Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT - Page 71 - Blu-ray Forum

Norbie · 12-05-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Skrazem

So I managed to pick up the below version of Dawn for $5 and change used at FYE. Pumped!.....

That's a pretty good find since the Australian 1 disc version is also out of print. If you can also find the harder to get 2 disc version for around the same price make sure you pick it up for the exclusive Aussie extra that's not on any other release. It's a one hour Q and A with Romero at a film festival in 2008. Then just sell of the one disc set for a nice profit, or you could donate it to a library or friend.

OgamiittoMcJ · 12-06-2016, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Norbie

That's a pretty good find since the Australian 1 disc version is also out of print. If you can also find the harder to get 2 disc version for around the same price make sure you pick it up for the exclusive Aussie extra that's not on any other release. It's a one hour Q and A with Romero at a film festival in 2008. Then just sell of the one disc set for a nice profit, or you could donate it to a library or friend.

the new extra is on 1 disc version BD
2 disc is BD and DVD
and DVD has extras already available on other editions

Ianzombie · 12-07-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmine01

Hang in there, Ianzombie. I also live in Ireland - Galway, to be precise - and my copy turned up this morning. Like you said, I hope it turns up for you on Monday. Keep the faith.

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I just checked tracking and it has been with customs for a week now waiting to be passed to Fastway for delivery. I contacted Amazon and they said they would sort it.

skyofcrack · 12-07-2016, 11:40 PM

Got my copy today from Diabolik. Won't get a chance to watch it for a while. No BD drive or player.

Just wanted to comment on the horrendous case. A piece of plastic was broken so one of the trays is just flopping around now. It's really a pain to close it with all the stuff inside. I'm gonna have to get a new, different case.

Petey Parker · 12-08-2016, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by skyofcrack

Got my copy today from Diabolik. Won't get a chance to watch it for a while. No BD drive or player.

Just wanted to comment on the horrendous case. A piece of plastic was broken so one of the trays is just flopping around now. It's really a pain to close it with all the stuff inside. I'm gonna have to get a new, different case.

I got my copy today of the 4k version and have the same issue with the broken piece. Not really a fan of this case design.

buck135 · 12-08-2016, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Petey Parker

I got my copy today of the 4k version and have the same issue with the broken piece. Not really a fan of this case design.

I also received my copy today with the broken case. The case isn't as bad as how the 4K disc looks. Atrocious.

StingingVelvet · 12-08-2016, 11:35 AM

This has to be one of the most "OMG CAN'T WAIT" to "OMG SO TERRIBLE" neck-snap releases I have ever seen.

Sky_Captain · 12-08-2016, 12:25 PM

The Italians screwed it up?

Didn't see that coming...

Geoff D · 12-08-2016, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

This has to be one of the most "OMG CAN'T WAIT" to "OMG SO TERRIBLE" neck-snap releases I have ever seen.

It's more the giddy anticipation of it being punctured by reality as swiftly as a kick in the knackers. It's not the world's worst release or anything, just disappointingly mediocre and it still leaves us wondering what might've been. Mine's already gone.

Mpmarks1975 · 12-08-2016, 01:58 PM

I sold mine on, didnt loose any money on it. Will just keep the Anchor Bay Ultimate Edition DVD set, until the eventual US or UK release appears.

cakefactory · 12-08-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

The Italians screwed it up?

Didn't see that coming...

Seriously. Has there EVER been an Italian-exclusive release of an international film that was good?

The Fallen Deity · 12-08-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

Seriously. Has there EVER been an Italian-exclusive release of an international film that was good?

The Italian BD of A Fistful Of Dollars is pretty good.

The Fallen Deity · 12-08-2016, 02:16 PM

Imo the best way to go with DOTD at the moment is the Anchor Bay BD + The Ultimate Edition DVD.

Sure the Anchor Bay BD has a bit more DNR than the Arrow release but it's presented in its OAR and it has the original mono audio which gives it a slight edge. But lets face it, neither BD is great.

I must say though, the Ultimate Edition DVD is a thing of beauty. Absolutely gorgeous packaging.

GoodAsBlu · 12-08-2016, 02:19 PM

Yeah, I watched the Euro cut and the Argento cut the other day and they couldn't be more farther apart in terms of picture quality. The Euro cut is a smudgy, odd-color mess and who could forget to mention the pulsating picture that comes and goes throughout the film. The Argento cut is too bright, but has more defined detail and the better of the two cuts, but that's not saying much. I haven't watched the open-matte theatrical version, so I have no opinion on that right now.

Overall, I am very disappointed in this release. According to the information given in the booklet and the video interviews on the discs, they all pat themselves on the back for creating this new 4K scan, but it's not even close to being perfect. Where and how could it have gone so wrong is my question.

cakefactory · 12-08-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

Imo the best way to go with DOTD at the moment is the Anchor Bay BD + The Ultimate Edition DVD.

