Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT - Page 90 - Blu-ray Forum

GasmaskAvenger · 02-15-2018, 11:15 PM

I'd say the Italian 4K set is worth it as a stopgap until Rubinstein gets his head out of his ass and finally allows proper 4K restorations of the Theatrical and Cannes cuts, as well as a proper encoding of the Italian 4K remaster.

Scottie · 02-16-2018, 02:26 AM

I've only seen this movie once and it's probably been 15 years?

Being that I want to rewatch it, my only options seem to be the Region Free Italian 4K UHD disc or the Region A Japanese Blu-rays, right?

Sadly all of the domestic DVDs and BDs are OOP.

rocknblues81 · 02-16-2018, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I've only seen this movie once and it's probably been 15 years?

Being that I want to rewatch it, my only options seem to be the Region Free Italian 4K UHD disc or the Region A Japanese Blu-rays, right?

Sadly all of the domestic DVDs and BDs are OOP.

[Show spoiler]

That's the version I have and I watched it about 3 or 4 nights ago... It looked better than I would have expected to be honest.

Greensleeves · 02-27-2018, 06:18 PM

I've always admired the scene when the four protags first take off in the WGON helicopter. As it ascends, there's a genius lingering shot of the Pittsburgh skyline and a skyscraper with its lights blinking out, presumably forever. Makes me levitate every time.

That said, I would very much like to revisit that scene (and the rest of Dawn) only this time sporting a fresh, clean high-definition transfer like Criterion just gave its older brother.

Allgood · 02-27-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I've only seen this movie once and it's probably been 15 years?

Being that I want to rewatch it, my only options seem to be the Region Free Italian 4K UHD disc or the Region A Japanese Blu-rays, right?

Sadly all of the domestic DVDs and BDs are OOP.

Yup. You can probably find a region 1 DVD for pretty cheap, but got to hunt for it.

DukeTogo84 · 02-27-2018, 07:05 PM

Every single time this topic gets a bump, I'm crossing my fingers that there might be some news on a new release.

bigdaddyhorse · 02-27-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Allgood

Yup. You can probably find a region 1 DVD for pretty cheap, but got to hunt for it.

Depends on the store. Last week I was at a used store in town and saw a used copy of the divimax dvd with the shiny cover, but it was priced at $18.

jackinbox · 02-28-2018, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Every single time this topic gets a bump, I'm crossing my fingers that there might be some news on a new release.

No slip=No sale!!

I'm kidding, of course.

rocknblues81 · 03-04-2018, 07:36 AM

Welp, I just done the dumb thing and bought this off ebay for 38 bucks. Just a minor upgrade or not, I just had to do it. The most I'd ever paid for a blu ray before this was 30 bucks.

darkness2918 · 03-04-2018, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Welp, I just done the dumb thing and bought this off ebay for 38 bucks. Just a minor upgrade or not, I just had to do it. The most I'd ever paid for a blu ray before this was 30 bucks.

$38 is actually a good price for this, ive seen it go for $50-$60.

rocknblues81 · 03-04-2018, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by darkness2918

$38 is actually a good price for this, ive seen it go for $50-$60.

Cover art is torn:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dawn-of-the...72.m2749.l2649

Honestly, it appears that the chances of this getting another release in the next decade or more is looking so slim. I doubt I will ever pay that much for a single movie again.

bigdaddyhorse · 03-04-2018, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Cover art is torn:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dawn-of-the...72.m2749.l2649

Honestly, it appears that the chances of this getting another release in the next decade or more is looking so slim. I doubt I will ever pay that much for a single movie again.

I hate to bring bad news, but that cover is fake. The real ones have inside art, a zombie on the left and a blu-ray logo behind the disc. Check the disc, should be silver playing surface. Also, it looks like there is something next to the DTS logo on the disc artwork, but I can't make it out. The rest of the disc art looks close but slightly off from mine. I'd be preparing to return that thing. I'll post a picture of my disc when my phone emails it to me.

bigdaddyhorse · 03-04-2018, 02:35 PM

Note the subtitle differences on the disc, like the extra stuff next to DTS logo, the extra line of whatever between "blu-ray disc" logo and catalog number. Spacing of everything. It looks like colors are off too, but that could just be from camera and lights. I'd be preparing to return that thing, sorry.

James_Younger_Gang · 03-04-2018, 03:07 PM

Will this movie get a proper blu ray release in the near future? The remake already has a collector's edition. The original should have been first.

