years old and in SD.

[SleazyForWeasley]

Originally Posted by mad_max2000

My thoughts exactly. Being able to snag the original yesterday has helped to tide me over so I really shouldn't complain but it's also wet appetite for the other four films, especially 4 & 5 since those two where the others most in need of an upgrade. I'm just too greedy

I didn't order directly from Scream, but can understand the frustration of anyone who feels like they should have gotten their orders (or at least a shipment notice) before the discs are sitting on BB shelves...

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

It sounds the same to me (just normalized). Are you basing this on how it sounds to you, or on that HDD review?

How it sounds on my Atmos system: Onkyo set to Direct from Sony 4K 700 Blu-ray player, compared to the one from the box set.

[Verisimilitude1984]

Originally Posted by pEgLeG

https://www.220-electronics.com/sony...ti-region.html

Cheers, but already have a region free player (albeit not 4K). I stopped collecting Region A recently and sold some off, as I'd much prefer to stick to my own region where possible. I already have Halloween on 4K from Lionsgate here in the UK, so I'll leave it at that.

Originally Posted by OgamiittoMcJ

no doubt as soon as I order this,
there will be a UK announcement within a few months

pretty shocking how UK has ignored most of these, we've still not had orig Pt2 on BD
do the UK labels not realise how popular these are, and how much money could be made,
there was a rumour Arrow might have first one or two, but can't understand why they haven't been picked up by someone already,
even if rights are expensive they would make a killing, esp a collector's set like this around Halloween

Couldn't agree more with you. It's really frustrating isn't it? I mean, other countries like Italy got a full Halloween blu-ray boxset. Part II has weirdly never been released here on blu-ray, which I find so odd. Same for Curse of Michael Myers. Then there is the complicated rights issue with H20, which hasn't since a release since DVD under the Buena Vista/Disney label. One thing is for sure, we'll always have someone release the very first film and the recent sequels.

[fred25_Ca]

Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

It’s a direct port of the EC they issued last time, warts and all. There were too many for me, so I made my own.

Ah that's too bad. Which transfer was that, anyone remembers?

[jstxanothrxstory]

Originally Posted by fred25_Ca

Ah that's too bad. Which transfer was that, anyone remembers?

The 2013 transfer, with the added scenes upscaled from SD (the original elements have long been lost). Audio was the 5.1 remix only, and it's also missing the 'May 1, 1964' title card before the first added scene. I also remember it not having any subtitles.

[BobSimms]

Originally Posted by WorkShed

Playing pretty fast and loose with the word "screencaps" aren't we?

He also says at the beginning he wants to talk about the audio, but then… doesn’t. That’s perfectly okay, though—not a criticism!

[crowe-t]

Does anyone know if Diabolik has the Shout Factory Halloween 4K's in stock yet?

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by crowe-t

Does anyone know if Diabolik has the Shout Factory Halloween 4K's in stock yet?

As of yesterday morning they had not received any of the Halloween 4Ks

[MelzLife]

just got my copy from bestbuy. first disc was dislodged and 2nd disc had scratches on it. Dont think its enough to impact playback at all but definitely disheartening

[fred25_Ca]

Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

The 2013 transfer, with the added scenes upscaled from SD (the original elements have long been lost). Audio was the 5.1 remix only, and it's also missing the 'May 1, 1964' title card before the first added scene. I also remember it not having any subtitles.

Thanks!

[Noremac Mij]

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