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S-10 · 10-13-2011, 01:42 PM

I figured as much. That's not from 88 then, it's 87. The 88 special is hosted by Kevin Seal and has appearances by Vinnie Vincent with a bunch of funny segments. Englund is in makeup the entire show.

So all extras are nothing new, just recycled stuff from the Encyclopedia? I had a hunch coming from WB. The list shows that.

Shemp · 10-13-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by S-10

I figured as much. That's not from 88 then, it's 87. The 88 special is hosted by Kevin Seal and has appearances by Vinnie Vincent with a bunch of funny segments. Englund is in makeup the entire show.

So all extras are nothing new, just recycled stuff from the Encyclopedia? I had a hunch coming from WB. The list shows that.

Yeah, it looks like it's all from the Encyclopedia. It's just spread out across the set and a lot of it is on the DVD. Still, I'm happy I don't have to navigate my way through the Encyclopedia disc anymore!

S-10 · 10-13-2011, 01:59 PM

Gonna be a while til I can afford the sucker. Like $80 to import. Why can't I be a teen with disposable income again? I paid $130 for the dvd set on release and didn't flinch. lol.

Don't do away with the Encyclopedia or anything, guys.

Still one of the top DVDs out there, even 12 years later. Probably a few tings left off too.

80sfanboy · 10-15-2011, 06:28 AM

Is the disc included for the first movie the same as this release? https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/A-Nig...-Blu-ray/1066/
If so what is the fuss about? I have that release and it is a good transfer

Shemp · 10-15-2011, 06:37 AM

Yes, it's the same.

80sfanboy · 10-15-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Shemp

Yes, it's the same.

If that is so I can't believe people are complaining about it - I can understand the other movies have 2 on each disc which I believe are the same U.S releases seen here http://www.amazon.com/Nightmare-Elm-...8668485&sr=8-1

If this is so than at least region B was the first to get the other movies on bluray before anywhere else. I am happy we at least got it before anywhere else (UK Included)

thetechnique · 10-15-2011, 09:03 AM

Yeah i dont know why everyones *****ing the movies look better than ive ever seen them so that suits me fine. They have taken most of the extras from the encyclopedia. Ive got the original boxset and never sleep again documentry so extras wise im all set

80sfanboy · 10-15-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by thetechnique

Yeah i dont know why everyones *****ing the movies look better than ive ever seen them so that suits me fine. They have taken most of the extras from the encyclopedia. Ive got the original boxset and never sleep again documentry so extras wise im all set

I have that DVD box set too and I just bought the blu ray boxset from JB Hifi $63 cost price. Not a lot in software.

S-10 · 10-15-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 80sfanboy

Is the disc included for the first movie the same as this release? https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/A-Nig...-Blu-ray/1066/
If so what is the fuss about? I have that release and it is a good transfer

Technically superior to the original DVD release, but artistically wrong:

The color timing is completely wrong in a lot of scenes, too dark sometimes and tinted towards blue when it was never meant to be as such.

Also, audio-wise it's missing a bunch of "stinger" cues where there are supposed to be jump-scares. It's very weird without them. The Blu-Ray only has them on the mono track now. Absent in all other mixes. The Infinifilm DVD had them absent from even the mono track.

This is why I'll only watch the original on the 1999 DVD, because it's the only "correct" version out there.

80sfanboy · 10-16-2011, 08:47 AM

Thanks for that detailed response. I will have to change from mono to 7.1 and listen carefully at said scares. So the onoly difference between this Region B release and the U.S Release for the first movie seems to be the disc art to collaborate with the other included discs

Quote:

Originally Posted by S-10

Technically superior to the original DVD release, but artistically wrong:

The color timing is completely wrong in a lot of scenes, too dark sometimes and tinted towards blue when it was never meant to be as such.

Also, audio-wise it's missing a bunch of "stinger" cues where there are supposed to be jump-scares. It's very weird without them. The Blu-Ray only has them on the mono track now. Absent in all other mixes. The Infinifilm DVD had them absent from even the mono track.

This is why I'll only watch the original on the 1999 DVD, because it's the only "correct" version out there.

Blu Ray Cyrus · 10-17-2011, 11:39 AM

Looking forward to purchasing this (some time this week)

Now just gotta wait for a Friday the 13th collection to come out

djdirty75 · 11-15-2011, 10:06 AM

I have been lurking on this site for quite a while and finally decided to become a member...based solely on the fact that I purchased the Australian "A Nightmare On Elm Street Collection" today.

I own the original US DVD boxset (bought it before I even owned a DVD player), the 2 "half" Australian boxsets, the video's, the various DVD versions of the original film from the US and Australia, the US Blu Ray of the original and the recent US Warner release of part's 2 & 3.

Anyway...I finally sat down and skipped through the Australian Blu Ray set.

Parts 1, 2 & 3 were what I had already seen on the individual releases.

