A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 4K Steelbook (US)

[snipemonkey]

Originally Posted by storythecorgi

The problem with Nightmare is they change the art with every single release that's vastly different. An insider claims that Robert Englund has expensive licensing rights for people to use his face/body on things hence why artwork is so generic or they use Freddy from the remake so often. However I can't see him denying WB for the 4K cover.

If they used this one, they wouldn't have to pay Englund, would they, since it's definitely not his "likeness":



Not happening, I know, but I can dream...

[storythecorgi]

Originally Posted by Yearbook

I do wonder if the Prince estate might have had a say in final approval for that one. And good on Robert, get that paper. The original Nightmare one-sheet is a core memory for me, arguably in my top ten favorite movie posters of all time.

It's definitely a classic but my beef with it is the model looks nothing like Nancy

[Yearbook]

Originally Posted by storythecorgi

It's definitely a classic but my beef with it is the model looks nothing like Nancy

Maybe that was a 1984 thing [see: Body Double].

[THF90]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

No standard. I'd prefer not to be stuck with a SB as the only option.

Definitely not purchasing until a Standard is available.

[stvn1974]

I predict the cover art will be a neon green "Elm Ave." sign over a neon pink background. WB gonna WB.

[jacobsever]

Gonna keep my UK pre-order because I want that rigid slip box and booklet.

R.I.P. that thread

[nathanashby]

Originally Posted by snipemonkey

If they used this one, they wouldn't have to pay Englund, would they, since it's definitely not his "likeness":



Not happening, I know, but I can dream...

But they may have to pay the original artist.

[Blu Balls]

I hope the standard release has the original poster art. Keeping my fingers crossed that the steelbook doesn’t look cheesy.

[Optimus-Prime-Rox]

Originally Posted by snipemonkey

If they used this one, they wouldn't have to pay Englund, would they, since it's definitely not his "likeness":



Not happening, I know, but I can dream...

What is that thing in the background a lizard man or vampire? Freddy's claw design in New Nightmare look very similar to the claw design that was used for this poster.

[snipemonkey]

Originally Posted by Optimus-Prime-Rox

What is that thing in the background a lizard man or vampire? Freddy's claw design in New Nightmare look very similar to the claw design that was used for this poster.

I've always wondered the same thing. Looks like the snake-man from Dreamscape.

[TheHighRoller]

Originally Posted by stvn1974

I predict the cover art will be a neon green "Elm Ave." sign over a neon pink background. WB gonna WB.

Omg a comment on here hasn't made me cackle out loud in such a long time.




When I read this I IMMEDIATELY thought of their Beetlejuice BB / 4K steelbook cover.




or what about this "new key artwork":

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by snipemonkey

I've always wondered the same thing. Looks like the snake-man from Dreamscape.

For me, it's the Tarman in Return of the Living Dead.

[PipesDonatello]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

Omg a comment on here hasn't made me cackle out loud in such a long time.




When I read this I IMMEDIATELY thought of their Beetlejuice BB / 4K steelbook cover.




or what about this "new key artwork":

Warner's art department (if such a thing even exists) is the saddest consortium of buttheads living today.

[JGCramp]

Originally Posted by PipesDonatello

Warner's art department (if such a thing even exists) is the saddest consortium of buttheads living today.

Whoever they are, they sure love sticking obnoxious credits on the back of every steelbook.

[Rayjg]

Wish I could get excited about this, but if it's anything like Warner's Departed and Twister steelbooks, I won't get it anyway. Even if I do pre-order

[Donl1282]

I wish they would release this with the 4K sequels that they are supposedly working on. I wonder if the sequels will get individual release or in a boxset with the original like they did with the BD.

[jzbadblood]

I've seen ANOES so many times that even a perfect 4K transfer isn't going to get me to buy this if it looks like that Beetlejuice steel. I just can't do it anymore.

[Rayjg]

The cover will be the front door with a pair of legs sticking out the small window with the elm street sign's shadow across the front of the house.

[storythecorgi]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

I wish they would release this with the 4K sequels that they are supposedly working on. I wonder if the sequels will get individual release or in a boxset with the original like they did with the BD.

It's WB so they'll just cram them in a small box with generic artwork and call it a day

[El Rey]

preordered on Target since I have a redcard. If the artwork is crap I will just cancel.