Murderock (Dancing Death) (4K UHD) 88 Films - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

DaylightsEnd · 06-13-2025, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Odessa

Blue Underground released The New York Ripper on 4K and Blu for the US.

That 4k is pretty rubbish. Poor encode, color space errors, etc. Needs redone.

Bugg · 06-13-2025, 10:37 PM

I notice Orbit just added this to their pre-orders. I guess they are now carrying import stuff even if there is a Vinegar Syndrome edition.

Mr. Odessa · 06-13-2025, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DaylightsEnd

That 4k is pretty rubbish. Poor encode, color space errors, etc. Needs redone.

Didn't notice. Looked fine by me.

Mr. Odessa · 06-15-2025, 09:56 PM

I pre-ordered this alongside Sinners.

cooey · 06-24-2025, 03:54 PM

Now live to order at 88 (link in OP)

DaylightsEnd · 06-24-2025, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cooey

Now live to order at 88 (link in OP)

Nice. I think I'll watch the excellent VS 4k disc again tonight in anticipation of this coming out soon from 88. I've enjoyed revisiting this. The cinematography is quite a bit better than I remembered. The 88 uhd should be a real banger if they nail the encode.

ViscountCarnacki · 07-08-2025, 07:18 AM

Late to this thread - what other giallo are 88 Films releasing, and how many have Vinegar Syndrome releases too? I'm just curious as I'm new to giallo but am building my collection. UK based here but I don't mind importing from VS.

dallywhitty · 07-10-2025, 01:25 AM

My copy started freezing up approx 48 mins in...

ThingFromMars77 · 07-10-2025, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

My copy started freezing up approx 48 mins in...

I'm sorry to hear this, especially considering release date was delayed and one would expect the discs to play flawlessly

dallywhitty · 07-10-2025, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ThingFromMars77

I'm sorry to hear this, especially considering release date was delayed and one would expect the discs to play flawlessly

It's entirely possible it's just a player-specific issue which only affects a small number of people. Same thing happened to me with 88's release of Absurd. Which reminds me, I still need to test out the replacement copy they sent me.

DaylightsEnd · 07-10-2025, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

It's entirely possible it's just a player-specific issue which only affects a small number of people. Same thing happened to me with 88's release of Absurd. Which reminds me, I still need to test out the replacement copy they sent me.

My copy is finally inbound. Fingers crossed.

What player are you rocking?

88 has been better than most in terms of their uhd functionality with different brands of players. I have all of their 4k disc releases to date. I’ve been lucky and had zero issues using their discs, with Oppo (203), Samsung (8500m) and Panny (9000) players. Their uhds also boot up quickly and aren’t glitchy with chapter break switches or fast-forwarding. Hopefully you can get it sorted. Oddly, I’m seeing more and more complaints lately from Panny 820 users and newer releases from VS and Indicator. Odd, that.

dallywhitty · 07-10-2025, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DaylightsEnd

My copy is finally inbound. Fingers crossed.

What player are you rocking?

88 has been better than most in terms of their uhd functionality with different brands of players. I have all of their 4k disc releases to date. I’ve been lucky and had zero issues using their discs, with Oppo (203), Samsung (8500m) and Panny (9000) players. Their uhds also boot up quickly and aren’t glitchy with chapter break switches or fast-forwarding. Hopefully you can get it sorted. Oddly, I’m seeing more and more complaints lately from Panny 820 users and newer releases from VS and Indicator. Odd, that.

PS5, which (lack of DV support aside) has always served me well. I have an LG player but haven't used it in ages, it felt like every third disc or so was having playback issues. Infuriating!

DaylightsEnd · 07-10-2025, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

PS5, which (lack of DV support aside) has always served me well. I have an LG player but haven't used it in ages, it felt like every third disc or so was having playback issues. Infuriating!

Yes I first had two Sony 800 4k units, and they were both glitch city, ultimately freezing up completely on more than half my discs and locking up the player. They had to go. No amount of software updates or reboots helped. Extremely frustrating. I couldn't even play the Studiocanal UK 4k disc for Prince of Darkness. Total blu screen with crazy rainbow strips running through it. Couldn't even get to the start menu. And yet the UK EFNY, They Live and The Fog discs from the same 4k set worked fine on start up (but would of course pixelate and freeze multiple times). It seems seriously rando and disc-authoring-specific. Braveheart, Arrival, Annihilation, Casino, all were a no-go on those Sony 800s.

