Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT - Page 15 - Blu-ray Forum

Dragon Ranger · 06-18-2015, 01:13 PM

Just looked on amazon UK and the Arrow one is going for £65! Glad I picked it up at release!

PowellPressburger · 06-18-2015, 01:50 PM

I wouldn't mind having a blu of that "Extended Mall Hours" fan edit of the film. I know I like many aspects of the Extended and the theatrical cut.

AaronSCH · 06-18-2015, 01:55 PM

Patience pays off. I was able to score an Anchor Bay copy for $9.99 at a local reseller store a couple of months ago. These early Anchor Bay titles actually look pretty good to me. I even grabbed the original Anchor Bay release of Halloween and I am content owning that title as well (Sorry Dean) I have no doubt this film will be re-issued at some point but for now I am really happy to have it.

StingingVelvet · 06-18-2015, 02:22 PM

I've never even seen the alternate cuts, you guys have me perusing ebay. Looks like I can get the old Anchor Bay BD for the same price though, and I would probably opt for that.

Crap, now I am watching like three of them. I hate you guys!

Geoff D · 06-18-2015, 02:25 PM

What? I'm the guy who hates horror and yet I've bought Dawn more times than I've had hot dinners. And you call yourself a horror fan, Velvet. Tsk!

DetroitSportsFan · 06-18-2015, 02:29 PM

Unless you can find a used copy of this AB release cheap, I would just wait. It's going to be rereleased eventually.

StingingVelvet · 06-18-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

What? I'm the guy who hates horror and yet I've bought Dawn more times than I've had hot dinners. And you call yourself a horror fan, Velvet. Tsk!

I had it on VHS and DVD, but I sold all my DVDs a while back when I went to work overseas, assuming I'd be buying them all again on BD anyway and having nowhere to store them. Missed the original BD because I was overseas when it came out!

I think I might grab it from one of these $28 buy-it-nows. 'Bout time I see it again.

Dragon Ranger · 06-18-2015, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I had it on VHS and DVD, but I sold all my DVDs a while back when I went to work overseas, assuming I'd be buying them all again on BD anyway and having nowhere to store them. Missed the original BD because I was overseas when it came out!

I think I might grab it from one of these $28 buy-it-nows. 'Bout time I see it again.

Having worked in a shopping mall for many years I can say the film is still very relevant.

Adam_WM · 06-18-2015, 04:55 PM

I watched the DVD one not long ago in my theater for the first time and honestly, it didn't look awful. DVD-resolution, I know, but I feel like a more higher-def one would make the film look worse.

Geoff D · 06-18-2015, 05:32 PM

The AB DVD isn't a bad option at all, and it doesn't have the detail-removing clean up pass which was performed for the AB Blu-ray release.

HD Goofnut · 06-18-2015, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

The AB DVD isn't a bad option at all, and it doesn't have the detail-removing clean up pass which was performed for the AB Blu-ray release.

That's true, but I still prefer the BD: http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...less=1#auswahl

Mainly because of the better colors and correct framing.

Geoff D · 06-18-2015, 06:52 PM

My resolve about not buying it again unless it's remastered collapsed like a house of cards when I found the Aussie BD for £8.52 on ebay. It's odd that there's not a lot of information out there about it, but £8-something quid it's worth a punt.

omahajon · 06-18-2015, 07:14 PM

I'm a little surprised that Anchor Bay didn't double dip this on Blu-ray again. Or that someone like Scream Factory hasn't got it. Hell, where's Night of the Living Dead?

Still happy to have the AB version on Blu-ray. I'd buy it again if extras are extensive, but my AB copy is autographed so I'm stuck with it regardless of any new version.

HD Goofnut · 06-18-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by omahajon

I'm a little surprised that Anchor Bay didn't double dip this on Blu-ray again. Or that someone like Scream Factory hasn't got it. Hell, where's Night of the Living Dead?

Still happy to have the AB version on Blu-ray. I'd buy it again if extras are extensive, but my AB copy is autographed so I'm stuck with it regardless of any new version.

Right here: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BIXF-23

Dylan34 · 06-18-2015, 07:33 PM

What's the absolute best copy to own these days transfer wise and do you guys think that AB will revisit it with a new scan and extras?

Dragon Ranger · 06-19-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by omahajon

I'm a little surprised that Anchor Bay didn't double dip this on Blu-ray again. Or that someone like Scream Factory hasn't got it. Hell, where's Night of the Living Dead?

