Obsession (1976) (Collector's Edition) - Blu-ray Forum

JohnCarpenterFan · 07-23-2018, 08:13 PM

Obsession Blu-ray

Coming early 2019 from Scream Factory.

Hopefully a remaster since a good region free alternative from Arrow has been available for years.

Rockercub · 07-23-2018, 09:20 PM

I'm curious to see what they do with it. I'll probably end up getting it since he's my favorite director. Unless it's the same transfer as Arrow with no interesting extras.

Jobla · 07-23-2018, 10:20 PM

I wish that Scream would isolate the mesmerizing Bernard Herrmann score on an isolated audio track, but I realize that the label doesn't usually do that. I will be interested to see what extras are included. I assume that the 30 minute documentary will be present, if available. I look forward to this release.

Hoke Moseley · 07-23-2018, 10:27 PM

The LE Arrow with Schrader's original screenplay is one of my favorite releases...

We'll see what Scream can do with it I guess...

Monterey Jack · 07-24-2018, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

The LE Arrow with Schrader's original screenplay is one of my favorite releases...

That is a gorgeous release.

Region-free, too.

Doubt I'll get the SF release unless the extras are VERY good.

GasmaskAvenger · 09-27-2018, 05:38 PM

I went ahead and ordered the Arrow version off someone, as I don't have confidence in this being any better.

silverlakephil · 09-27-2018, 07:25 PM

I have the Arrow release and it’s great. Probably one of the better Films influenced by Hitchcock. I thought Criterion would get the rights to this.

Jobla · 09-27-2018, 10:33 PM

I have a copy of the Arrow version, which is the best to date for this title. Since the film is a favorite of mine, and since Herrmann score is my all-time favorite motion picture score, I'm looking forward to seeing what Scream Factory will bring to the table.

Alan Clarke · 09-28-2018, 11:03 AM

The Arrow blu ray is already great. Any 'upgrade' will be marginal. Pass.

BarnDoor · 10-01-2018, 07:28 PM

Coming 15th January:

RCRochester · 10-01-2018, 07:29 PM

Cue complaints about the cover art in 3... 2... 1....

Nailwraps · 10-01-2018, 07:33 PM

No complaints from this guy.

Monterey Jack · 10-01-2018, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RCRochester

Cue complaints about the cover art in 3... 2... 1....

It's frigging DREADFUL, maybe the worst Scream/Shout cover since Village Of The Damned.

AKORIS · 10-01-2018, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rcrochester

cue complaints about the cover art in 3... 2... 1....

horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MJD64 · 10-01-2018, 08:18 PM

Yup. I dislike it. It's just bizarre, and in no way represents the film to me (with a little tweaking, it would be better suited for De Palma's Sisters). I usually find Scream's commissioned artwork to be a horror, so no surprises here. I really couldn't care less about artwork (or slipcovers, or steelbooks...): I'm just curious as to what new goodies Scream will provide in the way of new supplements; as someone perfectly content with the excellent Arrow release, Scream is gonna have to work hard to justify a double-dip on this title.

Remember the scene in Obsession where Michael approaches Sandra in the church and she tells him she's restoring a painting where experts have discovered another painting, possibly a masterpiece, beneath it? I think it would've been cool if the new cover art had a Courtland family portrait peeled away just enough to discern Bujold's overpowering likeness underneath...

postmodel · 10-01-2018, 08:49 PM

I just wonder if there will be any new interviews with De Palma, Schrader, or Lithgow. Or if the Obsession Revisited feature from the Arrow release will be ported over along with some short films. I own the Arrow and I'm hoping this will be a worthwhile double dip!

I'm assuming it'll be the same transfer.

Hoke Moseley · 10-01-2018, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by postmodel

I just wonder if there will be any new interviews with De Palma, Schrader, or Lithgow.

There's no way Schrader will be a part of any new extras...

Jobla · 10-02-2018, 12:34 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if OBSESION comes with a reversible cover. I think the Arrow release had four separate covers IIRC.

Interviews with Bujold or Lithgow or De Palma would be great.

I guess Schrader is less of a possibility, although he did provide a full running commentary for the BD of HARDCORE.

Hoke Moseley · 10-02-2018, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jobla

I guess Schrader is less of a possibility, although he did provide a full running commentary for the BD of HARDCORE.

I meant Schrader wasn't happening because he had a lot of problems with what De Palma did with his screenplay. He pretty much says anything he has to say about it here:

[1:25 mark]

JohnCarpenterFan · 01-02-2019, 04:20 PM

Robert Harris mentioned that this was "Based upon a new master provided by Columbia." Curious to see whether there's been a remaster since the Arrow release, or if this is just "New" for the US.

