MESSIAH OF EVIL blu-ray from Code Red - Blu-ray Forum

reece · 02-12-2013, 10:44 PM

This is technically still a rumor, but a very reliable source has confirmed that Code Red is working on a blu ray release of Messiah of Evil for 2013! This is one of the most wonderfully bizarre and overlooked horror movies of the 70's...can't wait! Hopefully Code Red will enter the blu ray market with a title like this or Just Before Dawn instead of Electric Chair/Nailgun Massacre.

NoirFan · 02-12-2013, 10:49 PM

Give me Messiah of Evil over Electric Chair/Nail Gun Massacre any day - Messiah, unlike those other two, is actually a pretty good film! What it lacks in narrative coherence it makes up for in atmosphere and creepiness. A Blu-ray would be great.

HEH · 07-03-2021, 09:37 PM

Hello all,

My purchase of Messiah of Evil Code Red Blu Ray from Diabolik DVD website arrived today. There is no booklet included. Is that the expected? I ask because although the item arrived sealed, the cover insert looks very...bootleg.

Is Diabolik DVD a reliable website? Thanks and apologies for the reviving an old thread.

fuzzymctiger · 07-04-2021, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HEH

Hello all,

My purchase of Messiah of Evil Code Red Blu Ray from Diabolik DVD website arrived today. There is no booklet included. Is that the expected? I ask because although the item arrived sealed, the cover insert looks very...bootleg.

Is Diabolik DVD a reliable website? Thanks and apologies for the reviving an old thread.

Most of the early Code Red blu-rays are so cheaply made they all feel like bootlegs.

I also don’t think any ever came with booklets

bgart13 · 07-03-2021, 09:42 PM

Yes, Diabolik is reliable and no, there isn’t a booklet.

NoirFan · 02-12-2013, 10:54 PM

There's a very interesting chapter on Messiah in Stephen Thrower's exhaustive, essential Nightmare USA book.

HorrorBlu · 02-12-2013, 10:59 PM

Would love to own this on blu-ray.

Not to sound like a cheapskate, but I hope Code Red keeps the price reasonable. I'm guessing it'll be $29.99 + shipping? I doubt I'd be willing to pay more than $19.99, unfortunately.

I haven't really bought from them since they started selling direct, just because their prices are so high for DVDs. I did make an exception for Ghost Keeper though.

psicon · 02-13-2013, 12:20 AM

I'll definitely be getting this. Love the movie and Code Red did a great job on the Dvd.

Hubunkey · 02-13-2013, 01:04 AM

Has codered actually released any of the blu-ray's thst has been rumored?

reece · 02-13-2013, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubunkey

Has codered actually released any of the blu-ray's thst has been rumored?

not yet, but they were only announced a few months ago as TBA 2013. The original plan was to start with Electric Chair and Nailgun Massacre but I have a feeling that may not be the case anymore..

reece · 02-13-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

Would love to own this on blu-ray.

Not to sound like a cheapskate, but I hope Code Red keeps the price reasonable. I'm guessing it'll be $29.99 + shipping? I doubt I'd be willing to pay more than $19.99, unfortunately.

I haven't really bought from them since they started selling direct, just because their prices are so high for DVDs. I did make an exception for Ghost Keeper though.

how is Ghost Keeper? I've been a click away from ordering that a few times now, but 20 plus shipping is a lot to pay for a blind buy of a total obscurity. I've heard some so-so things about it, but I dig canadian horror and deep winter settings...

Tybo28 · 02-13-2013, 03:28 AM

I would love this! I've never found a nice quality version of it. Hope it happens and has a decent transfer. Such a weird movie.

bgart13 · 02-13-2013, 03:31 AM

This is news to me - and Bill hasn't mentioned MESSIAH OF EVIL to me or others at the only forum he visits. Folks there, me included, have made it know we'd love to see it in HD, though.

