Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Mobe1969 · 05-28-2014, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by brian9229

Thats the word, but nothing new for news on it. I picked up a german version, a severely cut version mind you and i didnt notice when i ordered but when i received it i saw it also included an anaglyph 3d version. I watched it for shits n giggles but it was mostly giggles. Obviously didnt look very good, but was fun none the less. Would absolutely love a proper 3d conversion, even a new transfer would suffice at this point. The japanese versions arent too bad, like the european cut and theatrical look great. Extended cut looks pretty shabby though.

Thanks - I was kind of wondering about the Japanese versions.

Rz_Samurai · 06-13-2014, 01:14 PM

I am looking to purchase a copy of Dawn of the dead (1978) but i want to know which is the best version to purchase? PQ/AQ and etc....

Thanks

Graphic_Delusions · 06-13-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rz_Samurai

I am looking to purchase a copy of Dawn of the dead (1978) but i want to know which is the best version to purchase? PQ/AQ and etc....

Thanks

I would like to know this too. It appears there hasn't been a 'definitive' release yet to replace my DVD Ultimate Edition.

JimDiGriz · 06-13-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Graphic_Delusions

I would like to know this too. It appears there hasn't been a 'definitive' release yet to replace my DVD Ultimate Edition.

Dont look at the prices of the UK OOP digibox set

HD Goofnut · 06-13-2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rz_Samurai

I am looking to purchase a copy of Dawn of the dead (1978) but i want to know which is the best version to purchase? PQ/AQ and etc....

Thanks

The U.K. disc looks the best for the U.S. theatrical cut (best cut IMHO). It and the U.S. disc come from the same master, but the U.K. disc has less DNR applied to it. However, the overall difference is marginal. It's region free by the way.

MifuneFan · 06-13-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

The U.K. disc looks the best for the U.S. theatrical cut (best cut IMHO). It and the U.S. disc come from the same master, but the U.K. disc has less DNR applied to it. However, the overall difference is marginal. It's region free by the way.

It's also OOP

brian9229 · 06-13-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's also OOP

And going for a not so small fortune.

Graphic_Delusions · 06-13-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

Dont look at the prices of the UK OOP digibox set

Yeah, ha, just checked Ebay now.

Was hoping they would re-release it as a steelbook (like what they did recently with Day Of The Dead) but I think they no longer hold the rights to the film?

Would love to see Scream Factory take a shot of the next release.

ijustblumyself · 06-13-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's also OOP

Seems like the AU release is struck from the exact same master as the UK BD. Not 100% sure but Umbrella used Arrow's transfer for Night of the Living Dead, don't see why they wouldn't do the same for the other two they've released.

MifuneFan · 06-13-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ijustblumyself

Seems like the AU release is struck from the exact same master as the UK BD. Not 100% sure but Umbrella used Arrow's transfer for Night of the Living Dead, don't see why they wouldn't do the same for the other two they've released.

I was wondering about that release. Sounds promising.

PowellPressburger · 06-13-2014, 02:08 PM

I have the UK set but I wouldn't go out of my way for a copy. Yes it is good but this film is just something I see a better edition coming along sooner than later. I know some were excited for the Japan box set but it isn't the best ever either. If the U.S. Anchor Bay BLU is the only current option I would go with it until a better edition gets released. (In regards to an Ultimate Set)

Sodslaw · 06-13-2014, 02:52 PM

I bought the US disc and the Japanese box set and I think that's enough for me for this title
Enjoyed this film but haven't even opened the discs yet to watch them.
Scared the crap out of me as a kid

Dellamorte13 · 07-01-2014, 12:18 AM

Anyone know what's up with the 3D version? I'd love to see this in theaters even without the 3D but at least I can hope for a decent BD release. That DVD ultimate edition is still king in my house until a BD that has the same or more features.

MifuneFan · 07-01-2014, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dellamorte13

Anyone know what's up with the 3D version?

I believe it's still being worked on. It's coming out Oct. 2015 from what I've read.

PowellPressburger · 07-01-2014, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dellamorte13

Anyone know what's up with the 3D version? I'd love to see this in theaters even without the 3D but at least I can hope for a decent BD release. That DVD ultimate edition is still king in my house until a BD that has the same or more features.

This has been on my mind also. I would love to see it in 3D and I would pay $50.00 for a great BLU 3D release! From what was posted forever ago on the 3D process for the film it sounded very promising so I can't imagine they would junk the project.

Randall Flagg · 07-01-2014, 02:59 AM

I want the huge box set on Blu Ray. It is my favorite DVD set ever.

Dellamorte13 · 07-03-2014, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

This has been on my mind also. I would love to see it in 3D and I would pay $50.00 for a great BLU 3D release!

I wouldn't pay $50 for most BDs but I'm with you on this one! Hopefully there's something good come October.

petrified-eye · 07-03-2014, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dellamorte13

i wouldn't pay $50 for most bds but i'm with you on this one! Hopefully there's something good come october.

October next year, if MifuneFan is correct...

Dellamorte13 · 07-04-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by petrified-eye

October next year, if MifuneFan is correct...

Oh...

Damn.

ultlife2013 · 07-04-2014, 05:35 PM

You guys actually want a 3d version of dawn of the dead? Why exactly?

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06-13-2014, 01:14 PM	#62
Rz_Samurai Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Florida 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:147 Trading Score:80	I am looking to purchase a copy of Dawn of the dead (1978) but i want to know which is the best version to purchase? PQ/AQ and etc.... Thanks

06-13-2014, 02:08 PM	#71
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1000 Blu-ray collection:3682 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I have the UK set but I wouldn't go out of my way for a copy. Yes it is good but this film is just something I see a better edition coming along sooner than later. I know some were excited for the Japan box set but it isn't the best ever either. If the U.S. Anchor Bay BLU is the only current option I would go with it until a better edition gets released. (In regards to an Ultimate Set)

06-13-2014, 02:52 PM	#72
Sodslaw Special Member Member since:Jun 2012	I bought the US disc and the Japanese box set and I think that's enough for me for this title Enjoyed this film but haven't even opened the discs yet to watch them. Scared the crap out of me as a kid

07-01-2014, 12:18 AM	#73
Dellamorte13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:CA 4K collection:383 Blu-ray collection:1250 DVD collection:150 MA collection:3 Digital collection:426 Trading Score:15	Anyone know what's up with the 3D version? I'd love to see this in theaters even without the 3D but at least I can hope for a decent BD release. That DVD ultimate edition is still king in my house until a BD that has the same or more features.

07-01-2014, 02:59 AM	#76
Randall Flagg Banned Member since:Apr 2014 Blu-ray collection:475	I want the huge box set on Blu Ray. It is my favorite DVD set ever.

07-04-2014, 05:35 PM	#80
ultlife2013 Banned Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:3	You guys actually want a 3d version of dawn of the dead? Why exactly?

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