Halloween 4K UHD (1978)

[RogerDodger_79]

The new transfers for Halloween 1-5 appear to be on Netflix UK if anyone's interested.

My copy of the 1st appears to be arriving on the 6th, wished I ordered the others earlier when I had the chance they appear to be all out of stock.

[Croweyes1121]

Originally Posted by steel_breeze

The more I see (and hear) these comparisons, the more I think a lot of it could be alleviated by adjusting the EQ on my receiver. I feel like I could make a "special setting" for Halloween that would help bridge the gap. I certainly don't have the gear or the know-how to mux the LaserDisc track onto my 4K image, so that's not an option for me.

It really isn’t a matter of equalization. Don’t get me wrong; you could undoubtedly improve matters *some*, but you’ll never really get the filtered mono sounding like the Criterion track after the fact. That said, all you need is an internal (or external) UHD drive and a USB drive to plug in to your standalone 4K player. The process is very easy. If you ever get the other two items, I’ll be happy to walk you through it privately.

[steel_breeze]

Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

It really isn’t a matter of equalization. Don’t get me wrong; you could undoubtedly improve matters *some*, but you’ll never really get the filtered mono sounding like the Criterion track after the fact. That said, all you need is an internal (or external) UHD drive and a USB drive to plug in to your standalone 4K player. The process is very easy. If you ever get the other two items, I’ll be happy to walk you through it privately.

Good to know; I'll definitely reach out to you if the urge bubbles up inside me and becomes an obsession I can't do without (and I think we all understand that, as collectors)... but for now I'm comfortably content and think I'll stay the course. Sincerely appreciated!

[BobSimms]

Originally Posted by steel_breeze

if the urge bubbles up inside me and becomes an obsession I can't do without (and I think we all understand that, as collectors)

You’d be surprised!

Few understand it, and those who don’t will let you know, “lol”.

[bbwiscfan]

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Got two so far!

[zepol]

Originally Posted by thechewdefense

2 dumb questions. the past few posts have mentioned "switching" between DV and HDR10. I assume that has to be done on the player or the TV?

noticed the first UHD from 18 looks a tad warmer in color tone. I do wonder what does "original blu color timing" on disc 3 really mean? did they go back to that really blue look of the 99 THX dvd or the washed out colors of the DIVIMAX dvd or a bit in between?

Blue where like Myers comes out of the shadows about to attack Laurie and his mask is blue instead of gray sort of b&w.

[CreasyBear]

Got a chance to sit down and sample some of the new disc. This is undoubtedly the best the film has ever looked since it's premiere. The color timing is pitch perfect. As far as the mono audio, I think it sounds fine. It sounds close enough to the Criterion laserdisc for me that I probably won't bother muxing them. Whatever Shout did to give it some life works for me. And I have to say, the Atmos track is pretty impressive. The thunderstorm in the beginning is especially enveloping. Still, the mono is the way to go for me, but I won't fault anyone for preferring the Atmos.

[THF90]

Got 1, 2, 4 and 5 today from Amazon.

I rarely have a complaint for my Amazon deliveries, apparently I am lucky, but leave it to them to deliver all 4 of these in a paper bag when I get tiny things that cost $5 in a sturdy box.

*Man, how do you upload a pic here? You have to go to another site to upload a pic and link it here? Talk about outdated.

[steel_breeze]

Originally Posted by JCRW82

[Show spoiler]Yet Another Halloween (1978) Laserdisc-Blu-ray Mono Comparison - YouTube

On a quick note NOT related to the audio: in the scene in this video where Laurie breaks the window to escape, I love the one repeated angle where you can clearly see the tweenie wrapped in blue gel (along with its light-stand) outside on the porch. I feel for Cundey every time I see it; he must HATE that. You just know that if this were a Lucas or Spielberg flick, they would've painted that sucker out fifteen years ago.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by THF90

Got 1, 2, 4 and 5 today from Amazon.

No Halloween III? Please explain yourself.

[DaylightsEnd]

Originally Posted by bbwiscfan

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Got two so far!