I know this has already been stated by others but Part 4 is just too dark. It takes away from the wonderful colour palette the film had on both its theatrical and DVD release. Freddy gets lost in the shadows even though he was deliberately brought out of them for that film...this was the beginning of the disappointment.

Part 5 looks very similar to the DVD release but it is the version that suffered cuts from the MPAA during Dan's bike scene and Greta's death scene.

I have the Australian VHS release of part 5 and those edited scenes are intact....another disappointment from the Blu Ray set.

...but here's the bit that bothered me most...

Part 6 doesn't include the 3D ending.

Why not?

It was on the DVD release.

If this was a true "collection" it would include this version.

After all, the main character wears 3D glasses during the finale of Part 6...and we are meant to be part of her journey.

I was utterly dumbfounded by this omission.

"New Nightmare" looks ok, but overall, I would have to say that this boxset is a major disappointment.

The picture quality on the latter sequels looks average at best...a minor step up from the DVD's.

We can all argue about Warner not being concerned about quality blah blah, grab for cash yada yada...but I would seriously warn others to think twice about this purchase.

I won't be returning the boxset...I really just can't be bothered and being a completist, I'll just add it to the collection...but I do hope that in years to come, someone actually gets around to releasing definitive versions of these films.

whiteboi · 12-04-2011, 04:41 PM

Does anyone here know if the Japanese Elm Street box includes the uncut version of the fifth movie?

S-10 · 12-04-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by whiteboi

Does anyone here know if the Japanese Elm Street box includes the uncut version of the fifth movie?

It obviously won't - all sets now have Japanese subs, so it's just gonna be the exact masters as everywhere else in thee world.

whiteboi · 12-05-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by S-10

It obviously won't - all sets now have Japanese subs, so it's just gonna be the exact masters as everywhere else in thee world.

Ok, thanks... I guess I'll pass on this box set and stick with my current uncut dvd collection.

paulisdead · 12-05-2012, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djdirty75

I have been lurking on this site for quite a while and finally decided to become a member...based solely on the fact that I purchased the Australian "A Nightmare On Elm Street Collection" today.

I own the original US DVD boxset (bought it before I even owned a DVD player), the 2 "half" Australian boxsets, the video's, the various DVD versions of the original film from the US and Australia, the US Blu Ray of the original and the recent US Warner release of part's 2 & 3.

Anyway...I finally sat down and skipped through the Australian Blu Ray set.

Parts 1, 2 & 3 were what I had already seen on the individual releases.

I know this has already been stated by others but Part 4 is just too dark. It takes away from the wonderful colour palette the film had on both its theatrical and DVD release. Freddy gets lost in the shadows even though he was deliberately brought out of them for that film...this was the beginning of the disappointment.

Part 5 looks very similar to the DVD release but it is the version that suffered cuts from the MPAA during Dan's bike scene and Greta's death scene.

I have the Australian VHS release of part 5 and those edited scenes are intact....another disappointment from the Blu Ray set.

...but here's the bit that bothered me most...

Part 6 doesn't include the 3D ending.

Why not?

It was on the DVD release.

If this was a true "collection" it would include this version.

After all, the main character wears 3D glasses during the finale of Part 6...and we are meant to be part of her journey.

I was utterly dumbfounded by this omission.

"New Nightmare" looks ok, but overall, I would have to say that this boxset is a major disappointment.

The picture quality on the latter sequels looks average at best...a minor step up from the DVD's.

We can all argue about Warner not being concerned about quality blah blah, grab for cash yada yada...but I would seriously warn others to think twice about this purchase.

I won't be returning the boxset...I really just can't be bothered and being a completist, I'll just add it to the collection...but I do hope that in years to come, someone actually gets around to releasing definitive versions of these films.

Since I bought this one cheap myself I thought I'd also add that Elm St Part 1 is the DVD R-Rated cut not the unrated version that made it to VHS and Laserdisc. I can't see why New Line just don't release these things uncut. They elements have been released before on home video, so it's not like they're lost to the ages.

g12345567 · 10-13-2014, 09:37 PM

JB HiFi have this mark down from $30 to $25. at the moment for the Nightmare On Elm ST Collection.

Not sure if this is still worth getting considering all these versions are not the original uncut, uncensored version. Although this will probably be the only version were ever likely to see. Considering its been 3 years since it was released.

g12345567 · 12-27-2014, 10:14 AM

JB HiFi have the Nightmare On Elm Street Collection marked down from $24.98 to $19.98 at the moment during there 20% off sale. Cheapest its ever been so far for this set.

Blu-21 · 12-28-2014, 05:25 AM

I wish I could buy the orignal, part 2 and New Nightmare individually. I have them all on DVD, but would upgrade them to Blu. I don't care for parts 3 to 6.

PLG1962 · 12-28-2014, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-21

I wish I could buy the orignal, part 2 and New Nightmare individually. I have them all on DVD, but would upgrade them to Blu. I don't care for parts 3 to 6.

