Halloween 4K UHD (1978)

[kamphausd1]

Originally Posted by steel_breeze

There're multiple re-posts in the many pages of this thread with comparisons between the filtered and unfiltered mono tracks. Basically, they're both absolutely authentic; the "filtered mono" that's been used for the past 20 years is the real deal, but I guess someone along the way tried to use noise reduction on it or something, so it lacks some of the presence and "pop" of the unfiltered track. I find it to be absolutely "fine", and it's my go-to track every single time I watch Halloween. Do I wish it were "unfiltered"... yes. But I ain't losin' sleep over it.

Would you say it at least sounds better on this release than it has on past ones?

[rocknblues81]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

No Halloween III? Please explain yourself.

He wanted real Halloween films only.

[DaylightsEnd]

Originally Posted by THF90

Shockingly they are in perfect condition.

One thing no one can argue about these new Shout 4k Halloween releases is that the slipcovers they chose are remarkably beefy and durable. Half the packages I've seen had perfect looking slips, and yet the hubs inside were smashed or broken, with loose discs bouncing around inside, from some sort of massive shock to the package in transit. My two copies of H1978 are perfect, as I picked them up at a Best Buy in person.

[steel_breeze]

Originally Posted by kamphausd1

Would you say it at least sounds better on this release than it has on past ones?

So funny you should ask; just posted this ten minutes ago:

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.

[CreasyBear]

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.

I was doing an A/B comparison with the Criterion mono and yeah...the Criterion is so much more dynamic, but this one is still "fine". Maybe I'll still mux it in afterall. Definitely going to use the new transfer and the LD audio to cut into my 160 minute cut of H1 and H2.

[MechaFresh82]

Managed to snag the last copy at my local best buy for part 1, 4&5 will be delivered tomorrow while my order of part 2 is currently on back-order.

[SchoolOfHardbox]

[Show spoiler]

Originally Posted by LeviCalebTitus

For those who ordered on Amazon and are curious:

Ordered July 8th:
Halloween - Shipped
Halloween II - ETA Oct 26
Halloween III - ETA Oct 11

Ordered September 15th:
Halloween 4 & 5 - No ETA

4 & 5 were my fault for not ordering sooner. But between those and II having such a long wait, I think I will be checking Best Buy tomorrow.

Ordered July 8th:
Halloween - Delivered
Halloween II - ETA Oct 26 - No change
Halloween III - Arriving Monday (Hasn't actually shipped)

Ordered September 15th:
Halloween 4 - Oct 12 -22
Halloween 5 - Oct 13

[kamphausd1]

Originally Posted by steel_breeze

So funny you should ask; just posted this ten minutes ago:

Well, I've heard some reviews say that it sounds a little louder than on previous releases.

[avs commenter]

Man, woke up this morning with a bad hangover, naked, and covered in Halloween slip covers. I may have a problem…

[DaylightsEnd]

Originally Posted by avs commenter

Man, woke up this morning with a bad hangover, naked, and covered in Halloween slip covers. I may have a problem…

Sounds about right. You could take these ugly but tough slipcovers outside, dump 'em in a steel trash barrel like the Babadook storybook, light 'em on fire, watch 'em go up like matchsticks.....and when you went back inside, they'd be right back on their respective keep cases like it never happened.

[bbwiscfan]

Originally Posted by 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.

I remember sometimes getting this tiny item in a large insane box that was just so over the top…..oh Amazon never change….

[PowellPressburger]

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[Noremac Mij]

Shout!, can we get Event Horizon on UHD next?

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

Shout!, can we get Event Horizon on UHD next?

The man from Paramonte, he say no

[oceanicflight_815]

I cancelled 1 and 2 from Amazon because I was able to get them from Best Buy in person a week early. 3 and 4 shipped from Amazon today. I'm only missing 5. It's weird, I ordered them all the same day but they all had different shipping estimates. Amazon is currently telling me that 5 is expected to come on Monday.

[Noremac Mij]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

The man from Paramonte, he say no

Disappointing…

[SpacemanDoug]

I'd be skeptical about the future entries being in 4K any time soon, cause I know for a fact that Miramax owns 6-8 and Paramount has distro for those now, so unless Paramount doesn't have control over licensing of Miramax titles, I unfortunately doubt we'll be seeing remasters (let alone 4K disks) of those entries any time soon

and even if Shout was able to get them, who knows if Miramax would allow them to be in 4K

however a less exclusive version of H20 in the original aspect ratio (not counting imports) and a not "one of the worst encodes I've ever seen" presentation would be nice

also what is the reason Shout decided to one again include the crappy 2007 transfer as an extra?

[jstxanothrxstory]

Originally Posted by SpacemanDoug

also what is the reason Shout decided to one again include the crappy 2007 transfer as an extra?

Probably just to have it included. They did the same with Black Christmas and TCM2.

[bleakassassin]

Originally Posted by SpacemanDoug

I'd be skeptical about the future entries being in 4K any time soon, cause I know for a fact that Miramax owns 6-8 and Paramount has distro for those now, so unless Paramount doesn't have control over licensing of Miramax titles, I unfortunately doubt we'll be seeing remasters (let alone 4K disks) of those entries any time soon

and even if Shout was able to get them, who knows if Miramax would allow them to be in 4K

They don't. Paramount only owns 49% of Miramax.

Criterion will be releasing a 4K UHD version of The Piano either in December or next year, so yes, they are licensing out movies for 4K.

[steel_breeze]

Originally Posted by SpacemanDoug

also what is the reason Shout decided to one again include the crappy 2007 transfer as an extra?

I honestly don't know; I guess so we'd consider it "complete"? In any case, I did them one better: I put the three SF discs in a 4-disc case and also threw in the Boxed Set version of the 35th Anniversary transfer with original mono. While I don't intend ever to watch it again, at least I've got 'em all under one roof!