Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT - Page 193 - Blu-ray Forum

TripleHBK · 11-06-2021, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I still find it INSANE that Dawn of the Dead is not available in the US. Not on Blu-ray, not on streaming, nothing. I personally think it's the biggest horror movie of all time. It should be available to all. The streaming generation is going to miss out. With Criterion going 4K, maybe they will give this a release at some point.

I wouldn't be shocked in the least if this title was licensed to a US distributor some time ago but said distributor has just been sitting on it until the time is right. It would seem completely out of the reach of Synapse for instance, but if they were to have it, A) They wouldn't tell us until it's ready for release. B) They would spend years on it tweaking every last detail/color/menu/audio stems to accommodate Don's Obsessive-Compulsive ness, and C) It would explain why not one distributor has to the best of my knowledge outright acknowledged the exact reason we haven't see it re-released. We all have speculated that it's due to Rubenstein wanting big money and/or due to the 3D conversion dilemma, but I don't believe that's ever outright been confirmed to be the issue (as likely as it is).

DetroitSportsFan · 11-06-2021, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleHBK

I wouldn't be shocked in the least if this title was licensed to a US distributor some time ago but said distributor has just been sitting on it until the time is right. It would seem completely out of the reach of Synapse for instance, but if they were to have it, A) They wouldn't tell us until it's ready for release. B) They would spend years on it tweaking every last detail/color/menu/audio stems to accommodate Don's Obsessive-Compulsive ness, and C) It would explain why not one distributor has to the best of my knowledge outright acknowledged the exact reason we haven't see it re-released. We all have speculated that it's due to Rubenstein wanting big money and/or due to the 3D conversion dilemma, but I don't believe that's ever outright been confirmed to be the issue (as likely as it is).

Sounds like the price was too high and now that so many of us have imported the SS release, it might not be worth the money or effort. Skip to 59:35.

DukeTogo84 · 11-06-2021, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Sounds like the price was too high and now that so many of us have imported the SS release, it might not be worth the money or effort. Skip to 59:35.

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That deal fell through years ago. I think a US Dawn would still sell like hotcakes as it’s brought up on the forum by a hundred different members it seems every month.

starsteam · 11-07-2021, 12:19 AM

I'm just hanging onto my multi-disc Anchor Bay DVD set for now.

BladeRunner2007 · 11-09-2021, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by starsteam

I'm just hanging onto my multi-disc Anchor Bay DVD set for now.

I will never let go of it.

mad_max2000 · 11-09-2021, 07:53 PM

Don't quote me on this but last I had heard Richard Rubinstein, the producer and owner of the film, was asking for too much money to license it out to anybody. I'd read some rumor, somewhere that he's incredibly difficult to deal with and that Scream was close to a deal with him to release Dawn and Martin but at the last second he cancelled it and walked away.

If you've ever listened to his commentary for Dawn of the Dead, he comes across as a very shrewd businessman and probably thinks that DVDs are still doing big business and wants a fortune for the license.

dcx4610 · 11-09-2021, 07:59 PM

Considering the history of Dawn in the US, I happily imported the Limited Edition and then the standard edition from the UK. I'm a fan but not a super fan preferred the standard release.

If you need the movie, I wouldn't wait on Rubinstein. Just import it. It's not going to get any better than the Second Sight release.

Stanis · 11-09-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by starsteam

I'm just hanging onto my multi-disc Anchor Bay DVD set for now.

Watched it for Halloween. It would sell like hotcakes tho, i just want good hd discs

DukeTogo84 · 11-09-2021, 08:16 PM

I can't imagine the numbers the US release would get even with the Second Sight release out there. Probably would be the best seller of the year.

Jompa · 11-09-2021, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dcx4610

Considering the history of Dawn in the US, I happily imported the Limited Edition and then the standard edition from the UK. I'm a fan but not a super fan preferred the standard release.

If you need the movie, I wouldn't wait on Rubinstein. Just import it. It's not going to get any better than the Second Sight release.

Smart move.

Trekkie313 · 01-17-2022, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dcx4610

Considering the history of Dawn in the US, I happily imported the Limited Edition and then the standard edition from the UK. I'm a fan but not a super fan preferred the standard release.

