Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT

[Dk8819]

Originally Posted by Warm Gun

I have been wanting to watch this movie for years. Years! And still I can't. I'm not paying these high prices for it.

The standard sets are both Available on Amazon for like 60 bucks for a 4k ($32) and bluray set (29). That seems pretty cheap and average across all the different labels.

[Warm Gun]

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Forty or fifty dollars to import the 4K disc is too much for a movie you've been waiting Years! for? I paid $95 for the luxe set with the three soundtrack CDs, book and novelization, and it was worth every penny.

Where is the 4K 50 dollars? Zaavi shows it as 89 dollars. Yes, that's too much for a movie I don't even know if I will love. Even 50 dollars is high. Even if I thought Night of the Living Dead was very good. Waiting so long doesn't guarantee satisfaction.

[Mister_Kidd]

Originally Posted by Warm Gun

I have been wanting to watch this movie for years. Years! And still I can't. I'm not paying these high prices for it.

You should consider paying the high prices. One of the best movies ever (my second favorite). At the very least you can grab the DVD for like $10 on ebay if you play your cards right.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by dvining

Because I have the rest of the year's purchases planned out already, and they don't include it.

Plans? We don’t need no stinkin plans!

[dvining]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

Plans? We don’t need no stinkin plans!

You should see my collection of badges.

And badgers.

[Mister_Kidd]

Originally Posted by Warm Gun

Where is the 4K 50 dollars? Zaavi shows it as 89 dollars. Yes, that's too much for a movie I don't even know if I will love. Even 50 dollars is high. Even if I thought Night of the Living Dead was very good. Waiting so long doesn't guarantee satisfaction.

It's waaaaaaaaay better than NOTLD. FWIW, the Second Sight UHD standard edition is $43.99+$5 shipping on Diabolik right now. Just a hair under $50.

[Mister_Kidd]

Originally Posted by dvining

You should see my collection of badges.

And badgers.

No bullshit, I thought that quote was from UHF until I was like 25 years old.

[El_Fez]

Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

No bullshit, I thought that quote was from UHF until I was like 25 years old.

That's how you tell someone's generation. Does the quote come from:

1) UHF?
2) Blazing Saddles?
3) Treasure of the Sirena Madre?

[TenYearLurker]

Yeah, wishing death on someone (even a potentially greedy, unreasonable person) over a movie that can be readily had by anyone with either a region free blu ray player, or a UHD player, is straight up bananas.

Originally Posted by dvining

Because I have the rest of the year's purchases planned out already, and they don't include it.

I'm curious how this is possible, when there are plenty of releases that will occur from October to December that haven't even been announced yet. Are you mentally setting aside money for rumored Q4 releases, or do you pick up Q4 releases once the new year hits?

Genuinely curious, since I've never heard of anyone (collector or otherwise) having their annual purchases planned out before August even starts.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by Warm Gun

Where is the 4K 50 dollars? Zaavi shows it as 89 dollars. Yes, that's too much for a movie I don't even know if I will love. Even 50 dollars is high. Even if I thought Night of the Living Dead was very good. Waiting so long doesn't guarantee satisfaction.

For the LE maybe. The MSRP for the standard edition, which only loses out on the printed content and soundtrack CD's, is 55$ and it's normally available for ~40$.

https://us.zavvi.com/blu-ray/dawn-of.../12796995.html

It may be OOS right now at Zavvi.

[aaron2970]

Originally Posted by hansnfranz

I totally agree. It’s really crazy that in an era where we can access all sorts of obscure films anytime anywhere, people can’t get a copy of this without paying an arm and a leg for OOP releases.

Ironically I’m willing to bet that a large percentage of those who view this stream would’ve bought it instead were it readily available. I know I’m one of them.

where isnt it readily available?

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by BluProofie

It is readily available. Just import the 4K.

I would say it's not readily available in the US for general audiences. Most people stream, and it's not available to stream anywhere in the US as far as I know. For physical, most people don't import or wouldn't even know how. It looks like the 4K Second Sight is available on Amazon through a second hand seller, so at least there is that, but who knows how long that will be up.

Either way, for hardcore fans, it's pretty easy to access, but for most people, it's not, which is a shame since this is one of the most important films period. You would think it would at least be streaming.

[BluProofie]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I would say it's not readily available in the US for general audiences. Most people stream, and it's not available to stream anywhere in the US as far as I know. For physical, most people don't import or wouldn't even know how. It looks like the 4K Second Sight is available on Amazon through a second hand seller, so at least there is that, but who knows how long that will be up.

