The Evil Dead 4K UHD (1981) - Page 9 - Blu-ray Forum

DJR662 · 08-03-2018, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bradnoyes

If I had to pick one I think I'd go with Evil Dead 2, but I do really like the ensemble cast and the bit of build up we get in the original. Thought it does always make me laugh how quickly ED2 just cuts right to the chase.

Never could get into Army of Darkness but I'd still love to see the entire series get released sooner than later.

Same here.

Evil Dead 2 wins by a small margin for me over the first. Never could get into Army though, too much slapstick and not enough horror.

KcMsterpce · 08-03-2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DJR662

Really wish they would have used this one:

My fav artwork of all time, simple yet very effective even though this does not actually happen in the movie. This image only used to scare me as a kid back in the day when I used to see the VHS on the shelf.

Where's the "The" in the title? Hahaha!

DJR662 · 08-03-2018, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMsterpce

Where's the "The" in the title? Hahaha!
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I knew someone would say that.

GODHOOD · 08-03-2018, 11:16 AM

The original Evil Dead holds a special place in my heart, I saw it with my uncle in the theater. It was a real blast, people were screaming jumping out of their seats, some yelling at the screen it was full audience participation. When it first came out on VHS rented it several times, until I finally purchased it on VHS and then DVD.

dallywhitty · 08-03-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DJR662

Really wish they would have used this one:

[Show spoiler]

My fav artwork of all time, simple yet very effective even though this does not actually happen in the movie. This image only used to scare me as a kid back in the day when I used to see the VHS on the shelf.

My fave's the UK VHS. Graham Humphreys for life!

The Fallen Deity · 08-03-2018, 11:27 AM

I've always loved the U.K. artwork. It reminds me of the old Hammer Horror artwork.

grodd · 08-03-2018, 08:34 PM

Very happy to see another 4K transfer of an older horror movie. Although the last one was soooo good I see very little they can do to improve the 16mm transfer with a limit of around 2k. It's going to be color/contrast that will the bigger difference than any slight increase in detail.

An interesting note "book of the dead" website did some scans of the trailers and compared the aspect ratios here
http://www.bookofthedead.ws/website/..._trailers.html

Its well worth checking out.

bud_brigman · 08-03-2018, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KenHurd

The DVD release that first offered the widescreen 1.85 version just cropped the image off of the top and bottom to format it for 1.85, which is why it doesn't look right. For the Blu-ray release, Sam Raimi reframed each shot for 1.85 to make sure that it was framed correctly.

Thanks for this. Now I *really* need to rewatch it. Honestly, I hadn't watched it after that since it sort of ruined some scenes for me.

But after seeing what people were posting, that's what I was hoping, and glad to hear it confirmed.

Agent Kay · 08-03-2018, 10:47 PM

The early widescreen ones were nout just crops

Member-167298 · 08-05-2018, 07:27 AM

I am assuming that this will be the revised version with the missing / altered shots?

Harryhausen AF · 08-05-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

I am assuming that this will be the revised version with the missing / altered shots?

Oh great I was wanting to finally watch this but this has been revised too! Forget about it someone needs to save all these movies being revised it is disgusting. They are a product of their time leave them alone no need for dnr tealing or altered shots.

Agent Kay · 08-05-2018, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Harryhausen AF

Oh great I was wanting to finally watch this but this has been revised too! Forget about it someone needs to save all these movies being revised it is disgusting. They are a product of their time leave them alone no need for dnr tealing or altered shots.

This is not that, I am one of the biggest fans of the series I know and I like the BD and hate revionism

gigan72 · 08-05-2018, 08:41 PM

To address what people are saying about this so far:

This link details the changes:
http://www.bookofthedead.ws/website/..._dead_dvd.html

No shot are missing, don't know where that came from, but all the changes are rather minor and are nowhere near to the point that i'd consider it to be a 'revisionist release'. They're all there to fix minor errors that had been present in the film (such as a shot being flipped the wrong way, crew member being visible, lens flairs, mattes being not perfectly blended). Nothing new has been added to the film digitally like with Star Wars.

