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Dex Robinson · 09-06-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Fright Night being a cult classic is somewhat revisionist history. Its reputation seems to have been bolstered a bit by the remake and it selling out so fast from Twilight Time...

I couldn't disagree more.

FRIGHT NIGHT has been hugely popular in horror fandom for as long as I can remember (and I'm in my 50's). It was long requested on Blu-ray well before a remake was even hinted at. And most of those longtime fans have no interest in the remake...it hardly "bolstered" the original.

And most of those longtime fans have also never heard of Twilight Time so I doubt that it's quick sell out had anything to do with it.

FRIGHT NIGHT is, and always has been, a huge fan favorite. A bad remake and limited BD release by an unknown company are completely irrelevant to that fact.

Stinky-Dinkins · 09-06-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

It was nowhere in the same league as the heavyweight horror franchises of the 80s, like Friday the 13th or Nightmare on Elm Street. Twilight Time got very lucky in picking a popular movie among the right BD-buying demographic.

Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm street are pretty much mainstream. They are beloved in horror circles for sure but there's also a large "public" awareness of them, it's not the same at all. I wouldn't even consider those "Cult" classics, very few people (including everyone outside of the horror scene) aren't aware of Freddy Krueger or Jason.

Fright Night, despite having virtually no public awareness has always had a large and enthusiastic cult following - the love for the film has always been underground and very esoteric. The "BD buying demographic" has nothing to do with it whatsoever, if anything the crossover between hardcore horror fans and videophiles is miniscule.... it's just that this movie retains a large following. The remake likewise has nothing to do with it, if anything the reaction among the fans of the original was mostly negative.

MrClarke · 09-06-2012, 09:53 PM

I agree that the original has always seemed to have a cult following.

But am I the only one that liked the remake in its own way? Not nearly as good but it was also completely different. I enjoyed it anyway... :shrugs:

Stinky-Dinkins · 09-06-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClarke

I agree that the original has always seemed to have a cult following.

But am I the only one that liked the remake in its own way? Not nearly as good but it was also completely different. I enjoyed it anyway... :shrugs:

A lot of people liked it, I think it was actually pretty well-received critically too.

It just wasn't very well received among the original's cult following. That always seems to happen though, any "modern" take can't possibly live up to a nostalgic memory of the original and it also threatens to bring "mainstream" followers into the original group.

arcadeforest · 09-06-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClarke

I agree that the original has always seemed to have a cult following.

But am I the only one that liked the remake in its own way? Not nearly as good but it was also completely different. I enjoyed it anyway... :shrugs:

I liked the remake. Actually, I liked it as much as the original.

prozacnation1978 · 09-06-2012, 10:19 PM

Only reason why I am getting this movie is cause i never did get it on DVD which is very rare for me to do

This
Dick Tracy and little shop of horrors

Are movies I am getting on blu this year which I never did own

MTRodaba2468 · 09-06-2012, 10:23 PM

The remake was alright. I managed to grab a used copy rather cheap and I don't regret it. The original was better, though, and I'm glad I ordered a copy when I did, before they sold out and everybody started asking for $100+ on eBay for it.

I could see the NotLD remake selling out, just because it is a cult horror film, even if you have a subset of people that view the remake as "sacrilege".

junyab · 09-07-2012, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Fright Night being a cult classic is somewhat revisionist history. Its reputation seems to have been bolstered a bit by the remake and it selling out so fast from Twilight Time

Couldn't disagree more...Fright Night has a very well established cult following.

lolwut · 09-08-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Faint

What? You asked for a link to the Twilight Time website that was posted on the SAME PAGE. You also could have tried Google.

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Fright Night being a cult classic is somewhat revisionist history. Its reputation seems to have been bolstered a bit by the remake and it selling out so fast from Twilight Time, but it has always been bargain bin fodder. It's not even that beloved of a movie in horror circles except to a small generation that grew up with it on cable.

It's always been a cult classic. You have a misconception about what a cult following is.

ChristmasFnatic · 09-08-2012, 07:14 AM

Now Im having 50/50 doubts on getting this movie. I REALLY LOVE this movie, but the price just doesnt justify it even if its a limited release. Esp with no new features.

Lots of Blu-ray coming. Sigh.

Rich65 · 09-08-2012, 07:32 AM

I am for sure getting this. To me it is one of the few remakes that can stand with the original. I also enjoyed the Fright Night remake but not as much as the original but it too can stand alongside the original as a good movie in it's own right.

UNCMT9 · 09-09-2012, 01:53 PM

I told myself I wouldn't get this, but I think I may regret it when it sells out.

