Ultimate Horror Classics 18 films in SD - Now Vol. 2

[HyperRealist]

Ultimate Horror Classics Blu-ray

1. THE GHOUL (1933)
2. WHITE ZOMBIE (1932)
3. THE VAMPIRE BAT (1933)
4. THE PHANTOM SHIP (1936)
5. DR. MANIAC - THE MAN WHO CHANGED HIS MIND (1936)
6. KING OF THE ZOMBIES (1941)
7. CHAMBER OF HORRORS (1941)
8. THE DEAD EYES OF LONDON (1940)
9. CRIMES AT THE DARK HOUSE (1940)
10. THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1959)
11. THE LAST MAN ON EARTH (1964)
12. MANIA - FLEASH AND THE FIENDS (1959)
13. THE CITY OF THE DEAD (1960)
14. CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)
15. SWEENEY TODD (1934)
16. THE HOUNDS OF ZAROFF (1932)
17. SVENGALI (1931)
18. THE TERROR (1963).

NOTE: All features contained are presented on this SD Blu-ray in 480i.

[saprano]

In SD?

[MifuneFan]

Distributed by "fce" which should be pronounced feces by everyone reading it since that's exactly what they're releasing here.

[HyperRealist]

OrlandoEastwood will buy it. I hope he gives us the scope how bad it is like Westerns Unchained and Wu-tang collection.

[BluPat]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Distributed by "fce" which should be pronounced feces by everyone reading it since that's exactly what they're releasing here.

LMAO that's the gospel. Why in the hell would anyone want this? What a ripoff...Blu-ray Disc 480i. Yea that makes a LOT of sense.

[bboisvert]

Originally Posted by saprano

In SD?

Yup, 480i.

Same company is putting out this collection too:
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=227554

[HeavyHitter]

What a joke.

[GxyExpress999]

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by HyperRealist

It looks like Karloff's giving us the finger in that artwork (or preparing to pick his nose, you decide), which is more or less what fce is doing by releasing this on Blu-Ray to begin with.

There are some really good films on here, but most, if not all, of the films have better, sometimes officially licensed, transfers on DVD or Blu-Ray from more reputable studios that will utilize far better source elements than this set will.

[j2raymond]

Originally Posted by zbinks

It looks like Karloff's giving us the finger in that artwork (or preparing to pick his nose, you decide), which is more or less what fce is doing by releasing this on Blu-Ray to begin with.

There are some really good films on here, but most, if not all, of the films have better, sometimes officially licensed, transfers on DVD or Blu-Ray from more reputable studios that will utilize far better source elements than this set will.

I have no great hopes, but perhaps they'll go the route of Diamond Video, and rip off other studios' superior transfers when available.

[Akijama]

Isn't CARNIVAL OF SOULS with Criterion?

[Tadji Malik]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Isn't CARNIVAL OF SOULS with Criterion?

It's my understanding that they figured out the copyright status of 'Carnival of Souls' years ago. It might be that FCE doesn't know this and is releasing it illegally.

Personally I hope that Criterion still has the rights to release this on Blu-ray. I know a restoration was done last year and the film has been hitting the art circuit.

I would love to see this in 1080. I watched my Criterion DVD last year and it just didn't cut it for me.

[Buscemi]

I believe Criterion only has exclusive rights to the director's cut (which is protected by copyright). The theatrical cut is in public domain, so anyone can release it.

Meanwhile, I bet that Shout Factory does The Last Man on Earth sooner or later (if the Vincent Price box sells well).

[Nighteyes]

Originally Posted by Tadji Malik

Personally I hope that Criterion still has the rights to release this on Blu-ray. I know a restoration was done last year and the film has been hitting the art circuit.

I would love to see this in 1080.

Yup, same here.

[Clark Kent]

I have no idea why someone would pay near $20 for this set when you can find nearly the exact same content at the same resolution on DVD, for a measly $5. These are all public domain films.

[Vriess]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I have no idea why someone would pay near $20 for this set when you can find nearly the exact same content at the same resolution on DVD, for a measly $5. These are all public domain films.

Eh, for someone who likes horror but doesn't own/want to own a bunch of dvd's this might be worthwhile for a lower price

[bluknight1]

In SD? IN SD??? Absolutely unacceptable! Why is the BDA not blocking this release? It's not 1080!

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by Vriess

Eh, for someone who likes horror but doesn't own/want to own a bunch of dvd's this might be worthwhile for a lower price

You'd probably be better off watching them on YouTube.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by zbinks

It looks like Karloff's giving us the finger in that artwork (or preparing to pick his nose, you decide), which is more or less what fce is doing by releasing this on Blu-Ray to begin with.

There are some really good films on here, but most, if not all, of the films have better, sometimes officially licensed, transfers on DVD or Blu-Ray from more reputable studios that will utilize far better source elements than this set will.

It looks like he just had some bad Mexican food, and we're seeing the end results.

[yingjun]

which should be noticeable waste by everyone studying it since that's exactly what they're launching here.