Member-167298 · 03-04-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by James_Younger_Gang

Will this movie get a proper blu ray release in the near future? The remake already has a collector's edition. The original should have been first.

Ask Richard P. Rubinstein.

MifuneFan · 03-04-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

Ask Richard P. Rubinstein.

Everyone calls him Dick

Jlouisbarrett · 03-04-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

I hate to bring bad news, but that cover is fake. The real ones have inside art, a zombie on the left and a blu-ray logo behind the disc. Check the disc, should be silver playing surface. Also, it looks like there is something next to the DTS logo on the disc artwork, but I can't make it out. The rest of the disc art looks close but slightly off from mine. I'd be preparing to return that thing. I'll post a picture of my disc when my phone emails it to me.

Yeah, that definitely looks bootleggy

Crispy Noodle · 03-04-2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

I hate to bring bad news, but that cover is fake. The real ones have inside art, a zombie on the left and a blu-ray logo behind the disc. Check the disc, should be silver playing surface. Also, it looks like there is something next to the DTS logo on the disc artwork, but I can't make it out. The rest of the disc art looks close but slightly off from mine. I'd be preparing to return that thing. I'll post a picture of my disc when my phone emails it to me.

I am not so sure. I have owned copies of both versions - one with inside art and one without. When I noticed the difference I checked the discs carefully and could see no sign that one was different from the other quality wise. Also the printing on the insert seemed professionally printed.

I picked up the one without inside art first used at a local record store. The other I found at Half Price Books. I have since passed along the one without inside art just because I preferred the extra bit. I assumed it was a later pressing.

Now I have no inside knowledge to back up this opinion, but since I actually had both in hand, watched both, and examined the cases side by side, thought I would offer my two cents.

hanshotfirst1138 · 03-04-2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

Ask Richard P. Rubinstein.

It seems like he’s the George Lucas obstacle for this, and unlikely to change in the future.

rocknblues81 · 03-04-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

Note the subtitle differences on the disc, like the extra stuff next to DTS logo, the extra line of whatever between "blu-ray disc" logo and catalog number. Spacing of everything. It looks like colors are off too, but that could just be from camera and lights. I'd be preparing to return that thing, sorry.

I hope you don't mind me using this picture as I contact ebay.

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02-15-2018, 11:15 PM	#1781
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1112 Blu-ray collection:4985 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	I'd say the Italian 4K set is worth it as a stopgap until Rubinstein gets his head out of his ass and finally allows proper 4K restorations of the Theatrical and Cannes cuts, as well as a proper encoding of the Italian 4K remaster.

02-16-2018, 02:26 AM	#1782
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I've only seen this movie once and it's probably been 15 years? Being that I want to rewatch it, my only options seem to be the Region Free Italian 4K UHD disc or the Region A Japanese Blu-rays, right? Sadly all of the domestic DVDs and BDs are OOP.

02-27-2018, 06:18 PM	#1784
Greensleeves Member Member since:Feb 2018 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:153 DVD collection:282	I've always admired the scene when the four protags first take off in the WGON helicopter. As it ascends, there's a genius lingering shot of the Pittsburgh skyline and a skyscraper with its lights blinking out, presumably forever. Makes me levitate every time. That said, I would very much like to revisit that scene (and the rest of Dawn) only this time sporting a fresh, clean high-definition transfer like Criterion just gave its older brother.

02-27-2018, 07:05 PM	#1786
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4937 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:139	Every single time this topic gets a bump, I'm crossing my fingers that there might be some news on a new release.

03-04-2018, 07:36 AM	#1789
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	Welp, I just done the dumb thing and bought this off ebay for 38 bucks. Just a minor upgrade or not, I just had to do it. The most I'd ever paid for a blu ray before this was 30 bucks.

03-04-2018, 02:35 PM	#1793
bigdaddyhorse Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:SE MI. 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:1243 DVD collection:1148 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:103	Note the subtitle differences on the disc, like the extra stuff next to DTS logo, the extra line of whatever between "blu-ray disc" logo and catalog number. Spacing of everything. It looks like colors are off too, but that could just be from camera and lights. I'd be preparing to return that thing, sorry.

03-04-2018, 03:07 PM	#1794
James_Younger_Gang Special Member Member since:Jun 2014 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Will this movie get a proper blu ray release in the near future? The remake already has a collector's edition. The original should have been first.

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