The Shining 4K UHD (1980)

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by lilvenom

Forgive me if this has been asked already, but is the 1080p standard Blu-ray Disc transfer identical to the one we got in 2007?

I don't yet have a 4K blu-ray player but if the standard 1080p Blu-Ray is from the new transfer then I see it as worth an upgrade. but if its the same transfer as 2007 then it doesn't seem worth it for me to upgrade until I know I am getting a 4K Blu-Ray player

It's the new transfer used for the UHD and it's marvelous! You can confidently say goodbye to the 2007 blu ray.

[lilvenom]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

It's the new transfer used for the UHD and it's marvelous! You can confidently say goodbye to the 2007 blu ray.

OK Thank you! Excited to hear that.

[BluProofie]

Originally Posted by lilvenom

Forgive me if this has been asked already, but is the 1080p standard Blu-ray Disc transfer identical to the one we got in 2007?

I don't yet have a 4K blu-ray player but if the standard 1080p Blu-Ray is from the new transfer then I see it as worth an upgrade. but if its the same transfer as 2007 then it doesn't seem worth it for me to upgrade until I know I am getting a 4K Blu-Ray player

It’s technically the new restoration, but it has a poor HDR to SDR conversion so the color and other aspects look a bit off compared to the UHD, which looks terrific.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by lilvenom

OK Thank you! Excited to hear that.

No prob! Color is great as well. It's worthless to UHD owners as usual but it's a beautiful blu ray.

[lilvenom]

Originally Posted by BluProofie

It’s technically the new restoration, but it has a poor HDR to SDR conversion so the color and other aspects look a bit off compared to the UHD, which looks terrific.

but is it a marked improvement over the 2007 Blu-Ray?

[chip75]

Originally Posted by lilvenom

but is it a marked improvement over the 2007 Blu-Ray?

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?d1=13412&d2=13419&c=5256

[BluProofie]

Originally Posted by lilvenom

but is it a marked improvement over the 2007 Blu-Ray?

It has a better bitrate and encode but the transfer was made for the UHD and HDR and WB did a rather poor job converting it: https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&...134512&i=0&l=0

As you can see, the UHD looks as it should and the standard blu-ray is lacking in many areas.

[Eye Candy]

The Torrances should be arriving later today.

[JimDiGriz]

Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

No sync issues on my Sony X800M2.

I didn't notice any trouble on my old X800 either. And I was looking for it too after the trouble I had with the Casino 4K disc.

[JimDiGriz]

Originally Posted by lilvenom

but is it a marked improvement over the 2007 Blu-Ray?

Definitely. I compared the old Blu-ray (and the old European Blu-ray) to the new Blu-ray and then the 4K.

Even the jump from the old to new Blu-ray was unbelievable (this was at point blank range). The jump to 4K was that much better again of course. Dump your old discs!

[ray0414]

Watched this movie for the 1st time ever last night.

Transfer was really phenomenal. The opening scene with the mountains was incredible on my 82". Every detail in the mountains/rocks/trees were crystal clear and very 3d looking. Even inside the hotel was rzer sharp with extreme refinement. Will be using the opening scene as demo material for friends.

Probably one of the better (if not the best) transfer I've seen since getting my 82" back in August.

[ROSS.T.G.]

I have to say. I’m a seasonal horror fan. I only watch Halloween in October. Friday the 13ths in the summer but the Shining I can watch all year round. Watched it at the beginning of the month but already want to watch again.

[Mierzwiak]

I watched it yesterday.

Wow.

What an amazing, filmic, beautiful, handsome disc it is.

Since I'm from Europe it was also the first time I've seen the original, US version and yes, it's better then the international one.

Wow.

[Eye Candy]

I found a DVD case that holds 2 discs. I used the DVD cover from the "Full Aspect Ratio" DVD. Hidden behind that cover I put the 4K cover, which I obviously do not prefer. Inside the case I have the aforementioned DVD and the 4K version.

I have already done the same thing, using the DVD artwork for BD's of Alien, Planet Of The Apes, and Fiddler On The Roof.

[Nitroboy]

Originally Posted by Eye Candy

I found a DVD case that holds 2 discs. I used the DVD cover from the "Full Aspect Ratio" DVD. Hidden behind that cover I put the 4K cover, which I obviously do not prefer. Inside the case I have the aforementioned DVD and the 4K version.

I have already done the same thing, using the DVD artwork for BD's of Alien, Planet Of The Apes, and Fiddler On The Roof.

That cover looks like something out of MS Paint

[Red Spectre]

Originally Posted by Eye Candy

I found a DVD case that holds 2 discs. I used the DVD cover from the "Full Aspect Ratio" DVD. Hidden behind that cover I put the 4K cover, which I obviously do not prefer. Inside the case I have the aforementioned DVD and the 4K version.

I have already done the same thing, using the DVD artwork for BD's of Alien, Planet Of The Apes, and Fiddler On The Roof.

We live in a society

[andyk69]

Do you think the european cut will get its own release at some point?

[Matthew.H]

Originally Posted by andyk69

Do you think the european cut will get its own release at some point?

Highly unlikely.

[Cherokee Jack]

Originally Posted by andyk69

Do you think the european cut will get its own release at some point?

No. I’m hoping a fan edit emerges eventually.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by ray0414

Watched this movie for the 1st time ever last night.

Transfer was really phenomenal. The opening scene with the mountains was incredible on my 82". Every detail in the mountains/rocks/trees were crystal clear and very 3d looking. Even inside the hotel was rzer sharp with extreme refinement. Will be using the opening scene as demo material for friends.

Probably one of the better (if not the best) transfer I've seen since getting my 82" back in August.

You have a projector or an 82" TV? I didn't think they made TVs larger than 75". I agree this looks fantastic and I have a 75". I'm even tempted to watch my copy again soon. Great film too.