Still happy to have the AB version on Blu-ray. I'd buy it again if extras are extensive, but my AB copy is autographed so I'm stuck with it regardless of any new version.

If you are in England Night can be purchased on Blu very cheap. Not sure which version is best though. I believe its in the public domain so can be released by anyone. I picked up the DVD about ten years ago with a ton of bonus content for £2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?url=search...ad%2Caps%2C159

PuppetMasterBlu · 06-19-2015, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Right here: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BIXF-23

So cheap right now. I remember paying around 20.

StingingVelvet · 06-19-2015, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon Ranger

If you are in England Night can be purchased on Blu very cheap. Not sure which version is best though. I believe its in the public domain so can be released by anyone. I picked up the DVD about ten years ago with a ton of bonus content for £2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?url=search...ad%2Caps%2C159

Anyone know what the best UK edition is? I know the best overall edition is the Japanese one.

Spiderwalk · 06-19-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Anyone know what the best UK edition is? I know the best overall edition is the Japanese one.

Definitely the Optimum, it's very comparable to the Japanese version:

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ss=1#vergleich

Or you could just buy the Japanese release from CDJapan for $11.22:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BIXF-23

Dragon Ranger · 06-19-2015, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spiderwalk

Definitely the Optimum, it's very comparable to the Japanese version:

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ss=1#vergleich

Or you could just buy the Japanese release from CDJapan for $11.22:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BIXF-23

Thanks for posting the link, had been debating a Blu purchase for a while with Night.

Can anyone confirm if the Japanese release is region free? I see it listed as A on the website.

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06-18-2015, 01:13 PM	#281
Dragon Ranger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 Blu-ray collection:258 DVD collection:85	Just looked on amazon UK and the Arrow one is going for £65! Glad I picked it up at release!

06-18-2015, 01:50 PM	#282
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:992 Blu-ray collection:3677 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I wouldn't mind having a blu of that "Extended Mall Hours" fan edit of the film. I know I like many aspects of the Extended and the theatrical cut.

06-18-2015, 01:55 PM	#283
AaronSCH Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:1	Patience pays off. I was able to score an Anchor Bay copy for $9.99 at a local reseller store a couple of months ago. These early Anchor Bay titles actually look pretty good to me. I even grabbed the original Anchor Bay release of Halloween and I am content owning that title as well (Sorry Dean) I have no doubt this film will be re-issued at some point but for now I am really happy to have it.

06-18-2015, 02:22 PM	#284
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:851 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	I've never even seen the alternate cuts, you guys have me perusing ebay. Looks like I can get the old Anchor Bay BD for the same price though, and I would probably opt for that. Crap, now I am watching like three of them. I hate you guys!

06-18-2015, 02:25 PM	#285
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	What? I'm the guy who hates horror and yet I've bought Dawn more times than I've had hot dinners. And you call yourself a horror fan, Velvet. Tsk!

06-18-2015, 02:29 PM	#286
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Unless you can find a used copy of this AB release cheap, I would just wait. It's going to be rereleased eventually.

06-18-2015, 04:55 PM	#289
Adam_WM Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Parts Unknown Home Theater Gallery:100 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:283 Trading Score:22	I watched the DVD one not long ago in my theater for the first time and honestly, it didn't look awful. DVD-resolution, I know, but I feel like a more higher-def one would make the film look worse.

06-18-2015, 05:32 PM	#290
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	The AB DVD isn't a bad option at all, and it doesn't have the detail-removing clean up pass which was performed for the AB Blu-ray release.

06-18-2015, 06:52 PM	#292
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	My resolve about not buying it again unless it's remastered collapsed like a house of cards when I found the Aussie BD for £8.52 on ebay. It's odd that there's not a lot of information out there about it, but £8-something quid it's worth a punt.

06-18-2015, 07:14 PM	#293
omahajon Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Omaha 4K collection:189 Blu-ray collection:1702 DVD collection:193 Digital collection:4 Trading Score:1	I'm a little surprised that Anchor Bay didn't double dip this on Blu-ray again. Or that someone like Scream Factory hasn't got it. Hell, where's Night of the Living Dead? Still happy to have the AB version on Blu-ray. I'd buy it again if extras are extensive, but my AB copy is autographed so I'm stuck with it regardless of any new version.

06-18-2015, 07:33 PM	#295
Dylan34 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:529 DVD collection:138	What's the absolute best copy to own these days transfer wise and do you guys think that AB will revisit it with a new scan and extras?

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