Id buy the set you dont need to watch the others i mean I doubt you will ever get the three you want that cheap anyway and who knows you can have a few mates around and get a few beers and pizzas and do a marathon

10-13-2014, 09:37 PM	#57
g12345567 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Sydney Australia 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:1090 DVD collection:320 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:6	JB HiFi have this mark down from $30 to $25. at the moment for the Nightmare On Elm ST Collection. Not sure if this is still worth getting considering all these versions are not the original uncut, uncensored version. Although this will probably be the only version were ever likely to see. Considering its been 3 years since it was released. Last edited by g12345567; 10-13-2014 at 09:46 PM.

12-27-2014, 10:14 AM	#58
g12345567 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Sydney Australia 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:1090 DVD collection:320 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:6	JB HiFi have the Nightmare On Elm Street Collection marked down from $24.98 to $19.98 at the moment during there 20% off sale. Cheapest its ever been so far for this set. Last edited by g12345567; 12-27-2014 at 10:20 AM.

10-13-2011, 01:42 PM	#41
S-10 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:108 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I figured as much. That's not from 88 then, it's 87. The 88 special is hosted by Kevin Seal and has appearances by Vinnie Vincent with a bunch of funny segments. Englund is in makeup the entire show. So all extras are nothing new, just recycled stuff from the Encyclopedia? I had a hunch coming from WB. The list shows that.

10-13-2011, 01:59 PM	#43
S-10 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:108 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Gonna be a while til I can afford the sucker. Like $80 to import. Why can't I be a teen with disposable income again? I paid $130 for the dvd set on release and didn't flinch. lol. Don't do away with the Encyclopedia or anything, guys. Still one of the top DVDs out there, even 12 years later. Probably a few tings left off too.

10-15-2011, 06:28 AM	#44
80sfanboy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:417 Blu-ray collection:2870 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:20	Is the disc included for the first movie the same as this release? https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/A-Nig...-Blu-ray/1066/ If so what is the fuss about? I have that release and it is a good transfer

10-15-2011, 06:37 AM	#45
Shemp Expert Member Member since:May 2010 Blu-ray collection:416 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yes, it's the same.

10-15-2011, 09:03 AM	#47
thetechnique Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Western Australia 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:1946 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:13	Yeah i dont know why everyones *****ing the movies look better than ive ever seen them so that suits me fine. They have taken most of the extras from the encyclopedia. Ive got the original boxset and never sleep again documentry so extras wise im all set

10-17-2011, 11:39 AM	#51
Blu Ray Cyrus Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Australia	Looking forward to purchasing this (some time this week) Now just gotta wait for a Friday the 13th collection to come out

11-15-2011, 10:06 AM	#52
djdirty75 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Australia Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:222 Blu-ray collection:1479 Trading Score:4	I have been lurking on this site for quite a while and finally decided to become a member...based solely on the fact that I purchased the Australian "A Nightmare On Elm Street Collection" today. I own the original US DVD boxset (bought it before I even owned a DVD player), the 2 "half" Australian boxsets, the video's, the various DVD versions of the original film from the US and Australia, the US Blu Ray of the original and the recent US Warner release of part's 2 & 3. Anyway...I finally sat down and skipped through the Australian Blu Ray set. Parts 1, 2 & 3 were what I had already seen on the individual releases. I know this has already been stated by others but Part 4 is just too dark. It takes away from the wonderful colour palette the film had on both its theatrical and DVD release. Freddy gets lost in the shadows even though he was deliberately brought out of them for that film...this was the beginning of the disappointment. Part 5 looks very similar to the DVD release but it is the version that suffered cuts from the MPAA during Dan's bike scene and Greta's death scene. I have the Australian VHS release of part 5 and those edited scenes are intact....another disappointment from the Blu Ray set. ...but here's the bit that bothered me most... Part 6 doesn't include the 3D ending. Why not? It was on the DVD release. If this was a true "collection" it would include this version. After all, the main character wears 3D glasses during the finale of Part 6...and we are meant to be part of her journey. I was utterly dumbfounded by this omission. "New Nightmare" looks ok, but overall, I would have to say that this boxset is a major disappointment. The picture quality on the latter sequels looks average at best...a minor step up from the DVD's. We can all argue about Warner not being concerned about quality blah blah, grab for cash yada yada...but I would seriously warn others to think twice about this purchase. I won't be returning the boxset...I really just can't be bothered and being a completist, I'll just add it to the collection...but I do hope that in years to come, someone actually gets around to releasing definitive versions of these films.

12-04-2011, 04:41 PM	#53
whiteboi Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Turku, Finland 4K collection:250 Blu-ray collection:844 DVD collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:2	Does anyone here know if the Japanese Elm Street box includes the uncut version of the fifth movie?

12-28-2014, 05:25 AM	#59
Blu-21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	I wish I could buy the orignal, part 2 and New Nightmare individually. I have them all on DVD, but would upgrade them to Blu. I don't care for parts 3 to 6.

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