Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT

[mar3o]

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

You guys actually want a 3d version of dawn of the dead? Why exactly?

Perhaps because they like 3D?

Seriously though, the mall is huge, and I could easily see a ton of opportunities for some excellent depth in that expansive mall. 3D doesn't have to be things poking out of the screen. If the conversion is done well, it could provide excellent depth. The conversions I've been seeing over the past year or two have been stellar - better than some natively-shot 3D films.

Also, the 3D release could make it possible to get a release in theatres, which would give many fans an opportunity to see it in the theatre, perhaps for the very first time for many people.

[ultlife2013]

Originally Posted by mar3o

Perhaps because they like 3D?

Seriously though, the mall is huge, and I could easily see a ton of opportunities for some excellent depth in that expansive mall. 3D doesn't have to be things poking out of the screen. If the conversion is done well, it could provide excellent depth. The conversions I've been seeing over the past year or two have been stellar - better than some natively-shot 3D films.

If that's the case they should do Casablanca in 3D as well. The bar scenes would look awesome.

[buck135]

Originally Posted by mar3o

Perhaps because they like 3D?

Seriously though, the mall is huge, and I could easily see a ton of opportunities for some excellent depth in that expansive mall. 3D doesn't have to be things poking out of the screen. If the conversion is done well, it could provide excellent depth. The conversions I've been seeing over the past year or two have been stellar - better than some natively-shot 3D films.

Also, the 3D release could make it possible to get a release in theatres, which would give many fans an opportunity to see it in the theatre, perhaps for the very first time for many people.

Well said. I'd still rather the film receive a new transfer instead of 3D, but I'll buy the blu-ray regardless.

[MifuneFan]

This is basically like JP 3D for me. I didn't really give a crap about it being in 3D, I was just happy to have another chance to see it in theaters. With Dawn, I've never seen it in theaters at all, so if I can because of a 3D release, then I'm all for it. And for the record, I thought the 3D in JP was excellent, and took nothing away from the presentation, and even improved it in some areas.

[tylergfoster]

I just idly hope that doing it in 3D means they did a brand new transfer. Of course, people are also talking about Jurassic Park and we all know how that turned out...

[Markgway]

I'm amazed that this 3D resurgence hasn't died out yet.

I had hoped that it was just another fad.

How long before Police Academy 3D?

[RandyK]

Originally Posted by tylergfoster

I just idly hope that doing it in 3D means they did a brand new transfer. Of course, people are also talking about Jurassic Park and we all know how that turned out...

To be fair, Jurassic Park was from a major studio. This, I believe, is being done by one of the producers so it's possible that this situation is different.

[theprestige85]

Originally Posted by mar3o

Perhaps because they like 3D?

Seriously though, the mall is huge, and I could easily see a ton of opportunities for some excellent depth in that expansive mall. 3D doesn't have to be things poking out of the screen. If the conversion is done well, it could provide excellent depth. The conversions I've been seeing over the past year or two have been stellar - better than some natively-shot 3D films.

Also, the 3D release could make it possible to get a release in theatres, which would give many fans an opportunity to see it in the theatre, perhaps for the very first time for many people.

A full on 4K restoration using the original film negatives with all debris and scratches cleaned up will look faar more three dimensional than some unnecessary '3D' conversion.

A lot of you lot like to preach that you are purists and such banging on about the inclusion of mono sound and all that - well how do you think Romero would feel about a '3D' conversion of his film?? Do you lot think that the film should be seen the way it wasn't intended to be seen? If watch this film on 3D you may as well get them to chance the aspect ratio too.

[TheWalkingDead]

Just seen they are coming out with a Flyboy figure...

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[peterraes]

The US blu ray is of verry good quality,but....it's only the shorter 127 min version!
I would love to see the longer version at 141 min,cause a LOT of the gore was cut out along with some interesting pieces here and there.
Ultimatly my biggest wish would be the 156 min "extended mall edition",NOTHING beats that version!
I mean,some movies if extended seem to drag on...NOT with DOTD,it fits in perfectly and is composed of x3 versions.
This is only on dvd available but in really good quality,a blu of this....a wet dream...

[Dellamorte13]

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

You guys actually want a 3d version of dawn of the dead? Why exactly?

Why NOT? It would be cool to see it in 3D but I really want an Ultimate Blu ray instead of an Ultimate DVD!

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by peterraes

The US blu ray is of verry good quality,but....it's only the shorter 127 min version!
I would love to see the longer version at 141 min,cause a LOT of the gore was cut out along with some interesting pieces here and there.
Ultimatly my biggest wish would be the 156 min "extended mall edition",NOTHING beats that version!
I mean,some movies if extended seem to drag on...NOT with DOTD,it fits in perfectly and is composed of x3 versions.
This is only on dvd available but in really good quality,a blu of this....a wet dream...

The theatrical cut has better editing and makes some of the performances better.
One that comes to mind is when Peter gets angry at Flyboy for almost shooting him at the airfield, he aims his gun and in the extended version Fran says (rather awkwardly) "Peter ohmygodwhatareyoudoing" and the theatrical cut shortens it to just "Peter!" and gets rid of the shitty reading.
Also has some better transitions.
Its too bad there couldn't be a cut that fixes those problematic spots and keeps the gore.

[TylerDurden389]

Originally Posted by peterraes

Ultimatly my biggest wish would be the 156 min "extended mall edition",NOTHING beats that version! I mean,some movies if extended seem to drag on...NOT with DOTD,it fits in perfectly and is composed of x3 versions. This is only on dvd available but in really good quality,a blu of this....a wet dream...

Ah, I see somebody here is a member of fanedit.org, hehehe. Since nabbing that version of the film, my 4 disc DVD set (the one with all 3 versions) has been doing nothing but collect dust on my dvd shelf lol. I also agree, most movies that go over 2 hours would benefit with some trimming IMO (with the exception of movies like Fight Club and Superman 1 and 2) but with this film, the more the better.

[Muyfa666]

I understand there really is no "best version" for all official cuts in HD. I did have my mind set on the Arrow release, as that one at least let's me have all the official cuts.

Seeing as the Arrow version is OOP, the US standard seem like a good option for the US theatrical cut.

What would be my best options for the extended and argento cuts?

I've seen some versions that I found very little details about; Austrian Argento cut on BD for example. Then maybe I have to get the extended in SD?

One important thing is english subs. I'm not a native english speaker, so subs help a long way to understand dialogue.

[ucfmatt]

The US DVD set was legendary. I was disappointed in the original blu-ray and how processed the picture looked. Would love to see this one done right. The Japan box set looked promising but I've heard some disappointing things about the transfer.

[buck135]

Originally Posted by ucfmatt

The Japan box set looked promising but I've heard some disappointing things about the transfer.

That's an understatement. The AB Ultimate DVD set is still the best imo.

[Jr7936]

i have the arrow video set for dawn and day of the dead and they look good enough to me, if you can find them for a good price i would recommend scooping them up

[balthazar_bee]

Originally Posted by buck135

The AB Ultimate DVD set is still the best imo.

I still remember the day I bought it.

[Bumblefeet]

Very pleased with the Arrow set, I don't think I would want the Argento cut in HD as it's the version I watch the least. The extended version I would like to see get a proper HD release.

As for the 3D, yes, I was just telling myself the other day what the world needs is a 3D version of Dawn of the Dead. Maybe add some dinosaurs in the truck moving sequence.

[Geoff D]

Zombie dinosaurs? TAKE MY MONEY!!!