HorrorBlu · 02-15-2013, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by reece

how is Ghost Keeper? I've been a click away from ordering that a few times now, but 20 plus shipping is a lot to pay for a blind buy of a total obscurity. I've heard some so-so things about it, but I dig canadian horror and deep winter settings...

I love Canadian horror and deep winter settings as well, and I really enjoyed it. It's very moody and atmospheric, but it may be a bit too slow for many people.

The price is a little high, so it's tough to recommend. But the plus is that the transfer is really good. It looks a little rough around the reel changes, but I doubt it has ever looked better (or ever will). From a technical standpoint, it's a great disc.

The movie is not for everyone, but if you like moody late 70s / early 80s horror, it's worth a try.

reece · 02-15-2013, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

I love Canadian horror and deep winter settings as well, and I really enjoyed it. It's very moody and atmospheric, but it may be a bit too slow for many people.

The price is a little high, so it's tough to recommend. But the plus is that the transfer is really good. It looks a little rough around the reel changes, but I doubt it has ever looked better (or ever will). From a technical standpoint, it's a great disc.

The movie is not for everyone, but if you like moody late 70s / early 80s horror, it's worth a try.

eh what the hell I'll just buy the ****in thing. You have to take risks in this business! Plus I need to grab a copy of Madman and The Visitor.

02-12-2013, 10:44 PM	#1
reece Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	MESSIAH OF EVIL blu-ray from Code Red This is technically still a rumor, but a very reliable source has confirmed that Code Red is working on a blu ray release of Messiah of Evil for 2013! This is one of the most wonderfully bizarre and overlooked horror movies of the 70's...can't wait! Hopefully Code Red will enter the blu ray market with a title like this or Just Before Dawn instead of Electric Chair/Nailgun Massacre.

07-03-2021, 09:37 PM	#3
HEH New Member Member since:Jul 2021	Bootleg from Diabolik? Hello all, My purchase of Messiah of Evil Code Red Blu Ray from Diabolik DVD website arrived today. There is no booklet included. Is that the expected? I ask because although the item arrived sealed, the cover insert looks very...bootleg. Is Diabolik DVD a reliable website? Thanks and apologies for the reviving an old thread.

02-12-2013, 10:49 PM	#2
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Give me Messiah of Evil over Electric Chair/Nail Gun Massacre any day - Messiah, unlike those other two, is actually a pretty good film! What it lacks in narrative coherence it makes up for in atmosphere and creepiness. A Blu-ray would be great.

07-03-2021, 09:42 PM	#5
bgart13 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	Yes, Diabolik is reliable and no, there isn’t a booklet.

02-12-2013, 10:54 PM	#6
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	There's a very interesting chapter on Messiah in Stephen Thrower's exhaustive, essential Nightmare USA book.

02-12-2013, 10:59 PM	#7
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1	Would love to own this on blu-ray. Not to sound like a cheapskate, but I hope Code Red keeps the price reasonable. I'm guessing it'll be $29.99 + shipping? I doubt I'd be willing to pay more than $19.99, unfortunately. I haven't really bought from them since they started selling direct, just because their prices are so high for DVDs. I did make an exception for Ghost Keeper though.

02-13-2013, 12:20 AM	#8
psicon Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:1389	I'll definitely be getting this. Love the movie and Code Red did a great job on the Dvd.

02-13-2013, 01:04 AM	#9
Hubunkey Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Fort Scott, KS 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:253 DVD collection:40 Trading Score:357	Has codered actually released any of the blu-ray's thst has been rumored?

02-13-2013, 03:28 AM	#12
Tybo28 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Williamsport, Pennsylvania 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:1175 DVD collection:1	I would love this! I've never found a nice quality version of it. Hope it happens and has a decent transfer. Such a weird movie.

02-13-2013, 03:31 AM	#13
bgart13 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	This is news to me - and Bill hasn't mentioned MESSIAH OF EVIL to me or others at the only forum he visits. Folks there, me included, have made it know we'd love to see it in HD, though.

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