Lifeforce (1985, Tobe Hooper) Blu-ray Oct 14 from Arrow - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 04-02-2013, 04:53 PM

Lifeforce Blu-ray Steelbook

Lifeforce Blu-ray

legendarymatt92 · 04-02-2013, 05:32 PM

Is this available for pre-order? An incredible film, with Hooper at his best.

Mister Snoops · 04-02-2013, 05:54 PM

I have never seen this. Worth a blind buy? Looks good.

Indiana Jones · 04-02-2013, 05:56 PM

It has some memorable moments

Andrew Woo · 04-02-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Snoops

Worth a blind buy?

Risky, I would say. It has a little cult following but it's also strange, bizarre and campy. Not for everyone. Depends on your taste and preferences in movies. Personally I like it but I wouldn't praise or recommend it to friends either.

DMRI2006 · 04-02-2013, 06:07 PM

I personally wouldn't call it "campy." It's unintentionally funny -- Hooper directed the movie completely stone-faced serious and some of the lines and performances are so dramatic and over the top, despite its patently silly plot, that it has to be seen to be believed. One of the writers couldn't believe that Hooper couldn't see what was in front of him, but I'm going to wager he was high most of the time (as people said he was on the set of Poltergeist). Either way, the funny parts are most definitely NOT intentional.

Either way -- it's a unique film. You have a big budget, big special effects (for 1985), a great Henry Mancini score, a terrific cast -- and a nude Mathilda May. It's also hard to compare with anything. It's singularly unique -- and I love it!

Love Arrow's packaging too...Steelbook? With the Japanese artwork on the back? Yes please!!

steve dubbleyoo · 04-02-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Indiana Jones

It has some memorable moments

I can think of two, the left one and the right one

legendarymatt92 · 04-02-2013, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMRI2006

I personally wouldn't call it "campy." It's unintentionally funny -- Hooper directed the movie completely stone-faced serious and some of the lines and performances are so dramatic and over the top, despite its patently silly plot, that it has to be seen to be believed. One of the writers couldn't believe that Hooper couldn't see what was in front of him, but I'm going to wager he was high most of the time (as people said he was on the set of Poltergeist). Either way, the funny parts are most definitely NOT intentional.

Either way -- it's a unique film. You have a big budget, big special effects (for 1985), a great Henry Mancini score, a terrific cast -- and a nude Mathilda May. It's also hard to compare with anything. It's singularly unique -- and I love it!

Love Arrow's packaging too...Steelbook? With the Japanese artwork on the back? Yes please!!

Yep, he was at his best all right

UncleBuckWild · 04-02-2013, 06:50 PM

was a bit skeptical at first but after watching the trailer, I think i'm gonna love it.

Day One Buy.

goldmonkey · 04-02-2013, 06:51 PM

Day one for me. Let's not forget it features a brief appearance from a pre-Trek Patrick Stewart. I guess with the two discs it'll be the U.S. AND the extended European cuts of the film.

Brian81 · 04-02-2013, 07:12 PM

region locked / free ?

chip75 · 04-02-2013, 07:18 PM

I've been following the US thread so this is a surprise but great news. I'm glad we got the original artwork and not the new 'cut and paste job' the US release has had (which was delayed).

derek_1999 · 04-02-2013, 09:22 PM

Lifeforce, Scanners and The Keep are 3 of my favourite movies.

Sad really - LOL.

However 100% day one purchase for me.

sapphire_nick · 04-02-2013, 10:40 PM

Great news! Sign me up!

NoirFan · 04-02-2013, 11:50 PM

Sweet steelbook! I was going to cancel my Shout order anyway, glad to be getting this version instead. Hopefully the extras will be similar and/or substantial.

oscarmerkx · 04-03-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sapphire_nick

great news! Sign me up!

+ 1

McCrutchy · 04-03-2013, 12:36 AM

The two disc designation is intriguing, I wonder if they have split the two cuts, or if they have more substantial extras--or both.

I will be watching this release, as I do like that artwork as well.

benricci · 04-03-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian81

region locked / free ?

Likely to be region b locked.

beadelf · 04-03-2013, 08:39 AM

when is this coming????????

BAKA · 04-03-2013, 09:23 AM

Finally time to retire that horrid DVD release we had. This has long been deserving of an upgrade.

04-02-2013, 04:53 PM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Lifeforce (1985, Tobe Hooper) Blu-ray Oct 14 from Arrow Lifeforce Blu-ray Steelbook Lifeforce Blu-ray Last edited by Deciazulado; 10-13-2013 at 12:57 AM.

04-02-2013, 06:07 PM	#6
DMRI2006 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:215	I personally wouldn't call it "campy." It's unintentionally funny -- Hooper directed the movie completely stone-faced serious and some of the lines and performances are so dramatic and over the top, despite its patently silly plot, that it has to be seen to be believed. One of the writers couldn't believe that Hooper couldn't see what was in front of him, but I'm going to wager he was high most of the time (as people said he was on the set of Poltergeist). Either way, the funny parts are most definitely NOT intentional. Either way -- it's a unique film. You have a big budget, big special effects (for 1985), a great Henry Mancini score, a terrific cast -- and a nude Mathilda May. It's also hard to compare with anything. It's singularly unique -- and I love it! Love Arrow's packaging too...Steelbook? With the Japanese artwork on the back? Yes please!! Last edited by DMRI2006; 04-02-2013 at 06:14 PM.

04-02-2013, 05:32 PM	#2
legendarymatt92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:424 DVD collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	Is this available for pre-order? An incredible film, with Hooper at his best.

04-02-2013, 05:54 PM	#3
Mister Snoops Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Wales, UK 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:666 Blu-ray reviews: 47 Trading Score:1	I have never seen this. Worth a blind buy? Looks good.

04-02-2013, 05:56 PM	#4
Indiana Jones Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Bristol, England 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:17 Trading Score:42	It has some memorable moments

04-02-2013, 06:50 PM	#9
UncleBuckWild Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:423	was a bit skeptical at first but after watching the trailer, I think i'm gonna love it. Day One Buy.

04-02-2013, 06:51 PM	#10
goldmonkey Active Member Member since:Feb 2012	Day one for me. Let's not forget it features a brief appearance from a pre-Trek Patrick Stewart. I guess with the two discs it'll be the U.S. AND the extended European cuts of the film.

04-02-2013, 07:12 PM	#11
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	region locked / free ?

04-02-2013, 07:18 PM	#12
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3102 DVD collection:1783 iTunes collection:233 Trading Score:9	I've been following the US thread so this is a surprise but great news. I'm glad we got the original artwork and not the new 'cut and paste job' the US release has had (which was delayed).

04-02-2013, 09:22 PM	#13
derek_1999 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:UK 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:786	Lifeforce, Scanners and The Keep are 3 of my favourite movies. Sad really - LOL. However 100% day one purchase for me.

04-02-2013, 10:40 PM	#14
sapphire_nick Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:13	Great news! Sign me up!

04-02-2013, 11:50 PM	#15
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Sweet steelbook! I was going to cancel my Shout order anyway, glad to be getting this version instead. Hopefully the extras will be similar and/or substantial.

04-03-2013, 12:36 AM	#17
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1269 Blu-ray collection:6781 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	The two disc designation is intriguing, I wonder if they have split the two cuts, or if they have more substantial extras--or both. I will be watching this release, as I do like that artwork as well.

04-03-2013, 08:39 AM	#19
beadelf Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:London 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 64	when is this coming????????

04-03-2013, 09:23 AM	#20
BAKA Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:2589	Finally time to retire that horrid DVD release we had. This has long been deserving of an upgrade.

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