07-23-2018, 08:13 PM	#1
JohnCarpenterFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2015 Blu-ray collection:295	Obsession (1976) (Collector's Edition) Obsession Blu-ray Coming early 2019 from Scream Factory. Hopefully a remaster since a good region free alternative from Arrow has been available for years. Last edited by Deciazulado; 10-09-2018 at 08:34 PM.

10-01-2018, 08:18 PM	#15
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	Yup. I dislike it. It's just bizarre, and in no way represents the film to me (with a little tweaking, it would be better suited for De Palma's Sisters). I usually find Scream's commissioned artwork to be a horror, so no surprises here. I really couldn't care less about artwork (or slipcovers, or steelbooks...): I'm just curious as to what new goodies Scream will provide in the way of new supplements; as someone perfectly content with the excellent Arrow release, Scream is gonna have to work hard to justify a double-dip on this title. Remember the scene in Obsession where Michael approaches Sandra in the church and she tells him she's restoring a painting where experts have discovered another painting, possibly a masterpiece, beneath it? I think it would've been cool if the new cover art had a Courtland family portrait peeled away just enough to discern Bujold's overpowering likeness underneath... Last edited by MJD64; 10-01-2018 at 08:26 PM.

07-23-2018, 09:20 PM	#2
Rockercub Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:San Fernando Valley, CA 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:2185 DVD collection:240 Trading Score:3	I'm curious to see what they do with it. I'll probably end up getting it since he's my favorite director. Unless it's the same transfer as Arrow with no interesting extras.

07-23-2018, 10:20 PM	#3
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	I wish that Scream would isolate the mesmerizing Bernard Herrmann score on an isolated audio track, but I realize that the label doesn't usually do that. I will be interested to see what extras are included. I assume that the 30 minute documentary will be present, if available. I look forward to this release.

07-23-2018, 10:27 PM	#4
Hoke Moseley Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2014 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1353 DVD collection:62 Digital collection:15 iTunes collection:7 Trading Score:156	The LE Arrow with Schrader's original screenplay is one of my favorite releases... We'll see what Scream can do with it I guess...

09-27-2018, 05:38 PM	#6
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1105 Blu-ray collection:4971 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	I went ahead and ordered the Arrow version off someone, as I don't have confidence in this being any better.

09-27-2018, 07:25 PM	#7
silverlakephil Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 Location:The Bay Area 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:2292 DVD collection:13 Trading Score:18	I have the Arrow release and it’s great. Probably one of the better Films influenced by Hitchcock. I thought Criterion would get the rights to this.

09-27-2018, 10:33 PM	#8
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	I have a copy of the Arrow version, which is the best to date for this title. Since the film is a favorite of mine, and since Herrmann score is my all-time favorite motion picture score, I'm looking forward to seeing what Scream Factory will bring to the table.

09-28-2018, 11:03 AM	#9
Alan Clarke Banned Member since:Jun 2016 Blu-ray collection:156	The Arrow blu ray is already great. Any 'upgrade' will be marginal. Pass.

10-01-2018, 07:28 PM	#10
BarnDoor Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:338 Blu-ray collection:6006 Trading Score:3	Coming 15th January:

10-01-2018, 07:29 PM	#11
RCRochester Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2017 Trading Score:9	Cue complaints about the cover art in 3... 2... 1....

10-01-2018, 07:33 PM	#12
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1826 Digital collection:3	No complaints from this guy.

10-01-2018, 08:49 PM	#16
postmodel Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:1026 Blu-ray collection:3025 DVD collection:90 MA collection:1 Trading Score:15	I just wonder if there will be any new interviews with De Palma, Schrader, or Lithgow. Or if the Obsession Revisited feature from the Arrow release will be ported over along with some short films. I own the Arrow and I'm hoping this will be a worthwhile double dip! I'm assuming it'll be the same transfer.

10-02-2018, 12:34 AM	#18
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	I wouldn't be surprised if OBSESION comes with a reversible cover. I think the Arrow release had four separate covers IIRC. Interviews with Bujold or Lithgow or De Palma would be great. I guess Schrader is less of a possibility, although he did provide a full running commentary for the BD of HARDCORE.

01-02-2019, 04:20 PM	#20
JohnCarpenterFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2015 Blu-ray collection:295	Robert Harris mentioned that this was "Based upon a new master provided by Columbia." Curious to see whether there's been a remaster since the Arrow release, or if this is just "New" for the US.

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