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

[DuncanChrist]

Originally Posted by AndrewFM

I'm sure at least some of those screenshots were doctored - make a little problem seem bigger than it is to increase the likelihood of a reissue.

[AndrewFM]

Originally Posted by Imrahil2001

Needs more capslock!!!!one

Why would it matching the trailer on the same disc make any difference? They're not pretending the film has ALWAYS been like this?

[Irongod2112]

Originally Posted by psicon

since I'm way to lazy to go to Wal-Mart I'll probably just buy the vudu version for $11.99

Just got this on Vudu for around $6.00 they give ya a $5.99 credit for signing up

Looks really good on my 32 inch LCD in the bedroom...

Now for the true test... gonna watch it on my projector next!!

[AndrewFM]

Originally Posted by BJQ1972

It's been mentioned a few times that screen archives are customs friendly. I got my copy today and didn't get any additional charges.

Even if SAE mark their orders "GIFT" or "CUSTOMS PAID", Royal Mail STILL sometimes saddle you with a bill for import tax - they seem to do it at random.

[psicon]

Originally Posted by Irongod2112

Just got this on Vudu for around $6.00 they give ya a $5.99 credit for signing up

Looks really good on my 32 inch LCD in the bedroom...

Now for the true test... gonna watch it on my projector next!!

Good to know, thanks. Will be taking advantage of that

[AndrewFM]

Originally Posted by benricci

You guys are too funny sometimes.

Forum: "This looks awful - nothing like what the director, in his infinite wisdom, had in mind during production. His precise artistic vision has been desecrated. Kill Twilight Time!!"

Director: "Just watched it - looks great!"

Forum: "...idiot doesn't know what he's talking about... even though I have nothing to do with the film industry and wouldn't know the first thing about transferring 35mm elements if I had a gun to my head, I possess the knowledge of how this film should look on blu-ray. Everyone, heed my words!!!!"

lol

[Captain Mal]

Originally Posted by psicon

since I'm way to lazy to go to Wal-Mart I'll probably just buy the vudu version for $11.99

If this is your first time using them, Vudu will give you a $6 credit for signing up.

[Ned Schneebly]

So the director approved and this thread is still 500 more pages since my last visit. The movie looks great PQ is nice. It's darker not blue. Glad I'm not the only one seeing it this way. If you don't like it get a refund and maybe it'll go back on sell so I can grab another to collect.

[Mr Kite]

Originally Posted by AndrewFM

Even if SAE mark their orders "GIFT" or "CUSTOMS PAID", Royal Mail STILL sometimes saddle you with a bill for import tax - they seem to do it at random.

Yeah i think this happened with my copy of Journey To The Centre Of The Earth from TT, that's what put me off.........plus being skint.

[iamsometal]

Originally Posted by Irongod2112

Just got this on Vudu for around $6.00 they give ya a $5.99 credit for signing up

Looks really good on my 32 inch LCD in the bedroom...

Now for the true test... gonna watch it on my projector next!!

Do you happen to have the DVD to compare it to? I'm thinking it could end up just looking like an upconvert, but maybe it looks amazing and would be worth the buy for $6.00/disc to digital for $2.

[odriley]

Anyone know exactly how the vudu/walmart deal works. What exactly do you do?

[AndrewFM]

Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

False. Twilight Time posted on Facebook that "The transfer was undoubtedly approved by the filmmakers." Sounds like Tom Savini just saw the new transfer within the past day.

They handled themselves very poorly and unprofessionally.

I don't know, I think they took a while to catch on that, after making a statement to the effect of "We're looking into it, hold on to your butts", they should walk away from all the fresh "THIS BLU RAY SUCKS GIVE ME ANOTHER ONE YOU THIEVES!" they were getting. The inclination most of us have is to try and sooth the beast until an answer comes, poor choices of words or not - they are NOT a big operation and, just as you can't expect a demand to see the supervisor in a Mom & Pop video store seriously, you can't expect them to have the same Customer Service SPEED and EXPERIENCE as a big company. They made mistakes, but after the way they were treated, I'm not surprised.

And we know Tom thinks the blu-ray looks terrific, that doesn't mean he did or did not approve the transfer years back.

I have to wonder, what the situation would be if Halloween had always looked like the divimax DVD or 2007 BD and suddenly was released with the correct colour timing of what we know as the 1978 release. Would people complain so virulantly, even though that's clearly the better version of the film? Would they personally attack Anchor Bay in their comments? I doubt it, but the business model does play a part here. People kind of want to feel a bit superior buying a limited edition, especially if they are buying lots and planning to sell them at hugely inflated prices. Sorry folks, markets collapsed. Maybe buy movies for movies in future.