Sure the Anchor Bay BD has a bit more DNR than the Arrow release but it's presented in it OAR and it has the original mono audio which gives it a slight edge. But lets face it, neither BD is great.

I must say though, the Ultimate Edition DVD is a thing of beauty. Absolutely gorgeous packaging.

Yeah, I still watch discs from that set at least once a year. It's definitely one of the very best releases I own, DVD or Blu-Ray. I have the Aussie blu-ray if I want to just watch the theatrical version, and I can live without having the rest in HD for now. I would like to see the fullframe version from the new set, but I don't think I care enough to buy the whole thing just for an extra.

The Fallen Deity · 12-08-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

Yeah, I still watch discs from that set at least once a year. It's definitely one of the very best releases I own, DVD or Blu-Ray. I have the Aussie blu-ray if I want to just watch the theatrical version, and I can live without having the rest in HD for now. I would like to see the fullframe version from the new set, but I don't think I care enough to buy the whole thing just for an extra.

Apparently there's issues with the full frame versions as well from what I've read.

Skrazem · 12-08-2016, 03:51 PM

Watching it now, man I love this movie.

Dailyan · 12-09-2016, 11:51 PM

So glad I spent the money I was saving for this release to get a copy of the Ultimate Edition for under 40.

Norbie · 12-13-2016, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by skyofcrack

... Just wanted to comment on the horrendous case. A piece of plastic was broken so one of the trays is just flopping around now. It's really a pain to close it with all the stuff inside. I'm gonna have to get a new, different case.

Yes, the 4K case is a pain in the butt and if you are not careful it's easy to damage it. It also make the set "feel" cheap as well. It would have been better if it was a Digipak, or at least 2-3 fancy cases (black coloured?) to house the discs.

rocknblues81 · 12-13-2016, 10:38 PM

I have the anchor bay dvd... Is the anchor bay blu ray worth 40 bucks in that case? Is the picture quality that much better?

12-08-2016, 02:16 PM	#1413
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	Imo the best way to go with DOTD at the moment is the Anchor Bay BD + The Ultimate Edition DVD. Sure the Anchor Bay BD has a bit more DNR than the Arrow release but it's presented in its OAR and it has the original mono audio which gives it a slight edge. But lets face it, neither BD is great. I must say though, the Ultimate Edition DVD is a thing of beauty. Absolutely gorgeous packaging. Last edited by The Fallen Deity; 12-08-2016 at 03:12 PM.

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12-07-2016, 11:40 PM	#1404
skyofcrack Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Isn't this where...we came in? 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1159 DVD collection:1324 Trading Score:1	Got my copy today from Diabolik. Won't get a chance to watch it for a while. No BD drive or player. Just wanted to comment on the horrendous case. A piece of plastic was broken so one of the trays is just flopping around now. It's really a pain to close it with all the stuff inside. I'm gonna have to get a new, different case.

12-08-2016, 11:35 AM	#1407
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	This has to be one of the most "OMG CAN'T WAIT" to "OMG SO TERRIBLE" neck-snap releases I have ever seen.

12-08-2016, 12:25 PM	#1408
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	The Italians screwed it up? Didn't see that coming...

12-08-2016, 01:58 PM	#1410
Mpmarks1975 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2016 Location:Missouri (Formerly Manchester, UK)	I sold mine on, didnt loose any money on it. Will just keep the Anchor Bay Ultimate Edition DVD set, until the eventual US or UK release appears.

12-08-2016, 02:19 PM	#1414
GoodAsBlu Senior Member Member since:Jan 2016 Location:Toronto 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:1982 Trading Score:6	Yeah, I watched the Euro cut and the Argento cut the other day and they couldn't be more farther apart in terms of picture quality. The Euro cut is a smudgy, odd-color mess and who could forget to mention the pulsating picture that comes and goes throughout the film. The Argento cut is too bright, but has more defined detail and the better of the two cuts, but that's not saying much. I haven't watched the open-matte theatrical version, so I have no opinion on that right now. Overall, I am very disappointed in this release. According to the information given in the booklet and the video interviews on the discs, they all pat themselves on the back for creating this new 4K scan, but it's not even close to being perfect. Where and how could it have gone so wrong is my question.

12-08-2016, 03:51 PM	#1417
Skrazem Senior Member Member since:Jul 2016 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:1000 DVD collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:50	Watching it now, man I love this movie.

12-09-2016, 11:51 PM	#1418
Dailyan Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:Beyond the Blue Horizon 4K collection:195 Blu-ray collection:2245 DVD collection:197 Blu-ray reviews: 58 Trading Score:55	So glad I spent the money I was saving for this release to get a copy of the Ultimate Edition for under 40.

12-13-2016, 10:38 PM	#1420
rocknblues81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Shithole USA 4K collection:396 Blu-ray collection:2583 DVD collection:521 Digital collection:474 Trading Score:47	I have the anchor bay dvd... Is the anchor bay blu ray worth 40 bucks in that case? Is the picture quality that much better?

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