It'd be nice for there to be at least an option to have a fully un-tampered with presentation, but the current one is honestly very respectful and is not a case of terrible presentation at all.

There is also no DNR or tealing which would be obvious if you cared to look into the previous blu, but it doesn't really matter anyway).

Sky_Captain · 08-05-2018, 08:46 PM

I wouldn't worry about it, he's been shit-posting all over the 4K section today.

Agent Kay · 08-05-2018, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

I wouldn't worry about it, he's been shit-posting all over the 4K section today.

I worry not about him, it's the entrenched ones that are the fun ones.

The Fallen Deity · 08-05-2018, 09:04 PM

Umm...

There's no teal and DNR on the BD transfer.

Agent Kay · 08-05-2018, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

Umm...

There's no teal and DNR on the BD transfer.

There is DNR on one Blu-ray

The Fallen Deity · 08-05-2018, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

There is DNR on one Blu-ray

Ah ya ze German one does.

Mein fehler.

Agent Kay · 08-05-2018, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

Ah ya ze German one does.

Mein fehler.

I have it, it's interesting

Geoff D · 08-05-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

I worry not about him, it's the entrenched ones that are the fun ones.

At least they're fun tho, this one's just tiresome

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

I have it, it's interesting

Oooh, do tell.

08-03-2018, 08:34 PM	#167
grodd Power Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Northern CA Trading Score:3	Very happy to see another 4K transfer of an older horror movie. Although the last one was soooo good I see very little they can do to improve the 16mm transfer with a limit of around 2k. It's going to be color/contrast that will the bigger difference than any slight increase in detail. An interesting note "book of the dead" website did some scans of the trailers and compared the aspect ratios here http://www.bookofthedead.ws/website/..._trailers.html Its well worth checking out. Last edited by grodd; 08-03-2018 at 08:39 PM.

08-03-2018, 11:16 AM	#164
GODHOOD Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Orlando, Florida U.S.	The original Evil Dead holds a special place in my heart, I saw it with my uncle in the theater. It was a real blast, people were screaming jumping out of their seats, some yelling at the screen it was full audience participation. When it first came out on VHS rented it several times, until I finally purchased it on VHS and then DVD.

08-03-2018, 11:27 AM	#166
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	I've always loved the U.K. artwork. It reminds me of the old Hammer Horror artwork.

08-03-2018, 10:47 PM	#169
Agent Kay Banned Member since:May 2018 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:57	The early widescreen ones were nout just crops

08-05-2018, 07:27 AM	#170
Member-167298 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:474 Blu-ray collection:1321 DVD collection:102 iTunes collection:558 Trading Score:61	I am assuming that this will be the revised version with the missing / altered shots?

08-05-2018, 08:41 PM	#173
gigan72 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:1011 DVD collection:75 Trading Score:4	To address what people are saying about this so far: This link details the changes: http://www.bookofthedead.ws/website/..._dead_dvd.html No shot are missing, don't know where that came from, but all the changes are rather minor and are nowhere near to the point that i'd consider it to be a 'revisionist release'. They're all there to fix minor errors that had been present in the film (such as a shot being flipped the wrong way, crew member being visible, lens flairs, mattes being not perfectly blended). Nothing new has been added to the film digitally like with Star Wars. It'd be nice for there to be at least an option to have a fully un-tampered with presentation, but the current one is honestly very respectful and is not a case of terrible presentation at all. There is also no DNR or tealing which would be obvious if you cared to look into the previous blu, but it doesn't really matter anyway).

08-05-2018, 08:46 PM	#174
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I wouldn't worry about it, he's been shit-posting all over the 4K section today.

08-05-2018, 09:04 PM	#176
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	Umm... There's no teal and DNR on the BD transfer.

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