Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT

[bud_brigman]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I would love to have a 3D disc of that conversion also.

I think if they ever created a box set for this film with a 4K disc and all the other cuts on BLU it would have to cost about $100.00 and that isn't asking too much if they can deliver it.

I'd pay it.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

That's actually kind of cool to hear the raw audio.

Some lines are virtually inaudible as a result, like Scotty Reiniger's "keys to the kingdom", but it also means that a lot of the dialogue takes are subtly different than what you hear in the final version. The Argento cut isn't perfect but I'll always love it as a more action-packed Goblin-stuffed version of the movie. And now I gots it in 4K, precious.

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Some lines are virtually inaudible as a result, like Scotty Reiniger's "keys to the kingdom", but it also means that a lot of the dialogue takes are subtly different than what you hear in the final version. The Argento cut isn't perfect but I'll always love it as a more action-packed Goblin-stuffed version of the movie. And now I gots it in 4K, precious.

It is a shame for people that are used to the Argento cut but have to suffer with poor audio. Though for people like me that are use to only the theatrical cut it's a nice little oddity. But hey, at least it's 4K!

[2-perf]

I thought they used the English Mono of the European Cut from the 2004 Anchor Bay set... didn't they?

[sheldo]

Originally Posted by 2-perf

I thought they used the English Mono of the European Cut from the 2004 Anchor Bay set... didn't they?

The last time I watched the Argento cut was via this set and I recall a line Savini has outside before they enter the mall that I couldn't make out.

[Lyle_JP]

Originally Posted by 2-perf

I thought they used the English Mono of the European Cut from the 2004 Anchor Bay set... didn't they?

I think it's real. The 2.0 stereo track is a mess. It's a mix-down of the 5.1, but there are noticeable distortions not present in the 5.1, so I think they screwed it up somehow. But when you listen to the mono, it's completely clean, and has a sonic character that is different than the remix.

[Bladerunner5375]

can anyone confirm that the only 4k version in the set is the Argento cut? I was hoping the Italian 4k would include a 4k version of the theatrical cut

[AlexIlDottore]

Originally Posted by Bladerunner5375

can anyone confirm that the only 4k version in the set is the Argento cut? I was hoping the Italian 4k would include a 4k version of the theatrical cut

It's been confirmed:

Originally Posted by 2-perf

The Extended Cut is the same as the 2013 Japanese Happinet Blu-ray. Same thing for the Theatrical Cut. Same encode for both.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by Bladerunner5375

can anyone confirm that the only 4k version in the set is the Argento cut? I was hoping the Italian 4k would include a 4k version of the theatrical cut

The Argento cut IS the theatrical cut in Italy.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by 2-perf

I thought they used the English Mono of the European Cut from the 2004 Anchor Bay set... didn't they?

I'm not saying they didn't, I'm just commenting on the English mix for the Argento cut in general off the back of this latest release.

I had a quick look at the other versions too I can honestly say that I prefer the old transfer (the Arrow master specifically) to these, smearing artefacts and all, because the colour's horrible, to say nothing of the improper levels (even when doing the PC levels tweak it still can't sort the colour). The Arrow is one of the few versions that properly times out the fluorescent light in the scenes in the stairwell, it's noticeably green in the Happinet and even in the new restoration the tube light itself looks pink (!) in some shots.

Given all that, it's a shame that the 4K disc wasn't released on its own as it's carrying a lot of baggage in this set.

[AlexIlDottore]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

The Argento cut IS the theatrical cut in Italy.

You know what he meant, and besides the back of the new box disagrees with you.

[Bladerunner5375]

Thanks!

[opuspocus83]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

It's like he's watching the film on an off-screen monitor and shaking his head at the disappearing grain.

I would love to see Arrow release this with David M. handling the encode, but for the moment it's not be.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm not saying they didn't, I'm just commenting on the English mix for the Argento cut in general off the back of this latest release.

I had a quick look at the other versions too I can honestly say that I prefer the old transfer (the Arrow master specifically) to these, smearing artefacts and all, because the colour's horrible, to say nothing of the improper levels (even when doing the PC levels tweak it still can't sort the colour). The Arrow is one of the few versions that properly times out the fluorescent light in the scenes in the stairwell, it's noticeably green in the Happinet and even in the new restoration the tube light itself looks pink (!) in some shots.

Given all that, it's a shame that the 4K disc wasn't released on its own as it's carrying a lot of baggage in this set.

Yay I can totally write this off.

[OgamiittoMcJ]

is Audio same on UHD as BD ?

I noticed some effects are missing on ENG 2.0 track on both w/s and fullscreen
timeline is 28.52-29.02 should here footsteps and puddle splash

effects are on Eng 5.1 track but there not as clear as Italian tracks, which has them clearer still

[Alfred E. Neumann]

Black Friday with music by Goblin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9TDML1l7vM

[kidglov3s]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm not saying they didn't, I'm just commenting on the English mix for the Argento cut in general off the back of this latest release.

I had a quick look at the other versions too I can honestly say that I prefer the old transfer (the Arrow master specifically) to these, smearing artefacts and all, because the colour's horrible, to say nothing of the improper levels (even when doing the PC levels tweak it still can't sort the colour). The Arrow is one of the few versions that properly times out the fluorescent light in the scenes in the stairwell, it's noticeably green in the Happinet and even in the new restoration the tube light itself looks pink (!) in some shots.

Given all that, it's a shame that the 4K disc wasn't released on its own as it's carrying a lot of baggage in this set.

Yikes. At least you enjoy the 4K disc, and as far as the rest at the very least that open matte Zombi is a TFTM Reconstructed-esque curiosity unlikely to be duplicated elsewhere.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by AlexIlDottore

You know what he meant, and besides the back of the new box disagrees with you.

I can't help if the back of the box is wrong.

"Dario Argento and George A. Romero made a deal which said Argento was allowed to edit his own version in all non-English-speaking countries (except South and Central America) and Romero's version especially for all English-speaking coutries like USA, Great Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand."

So yes, the Argento cut IS the Italian theatrical cut, despite the semantics on the box.

[AlexIlDottore]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

I can't help if the back of the box is wrong.



So yes, the Argento cut IS the Italian theatrical cut, despite the semantics on the box.

Why don't you go through every post in the various Dawn threads that talk about this release and "correct" everybody talking about the theatrical cut and this box-set?

[L'armée des ombres]

Thanx for your input here all.
Canceled my order fast since i own both the Arrow and Anchor Bay on Blu and also the Big DVD box from AB