I've never had any trouble since, on any other player(s). I don't have a PS console though.

Funktion · 07-11-2025, 07:52 AM

It's likely too early for comparisons with the VS UHD, but how's the image quality on the 88 Films UHD?

I always had a soft spot for this one.

the13thman · 07-14-2025, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DaylightsEnd

Yes I first had two Sony 800 4k units, and they were both glitch city, ultimately freezing up completely on more than half my discs and locking up the player. They had to go. No amount of software updates or reboots helped. Extremely frustrating. I couldn't even play the Studiocanal UK 4k disc for Prince of Darkness. Total blu screen with crazy rainbow strips running through it. Couldn't even get to the start menu. And yet the UK EFNY, They Live and The Fog discs from the same 4k set worked fine on start up (but would of course pixelate and freeze multiple times). It seems seriously rando and disc-authoring-specific. Braveheart, Arrival, Annihilation, Casino, all were a no-go on those Sony 800s.

I've never had any trouble since, on any other player(s). I don't have a PS console though.

I have an LG player and a Sony, the Sony frequently glitches playing discs that the LG has no issues with. It's one of the reasons I don't want to buy 4K only releases. I'll watch this one on the LG, thanks for the heads up.

Anyway, my copy came today and again both discs were in perfect condition which I am always grateful for.

DaylightsEnd · 07-16-2025, 04:07 PM

Anyone else take a gander at this 4k yet? Mine just landed. I'll try to give it a spin by tomorrow night.

Muyfa666 · 07-25-2025, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DaylightsEnd

Anyone else take a gander at this 4k yet? Mine just landed. I'll try to give it a spin by tomorrow night.

I just ordered my 88 Films copy. Did you have a chance to compare yet?

redbeardedghost · 07-25-2025, 03:15 PM

Anyone watched both copies yet? Trying to decide which one to pull the trigger on.

Muyfa666 · 07-30-2025, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by redbeardedghost

Anyone watched both copies yet? Trying to decide which one to pull the trigger on.

I can't comment on the VS, but the 88 Films one is solid.

Yosef Quilty · 08-01-2025, 12:16 AM

Anyone able to post caps or at least bitrate comparisons?

06-13-2025, 10:37 PM	#42
Bugg Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:768 Blu-ray collection:1943 DVD collection:145	I notice Orbit just added this to their pre-orders. I guess they are now carrying import stuff even if there is a Vinegar Syndrome edition.

06-15-2025, 09:56 PM	#44
Mr. Odessa Expert Member Member since:Dec 2019 Location:Midwest, USA 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:273 DVD collection:2	I pre-ordered this alongside Sinners.

06-24-2025, 03:54 PM	#45
cooey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:161 Blu-ray collection:1911 iTunes collection:2177 Trading Score:62	Now live to order at 88 (link in OP)

07-08-2025, 07:18 AM	#47
ViscountCarnacki Active Member Member since:Jan 2024 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:15	Late to this thread - what other giallo are 88 Films releasing, and how many have Vinegar Syndrome releases too? I'm just curious as I'm new to giallo but am building my collection. UK based here but I don't mind importing from VS.

07-10-2025, 01:25 AM	#48
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:323 Blu-ray collection:1689 DVD collection:178	My copy started freezing up approx 48 mins in...

07-11-2025, 07:52 AM	#54
Funktion Power Member Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:1	It's likely too early for comparisons with the VS UHD, but how's the image quality on the 88 Films UHD? I always had a soft spot for this one.

07-16-2025, 04:07 PM	#56
DaylightsEnd Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2019 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Anyone else take a gander at this 4k yet? Mine just landed. I'll try to give it a spin by tomorrow night.

07-25-2025, 03:15 PM	#58
redbeardedghost Member Member since:Jan 2021	Anyone watched both copies yet? Trying to decide which one to pull the trigger on.

08-01-2025, 12:16 AM	#60
Yosef Quilty Active Member Member since:Jul 2024 Location:USA 4K collection:39 Blu-ray collection:51	Anyone able to post caps or at least bitrate comparisons?

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