Dr. Giggles German release - Blu-ray Forum

persuazion · 02-12-2019, 02:45 PM

I didn't see a thread on this movie and was wondering if the German release has the same transfer as the U.S. release that came with Otis?

shocker2 · 02-12-2019, 03:12 PM

Better pq on the German BD plus you can choose between the 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 version.

Comparison on caps-a-holic:
https://caps-a-holic.com/c_list.php?c=3032

But watch out:
Only the "X-Cess" releases are uncut; the one from "Centurio/Alive" is censored.

persuazion · 02-12-2019, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shocker2

Better pq on the German BD plus you can choose between the 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 version.

Comparison on caps-a-holic:
https://caps-a-holic.com/c_list.php?c=3032

But watch out:
Only the "X-Cess" releases are uncut; the one from "Centurio/Alive" is censored.

Thank you! The one I am looking to buy is the X-Cess version.

agenda · 02-12-2019, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shocker2

plus you can choose between the 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 version.

Yeah, that option is great indeed!

DMRI2006 · 02-13-2019, 02:53 PM

I love that about the aspect ratio. The German SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK also offered it, and it was most welcome because it was a TV movie released theatrically overseas, and the 2.35 framing really looked too tight.

I wish more Super 35 movies on Blu offered the 1.78 option, usually it means you get the entire frame that was filmed.

agenda · 02-13-2019, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DMRI2006

The German SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK also offered it

Is that true? Which release from THESE, or is it the same press in all of those?

Brokkoli · 02-13-2019, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by agenda

Is that true? Which release from THESE, or is it the same press in all of those?

Can't say for others, but the Koch release lets you chose between 1.78:1 or 2.35:1 before movie start.
https://www.amazon.de/Manchmal-komme...dp/B00HHO8X38/

Hellhound · 02-23-2019, 11:10 AM

Anybody know if this is region locked?

shocker2 · 02-23-2019, 11:20 PM

According to this site all editions are B locked:
https://ssl.ofdb.de/view.php?page=fa...085&vid=435769
https://ssl.ofdb.de/view.php?page=fa...085&vid=421905
https://ssl.ofdb.de/view.php?page=fa...085&vid=422923

DMRI2006 · 02-24-2019, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokkoli

Can't say for others, but the Koch release lets you chose between 1.78:1 or 2.35:1 before movie start.
https://www.amazon.de/Manchmal-komme...dp/B00HHO8X38/

Yep that's the one. Definitely recommend it, plus it's cheap too (or has been if you bundle it in a sale).

classicmaterial · 02-12-2020, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shocker2

Better pq on the German BD plus you can choose between the 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 version.

Comparison on caps-a-holic:
https://caps-a-holic.com/c_list.php?c=3032

But watch out:
Only the "X-Cess" releases are uncut; the one from "Centurio/Alive" is censored.

Which one is the X-Cess version? I only see the Alive ones

TheOneWithThePrize · 02-12-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by classicmaterial

Which one is the X-Cess version? I only see the Alive ones

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01N2VULX6

ScareBearDan · 01-06-2023, 05:05 PM

I have the X-Cess version with the Lenticular 3D cover, and it does not let you choose between 1:78:1 and 2:35:1. It's in 1:78:1 with an option for 5.1 English audio, and if you go to the bonus material, it offers a 1:33:1 full frame version with English 2.0 audio. Not sure why anyone would want to watch an old full frame version on a widescreen television.

TheOneWithThePrize · 01-07-2023, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ScareBearDan

I have the X-Cess version with the Lenticular 3D cover, and it does not let you choose between 1:78:1 and 2:35:1. It's in 1:78:1 with an option for 5.1 English audio, and if you go to the bonus material, it offers a 1:33:1 full frame version with English 2.0 audio. Not sure why anyone would want to watch an old full frame version on a widescreen television.

The 2.35:1 version is an easter egg on the disc. You'll have to go to "Bonusmaterial", move the cursor to "Promo-Teaser" and then push left which will make a scalpel appear just below the "Dr. Giggles" title. Click OK/Enter on the remote and the 2.35:1 version will start. Remember to switch to English audio with the remote as it is the German dub by default.

ScareBearDan · 01-09-2023, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TheOneWithThePrize

The 2.35:1 version is an easter egg on the disc. You'll have to go to "Bonusmaterial", move the cursor to "Promo-Teaser" and then push left which will make a scalpel appear just below the "Dr. Giggles" title. Click OK/Enter on the remote and the 2.35:1 version will start. Remember to switch to English audio with the remote as it is the German dub by default.

Awesome. Thanks! But dang, that's a lot of cuts of the film on a single disc.

02-12-2019, 02:45 PM	#1
persuazion Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:1525 MA collection:9 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:92	Dr. Giggles German release I didn't see a thread on this movie and was wondering if the German release has the same transfer as the U.S. release that came with Otis?

02-12-2019, 03:12 PM	#2
shocker2 Senior Member Member since:May 2017 Location:first death cell, later power grid	Better pq on the German BD plus you can choose between the 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 version. Comparison on caps-a-holic: https://caps-a-holic.com/c_list.php?c=3032 But watch out: Only the "X-Cess" releases are uncut; the one from "Centurio/Alive" is censored.

02-13-2019, 02:53 PM	#5
DMRI2006 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:215	I love that about the aspect ratio. The German SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK also offered it, and it was most welcome because it was a TV movie released theatrically overseas, and the 2.35 framing really looked too tight. I wish more Super 35 movies on Blu offered the 1.78 option, usually it means you get the entire frame that was filmed.

02-23-2019, 11:10 AM	#8
Hellhound Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Cincinnati, OH 4K collection:546 Blu-ray collection:7176 DVD collection:757 Trading Score:1	Anybody know if this is region locked?

02-23-2019, 11:20 PM	#9
shocker2 Senior Member Member since:May 2017 Location:first death cell, later power grid	According to this site all editions are B locked: https://ssl.ofdb.de/view.php?page=fa...085&vid=435769 https://ssl.ofdb.de/view.php?page=fa...085&vid=421905 https://ssl.ofdb.de/view.php?page=fa...085&vid=422923

01-06-2023, 05:05 PM	#13
ScareBearDan Active Member Member since:Jul 2021	I have the X-Cess version with the Lenticular 3D cover, and it does not let you choose between 1:78:1 and 2:35:1. It's in 1:78:1 with an option for 5.1 English audio, and if you go to the bonus material, it offers a 1:33:1 full frame version with English 2.0 audio. Not sure why anyone would want to watch an old full frame version on a widescreen television.

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