Are there movies on VHS that are still not available on Dvd ? - Page 22 - Blu-ray Forum

FrancisP · 09-13-2019, 04:51 AM

A number of tv-movies have not made it to DVD. I have Cat Creature which is a excellent film which starred David Hedison. Disaster on the Coastliner starrinG William Shatner, EG Marshal and Raymond Burr and Crash starring William Shatner and Eddie Albert.

The trouble with getting these released can stem from 3 issues. Does anyone care? Elements? Rights issues. For example, I believe Kino had planned on releasing some horror/tv movie titles but the elements apparently were not even good enough for DVD. What I wouldn't give to know what titles those were.

ClaireMoon · 09-22-2019, 04:47 PM

Looking for Mr Goodbar

CrockettandTubbs · 09-23-2019, 02:16 PM

Never been released in the UK on DVD (AFAIK):

[Show spoiler]

Still got my VHS copy somewhere.

Also:

[Show spoiler]

Renny Harlin's first film (aka: Born American)

GeoffOliver · 09-24-2019, 06:48 AM

The uncut version of Prom Night III: The Last Kiss. Artisan’s ancient 2003 DVD double feature with PN 4 only had an edited-for-TV version with dubbed out swearing and brief nudity cut out. It was even sourced from video. To this day, that poor film has never gotten a digital transfer of any kind, and is completely unavailable through legal means unless you get the original VHS from Virgin Video.

TrentW1982 · 09-24-2019, 07:26 AM

One that I'm not sure about is the 1984 film The Guardian with Lou Gossett Jr. I haven't seen a DVD release of that listed anywhere.

There are others where the only DVD release looks like it's literally just a VHS rip like Penelope Sheeris' Hollywood Vice Squad.

LennonKolpin1975 · 09-24-2019, 08:23 AM

If they haven't already been mentioned:
Pandemonium (1982)
Surf II: The End of the Trilogy (1984)

LennonKolpin1975 · 09-24-2019, 08:34 AM

In terms of TV movies, I don't believe the Not Quite Human Trilogy or 1994 Baker Street: Sherlock Holmes Returns have been released.

Takeshi666 · 09-24-2019, 10:25 AM

The Mind's Eye (1990) is only on VHS and Laserdisc. I think Radio Shack had an exclusive extended version on VHS only.

Blu Titan · 09-24-2019, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

The only one I've run across is Mindwarp. Pretty cheap and gaudy B-movie, but it had its moments, including a few smart ideas. Bruce Campbell stars.

EDIT:
Holy frakk, it's coming to Blu-Ray soon!

LOL...this movie is unwatchable

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Travis · 09-24-2019, 01:19 PM

There are some PAL DVDs out there though.

LennonKolpin1975 · 09-25-2019, 12:52 PM

Rough Cut (1980) with Burt Reynolds

JamesG. · 11-27-2019, 07:08 PM

I've been looking for more obscure flicks not officially released on DVD / Blu:

Mark of the Beast (1986)

Dance or Die (1987)

Midnight Intruders (1987)

Shallow Grave (1987)

Terror on Alcatraz (1987)

The American Scream (1989)

Girlfriend from Hell (1989)

Highway to Hell (1990)

The Arrival (1991)

The Paperboy (1994)

The Grave (1996)

Phillip c. Niethe · 11-27-2019, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClaireMoon

Looking for Mr Goodbar

you will find those in a yellow box at the checkout counter at your local grocery

JamesG. · 12-03-2019, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

Yes, there are tons of them, especially in the horror genre. I still have a pretty healthy sized VHS collection.

Looking at my VHS shelf, here are various titles that never made it to disc (or at least in the US to my knowledge):
Spookies

Vinegar Syndrome released a limited batch of this one on Blu over Black Friday weekend. They are all sold out now.

filmo70 · 12-07-2019, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesG.

Vinegar Syndrome released a limited batch of this one on Blu over Black Friday weekend. They are all sold out now.

A limited batch of slipcovers, I saw no wording that it wouldn't get a standard release.

Loaded Man · 12-07-2019, 07:18 PM

I saw this movie once late at night when I was a pre-teen and thought it was so funny. I doubt it'll ever be released on DVD or even digital at this point.

mrsmarit · 12-27-2019, 06:03 PM

I keep hoping some day this will get a legitimate DVD release

Sing 1989

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...source=sh/x/im

Rzzzz · 12-27-2019, 06:25 PM

There was an Italian bootleg dvd copied from the VHS tape. This film needs a proper restoration and release (if possible)....

JamesG. · 01-09-2020, 05:46 PM

These 2 do have DVD releases in other regions, but are officially VHS-only in U.S.

The Haunting of Julia (1977)
aka Full Circle

Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)

EricDent1 · 01-10-2020, 03:47 PM

Technically Godzilla 1985.
The Japanese version Godzilla Returns is on Blu-Ray/DVD.
Due to music stuff involving Defcon 4, the US version is not.

