The Wicker Man (1973) (The Final Cut) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 10-19-2013, 01:38 PM

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When a young girl mysteriously vanishes, Police Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But the seemingly quiet community is not as it appears, as the detective uncovers a secretive pagan society led by the strange Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee). While the townsfolk tempt and threaten him with bizarre rituals and wanton lust, Howie must race to discover the truth behind the girl's disappearance before his clash with Lord Summerisle builds to a terrifying conclusion - one that has cemented this cult shocker as a modern horror masterpiece.

TJS_Blu · 10-19-2013, 01:45 PM

Kind of looks like Wal-mart ported over the special features from the DVD. Looking forward to more details. This is the first title of my Signature wish-list that I can retire!

DetroitSportsFan · 10-19-2013, 01:45 PM

A catalog title from Lionsgate?

frogmeat69 · 10-19-2013, 01:48 PM

Was tempted to buy the Zavvi steelbook, but might hold off now.

Member-222782 · 10-19-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

A catalog title from Lionsgate?

This has to be a typo

redrunner97 · 10-19-2013, 02:09 PM

I hope its as close to the UK edition as possible, content wise.
Only with the Theatrical White poster.

PowellPressburger · 10-19-2013, 02:39 PM

I think Lionsgate distributes Studio Canal titles so that makes sense.

Scottie · 10-19-2013, 02:39 PM

Count me in.

redrunner97 · 10-19-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I think Lionsgate distributes Studio Canal titles so that makes sense.

Yep. Almost everything non-MGM Avco.

BrianS · 10-19-2013, 04:02 PM

Awesome!

Jutty · 10-19-2013, 04:34 PM

Lovely, my Zavvi steelbook will be here any day...wonder what the chances would be for this to be the same as the BD release in the UK.( with the 2x BDs).
Might be a double dip in the future for me if so

tylergfoster · 10-19-2013, 08:37 PM

Better come with all three cuts, even if the other ones are only in standard definition. It sounds like The Final Cut loses some material that I'll miss.

TripleHBK · 10-19-2013, 09:24 PM

Will this be the newly released(In the UK) Final Cut of the film, or the Theatrical? Personally I hope it's both, but I'm definitely excited for this release and more info on it.

Member-222782 · 10-19-2013, 09:49 PM

This film has limited cult appeal so I don't know what the reasoning is behind Lionsgate's decision to release this now. We're talking about a company that has practically disowned catalog releases. Chances are it'll just be a barebones release with horrible modern artwork to reel in the unsuspecting masses, so I'll just stick with the import even if it's a bit pricey.

mdonovan · 10-19-2013, 10:05 PM

Love this film ...have you seen the steelbook case from the uK .... Drooooool.

OrlandoEastwood · 10-19-2013, 10:23 PM

HOW'D IT GET ... Wait? Never mind, we're good.

bigbadwoppet · 10-19-2013, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

This film has limited cult appeal so I don't know what the reasoning is behind Lionsgate's decision to release this now. We're talking about a company that has practically disowned catalog releases. Chances are it'll just be a barebones release with horrible modern artwork to reel in the unsuspecting masses, so I'll just stick with the import even if it's a bit pricey.

Lionsgate reissued TWM on dvd when they took over the Studio Canal catalogue from Anchor Bay so it comes as no surprise that they issue the blu-ray following the UK release.

Frightener22 · 10-20-2013, 12:14 AM

Yes! Finally, a US release. Looking forward to it

troykan · 10-20-2013, 12:17 AM

Awesome, love the film!

redrunner97 · 10-20-2013, 12:32 AM

http://psychobabble200.blogspot.com/...t-blu.html?m=1

According to this site, posted back when the UK "final cut" was announced, we're apparently getting the same Special Edition too, around December. (January is around December). The info's allegedly from "Studio Canal insiders", regard the US Lionsgate blu-ray.

I really hope we get the same thing, content wise, but I really hate the new UK art.
But I wouldn't die if they used it.

10-19-2013, 01:45 PM	#2
TJS_Blu Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1845 DVD collection:578 Blu-ray reviews:11	Kind of looks like Wal-mart ported over the special features from the DVD. Looking forward to more details. This is the first title of my Signature wish-list that I can retire!

10-19-2013, 01:45 PM	#3
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	A catalog title from Lionsgate?

10-19-2013, 01:48 PM	#4
frogmeat69 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Western New York, U.S.A. Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:1608 DVD collection:87 MA collection:2 Digital collection:410 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:8	Was tempted to buy the Zavvi steelbook, but might hold off now.

10-19-2013, 02:09 PM	#6
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	I hope its as close to the UK edition as possible, content wise. Only with the Theatrical White poster.

10-19-2013, 02:39 PM	#7
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1004 Blu-ray collection:3677 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:300	I think Lionsgate distributes Studio Canal titles so that makes sense.

10-19-2013, 02:39 PM	#8
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Count me in.

10-19-2013, 04:02 PM	#10
BrianS Active Member Member since:Oct 2012	Awesome!

10-19-2013, 04:34 PM	#11
Jutty Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Beaufort SC (British Expat) 4K collection:253 Blu-ray collection:1273 DVD collection:46 MA collection:2 Digital collection:1033 iTunes collection:79 Trading Score:22	Lovely, my Zavvi steelbook will be here any day...wonder what the chances would be for this to be the same as the BD release in the UK.( with the 2x BDs). Might be a double dip in the future for me if so

10-19-2013, 08:37 PM	#12
tylergfoster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:910 Blu-ray collection:4579 DVD collection:1157 MA collection:2166 Digital collection:1727 iTunes collection:50 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:249	Better come with all three cuts, even if the other ones are only in standard definition. It sounds like The Final Cut loses some material that I'll miss.

10-19-2013, 09:24 PM	#13
TripleHBK Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Lincoln, NE Home Theater Gallery:52 4K collection:249 Blu-ray collection:3653 DVD collection:742 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:47	Will this be the newly released(In the UK) Final Cut of the film, or the Theatrical? Personally I hope it's both, but I'm definitely excited for this release and more info on it.

10-19-2013, 09:49 PM	#14
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	This film has limited cult appeal so I don't know what the reasoning is behind Lionsgate's decision to release this now. We're talking about a company that has practically disowned catalog releases. Chances are it'll just be a barebones release with horrible modern artwork to reel in the unsuspecting masses, so I'll just stick with the import even if it's a bit pricey.

10-19-2013, 10:05 PM	#15
mdonovan Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:209 Trading Score:10	Love this film ...have you seen the steelbook case from the uK .... Drooooool.

10-19-2013, 10:23 PM	#16
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	HOW'D IT GET ... Wait? Never mind, we're good.

10-20-2013, 12:14 AM	#18
Frightener22 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:447 Blu-ray collection:9814 Trading Score:3	Yes! Finally, a US release. Looking forward to it

10-20-2013, 12:17 AM	#19
troykan Special Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:NC	Awesome, love the film!

10-20-2013, 12:32 AM	#20
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	http://psychobabble200.blogspot.com/...t-blu.html?m=1 According to this site, posted back when the UK "final cut" was announced, we're apparently getting the same Special Edition too, around December. (January is around December). The info's allegedly from "Studio Canal insiders", regard the US Lionsgate blu-ray. I really hope we get the same thing, content wise, but I really hate the new UK art. But I wouldn't die if they used it.

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