The Devil Rides Out (1968) - October 22,2012 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 07-06-2012, 03:13 PM

The Devil Rides Out Blu-ray

Rocky01542 · 07-06-2012, 03:44 PM

NoirFan · 07-29-2012, 05:21 PM

Amazon pre-order is up

Judex · 07-29-2012, 06:00 PM

£14.95 on zavvi/the hut if you're watching the pennies.

Looking forward to this the scene with the

[Show spoiler]

terrified me as a child.

Brett C · 07-29-2012, 06:54 PM

Great film, look forward to this release.

Akijama · 08-13-2012, 01:23 PM

JimDiGriz · 08-13-2012, 02:32 PM

Definite buy!

Love this film, definitely my favourite Hammer film. I just hope theres a nice case of some sort and the transfer is as good as it can be given the age etc.

troysayshi · 08-16-2012, 01:15 AM

A definite buy for me but I'll probably leave it till December along with a number of titles that I didn't have room for in the Fall pre-order frenzy and yes the Hitchcock collection is just one of those pre-orders.

talking of Hammer I was going through 'The Hammer Vault' the other night. Those Marcus Hearn books are absolutely fabulous.

Andrew_HD · 08-16-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

Definite buy!

Love this film, definitely my favourite Hammer film. I just hope theres a nice case of some sort and the transfer is as good as it can be given the age etc.

Transfer is very good for its age.

enprim22 · 08-16-2012, 01:09 PM

look forward to this release.

MondoRick · 09-27-2012, 06:01 PM

Was really looking forward to this release, until I heard that it was a "lovingly enhanced" version, with new special effects.

http://www.strangethingsarehappening...lridesout.html

Eidolon · 09-27-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MondoRick

Was really looking forward to this release, until I heard that it was a "lovingly enhanced" version, with new special effects.

http://www.strangethingsarehappening...lridesout.html

No sale here then.

Braktastic · 09-27-2012, 07:11 PM

Wow. This is disappointing news.

Frankly, I'm surprised they bothered to "enhance" the special effects, a release like this isn't typically going to be picked up by many first-time buyers anyway.

MondoRick · 09-27-2012, 08:51 PM

I agree... Luckily, they have confirmed that none of the other upcoming Hammer restorations will get the "enhancement" treatment.

SpiderBaby · 09-27-2012, 09:45 PM

Here is Hammer's reply to this issue on Facebook:

Quote:

Yes, we have enhanced the original effects (sensitively and with care, we think). The George Lucas analogy, however, though well-intentioned, is unhelpful and inaccurate. It was one review and everyone has taken it as gospel before they've even watched the film.

Why couldn't they include the original as an option on the disc if they wanted to tinker around with the film? Sounds like they don't have an excuse for that.

Braktastic · 09-27-2012, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Why couldn't they include the original as an option on the disc if they wanted to tinker around with the film? Sounds like they don't have an excuse for that.

You know, I like how forthcoming and relatively transparent Hammer have been about these releases, but sometimes it seems like common-sense is in short supply over there. After the Curse of Frankenstein OAR controversy and their compromise, WHY THE HELL WOULDN'T THEY DO THE SAME THING FOR THIS?

Duh!

MondoRick · 09-27-2012, 11:38 PM

I honestly cannot understand why they would tamper with it in the first place. As I told them, I haven't heard anyone clamoring to have "enhanced" effects added to their favorite films. This kind of thing simply alienates your core demographic of Hammer film fans.

MondoRick · 09-28-2012, 12:48 AM

Response regarding the "enhancements":

Hammer Films - Hi Rick, in reply, it's about one film in particular, not multiple films. The reasoning behind the work is that key creatives who made the actual film were never happy with the finished result. The work we've done is about showing the film in the best possible way: fully restored and with some of the VFX shots enhanced. Nothing was re-shot and nothing was painted-out, which is why we use the word "enhanced" (not "replaced" or "re-created"). An early review compared the work with that of George Lucas on Star Wars and that comparison appears to have prompted very strong reactions from some fans. All we can do is repeat what we've always said: please watch the restored/enhanced version and make up your own mind. P.S. Enticing new audiences was definitely not our intent, though if the restoration brings a new audience to the film. surely that's a good thing?

ghostwhowalks · 09-28-2012, 03:56 AM

I'm all for the 'alternate' versions, so long as the original is also included. Unfortunately that doesn't seem like the case here. I am curious to see the new effects though, so the pre-order will stand.

ste71 · 09-28-2012, 05:05 AM

Not a problem as far as I'm concerned. If it adds to the film then all well and good. If I get a yearning for the original version I'll watch the old DVD copy. There are many films which have been 'altered' - Star Wars, Evil Dead etc, doesn't stop me from enjoying them.

