Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT

[KenHurd]

Originally Posted by takeasneededforpain

Is it up on the site??

Yes. It's under their latest arrivals.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Yes, XT video have already released these gimped transfers with the wrong video levels in Austria, I think? Even if the Argento cut does come from the new transfer, that really doesn't count for a whole lot because it's mince. And is that "complete cut" the version with everything smooshed into it from all available versions? Alllllllrighty then.

Thanks for the info... was ready to order this but sounds like the image quality isn't going to be anything worth while. I'll pass

although If you don't own the old Anchor Bay DVD set and want something to have until something better comes along, I get it.

[Galactus123]

Originally Posted by Cinema74

This is likely just a German version of that forgettable Italian set I was suckered into buying last year. Gotta give them credit for coming up with a packaging style similar to that old Anchor Bay set - that's gonna reel in more suckers.

What was wrong with it? I don't have Dawn of the Dead on Blu-ray so this release seems good. Which release should I buy if I just want the movie on Blu ray? I don't have 4K BD player.

[PowellPressburger]

I'll admit part of me wants this 4 Disc BLU set. UGH

Its like I know it won't be optimal. Anyone else have any way to rationalize for or against buying this set?

[Man From Hammer]

Originally Posted by Galactus123

What was wrong with it? I don't have Dawn of the Dead on Blu-ray so this release seems good. Which release should I buy if I just want the movie on Blu ray? I don't have 4K BD player.

The Italian releases (with or without the UHD) will give you all 3 cuts on Bluray. So its worth getting for that alone.
Might be wrong but it doesn't look like the German set will be any better.
And either way you'll need to retain your AB dvd box for the documentaries and commentaries.

[PowellPressburger]

Of course I forgot about the Italian set that also contain the 4K disc.

although on caps a holic there isn't any difference between the 4K and the BLU of the Euro cut.

I'd guess the transfers on the blus would be identical to the Italian set

[mikey horror]

I’ll stick with my Arrow blu-ray and Anchor Bay ultimate edition dvd. No way I’m paying $91 for this set. Not happening.

[Benson85]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

New edition from Germany (per DiabolikDVD):

This is a limited edition of 1000 I read on one site.

[Keyser Soze.]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I'll admit part of me wants this 4 Disc BLU set. UGH

Its like I know it won't be optimal. Anyone else have any way to rationalize for or against buying this set?

After reading up on it more, I'll be sitting this one out. Seems like a cash grab before a better drop. Just don't know how long I'll be waiting. :\

[Keyser Soze.]

Double post

[Mykol Gantt]

So is this from the Italian restoration or no?

[DenOfEarth]

Anyone hopes Rubenstein will change his mind and hope Criterion gets it?

[Man From Hammer]

Originally Posted by mikey horror

I’ll stick with my Arrow blu-ray and Anchor Bay ultimate edition dvd. No way I’m paying $91 for this set. Not happening.

The Italian set is available for a fair price and unlike the Arrow release you'll have all 3 cuts on Bluray not 2 on dvd

[Blu2u]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Anyone hopes Rubenstein will change his mind and hope Criterion gets it?

No.

[Yojimbo68]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

New edition from Germany (per DiabolikDVD):

[Show spoiler]

Damn...part of me wants to believe that this will be quality transfers..I know Germany does get a lot of stuff on Blu-ray right. I've got to admit this set has me curious...

[Vidya]

Can anyone confirm what master this new German set uses for the Theatrical cut? Is it the same master as the Anchor Bay? or is it derived from the Extended cut master?

[PowellPressburger]

There is a Unboxing Vid someone posted on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixdw...ature=youtu.be

[Thekontamination]

Originally Posted by Cinema74

This is likely just a German version of that forgettable Italian set I was suckered into buying last year. Gotta give them credit for coming up with a packaging style similar to that old Anchor Bay set - that's gonna reel in more suckers.

What was bad about the Italian set?

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by Vidya

Can anyone confirm what master this new German set uses for the Theatrical cut? Is it the same master as the Anchor Bay? or is it derived from the Extended cut master?

Nearly every DVD release of the US theatrical cut IS derived from the Extended Cut master.

[Rampage09]

I went ahead and bought this earlier today.