Fright Night (1985) (30th Anniversary Edition) (Limited Edition) - SOLD OUT

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

Thank you, I will contact them. Will need to use Google translator since I’m not fluent in Spanish.

You don't need Google translate.

I'm not sure what browser you use, but with Google Chrome there is a little translate icon at the far right of the address bar. Also when returning, they just give you a list of options to choose from, you can select one that says "product not as advertised" or something. They'll either give you an option of a return label to print out or they'll just automatically refund you.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Hek_qwerr

wait which release of blob is better?

I don't think Umbrella's is better, but after they fixed the compression it's probably about equal. I just mean money wise, could probably make $20 or so selling the Twilight Time and getting the Umbrella. I just can't be bothered at the moment.

It's not a situation like Fright Night or Christine where there's an actual better release out there.

[jess1581]

The spanish release was indeed a bootleg with a master lifted from the legitimate 84 Entertainment release which Paramount gave them the master that was used initially for the HD broadcasting. 84 Entertainment then did further cleaning up, and released it. The german disc is a pressed disc and is solid quality. The spanish disc is also defective with numerous moments of image disruption.

[oilers73]

I'm happy with the bootleg of FN2 I purchased on eBay. The picture and sound are solid, and it contains the 70 minutes of You're So Cool, Brewster that cover the sequel (this was mostly removed from the documentary on the Eureka release of the original). It is less than 20 dollars, too. I know a lot of collectors have an aversion to burned discs (don't know why; I have burned DVDs from 2004 that have no issues), but this is really the way to go until we get a legitimate release. And that may never happen.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by oilers73

I'm happy with the bootleg of FN2 I purchased on eBay. The picture and sound are solid, and it contains the 70 minutes of You're So Cool, Brewster that cover the sequel (this was mostly removed from the documentary on the Eureka release of the original). It is less than 20 dollars, too. I know a lot of collectors have an aversion to burned discs (don't know why; I have burned DVDs from 2004 that have no issues), but this is really the way to go until we get a legitimate release. And that may never happen.

It's not only that it's a burned disc, it's also that it is someone illegally profiting from copyright infringement and stolen material. It's especially egregious that they stole from the documentary makers, who are not some giant corporation. Most of us don't want to support such a thing.

[jess1581]

Originally Posted by oilers73

I'm happy with the bootleg of FN2 I purchased on eBay. The picture and sound are solid, and it contains the 70 minutes of You're So Cool, Brewster that cover the sequel (this was mostly removed from the documentary on the Eureka release of the original). It is less than 20 dollars, too. I know a lot of collectors have an aversion to burned discs (don't know why; I have burned DVDs from 2004 that have no issues), but this is really the way to go until we get a legitimate release. And that may never happen.

I do admit to be rather frustrated that getting the whole kitten kaboodle of the documentary is so damn difficult. That 70 minutes would complete my Fright Night fandom.

[hariseldon]

Originally Posted by oilers73

I'm happy with the bootleg of FN2 I

And that's the problem.

Folks down the block bought a $5000 TV off the back of a truck for $500 cash and they;re thrilled with it. Honestly the original thieves should come back and refresh their stock of merchandise from their house and take everything except the TV. Do you report it to the police and give a list of suspect? How would you explain they took everything except a $5000 TV set? Rat on the perps and they rat on you -- kismet.

Legit Burned discs -- i don't like and tend to avoid, but at least they're legitimate.

Bootleg/Stolen/Pirated copies b/c the 'greedy (insert company/person/entity)' are never OK. $20 for a known bootleg item seems to be the worst of both worlds. Might as well just steal it for Free.

[Endymion0000]

Originally Posted by jess1581

whole kitten kaboodle

Is this like a moo point... it's a cow's opinion, it doesn't matter.

You're looking for whole kit and kaboodle (or caboodle).

[jess1581]

Originally Posted by Endymion0000

Is this like a moo point... it's a cow's opinion, it doesn't matter.

You're looking for whole kit and kaboodle (or caboodle).

Don't hate! Lol

[heineken]

I have no moral/ethical issues with purchasing and owning a bootleg if it's the only way to get a certain movie, or version of a movie. I still have a few, including FN part II.

[hariseldon]

Originally Posted by Endymion0000

Is this like a moo point... it's a cow's opinion, it doesn't matter.

I guess it's a little less creepy than kitten canoodle and certainly a whole lot better than a Kitten Canoli

[oilers73]

Originally Posted by heineken

I have no moral/ethical issues with purchasing and owning a bootleg if it's the only way to get a certain movie, or version of a movie. I still have a few, including FN part II.

Same here. FN 2 is the only bootleg I own. I will gladly buy it again should it get a legitimate release in the States or overseas. The existing German and Spanish releases are dubious at best.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by heineken

I have no moral/ethical issues with purchasing and owning a bootleg if it's the only way to get a certain movie, or version of a movie. I still have a few, including FN part II.

Why not just pirate it? Then you're not giving someone money to steal, and you're not taking the documentary which IS legally sold and available. You guys should at least pay for the doc, if you're going to watch it.

[Luke Dodge748]

Originally Posted by jess1581

I do admit to be rather frustrated that getting the whole kitten kaboodle of the documentary is so damn difficult. That 70 minutes would complete my Fright Night fandom.

I'm sorry, I just wanted to point out "kitten kaboodle" lol

[Monterey Jack]

Originally Posted by Luke Dodge748

I'm sorry, I just wanted to point out "kitten kaboodle" lol

Must be a Tale Spin fan.

[heineken]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Why not just pirate it? Then you're not giving someone money to steal, and you're not taking the documentary which IS legally sold and available. You guys should at least pay for the doc, if you're going to watch it.

I do own the complete documentary blu-ray. I bought it directly from Cult Screenings.

[jess1581]

Originally Posted by Luke Dodge748

I'm sorry, I just wanted to point out "kitten kaboodle" lol

I must say, that got more attention than I would have initially thought. Lol

[drownsoda]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

That’s unfortunate, I guess there’s no point in even considering the expensive German release if it’s not official. But wasn’t the film licensed by 84 Entertainment for the German release?

To be fair, I recall reading somewhere that the Artisan/Lionsgate DVD release of Fright Night 2 wasn't properly licensed either. I don't know if that's true, but it wouldn't surprise me. I have the DVD, but the PQ is really crappy, and it's full frame which sucks. Lionsgate did a similarly shoddy release with The Resurrected, which eventually got picked up by Scream Factory. That gave me some hope that they might end up getting access to FN2, but so far, no luck.

[HuggyBear73]

I see Sony putting out a UHD next year for the 35th Anniv.

[recS-12]

Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

I see Sony putting out a UHD next year for the 35th Anniv.

That would definitely be welcomed.