[Captain Mal]

Originally Posted by iamsometal

Do you happen to have the DVD to compare it to? I'm thinking it could end up just looking like an upconvert, but maybe it looks amazing and would be worth the buy for $6.00/disc to digital for $2.

I watched the HDX version on a 55 inch Plasma and I also own the DVD. I think it's a decent upgrade in video quality from the DVD, but I bet the blu-ray would look better minus the blue/dark tint. Haven't seen the blu-ray yet, but I should receive it today.

[mzupeman]

Unbelievable.

First it's Savini wasn't involved and he was furious and going to check it out. Now he saw it and said he thought it was beautiful... and people are trying to decipher if this actually meant he worked on the new transfer a few years back and was actually commenting on the project he helped approve?

Wow, pulling information out of thing air is fun stuff, I guess.

Savini just said he thought it looked 'beautiful'. That was it. There was no hidden meaning or conspiracy theories hinted at... just that he thought it was BEAUTIFUL, guys. End of story.

Now, I don't care how anyone else feels - You can hate it. You're entitled to that. But if this new transfer is good enough for the DIRECTOR of the film, then so be it. I'll keep my copy if he approves. That's not to say he thinks it's the best the film has ever looked, but I'll take it.

This thread is doing loops around the crazy-coaster though, and this thread should just DIE until something more official comes along, although it's looking like Sony is telling TT 'yep, that's how it looks'.

[iamsometal]

Originally Posted by Captain Mal

I watched the HDX version on a 55 inch Plasma and I also own the DVD. I think it's a decent upgrade in video quality from the DVD, but I bet the blu-ray would look better minus the blue/dark tint. Haven't seen the blu-ray yet, but I should receive it today.

Good to hear, thanks Capn'.

[iamsometal]

Originally Posted by odriley

Anyone know exactly how the vudu/walmart deal works. What exactly do you do?

http://www.vudu.com/disc_to_digital.html

[BJQ1972]

Originally Posted by tele1962

Yeah i think this happened with my copy of Journey To The Centre Of The Earth from TT, that's what put me off.........plus being skint.

I have said they are 'customs friendly' and they are. There is zero chance of paying customs charges. I will say no more than that.

[RogerMathus]

Originally Posted by Captain Mal

Tom Savini is also the same age as my parents, who can't distinguish HD from SD. Wonder if his eye sight is failing him. Seriously, judging from the screen caps, I don't see how he can be happy with it, but whatev. I'll judge it when I receive it.

On a properly calibrated display the picture does not look anything like the screen captures posted. I just watched on an 8 ft projection system and did not detect the blue tint and the interior scenes held very good detail. The opening five minutes are bright but the sky is cloudy. The transition to darker, upon second viewing, is fairly gradual and believable. In my view, the darker character of the Blu-ray fits the film. The DVD is just too bright to set the mood. I appreciate the efforts of Twilight Time to bring us quality products of low sales potential films. The review by Don May and the director comments are appreciated. This type of transfer demands a good calibrated display to fully appreciate the efforts. Now that I have experienced the Blu-ray I cannot go back to the older DVD product. The screen caps and clips viewed on a computer display simply do not reflect what is seen on a good calibrated display.

[Mr Kite]

Originally Posted by BJQ1972

I have said they are 'customs friendly' and they are. There is zero chance of paying customs charges. I will say no more than that.

Mate i only said i think, i was unsure if i did or not as i order way to many Blu's.
I just did not want to take the chance as i was caught out ordering discs from the US paying i think a £6 import charge and £8 handling charge to the lovely UK Royal Mail the robbing gits.

[jedilips]

Originally Posted by RogerMathus

On a properly calibrated display the picture does not look anything like the screen captures posted. I just watched on an 8 ft projection system and did not detect the blue tint and the interior scenes held very good detail. The opening five minutes are bright but the sky is cloudy. The transition to darker, upon second viewing, is fairly gradual and believable. In my view, the darker character of the Blu-ray fits the film. The DVD is just too bright to set the mood. I appreciate the efforts of Twilight Time to bring us quality products of low sales potential films. The review by Don May and the director comments are appreciated. This type of transfer demands a good calibrated display to fully appreciate the efforts. Now that I have experienced the Blu-ray I cannot go back to the older DVD product. The screen caps and clips viewed on a computer display simply do not reflect what is seen on a good calibrated display.

Agree 100%.