Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT

[TheBoss062]

Since the domestic blu-ray is out of print how is the 4K version? And what other alternate blu-ray release is as good?

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by barrett75

i've already posted this on the italian section of this forum, but it's worth repeating: for those who bought the Italian MF Blu Ray of Dawn of the Dead, Koch Media has started a replacement program for the encoding issue and it appears they will ship internationally. just write an email at: zombi@kochmedia.com

Four months later and we're still waiting on that replacement disc!

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by TheBoss062

Since the domestic blu-ray is out of print how is the 4K version? And what other alternate blu-ray release is as good?

The Japanese Blu Ray is probably the cheapest in terms of Blu Ray you can find right now but the transfer is somewhat underwhelming for the US theatrical cut. The same disc is included in the Italian release. You're better off with the '04 Anchor Bay DVD, which is essentially a downgraded signal of the '07 Blu Ray transfer. This film is just a trainwreck in the HD age.

[The Great Escape]

I don't understand don't they realize how much $$$ they could make but putting this out again ?

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by The Great Escape

I don't understand don't they realize how much $$$ they could make but putting this out again ?

That thinking is what's causing the problem. Rubinstein is asking for too much $$$.

[buck135]

Originally Posted by oddbox83

That thinking is what's causing the problem. Rubinstein is asking for too much $$$.

That is exactly right. Rubenstein thought spending millions to clean up and convert the film to 3D would interest people everywhere. This is my favorite horror film and I love 3D, but I was always luke warm about the idea. What Dawn needs is a proper 4K remaster for each of the three cuts. There is a big market for that, but Rubenstein isn't about to dump more money in this film.

[Mr. Movie Fan]

the 4K one is just the Argento Cut, which is trash.

[Jpapp25]

I was hugely disappointed with the 4K release. I believe my Anchor Bay blu might beat it out for quality. The transfer looks dirty, and not in the sense that it has some damage or grain, like it was sourced from a bluray and ran through some filters or something. I am holding out some hope that someone somewhere will be able to convince Rubinstein the market for any release of this film isn't growing astronomically and he needs some sort of realistic expectation about what the licensing is worth.

[Geoff D]

The 4K release is a huge disappointment, yes.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Jpapp25

I was hugely disappointed with the 4K release. I believe my Anchor Bay blu might beat it out for quality. The transfer looks dirty, and not in the sense that it has some damage or grain, like it was sourced from a bluray and ran through some filters or something. I am holding out some hope that someone somewhere will be able to convince Rubinstein the market for any release of this film isn't growing astronomically and he needs some sort of realistic expectation about what the licensing is worth.

Rumor has it that Well Go USA has acquired Dawn of the Dead. It's one of those "believe it when you see it" rumors but if they managed to get all 5 Phantasm films for a box set then anything is possible.

[Yocke]

How is the Arrow release, as compared to the others?

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Yocke

How is the Arrow release, as compared to the others?

At this point, just wait for a new release.

[hanshotfirst1138]

I wish that Shout would do a boxed set of the first three or four Romero films.

[Markgway]

Anchor Bay's Ultimate Edition, but HD.

That's all.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138

I wish that Shout would do a boxed set of the first three or four Romero films.

Either all or nothing. So, that would mean Night, Dawn, Day, Land, Diary, and Survival.

[Jpapp25]

Now if only some company could dig up the alternate ending that was shot....

[Stanis]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Either all or nothing. So, that would mean Night, Dawn, Day, Land, Diary, and Survival.

That would cost like $80 in Shout pricing, and there is NO way I would pay anything close to that for something that included Diary and Survival, those movies are a stain on Romero's legacy.

I agree on the trilogy tho. I like Land a lot but it isn't required.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Stanis

That would cost like $80 in Shout pricing, and there is NO way I would pay anything close to that for something that included Diary and Survival, those movies are a stain on Romero's legacy.

I agree on the trilogy tho. I like Land a lot but it isn't required.

As I said, all or nothing.

[dickdarlington]

Originally Posted by buck135

That is exactly right. Rubenstein thought spending millions to clean up and convert the film to 3D would interest people everywhere. This is my favorite horror film and I love 3D, but I was always luke warm about the idea. What Dawn needs is a proper 4K remaster for each of the three cuts. There is a big market for that, but Rubenstein isn't about to dump more money in this film.

In theory, at least a new 2K master should've been made for Dawn 3D especially with how much money Rubenstein threw at it. Other major 3D post-converts from older releases saw new remasters (e.g. Titanic [in 4K] in the U.S., Battle Royale in Japan, etc).

The problem Rubenstein is running into is the longer he waits, the less money the boxset will produce. Physical media is a dying industry and its why major studios now have zero qualms licensing their titles out to third-parties which was an extreme rarity during the DVD era.

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

As I said, all or nothing.

Never will happen.

[drush9999]

Originally Posted by Markgway

Anchor Bay's Ultimate Edition, but HD.

That's all.

Yep that's why I haven't upgraded Dawn yet. Fantastic set