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

[Trekkie313]

Originally Posted by Seymour

I'm curious, what other horror blu-rays got the "crap treatment"? With Arachnophobia, at least Disney/Buena Vista recalled and fixed it.

I believe everyone here has their fingers crossed that this transfer is indeed an error and not intentional.

[xiaNaix]

Originally Posted by Seymour

I'm curious, what other horror blu-rays got the "crap treatment"? With Arachnophobia, at least Disney/Buena Vista recalled and fixed it.

Deadly Spawn is the most recent one. Not one but two crap transfers.

[Seymour]

Originally Posted by xiaNaix

Deadly Spawn is the most recent one. Not one but two crap transfers.

Oh yeah, how could I forget that atrocity?

[MifuneFan]

Here's 2 screenshots from the HDX (1080P) VUDU preview. Feel free to post a matching shot from the BD for comparison:

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[auz]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Here's a screenshot from the HDX (1080P) VUDU preview. Feel free to post a matching shot from the BD for comparison:

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this particular shot on the bluray is pretty much the same. the change comes after barbara gets back into the car.

[thephantomcat]

Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I believe everyone here has their fingers crossed that this transfers is indeed an error and not intentional.

If I remember correctly on the commentary Tom Savini said that they had wanted a more stormy look originally but the weather was too bright and sunny. But if he really wanted to correct that, he would only have done it during the daylight scenes and not during the night scenes. And from what people are saying about the quality of the Sony Movie Channel and Vudu presentation and I doubt Sony would do two HD restorations, the most logical conclusion is that someone F'd up.

[mikey horror]

Anyone contact Twilight Time about this? I wonder if this would be a recall situation or if they knowingly and intentionally released this crap.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by auz

this particular shot on the bluray is pretty much the same. the change comes after barbara gets back into the car.

Thanks. I wonder if the one on Vudu is exactly the same as the BD then

everyone can see a 2 minute preview here btw (quality depending on your connection): http://www.vudu.com/movies/#!content...he-Living-Dead

[xxBachelor1981xx]

Ok all 3,000 copies need to be sent back now so they can fix the transfer..Lets hope this is some kind of error if the transfer is that bad. I havent checked it out yet but from what i see in this thread its not looking good.

[Tybo28]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Here's a screenshot from the HDX (1080P) VUDU preview. Feel free to post a matching shot from the BD for comparison:

Full size pic (warning: large):

#1

[Show spoiler]

#2

[Show spoiler]

Yep, for those screen caps I'd say the blu ray looks better. The opening scene is very vivid. It's later on that the problem starts.

[HorrorBlu]

Originally Posted by mikey horror

Anyone contact Twilight Time about this? I wonder if it is a recall situation or if they knowingly and intentionally released this crap.

It was brought to their attention on Facebook, but they're pretending like it isn't an issue.

[Irongod2112]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Well, if your projector is properly calibrated then you shouldn't have to switch modes.

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[Tybo28]

Wrote to Twilight Time. Ed said he'd forward my disappointment to the producers and would accept a return if I wished. Can't imagine any fan wanting this, so I probably will.

[mikey horror]

Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

It was brought to their attention on Facebook, but they're pretending like it isn't an issue.

Well then good luck to them trying to peddle their limited crap when this word goes out wide and as soon as mine gets here it's going back. I'll stick with my DVD. I'm not paying $34 for this s**t.

[Retroj23]

Got my copy today and to me the transfer looks fantastic. I have a Panny plasma set on cinema mode and the blu ray looks nothing like some of these screencaps being posted here.

[Tybo28]

Originally Posted by Retroj23

Got my copy today and to me the transfer looks fantastic. I have a Panny plasma set on cinema mode and the blu ray looks nothing like some of these screencaps being posted here.

Lol then somethin ain't right with mine...

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Retroj23

Got my copy today and to me the transfer looks fantastic. I have a Panny plasma set on cinema mode and the blu ray looks nothing like some of these screencaps being posted here.

Very interesting that we're hearing such varied reports. I feel like this is going to turn into a calibration war eventually

"mine looks great!"

"mine looks horrid and dark"

"oh yeah well get your calibrations fixed n00b!"

and so forth

[slimdude]

Have anyone ever considered, the colorization differences on the blu-ray is the correct image, not the DVD? There's a strong possibility, the blu-ray is the way it was originally intended to look by the director.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Very interesting that we're hearing such varied reports. I feel like this is going to turn into a calibration war eventually

thats what im thinking cause ive been wondering, after properly calibrating your display, why would it be necessary to adjust the brightness on one film and not any others?

[HorrorBlu]

I'd love to reserve judgment until I've actually seen the transfer, but at the same time I don't want to open it since returns have to be new and unopened. Those screencaps are just too damning to ignore.

If I do return it, then they'd better be paying the return shipping, as well as refunding my original shipping costs.