Night of the Living Dead (1990) - Out of Print

[TheWalkingDead]

Is the whole film cropped (Umbrella edition) on the left side?

The three tombstones on the left are gone.

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[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by TheWalkingDead

Is the whole film cropped on the left side?

The three tombstones on the left are gone.

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Yes, slightly, but it's not a deal breaker IMHO.

[TheWalkingDead]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yes, slightly, but it's not a deal breaker IMHO.

Yeah, it really does not take too much away from the scenes (from those screens, anyway). Still looking forward to my copy.

[dissention]

Very happy to have this flick with the original colors instead of that Smurfvision shit. Making my way through the extras, loved that interview with Patricia Tallman; it's always refreshing to hear actors look back on their horror films with fondness and appreciation.

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by TheWalkingDead

Is the whole film cropped (Umbrella edition) on the left side?

The three tombstones on the left are gone.

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Yes but the DVD was like that as well as this si the same master. As for which framing is correct between the TT master and this one............who knows?

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by TheWalkingDead

Is the whole film cropped (Umbrella edition) on the left side?

The three tombstones on the left are gone.

http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&a...=74921&i=0&l=0

Did anybody notice Screencap #3? The trees on the far right side? Branches that are clearly visible on the Umbrella disc have been filtered/contrast boosted right out of existence on the TT disc.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Did anybody notice Screencap #3? The trees on the far right side? Branches that are clearly visible on the Umbrella disc have been filtered right out of existence on the TT disc.

Is it because they're filtered out on the TT version or because the Umbrella disc is cropped so there are more pixels given to that same area?

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Is it because they're filtered out on the TT version or because the Umbrella disc is cropped so there are more pixels given to that same area?

Okay, a spot that's clearly in frame on both, look at the corner of the porch on the right. On the TT, there are a few floating twigs right off the end of that corner. On the Umbrella disc, off the end of that corner, the rest of the branch is connected to those same "floating twigs."

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Okay, a spot that's clearly in frame on both, look at the corner of the porch on the right. On the TT, there are a few floating twigs right off the end of that corner. On the Umbrella disc, off the end of that corner, the rest of the branch is connected to those same "floating twigs."

I see what you mean, it seems Sony went a little heavy on the blue filter scrub.

[Region_unlocked]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Okay, a spot that's clearly in frame on both, look at the corner of the porch on the right. On the TT, there are a few floating twigs right off the end of that corner. On the Umbrella disc, off the end of that corner, the rest of the branch is connected to those same "floating twigs."

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Looks like whatever TT/Sony used to clean up the transfer confused those branches for scratches on the film.

[Hubunkey]

Got mine today. Getting ready to pop it in for a watch

[brettxwt]

Originally Posted by Hubunkey

Got mine today. Getting ready to pop it in for a watch

[Tybo28]

The 68' disc is region free, as well. I popped it in to watch the "Reflections of the dead" documentary that I'd never seen, but I will continue watching the Happinet release for the movie, especially now that I've seen how superior it is for myself.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Tybo28

The 68' disc is region free, as well. I popped it in to watch the "Reflections of the dead" documentary that I'd never seen, but I will continue watching the Happinet release for the movie, especially now that I've seen how superior it is for myself.

I'd like to make a 3-disc set out of it with the Happinet but don't have any 3-disc cases that fit an AUS size cover. Gonna have to look on ebay for something like that.

[rocknblues81]

On one hand, this feels like a decent remake, but does anyone feel like this remake has sort of a made for TV quality about?

[10aflyViper]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I'd like to make a 3-disc set out of it with the Happinet but don't have any 3-disc cases that fit an AUS size cover. Gonna have to look on ebay for something like that.

If you find something that works please share! I had the same idea. Kinda want to keep the Happinet disc, but don't need a bunch of repetitive NotLD DVDs on the shelf.

I watched the 90' blu last night, it looks better than I expected after reading some of the feedback here. Didn't blow me away, but I thought the picture quality was solid.

I had forgotten how hilarious Tom Towles is as Cooper. He always looks like he's on the brink of laughing at how ridiculous his performance is, haha.

[WhySoBlu?]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

On one hand, this feels like a decent remake, but does anyone feel like this remake has sort of a made for TV quality about?

Nope - not in any way, shape, or form.

I'm so peanut butter and jealous of all of the people who've already gotten their orders...

[Jay Mammoth]

Yahoo mine came today.

[rdodolak]

A framing comparison of the TT and Umbrella release.

[Hatfield Peverel]

I'd agree with the school of thought that said the TT transfer erroneously has extra soundtrack area from the negative exposed on the left, as with Arrow's Hellraiser III and the original unreleased pressing of Criterion's Dressed to Kill.

I think the symmetry of the trees on either side of the frame is a much better indicator of composition those tiny tombstones far in the background.