The Amityville Horror (1979) - Blu-ray Forum

OneWayFilms · 10-20-2014, 05:33 PM

OK, I just noticed a new release for this being scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2014. I never bought this one before, so I have a few questions.

I know there are several other releases for this same film, but are they ALL the same exact disk with only different cover art? OR, are these different transfers with one being better than the other? If so, which is best?

I'll post the covers, starting with the one scheduled for tomorrow.

OK, so this appears to be a previous release with a new art card, but does anyone know which cover appears underneath?

ALSO: Do any of these come with a SLIP COVER?

I already know about this one, but I'm only interested in getting the first one.

Majin Blu · 10-20-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

OK, I just noticed a new release for this being scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2014. I never bought this one before, so I have a few questions.

I know there are several other releases for this same film, but are they ALL the same exact disk with only different cover art? OR, are these different transfers with one being better than the other? If so, which is best?

I'll post the covers, starting with the one scheduled for tomorrow.

OK, so this appears to be a previous release with a new art card, but does anyone know which cover appears underneath?

ALSO: Do any of these come with a SLIP COVER?

I already know about this one, but I'm only interested in getting the first one.

The last one you listed in the first set is the one available in the Amityviller Trilogy from Scream Factory.

More chances the one with the faceplate will be the second one, since it's a "newer" cover.

Also, as far as I know, there's no slipcover for any of them. Just the slipbox for the SF Trilogy set.

OneWayFilms · 10-20-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by reelgeek

The last one you listed in the first set is the one available in the Amityviller Trilogy from Scream Factory.

More chances the one with the faceplate will be the second one, since it's a "newer" cover.

Also, as far as I know, there's no slipcover for any of them. Just the slipbox for the SF Trilogy set.

Drats. That was the ONE cover I was hoping it isn't.

Do you know if the transfers are all the same? or is there any difference?

Majin Blu · 10-20-2014, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

Drats. That was the ONE cover I was hoping it isn't.

Do you know if the transfers are all the same? or is there any difference?

I don't think there's been a confirmation if the transfer SF used is different from the MGM release. I haven't read through the threads in a long time. I know they scored the exact same up here (PQ wise). I know the SF one actually has extras.

Brian81 · 10-20-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by reelgeek

I don't think there's been a confirmation if the transfer SF used is different from the MGM release. I haven't read through the threads in a long time. I know they scored the exact same up here (PQ wise). I know the SF one actually has extras.

Yeah, no one has done a comparison. It surprises me. Maybe it's just not a popular title, despite spawning a movie franchise.

Villiam Hayes · 10-20-2014, 06:27 PM

Does anyone know if the 20th Century Fox release is region free?

Brian81 · 10-20-2014, 09:42 PM

So they appear to use the same master. What about compression and bitrate?

Dickieduvet · 10-20-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

Does anyone know if the 20th Century Fox release is region free?

Region locked, both US versions.

OneWayFilms · 10-21-2014, 03:51 AM

This is actually attractive art work for the film. Not bad at all. If I see this in Walmart tomorrow, I might pick it up.

Mandalorian · 10-21-2014, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

This is actually attractive art work for the film. Not bad at all. If I see this in Walmart tomorrow, I might pick it up.

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I'm pretty sure it's just a cardboard card over the actual artwork.

OneWayFilms · 10-21-2014, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandalorian

I'm pretty sure it's just a cardboard card over the actual artwork.

Oh yes, I agree. But it's one of thew few I've seen that actually looks pretty good.

Mandalorian · 10-21-2014, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

Oh yes, I agree. But it's one of thew few I've seen that actually looks pretty good.

Ok, cool. Some of the art Fox puts out is really cool, but I don't get why they can't just press new artwork for the case or just make slipcovers. They're missing out on an untapped market of collectors on here who buy every slip.

OneWayFilms · 11-19-2014, 12:42 AM

I FINALLY found

in my local Walmart.
And as expected, it's just a cover card image over a previously released bluray. It's ok with me, I never had this yet, so I'm thrilled to finally get it.

I had wondered WHICH edition I was getting, since the cover was covered up, and it turns out to be this one....

by 20th Century Fox.

No extras except for the trailer. Again, it's OK with me, I prefer this cover art over the others I posted above.

takeasneededforpain · 11-19-2014, 05:54 AM

Glad you finally got a copy.

10-20-2014, 05:33 PM	#1
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:962 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	The Amityville Horror (1979) OK, I just noticed a new release for this being scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2014. I never bought this one before, so I have a few questions. I know there are several other releases for this same film, but are they ALL the same exact disk with only different cover art? OR, are these different transfers with one being better than the other? If so, which is best? I'll post the covers, starting with the one scheduled for tomorrow. OK, so this appears to be a previous release with a new art card, but does anyone know which cover appears underneath? ALSO: Do any of these come with a SLIP COVER? I already know about this one, but I'm only interested in getting the first one.

10-20-2014, 06:27 PM	#6
Villiam Hayes Banned Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Norn Iron Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:20	Does anyone know if the 20th Century Fox release is region free?

10-20-2014, 09:42 PM	#7
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	So they appear to use the same master. What about compression and bitrate?

10-21-2014, 03:51 AM	#9
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:962 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	This is actually attractive art work for the film. Not bad at all. If I see this in Walmart tomorrow, I might pick it up.

11-19-2014, 12:42 AM	#13
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:962 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	I FINALLY found in my local Walmart. And as expected, it's just a cover card image over a previously released bluray. It's ok with me, I never had this yet, so I'm thrilled to finally get it. I had wondered WHICH edition I was getting, since the cover was covered up, and it turns out to be this one.... by 20th Century Fox. No extras except for the trailer. Again, it's OK with me, I prefer this cover art over the others I posted above.

11-19-2014, 05:54 AM	#14
takeasneededforpain Power Member Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:106 DVD collection:14	Glad you finally got a copy.

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