07-06-2012, 03:13 PM	#1
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	The Devil Rides Out (1968) - October 22,2012 The Devil Rides Out Blu-ray Last edited by Akijama; 08-13-2012 at 02:03 PM.

07-29-2012, 06:00 PM	#4
Judex Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Leeds, England 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:1281	£14.95 on zavvi/the hut if you're watching the pennies. Looking forward to this the scene with the [Show spoiler]giant tarantula terrified me as a child.

07-29-2012, 05:21 PM	#3
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Amazon pre-order is up

07-29-2012, 06:54 PM	#5
Brett C Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:36 4K collection:590 Blu-ray collection:4497 DVD collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:247	Great film, look forward to this release.

08-13-2012, 01:23 PM	#6
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011

08-13-2012, 02:32 PM	#7
JimDiGriz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:647 DVD collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:11	Definite buy! Love this film, definitely my favourite Hammer film. I just hope theres a nice case of some sort and the transfer is as good as it can be given the age etc.

08-16-2012, 01:15 AM	#8
troysayshi Senior Member Member since:Nov 2010 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:1029 DVD collection:170 iTunes collection:3	A definite buy for me but I'll probably leave it till December along with a number of titles that I didn't have room for in the Fall pre-order frenzy and yes the Hitchcock collection is just one of those pre-orders. talking of Hammer I was going through 'The Hammer Vault' the other night. Those Marcus Hearn books are absolutely fabulous.

08-16-2012, 01:09 PM	#10
enprim22 New Member Member since:Aug 2012	look forward to this release.

09-27-2012, 06:01 PM	#11
MondoRick Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:438 DVD collection:15	Was really looking forward to this release, until I heard that it was a "lovingly enhanced" version, with new special effects. http://www.strangethingsarehappening...lridesout.html

09-27-2012, 07:11 PM	#13
Braktastic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:595 Blu-ray collection:595 Trading Score:13	Wow. This is disappointing news. Frankly, I'm surprised they bothered to "enhance" the special effects, a release like this isn't typically going to be picked up by many first-time buyers anyway.

09-27-2012, 08:51 PM	#14
MondoRick Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:438 DVD collection:15	I agree... Luckily, they have confirmed that none of the other upcoming Hammer restorations will get the "enhancement" treatment.

09-27-2012, 11:38 PM	#17
MondoRick Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:438 DVD collection:15	I honestly cannot understand why they would tamper with it in the first place. As I told them, I haven't heard anyone clamoring to have "enhanced" effects added to their favorite films. This kind of thing simply alienates your core demographic of Hammer film fans.

09-28-2012, 12:48 AM	#18
MondoRick Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:438 DVD collection:15	Response regarding the "enhancements": Hammer Films - Hi Rick, in reply, it's about one film in particular, not multiple films. The reasoning behind the work is that key creatives who made the actual film were never happy with the finished result. The work we've done is about showing the film in the best possible way: fully restored and with some of the VFX shots enhanced. Nothing was re-shot and nothing was painted-out, which is why we use the word "enhanced" (not "replaced" or "re-created"). An early review compared the work with that of George Lucas on Star Wars and that comparison appears to have prompted very strong reactions from some fans. All we can do is repeat what we've always said: please watch the restored/enhanced version and make up your own mind. P.S. Enticing new audiences was definitely not our intent, though if the restoration brings a new audience to the film. surely that's a good thing?

09-28-2012, 03:56 AM	#19
ghostwhowalks Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Brisbane, QLD Australia Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:2077 DVD collection:65 Trading Score:12	I'm all for the 'alternate' versions, so long as the original is also included. Unfortunately that doesn't seem like the case here. I am curious to see the new effects though, so the pre-order will stand.

09-28-2012, 05:05 AM	#20
ste71 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Wales, UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Trading Score:1	Not a problem as far as I'm concerned. If it adds to the film then all well and good. If I get a yearning for the original version I'll watch the old DVD copy. There are many films which have been 'altered' - Star Wars, Evil Dead etc, doesn't stop me from enjoying them.

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