COMBAT SHOCK (Buddy Giovinazzo, 1986) - from Severin Films in 2018! - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

WJB · 06-23-2018, 09:41 AM

Strangely, this was one of the very first DVDs I bought - on the Troma label back in March '99. It's always been a favourite, and this release looks great. As for the Maniac II footage - I first saw that on the Elite Entertainment Maniac LD that I received for my 18th birthday in 1997!

It doesn't mention if it contains the theatrical 'Combat Shock' Troma cut (I'm guessing not).

As most people know, ordering this was a nightmare. The Severin site crashed (probably due to the 50% sale). My order went though (got the Paypal receipt), but no email confirmation from Severin themselves. Looks like an email to their customer service dept is in order...

LordCrumb · 06-23-2018, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WJB

Strangely, this was one of the very first DVDs I bought - on the Troma label back in March '99. It's always been a favourite, and this release looks great. As for the Maniac II footage - I first saw that on the Elite Entertainment Maniac LD that I received for my 18th birthday in 1997!

It doesn't mention if it contains the theatrical 'Combat Shock' Troma cut (I'm guessing not).

As most people know, ordering this was a nightmare. The Severin site crashed (probably due to the 50% sale). My order went though (got the Paypal receipt), but no email confirmation from Severin themselves. Looks like an email to their customer service dept is in order...

I didn't get an email confirmation either, but its in my order history, so I'm not worried.

cgurley · 06-23-2018, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WJB

Strangely, this was one of the very first DVDs I bought - on the Troma label back in March '99. It's always been a favourite, and this release looks great. As for the Maniac II footage - I first saw that on the Elite Entertainment Maniac LD that I received for my 18th birthday in 1997!

It doesn't mention if it contains the theatrical 'Combat Shock' Troma cut (I'm guessing not).

As most people know, ordering this was a nightmare. The Severin site crashed (probably due to the 50% sale). My order went though (got the Paypal receipt), but no email confirmation from Severin themselves. Looks like an email to their customer service dept is in order...

I've ordered in the past with no confirmation email, and never had a problem.

GasmaskAvenger · 06-23-2018, 06:31 PM

I'm really happy that Combat Shock is receiving this much exposure from this one time deal.

I can see it being sold out in a few days.

travisbickle · 06-23-2018, 06:55 PM

Fingers crossed I get a frame of the baby with my copy...

Wren · 06-23-2018, 07:20 PM

Just saw an e-mail message from Severin that claims that 1/2 of their Combat Shock stock has been sold. Wow.

DetroitSportsFan · 06-23-2018, 07:43 PM

There will be a standard release in the future, right?

zbinks · 06-23-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

There will be a standard release in the future, right?

Severin has been pretty adamant that there won't be a standard release.

themp3000 · 06-23-2018, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zbinks

Severin has been pretty adamant that there won't be a standard release.

They’ve been extremely and ridiculously adamant about it.

That being said, if they did do a standard, that’d piss off 2,000 people who bought this under the adamancy of Severin that there would not be a trimmed down edition.

I don’t think Severin has ever done this but for example, Synapse one kinda figured based upon past history that not at this time means yes. But Severin is unknown and I’m willing to take the bet this will be it. Buy it while ya can.

frakking toaster · 06-23-2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by themp3000

They’ve been extremely and ridiculously adamant about it.

That being said, if they did do a standard, that’d piss off 2,000 people who bought this under the adamancy of Severin that there would not be a trimmed down edition.

I don’t think Severin has ever done this but for example, Synapse one kinda figured based upon past history that not at this time means yes. But Severin is unknown and I’m willing to take the bet this will be it. Buy it while ya can.

Synapse usually word there's right to avoid complaints. They always say a standard release is not planned at this time. Severin are straight up saying we are not allowed to release this as a single edition cause of our contract. If somehow that turns out to be bullshit I'd be pissed.

Disallowed · 06-23-2018, 08:38 PM

I think that they say "for contractual reasons" means it's a given that we're not getting this one in a different edition from them.

gobad2003 · 06-24-2018, 04:21 AM

Just put my order in for this and e-mailed them to combine with my previous order to save on the shipping. I thought this would be around for awhile but it looks to selling very quickly and would hate to miss out. Better safe than sorry

redrunner97 · 06-24-2018, 04:42 AM

I REALLY want this but not for $50. It's hard to accept I'll never own EVERY movie ever made on blu-ray, but this is one of them. Oh well.

Damonstein · 06-24-2018, 06:03 AM

It really is way too much money, but it looks like something I'll really enjoy. I don't mind the occasional splurge.

GasmaskAvenger · 06-24-2018, 07:44 AM

As someone who has seen the film a few times before, this edition is totally worth the $50 for such a brilliant slice of low budget filmmaking.

WJB · 06-24-2018, 10:40 AM

The commentary track on the original Troma DVD was great.