Either way, for hardcore fans, it's pretty easy to access, but for most people, it's not, which is a shame since this is one of the most important films period. You would think it would at least be streaming.

You can buy it on Amazon through the Amazon Global Store. Very easy to do.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by BluProofie

You can buy it on Amazon through the Amazon Global Store. Very easy to do.

I mentioned it's up on Amazon USA. No reason to do that as of now. However, if the listing wasn't up on Amazon USA, I'm sure most casual physical film buyers wouldn't do that. Hell, there are a ton of people who are hardcore film viewers here who don't want the hassle of importing something due to costs, etc. Also, still doesn't change the fact that a casual film viewer can't turn on their TV and stream the film which is where the vast majority of people watch film now. I would say that's the very definition of the film not being accessible to the vast majority of viewers.

[JimDiGriz]

Originally Posted by Warm Gun

Where is the 4K 50 dollars? Zaavi shows it as 89 dollars. Yes, that's too much for a movie I don't even know if I will love. Even 50 dollars is high. Even if I thought Night of the Living Dead was very good. Waiting so long doesn't guarantee satisfaction.

I have been wanting to watch this movie for years. Years! And still I can't. I'm not paying these high prices for it.

So you can't want to watch it that much. And its better than Night so I think you're safe with a blind buy.

Now where's Day in 4K....

[Warm Gun]

Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

I have been wanting to watch this movie for years. Years! And still I can't. I'm not paying these high prices for it.

So you can't want to watch it that much. And its better than Night so I think you're safe with a blind buy.

Now where's Day in 4K....

There's a difference between much and long... Saying that you have wanted something for years doesn't mean you will pay an arm and a leg for it.

Only 59 percent of you said it's better than Night of the Living Dead.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/poll.php?d...ts&pollid=6545

[laidbacklarkin]

$20 with points for the Second Sight UHD set on Amazon thru Amazon Global store. $32.50 + $12.58 shipping (+ tax). Couldn't wait any longer.

I do have the long OOP Anchor Bay's 4 disc UE on DVD. Is that still a keeper in terms of extras ?

[Kyle15]

Y'all it's not a hassle nor difficult at all to order the regular 4k from Amazon UK. It's literally $50 shipped, the regular Blu being a few dollars less. If you love it that much and want it then buy it.

I've seen less beating around the bush over releases that cost just as much if not more.

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I would say that's the very definition of the film not being accessible to the vast majority of viewers.

It's readily available as a physical item from a global online store millions use everyday and ready for anyone to purchase, local isolated restrictions not withstanding. There's no special process to order it.

Mainstream viewers who buy little to no physical product don't really factor into the equation because they probably wouldn't be buying it anyway.

When one wants something bad enough they'll get it. It's literally right there for the taking for anybody.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Kyle15

Y'all it's not a hassle nor difficult at all to order the regular 4k from Amazon UK. It's literally $50 shipped, the regular Blu being a few dollars less. If you love it that much and want it then buy it.

I've seen less beating around the bush over releases that cost just as much if not more.



It's readily available as a physical item from a global online store millions use everyday and ready for anyone to purchase, local isolated restrictions not withstanding. There's no special process to order it.

Mainstream viewers who buy little to no physical product don't really factor into the equation because they probably wouldn't be buying it anyway.

When one wants something bad enough they'll get it. It's literally right there for the taking for anybody.

You are incorrect. Most physical buyers are A: Not region free and B: Not 4K ready. That's just not the average physical media buyers, but a lot of the hardcore buyers on this forum.

Sure, you can become 4K ready or become region free, but that is in fact a hassle and make this release more inaccessible.

So yes, Dawn of the 1978 is not easily accessible currently in the US. Physical or streaming.

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

You are incorrect. Most physical buyers are A: Not region free and B: Not 4K ready. That's just not the average physical media buyers, but a lot of the hardcore buyers on this forum.

I absolutely did not make a "most physical buyers" statement. Please hold off on the strawmen!

It's open for sale to anyone who wants it. That's the point and that's not an insinuation otherwise.

Sure, you can become 4K ready or become region free, but that is in fact a hassle and make this release more inaccessible.

Getting a 4k player under $100 is not a hassle nor difficult, neither is going region free of which there are multiple ways to do so.

So yes, Dawn of the 1978 is not easily accessible currently in the US. Physical or streaming.

It's available online for anyone to purchase who wants to get it. There are new 4k buyers and region free buyers every day. The state of whoever is unwilling to buy does not change or alter the fact a physical object is readily available for whomever wants it. The hoop you're jumping through is ridiculous.

The lack of agency you project and infantilization of other people over buying movies is incredibly inane and I recommend against it but whatever floats your boat mister!