Dark Force Entertainment Discussion Thread - Page 369 - Blu-ray Forum

cloudnine · 08-09-2019, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleHBK

All you managed to do was annoy customers like myself that buy just about everything horror related that's half way decent that they can afford. The Dead Pit is a title with a better reputation and a bit more pull than most of what you have sold previously. People were going to buy it whether it was bundled or unbundled, with a slip or without a slip. You may have moved a few extra units of older under performing titles but you did so at the expense of folks like myself that would like a bigger Code Red/Dark Forces library but don't want to deal with all the extra drama (or inflated prices) to grow one. After my latest experience I'm perfectly content buying second hand or simply not buying blind buys at all from either company as I wait for the next set of releases from Arrow/Scream Factory/Vinegar Syndrome/Severin/Synapse/etc.

I agree with what you're saying except one thing: Synapse. At least there's an opportunity to buy from DF, where with Synapse, they'll talk their head off about what they're working on, but will keep you waiting 5 years, as they hardly release anything.

Keyser Soze. · 08-09-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cloudnine

I agree with what you're saying except one thing: Synapse. At least there's an opportunity to buy from DF, where with Synapse, they'll talk their head off about what they're working on, but will keep you waiting 5 years, as they hardly release anything.

It’s just best to pretend like Synapse isn’t even a company. Then when something actually does come out just treat it like a surprise release out of nowhere.

JasonMichael · 08-09-2019, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cloudnine

I agree with what you're saying except one thing: Synapse. At least there's an opportunity to buy from DF, where with Synapse, they'll talk their head off about what they're working on, but will keep you waiting 5 years, as they hardly release anything.

That's one way of looking at it, but I just recently got into Synapse and bought about 15 of their movies over the last few months. It was easy to find their products any time of the day, and there was no artificial scarcity to try to make them collectable and drive the price up. I don't need a company to churn out product every month. As long as they deliver a good product and make it available I am happy.

frakking toaster · 08-09-2019, 11:56 AM

Dark force just announced that Gates of Hell will be available next week for $39.99!! That's insane considering it's coming from an ugly beat up print. I'll stick to my arrow release and wait for the new scan from Scorpion.

kraven · 08-09-2019, 12:11 PM

Hahahaahahahhahaha!!!!!!!

Jope · 08-09-2019, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHorrorNerd

Wait Scorpion is doing a scan?
If so that is a done deal for me.
Not a dollar more from me to DF

really looking forward to walt's version. i don't know why people throw such lavish praise on the arrow release -- i think it's kind of lacking.

agent999 · 08-09-2019, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by frakking toaster

Dark force just announced that Gates of Hell will be available next week for $39.99!! That's insane considering it's coming from an ugly beat up print. I'll stick to my arrow release and wait for the new scan from Scorpion.

But it glows in the dark! Surely it's worth $139.99?

The sort of person that would happily pay $40 would probably need a glowing light to find their arse hole.

Member-222782 · 08-09-2019, 12:52 PM

I don't pay that much for Criterions. Or regular Blu-rays for that matter. DF is insane

rdodolak · 08-09-2019, 12:56 PM

... but, but, it has a "very expensive [glow-in-the-dark] custom slip".

barsalou · 08-09-2019, 01:13 PM

I watched The Dead Pit this week and have to say it was a good presentation, definitely pleased with the video quality. The slip looks cool, although for $35 it should've at least had reversible artwork and/or booklet. Glad to finally have this one, still a bit surprised I actually got my hands on it considering the gong show surrounding this release.

Jope · 08-09-2019, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by barsalou

I watched The Dead Pit this week and have to say it was a good presentation, definitely pleased with the video quality. The slip looks cool, although for $35 it should've at least had reversible artwork and/or booklet. Glad to finally have this one, still a bit surprised I actually got my hands on it considering the gong show surrounding this release.

but...this is dark force we're talking about...