I vaguely remember Jörg Buttgereit saying that the scene where Frankie drinks the sour milk is one of the most nauseating images in low-budget filmmaking.

Looking forward to listening to this new commentary track - 20 years after the last one!

jmat91 · 06-24-2018, 11:22 AM

I think this is gouging the fans, I just want the film, I'll just put the book and all the other junk in a storage box, I'm so annoyed by this.

tommynorcal · 06-24-2018, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jmat91

I think this is gouging the fans, I just want the film, I'll just put the book and all the other junk in a storage box, I'm so annoyed by this.

You should write your congressman then

Edit: *Representive in parliament?

DVD Phreak · 06-24-2018, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jmat91

I think this is gouging the fans, I just want the film, I'll just put the book and all the other junk in a storage box, I'm so annoyed by this.

$40 is pretty much the standard SRP for most standard, first-run releases, from major studios to smaller ones like Criterion, etc. You are used to discounted prices which major retailers like Amazon and B&N can afford to give, but not small companies like Severin. If you want discounted price, wait for Amazon to discount it 50% off some day. But oh you can't because it's selling out as we speak.

Mr. Thomsen · 06-24-2018, 02:48 PM

Is there any free shipping available in this sale? Normally the don't give free shipping in sales, but I see some people claim they got it.

If so, what are thresholds, and is that before or after the coupon code is added?

(I am just wondering whether it would be cheaper for me to change the address to my American shipping agent instead of paying $50 for having it send directly).

06-23-2018, 09:41 AM	#21
WJB Active Member Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Fulham, England	Strangely, this was one of the very first DVDs I bought - on the Troma label back in March '99. It's always been a favourite, and this release looks great. As for the Maniac II footage - I first saw that on the Elite Entertainment Maniac LD that I received for my 18th birthday in 1997! It doesn't mention if it contains the theatrical 'Combat Shock' Troma cut (I'm guessing not). As most people know, ordering this was a nightmare. The Severin site crashed (probably due to the 50% sale). My order went though (got the Paypal receipt), but no email confirmation from Severin themselves. Looks like an email to their customer service dept is in order...

06-23-2018, 06:31 PM	#24
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1119 Blu-ray collection:4995 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	I'm really happy that Combat Shock is receiving this much exposure from this one time deal. I can see it being sold out in a few days.

06-23-2018, 06:55 PM	#25
travisbickle Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Florida 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:375 DVD collection:105 Trading Score:47	Fingers crossed I get a frame of the baby with my copy...

06-23-2018, 07:20 PM	#26
Wren Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:1055	Just saw an e-mail message from Severin that claims that 1/2 of their Combat Shock stock has been sold. Wow.

06-23-2018, 07:43 PM	#27
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	There will be a standard release in the future, right?

06-23-2018, 08:38 PM	#31
Disallowed Active Member Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray collection:678	I think that they say "for contractual reasons" means it's a given that we're not getting this one in a different edition from them.

06-24-2018, 04:21 AM	#32
gobad2003 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:683 Blu-ray collection:6774 DVD collection:1984 Trading Score:6	Just put my order in for this and e-mailed them to combine with my previous order to save on the shipping. I thought this would be around for awhile but it looks to selling very quickly and would hate to miss out. Better safe than sorry

06-24-2018, 04:42 AM	#33
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	I REALLY want this but not for $50. It's hard to accept I'll never own EVERY movie ever made on blu-ray, but this is one of them. Oh well.

06-24-2018, 06:03 AM	#34
Damonstein Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:360 Blu-ray collection:1519	It really is way too much money, but it looks like something I'll really enjoy. I don't mind the occasional splurge.

06-24-2018, 07:44 AM	#35
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1119 Blu-ray collection:4995 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	As someone who has seen the film a few times before, this edition is totally worth the $50 for such a brilliant slice of low budget filmmaking.

06-24-2018, 10:40 AM	#36
WJB Active Member Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Fulham, England	The commentary track on the original Troma DVD was great. I vaguely remember Jörg Buttgereit saying that the scene where Frankie drinks the sour milk is one of the most nauseating images in low-budget filmmaking. Looking forward to listening to this new commentary track - 20 years after the last one!

06-24-2018, 11:22 AM	#37
jmat91 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Somewhere South Blu-ray collection:2312 DVD collection:2	I think this is gouging the fans, I just want the film, I'll just put the book and all the other junk in a storage box, I'm so annoyed by this.

06-24-2018, 02:48 PM	#40
Mr. Thomsen Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Denmark 4K collection:257 Blu-ray collection:3193 DVD collection:293	Is there any free shipping available in this sale? Normally the don't give free shipping in sales, but I see some people claim they got it. If so, what are thresholds, and is that before or after the coupon code is added? (I am just wondering whether it would be cheaper for me to change the address to my American shipping agent instead of paying $50 for having it send directly).

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