Straw Dogs (1971) - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

mike siegel · 01-15-2013, 01:23 PM

Dear Blu-ray experts,

I'm looking for a pardner to place my blu-ray/DVD supplements worldwide regarding films by Sam Peckinpah. I just finished bonus material for the upcoming french KILLER ELITE blu-ray / DVD special edition, but I had learned about that project mainly by sheer luck just four weeks before the deadline. I'm not really following or investigating upcoming Peckinpah releases, being tied up in all sorts of different projects not related to homevideo.

Hence I need someone (or more than one person) who is good at finding out very early about upcoming Peckinpah releases so we could offer possible new or already produced documentaries & featurettes etc. to the involved companies around the globe. I already missed the STRAW DOGS blu-rays, I could have done some nice additional supplements. Just think about the CROSS OF IRON blu-ray, it easily could have become a release without any supplements at all, if someone attached to the label here in Germany would not have rembered an old e-mail of mine.

There must be some persons around who are good at being 'up to date'. In any case, to discuss this matter any further, just forward me a message!

Mike

AnamorphicWidescreen · 04-03-2014, 03:55 PM

Straw Dogs is one of the most powerful movies of the '70's, and IMHO it's also Peckinpah's best film; and, I would also argue that it's Hoffman's best film as well. Great story & acting by everyone, and the climactic scene is pure cinematic brilliance. It's interesting that a film featuring such unlikeable characters (including the two leads) can be such a compelling watch. The "fish out of water" sequence was very pronounced, i.e. an American moving to England & being extremely out of place...the scene when Hoffman walked into the pub near the beginning & everyone stopped talking was quite disconcerting. The obvious antagonism the town natives felt towards him was almost palatable...

IMHO, Hoffman's best work was in the '70's - along with SD, other great films included: Marathon Man, Straight Time, Lenny, Little Big Man, & Papillon....

Roy Batty · 06-10-2014, 03:04 AM

There are no news about a possible re-release of this, with some extra features from the otherwise terrible UK release and/or the old Criterion DVD?

And preferably with the original audio track.

Ben-hur · 06-10-2014, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy Batty

There are no news about a possible re-release of this, with some extra features from the otherwise terrible UK release and/or the old Criterion DVD?

And preferably with the original audio track.

To be honest, I'd rather buy the criterion.

JackTwist · 06-10-2014, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy Batty

There are no news about a possible re-release of this, with some extra features from the otherwise terrible UK release and/or the old Criterion DVD?

And preferably with the original audio track.

The original Criterion release was under a temporary license from MGM and was only in print for a brief period. It is a beautiful edition and still one of my favorite Criterions. That being said, the blu-ray is a MASSIVE upgrade in picture quality. I still own the Criterion because of the features and its OOP status, but if you're wanting it for the movie, go with the blu-ray. Also, much cheaper than the Criterion now.

Roy Batty · 06-10-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JackTwist

The original Criterion release was under a temporary license from MGM and was only in print for a brief period. It is a beautiful edition and still one of my favorite Criterions. That being said, the blu-ray is a MASSIVE upgrade in picture quality. I still own the Criterion because of the features and its OOP status, but if you're wanting it for the movie, go with the blu-ray. Also, much cheaper than the Criterion now.

Yep, I rented the BD from Blockbuster when they were still around, and I agree the audiovisual presentation of the movie is quite good as it is.

But I would like having the best of both worlds, so to say; it's pretty frustrating that Fremantle's egregious grindhouse-like transfer in the UK is at least accompanied with a nice handful of bonus features (some even shared with the old Criterion DVD release) while MGM's effort has nothing to offer but a few trailers.

And as conservative as the 5.1 mix on the US release is, original audio is always a bonus in my book.

StingingVelvet · 12-20-2015, 08:35 AM

Check your grocery stores, I found this in my local Giant's $3.99 movie bin.

Monterey Jack · 12-20-2015, 01:01 PM

I picked up a copy at the grocery store I work at for $3.99 a few weeks back.

b_l_u · 12-20-2015, 02:00 PM

I got mine for $2.99 at the dollar store.

OgamiittoMcJ · 03-10-2016, 07:10 PM

so decided to buy this from US Amazon.com for £16
as its much better transfer than awful UK disc

had it in my Amazon UK cart for months and price was between £7-13
with all your music, was also available on importcds and Wow HD
but it has now disappeared from all of them

Amazon UK price is now £26 Used

so must be OOP ?

JohnCarpenterFan · 03-10-2016, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OgamiittoMcJ

so decided to buy this from US Amazon.com for £16
as its much better transfer than awful UK disc

had it in my Amazon UK cart for months and price was between £7-13
with all your music, was also available on importcds and Wow HD
but it has now disappeared from all of them

Amazon UK price is now £26 Used

so must be OOP ?

tama · 03-10-2016, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterFan

Do we know this for sure?