Hedji · 08-09-2019, 02:05 PM

$40 for Gates of Hell is more than frustrating. I will live without the glow in the dark cover and a 4th copy of Gates of Hell. I don't think I could live with myself spending 40 bucks on a curio piece. I'll gladly give Dark Force my money if they change their marketing, prices, and availability. This makes it easy to walk out and not look back. Sad to say.

WaverBoy · 08-09-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jope

really looking forward to walt's version. i don't know why people throw such lavish praise on the arrow release -- i think it's kind of lacking.

The Arrow release is pretty much perfect IMO; what’s lacking?

indravayu · 08-09-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by frakking toaster

Dark force just announced that Gates of Hell will be available next week for $39.99!! That's insane considering it's coming from an ugly beat up print. I'll stick to my arrow release and wait for the new scan from Scorpion.

Absolutely delusional! Anyone who buys this is certifiably insane.

Member-222782 · 08-09-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WaverBoy

The Arrow release is pretty much perfect IMO; what’s lacking?

Nothing is lacking. Grain haters will always prefer "clean" editions. As far as I'm concerned, no other release for Gates of Hell is necessary.

Jope · 08-09-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WaverBoy

The Arrow release is pretty much perfect IMO; what’s lacking?

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

Nothing is lacking. Grain haters will always prefer "clean" editions. As far as I'm concerned, no other release for Gates of Hell is necessary.

evidently i don't have to answer because c84 apparently can speak for me.

kraven · 08-09-2019, 04:27 PM

I always prefer "clean" editions. Does that make me a grain hater?

Member-222782 · 08-09-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kraven

I always prefer "clean" editions. Does that make me a grain hater?

Maybe. Let's see - do you prefer "clumpy" grain or "fine" grain?

kraven · 08-09-2019, 04:36 PM

I like my grain, like I like my woman...

eric_angelus · 08-09-2019, 04:53 PM

I had no plans on buying this anyway. But $40 for a beaten up prints wrapped in a tacky looking sleeve? Thats highway robbery.

08-09-2019, 11:56 AM	#7364
frakking toaster Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:978 Blu-ray collection:7055 DVD collection:61 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:3	Dark force just announced that Gates of Hell will be available next week for $39.99!! That's insane considering it's coming from an ugly beat up print. I'll stick to my arrow release and wait for the new scan from Scorpion.

08-09-2019, 12:11 PM	#7365
kraven Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:2502 DVD collection:75	Hahahaahahahhahaha!!!!!!!

08-09-2019, 12:52 PM	#7368
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I don't pay that much for Criterions. Or regular Blu-rays for that matter. DF is insane

08-09-2019, 12:56 PM	#7369
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	... but, but, it has a "very expensive [glow-in-the-dark] custom slip".

08-09-2019, 01:13 PM	#7370
barsalou Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2017 Location:Mausoleum Trading Score:1	I watched The Dead Pit this week and have to say it was a good presentation, definitely pleased with the video quality. The slip looks cool, although for $35 it should've at least had reversible artwork and/or booklet. Glad to finally have this one, still a bit surprised I actually got my hands on it considering the gong show surrounding this release.

08-09-2019, 02:05 PM	#7372
Hedji Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:944 DVD collection:73 Trading Score:17	$40 for Gates of Hell is more than frustrating. I will live without the glow in the dark cover and a 4th copy of Gates of Hell. I don't think I could live with myself spending 40 bucks on a curio piece. I'll gladly give Dark Force my money if they change their marketing, prices, and availability. This makes it easy to walk out and not look back. Sad to say.

08-09-2019, 04:27 PM	#7377
kraven Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:2502 DVD collection:75	I always prefer "clean" editions. Does that make me a grain hater?

08-09-2019, 04:36 PM	#7379
kraven Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:2502 DVD collection:75	I like my grain, like I like my woman...

08-09-2019, 04:53 PM	#7380
eric_angelus Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:388 Blu-ray collection:3042 DVD collection:65	I had no plans on buying this anyway. But $40 for a beaten up prints wrapped in a tacky looking sleeve? Thats highway robbery.

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