GaragePoet · 09-09-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Fright Night being a cult classic is somewhat revisionist history. Its reputation seems to have been bolstered a bit by the remake and it selling out so fast from Twilight Time

you're implying that "Fright Night" merely seems more popular because it sold out so quickly? isn't that logic a bit backwards?

stands to reason that "Fright Night" sold out so quickly because it is a popular movie...

returnofthemack · 09-09-2012, 02:45 PM

after thinking about this for a while ive decided not to get it. i like this movie but i just cant justify spending 35 dollars for this. this movie is really wo0rth about 10 bucks max. add that to the mixed things i hear about TTs transfers and the lack of extras makes this a no brainer. i could understand if this was a classic movie that i just couldnt live without but the price is too high.

madlou2 · 09-09-2012, 08:09 PM

Has anyone been able to pre-order NOTLD from Screen Archives? Can't find it on the web site.

UNCMT9 · 09-09-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by madlou2

Has anyone been able to pre-order NOTLD from Screen Archives? Can't find it on the web site.

Thought I heard somewhere where it won't be up until Sept 14.

Ill_Be_Back · 09-09-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UNCMT9

Thought I heard somewhere where it won't be up until Sept 14.

Yes, correct for the 1000th time.....

jjdpw50 · 09-09-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by madlou2

Has anyone been able to pre-order NOTLD from Screen Archives? Can't find it on the web site.

It's sold out already.

SpartanIre · 09-09-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jjdpw50

It's sold out already.

I guarantee you freaked someone out with that...

davidthenikonuser · 09-09-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by madlou2

Has anyone been able to pre-order NOTLD from Screen Archives? Can't find it on the web site.

Bookmark this page and on 9/14/2012 you can pre-order it.

http://www.screenarchives.com/displa...TWILIGHT-TIME/

09-06-2012, 09:53 PM	#583
MrClarke Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:South Hill, VA 4K collection:710 Blu-ray collection:2398 DVD collection:38 iTunes collection:182 Blu-ray reviews: 16 Trading Score:52	I agree that the original has always seemed to have a cult following. But am I the only one that liked the remake in its own way? Not nearly as good but it was also completely different. I enjoyed it anyway... :shrugs:

09-06-2012, 10:19 PM	#586
prozacnation1978 Banned Member since:Oct 2010 Location:san diego california	Only reason why I am getting this movie is cause i never did get it on DVD which is very rare for me to do This Dick Tracy and little shop of horrors Are movies I am getting on blu this year which I never did own

09-06-2012, 10:23 PM	#587
MTRodaba2468 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Western Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:1142 Blu-ray collection:5823 DVD collection:1284 MA collection:676 Digital collection:1383 iTunes collection:244 Trading Score:8	The remake was alright. I managed to grab a used copy rather cheap and I don't regret it. The original was better, though, and I'm glad I ordered a copy when I did, before they sold out and everybody started asking for $100+ on eBay for it. I could see the NotLD remake selling out, just because it is a cult horror film, even if you have a subset of people that view the remake as "sacrilege".

09-08-2012, 07:14 AM	#590
ChristmasFnatic Power Member Member since:Jul 2012 Blu-ray collection:165 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:15	Now Im having 50/50 doubts on getting this movie. I REALLY LOVE this movie, but the price just doesnt justify it even if its a limited release. Esp with no new features. Lots of Blu-ray coming. Sigh.

09-08-2012, 07:32 AM	#591
Rich65 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:1551 Trading Score:3	I am for sure getting this. To me it is one of the few remakes that can stand with the original. I also enjoyed the Fright Night remake but not as much as the original but it too can stand alongside the original as a good movie in it's own right.

09-09-2012, 01:53 PM	#592
UNCMT9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Knoxville, TN Blu-ray collection:191 Trading Score:3	I told myself I wouldn't get this, but I think I may regret it when it sells out.

09-09-2012, 02:45 PM	#594
returnofthemack Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Ohio 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:885 DVD collection:353 Trading Score:176	after thinking about this for a while ive decided not to get it. i like this movie but i just cant justify spending 35 dollars for this. this movie is really wo0rth about 10 bucks max. add that to the mixed things i hear about TTs transfers and the lack of extras makes this a no brainer. i could understand if this was a classic movie that i just couldnt live without but the price is too high.

09-09-2012, 08:09 PM	#595
madlou2 Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:1701 DVD collection:1274	Has anyone been able to pre-order NOTLD from Screen Archives? Can't find it on the web site.

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