Scottie · 03-10-2016, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OgamiittoMcJ

so decided to buy this from US Amazon.com for £16
as its much better transfer than awful UK disc

had it in my Amazon UK cart for months and price was between £7-13
with all your music, was also available on importcds and Wow HD
but it has now disappeared from all of them

Amazon UK price is now £26 Used

so must be OOP ?

It's possible that the U.K. distributor lost the rights to the film. However, there's still plenty of copies in the U.S.

Ray Jackson · 03-10-2016, 07:37 PM

I dig Sam Pechinpah.

But I don't dig no rape scenes.

...and I've always heard the one in Straw Dogs is pretty bad.

Scottie · 03-10-2016, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I dig Sam Pechinpah.

But I don't dig no rape scenes.

...and I've always heard the one in Straw Dogs is pretty bad.

Be your own judge.

OgamiittoMcJ · 03-10-2016, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterFan

Ok so that means what ?
Criterion are going to release it ?

Ray Jackson · 03-10-2016, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

Be your own judge.

Susan George Sex Scene in "Straw Dogs" - YouTube

That's it?

...that ain't too bad.

OgamiittoMcJ · 03-10-2016, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

It's possible that the U.K. distributor lost the rights to the film. However, there's still plenty of copies in the U.S.

no not UK version US version
try and find it on Importcds, allyourmusic
it's not listed any more
I could only find it for sale at Amazon US

what other sites have you seen it on ?

Scottie · 03-10-2016, 07:45 PM

There's no indication on Amazon that the film is going out of print.

Quote:

Only 19 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

http://www.amazon.com/Straw-Dogs-Unr...7642162&sr=1-2

OgamiittoMcJ · 03-10-2016, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

There's no indication on Amazon that the film is going out of print.

http://www.amazon.com/Straw-Dogs-Unr...7642162&sr=1-2

it's been removed from at least 4 or 5 other US sites though
best buy still has it listed but on back order
just seems strange that it's been removed from other sites

try find somewhere other than Amazon that has it listed

01-15-2013, 01:23 PM	#81
mike siegel Active Member Member since:Apr 2011	Dear Blu-ray experts, I'm looking for a pardner to place my blu-ray/DVD supplements worldwide regarding films by Sam Peckinpah. I just finished bonus material for the upcoming french KILLER ELITE blu-ray / DVD special edition, but I had learned about that project mainly by sheer luck just four weeks before the deadline. I'm not really following or investigating upcoming Peckinpah releases, being tied up in all sorts of different projects not related to homevideo. Hence I need someone (or more than one person) who is good at finding out very early about upcoming Peckinpah releases so we could offer possible new or already produced documentaries & featurettes etc. to the involved companies around the globe. I already missed the STRAW DOGS blu-rays, I could have done some nice additional supplements. Just think about the CROSS OF IRON blu-ray, it easily could have become a release without any supplements at all, if someone attached to the label here in Germany would not have rembered an old e-mail of mine. There must be some persons around who are good at being 'up to date'. In any case, to discuss this matter any further, just forward me a message! Mike

04-03-2014, 03:55 PM	#82
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	Straw Dogs is one of the most powerful movies of the '70's, and IMHO it's also Peckinpah's best film; and, I would also argue that it's Hoffman's best film as well. Great story & acting by everyone, and the climactic scene is pure cinematic brilliance. It's interesting that a film featuring such unlikeable characters (including the two leads) can be such a compelling watch. The "fish out of water" sequence was very pronounced, i.e. an American moving to England & being extremely out of place...the scene when Hoffman walked into the pub near the beginning & everyone stopped talking was quite disconcerting. The obvious antagonism the town natives felt towards him was almost palatable... IMHO, Hoffman's best work was in the '70's - along with SD, other great films included: Marathon Man, Straight Time, Lenny, Little Big Man, & Papillon....

06-10-2014, 03:04 AM	#83
Roy Batty Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New York City 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:2654 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:2	There are no news about a possible re-release of this, with some extra features from the otherwise terrible UK release and/or the old Criterion DVD? And preferably with the original audio track.

12-20-2015, 08:35 AM	#87
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:849 Blu-ray collection:2329 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	Check your grocery stores, I found this in my local Giant's $3.99 movie bin.

12-20-2015, 01:01 PM	#88
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	I picked up a copy at the grocery store I work at for $3.99 a few weeks back.

12-20-2015, 02:00 PM	#89
b_l_u Active Member Member since:Sep 2015 Trading Score:13	I got mine for $2.99 at the dollar store.

03-10-2016, 07:10 PM	#90
OgamiittoMcJ Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Glasgow, UK Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:599 Blu-ray collection:3471 DVD collection:445 Trading Score:5	so decided to buy this from US Amazon.com for £16 as its much better transfer than awful UK disc had it in my Amazon UK cart for months and price was between £7-13 with all your music, was also available on importcds and Wow HD but it has now disappeared from all of them Amazon UK price is now £26 Used so must be OOP ?

03-10-2016, 07:37 PM	#94
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	I dig Sam Pechinpah. But I don't dig no rape scenes. ...and I've always heard the one in Straw Dogs is pretty bad.

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