Halloween 4K UHD (1978)

[SpazeBlue]

Originally Posted by Martoto

When people ask "Why didn't..." there is an implication that the film has neglected the obvious or logical flow of events without merit or justification.

Or maybe said person is just an idiot, lol.

[mattdevil]

Has anybody found a steelbook protector that fits the type of hardcase the Shout 4k comes in? Trying to avoid shelf wear and tear since it has that matte finish to it.

[BobSimms]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

It wouldn’t really make sense for people to listen to Loomis to begin with. He just goes on and on about how evil Michael is. Those monologues aren’t typical for a psychiatrist or believable from a psychiatric standpoint.

Amen! I always hated that about Loomis. A failure in his position and a disgrace to the profession.

[andantelise]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

It wouldn’t really make sense for people to listen to Loomis to begin with. He just goes on and on about how evil Michael is. Those monologues aren’t typical for a psychiatrist or believable from a psychiatric standpoint.

While I agree about it not being very professional, I understand it as a "desperate times call for desperate measures" sort of thing.

[bobbyh64]

Originally Posted by andantelise

While I agree about it not being very professional, I understand it as a "desperate times call for desperate measures" sort of thing.

Indeed. Loomis was pretty spot on in his assessment. I’m just saying that it’s believable that his colleagues wouldn’t share his feelings.

[BladeRunner2007]

I think Dr. Hoffman in H4 put it nicely: "his position is more ceremonial than medical."

[cuzzin]

Originally Posted by BobSimms

Amen! I always hated that about Loomis. A failure in his position and a disgrace to the profession.

Hey, give the guy a break. He spent eight years trying to reach him.

[Telemachus]

Originally Posted by mattdevil

Has anybody found a steelbook protector that fits the type of hardcase the Shout 4k comes in? Trying to avoid shelf wear and tear since it has that matte finish to it.

DVD sized Steelbook style collector cases work, you just have that little extra space on the top, it's what I'm currently using now for all 5 as I had a ton of extras leftover from when I sleeved a bunch of Playstation 2 games. Another member said there's some Steelbook BD cases from the UK that fit them perfectly (they are made for larger lenticular slips). I've since lost the eBay link because they were too expensive for me to order with the international shipping (shipping was more than the item!). Maybe that person can chime in with the link again.



It's good enough for me!

[thebarnman]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

What would it have been? A documentary?

Glad you asked, maybe this will help clear it up. IF she didn't put the knife down...maybe just maybe she would have been able to kill him. Or list 20 other things she could have done then maybe just maybe the movie could have had a different outcome such as her saving all her friends where no one ended up dead. Maybe if she did something different with the knife, Michael would have been dead.

What if they tried Michael as an adult when he killed his sister? Oh wait, they didn't do things like that back in 1963, so that wouldn't have been possible, but what if they did? Oh wait, Michael was only 6 at the time and there's no way they could try him as an adult but maybe if someone wishes hard enough it might change the way the movie was made. What then at that point if they made an exception and hung him at 6 years old?

There'd be no movie. It is what it is because of the way it's written. If Michael was killed off during the first 20 minutes of the first movie, then...except for his sister; everything would have ended happily for everyone, but that doesn't make a movie.

The fact people make dumb mistakes/poor choices in these types of movies is what makes the movie.

Have you not seen the Geico Horror Movie Commercial?

Good Choices - GEICO HORROR MOVIE COMMERCIAL - YouTube

If they had gotten into the running car at the very start, then there would not be a scary Geico Horror Movie Commercial.

[thebarnman]

Originally Posted by crissrudd4554

Without questions, this isn’t a forum.

Excellent point!

[thebarnman]

Originally Posted by questrider

It's an anamorphic lens flare.

https://www.google.com/search?q=anamorphic+lens+flare

Yep, the same type that was exaggerated digitally in "Super 8" (2011) to create a nostalgia look and feeling.

[thebarnman]

Originally Posted by mad_max2000

One major hurdle is that Paramount does not license out for 4K, only standard blu ray,

Do you or anyone else know why that's the case?

[Geoff D]

JJ doesn't usually need to digitally exaggerate the lens flares, he literally has people off to the side shining flashlights into the lens!

[thebarnman]

Originally Posted by The80s

You just described every movie ever.

Yes, that's my point!

Originally Posted by The80s

We're trying to figure it out from within the context of the story, inside the movie's universe.

I see, that can cause debates that can last forever but fun. My favorite one is was HAL malfunctioning or was it programmed that way as described in "2010: The Year We Make Contact" (1984?)

[mattdevil]

Originally Posted by Telemachus

DVD sized Steelbook style collector cases work, you just have that little extra space on the top, it's what I'm currently using now for all 5 as I had a ton of extras leftover from when I sleeved a bunch of Playstation 2 games. Another member said there's some Steelbook BD cases from the UK that fit them perfectly (they are made for larger lenticular slips). I've since lost the eBay link because they were too expensive for me to order with the international shipping (shipping was more than the item!). Maybe that person can chime in with the link again.



It's good enough for me!

Found a US dist for they mentioned SC3 slip! Thanks!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/28429250248...QAAOSwQZVgllhv

[thebarnman]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

The filmmakers didn’t have a choice. It had to be the way it turned out.

Correct! Otherwise it would have less chance making money at the box office.

Discussing the plot is one thing, questioning it is another. At least I have my answer ready!

[thebarnman]

Originally Posted by Matt89

With that being said, it's not like Halloween is very illogical anyway. Michael escapes (not that unrealistic - after all, Ted Bundy escaped twice) and goes to his hometown to kill a bunch of people. The only really unrealistic thing about it is

[Show spoiler]Bob being held up against the kitchen cabinet with merely a knife through his chest and Michael walking away again after being shot repeatedly lol

but it's pretty believable for the most part. Halloween is pretty simple. Halloween II is where you really have to begin to suspend your disbelief.

~Matt

My suspension of disbelief happens at the very first frame of every movie! Unless it's shot in HFR.

[thebarnman]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

It’s not like there’s some universal law that states a certain idea has to be used over another and if not then the movie won’t work.

True, but then the movie might not make as much money.

[thebarnman]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

The only thing that leaves me scratching my head a bit is why the alarm at the hardware store goes on for about twelve hours.

In the movie universe that could very well establish that nothing bad ever happens in such a small innocent town so much so that even if the alarm is heard by everyone it must be on by accident so it's ignored. OR, it's a foreshadowing that something will go terribly wrong and no one will recognize it when it does happen.

[mad_max2000]

Originally Posted by thebarnman

Do you or anyone else know why that's the case?

I don't but I wish I sincerly wish I did, haha. My only assumption is that they either don't want to lose whatever money 4K is bringing in for them or they just don't see the value in licensing out for 4K releases.

For what it's worth, I know they're not the only major studio that has this policy. Warner Bros. is also very selective about their 4K masters. Sometimes they'll do 4K masters for boutique labels (In the Mouth of Madness for Scream!) and other times, they'll only allow a 2K master (Enter the Dragon for Criterion's Bruce Lee box set).