The bad news is, based on that screen cap, the one on the left is clearly stretched with an incorrect aspect ratio. I knew a proper comparison would blow the Shout H1978 4k uhd out of the water!!!

[steel_breeze]

Originally Posted by CreasyBear

As far as the mono audio, I think it sounds fine. It sounds close enough to the Criterion laserdisc for me that I probably won't bother muxing them. Whatever Shout did to give it some life works for me.

I've been a huge advocate for the original mono on this (and previous) releases, and I too am "fine" with the filtered version, but... I did happen to set up an A/B test for myself using this 4K disc and the mono from the Boxed Set edition of the 35th Anniversary transfer. I had both discs playing simultaneously on my Oppo 203 and Oppo 83, and could seamlessly switch inputs between them... and there is NO discernible difference. To my ears, SF did NO sweetening, despite earlier reports. If there are graphs and charts that prove me wrong, then I accept the science, lol... but my ears heard NO difference as I toggled back 'n' forth. Still love it; it's absolutely my go-to audio track... but it has not been improved, as far as I can tell.

[DaylightsEnd]

Originally Posted by THF90

Got 1, 2, 4 and 5 today from Amazon. I rarely have a complaint for my Amazon deliveries, but leave it to them to deliver all 4 of these in a paper bag when I get tiny things that cost $5 in a sturdy box.

Jesus wept!!! At least they didn't drag it across the asphalt for a few hundred yards, skid it around the soot-covered steel floor of a diesel delivery van for a couple thousand miles, and hit it with a garden hose several times...oh wait....

[kidryancorn]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

I've always wondered why so many on here discount what you have to say based on the misspelling of your name when the content of your posts are enough...

Lol...best thing about this was your comment went completely over his head...he gave this a thumbs up.

Also I love HIII but had a nice laugh when you used it as a coaster while some bones had a hissy fit.

[spatafore]

Originally Posted by BluProofie

1-5 shipped from Diabolik!

I hope they add more, I just want buy it from Diabolik due I expect a good packing from, I hate Amazon packing, but are out of stock.

Any other store to order the 5 titles that packing with the care Diabolik does?

[kidryancorn]

Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

It's a combination of a couple of things: John Carpenter and Debra Hill were essentially told a sequel was going to happen regardless; neither of them had made much money from the original so they did the sequel to get a larger payout than they had gotten in 1978; they figured it'd be a way to kill off Michael Myers and turn the series into an anthology. Jamie Lee Curtis also had no desire to return as that was when she was trying to move on from horror into other genres, but did so out of loyalty and appreciation for the first film being her launching pad.

Well that and a lawsuit...

[THF90]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

No Halloween III? Please explain yourself.

Whitty poo, no delivery until the 12th 😢

Talk about random.

[THF90]

Originally Posted by DaylightsEnd

Jesus wept!!! At least they didn't drag it across the asphalt for a few hundred yards, skid it around the soot-covered steel floor of a diesel delivery van for a couple thousand miles, and hit it with a garden hose several times...oh wait....

Shockingly they are in perfect condition.

[cuzzin]

Originally Posted by steel_breeze

I've been a huge advocate for the original mono on this (and previous) releases, and I too am "fine" with the filtered version, but... I did happen to set up an A/B test for myself using this 4K disc and the mono from the Boxed Set edition of the 35th Anniversary transfer. I had both discs playing simultaneously on my Oppo 203 and Oppo 83, and could seamlessly switch inputs between them... and there is NO discernible difference. To my ears, SF did NO sweetening, despite earlier reports. If there are graphs and charts that prove me wrong, then I accept the science, lol... but my ears heard NO difference as I toggled back 'n' forth. Still love it; it's absolutely my go-to audio track... but it has not been improved, as far as I can tell.

Not even a volume bump? I saw a few posts early on suggesting it sounded louder.

[bbwiscfan]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

No Halloween III? Please explain yourself.

When I get my copy of III I’ll post a pic and it might just include some toe, only if you behave lol….