09-13-2019, 04:51 AM	#421
FrancisP Expert Member Member since:Jul 2012	A number of tv-movies have not made it to DVD. I have Cat Creature which is a excellent film which starred David Hedison. Disaster on the Coastliner starrinG William Shatner, EG Marshal and Raymond Burr and Crash starring William Shatner and Eddie Albert. The trouble with getting these released can stem from 3 issues. Does anyone care? Elements? Rights issues. For example, I believe Kino had planned on releasing some horror/tv movie titles but the elements apparently were not even good enough for DVD. What I wouldn't give to know what titles those were.

09-22-2019, 04:47 PM	#422
ClaireMoon Junior Member Member since:Aug 2018 Location:Tampa, FL	Looking for Mr Goodbar

09-23-2019, 02:16 PM	#423
CrockettandTubbs Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Er...Miami? 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:2455	Never been released in the UK on DVD (AFAIK): [Show spoiler] Still got my VHS copy somewhere. Also: [Show spoiler] Renny Harlin's first film (aka: Born American)

09-24-2019, 06:48 AM	#424
GeoffOliver Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Atlanta GA 4K collection:259 Blu-ray collection:1505 DVD collection:332	The uncut version of Prom Night III: The Last Kiss. Artisan’s ancient 2003 DVD double feature with PN 4 only had an edited-for-TV version with dubbed out swearing and brief nudity cut out. It was even sourced from video. To this day, that poor film has never gotten a digital transfer of any kind, and is completely unavailable through legal means unless you get the original VHS from Virgin Video.

09-24-2019, 07:26 AM	#425
TrentW1982 Power Member Member since:Nov 2017 Location:Melbourne, Victoria 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:1026 DVD collection:41	One that I'm not sure about is the 1984 film The Guardian with Lou Gossett Jr. I haven't seen a DVD release of that listed anywhere. There are others where the only DVD release looks like it's literally just a VHS rip like Penelope Sheeris' Hollywood Vice Squad.

09-24-2019, 08:23 AM	#426
LennonKolpin1975 Active Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Dallas, TX 4K collection:116 Blu-ray collection:2393 DVD collection:702 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:46	If they haven't already been mentioned: Pandemonium (1982) Surf II: The End of the Trilogy (1984)

09-24-2019, 08:34 AM	#427
LennonKolpin1975 Active Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Dallas, TX 4K collection:116 Blu-ray collection:2393 DVD collection:702 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:46	In terms of TV movies, I don't believe the Not Quite Human Trilogy or 1994 Baker Street: Sherlock Holmes Returns have been released.

09-24-2019, 10:25 AM	#428
Takeshi666 Power Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Suomi Finland Perkele 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:373 DVD collection:75	The Mind's Eye (1990) is only on VHS and Laserdisc. I think Radio Shack had an exclusive extended version on VHS only.

09-24-2019, 01:19 PM	#430
Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	There are some PAL DVDs out there though.

09-25-2019, 12:52 PM	#431
LennonKolpin1975 Active Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Dallas, TX 4K collection:116 Blu-ray collection:2393 DVD collection:702 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:46	Rough Cut (1980) with Burt Reynolds

11-27-2019, 07:08 PM	#432
JamesG. Power Member Member since:Jul 2012	I've been looking for more obscure flicks not officially released on DVD / Blu: Mark of the Beast (1986) Dance or Die (1987) Midnight Intruders (1987) Shallow Grave (1987) Terror on Alcatraz (1987) The American Scream (1989) Girlfriend from Hell (1989) Highway to Hell (1990) The Arrival (1991) The Paperboy (1994) The Grave (1996)

12-07-2019, 07:18 PM	#436
Loaded Man Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:New York, NY 4K collection:596 Blu-ray collection:2308	I saw this movie once late at night when I was a pre-teen and thought it was so funny. I doubt it'll ever be released on DVD or even digital at this point.

12-27-2019, 06:03 PM	#437
mrsmarit Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2017 4K collection:170 Blu-ray collection:2152 DVD collection:2068 Digital collection:1028 iTunes collection:3	I keep hoping some day this will get a legitimate DVD release Sing 1989 https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...source=sh/x/im

12-27-2019, 06:25 PM	#438
Rzzzz Banned Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Behind enemy lines 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1414 DVD collection:544 Blu-ray reviews: 6	There was an Italian bootleg dvd copied from the VHS tape. This film needs a proper restoration and release (if possible)....

01-09-2020, 05:46 PM	#439
JamesG. Power Member Member since:Jul 2012	These 2 do have DVD releases in other regions, but are officially VHS-only in U.S. The Haunting of Julia (1977) aka Full Circle Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)

01-10-2020, 03:47 PM	#440
EricDent1 Expert Member Member since:May 2019 Location:Georgetown, TX Blu-ray collection:323 DVD collection:353	Technically Godzilla 1985. The Japanese version Godzilla Returns is on Blu-Ray/DVD. Due to music stuff involving Defcon 4, the US version is not.

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