If you need the movie, I wouldn't wait on Rubinstein. Just import it. It's not going to get any better than the Second Sight release.

I missed the window to import it at a fair price.

Damn pandemic made me forget about movie releases.

BladeRunner2007 · 01-17-2022, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I missed the window to import it at a fair price.

Damn pandemic made me forget about movie releases.

The standard release is still available for a very fair price though.

ravenus · 01-17-2022, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I missed the window to import it at a fair price.

Damn pandemic made me forget about movie releases.

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

The standard release is still available for a very fair price though.

Wot 'e said.

dcx4610 · 01-17-2022, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I missed the window to import it at a fair price.

Damn pandemic made me forget about movie releases.

I mean $39 USD isn't cheap but you get several discs and solid packaging. Plus, being a UK import, there's the extra fee baked in.

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

Still a very fair price for what you are getting if you like the movie.

DetroitSportsFan · 01-17-2022, 01:22 PM

Diabolik has it too, and they ship from the US.

https://www.diabolikdvd.com/product/...ght-uk-4k-uhd/

Mister_Kidd · 01-17-2022, 03:21 PM

The $100+ for the LE was the easiest money I've ever spent. I wouldn't think twice about $39 for the standard. I can't conceive of a world where a hypothetical Region A release would outdo the Second Sight version.

knobby69 · 01-17-2022, 03:27 PM

So,which version should I get and from where??

BladeRunner2007 · 01-17-2022, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by knobby69

So,which version should I get and from where??

If you are in the US get the Second Sight standard release from Diabolik.

Monterey Jack · 01-17-2022, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

The $100+ for the LE was the easiest money I've ever spent. I wouldn't think twice about $39 for the standard. I can't conceive of a world where a hypothetical Region A release would outdo the Second Sight version.

Just the trio of soundtrack CDs included in the deluxe package made this a must.

Easiest $95 I ever spent.

BladeRunner2007 · 01-17-2022, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Just the trio of soundtrack CDs included in the deluxe package made this a must.

Easiest $95 I ever spent.

Oh Yes. I also loved the novelization and the huuuuge booklet. This release is a dream come true for fans of this masterpiece.

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11-07-2021, 12:19 AM	#3844
starsteam Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Alabama 4K collection:456 Blu-ray collection:5475 DVD collection:3248 Digital collection:1330 Trading Score:261	I'm just hanging onto my multi-disc Anchor Bay DVD set for now.

11-09-2021, 07:53 PM	#3846
mad_max2000 Expert Member Member since:May 2017 Location:Haddonfield, IL 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:173 DVD collection:64	Don't quote me on this but last I had heard Richard Rubinstein, the producer and owner of the film, was asking for too much money to license it out to anybody. I'd read some rumor, somewhere that he's incredibly difficult to deal with and that Scream was close to a deal with him to release Dawn and Martin but at the last second he cancelled it and walked away. If you've ever listened to his commentary for Dawn of the Dead, he comes across as a very shrewd businessman and probably thinks that DVDs are still doing big business and wants a fortune for the license.

11-09-2021, 07:59 PM	#3847
dcx4610 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:644 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:7 Trading Score:21	Considering the history of Dawn in the US, I happily imported the Limited Edition and then the standard edition from the UK. I'm a fan but not a super fan preferred the standard release. If you need the movie, I wouldn't wait on Rubinstein. Just import it. It's not going to get any better than the Second Sight release.

11-09-2021, 08:16 PM	#3849
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4939 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:139	I can't imagine the numbers the US release would get even with the Second Sight release out there. Probably would be the best seller of the year.

01-17-2022, 01:22 PM	#3855
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Diabolik has it too, and they ship from the US. https://www.diabolikdvd.com/product/...ght-uk-4k-uhd/

01-17-2022, 03:21 PM	#3856
Mister_Kidd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2019 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:210 Blu-ray collection:769 DVD collection:299	The $100+ for the LE was the easiest money I've ever spent. I wouldn't think twice about $39 for the standard. I can't conceive of a world where a hypothetical Region A release would outdo the Second Sight version.

01-17-2022, 03:27 PM	#3857
knobby69 Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Pa Blu-ray collection:629	So,which version should I get and from where??

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