Halloween 4K UHD (1978) - Page 555 - Blu-ray Forum

cuzzin · 08-15-2023, 01:45 PM

Went to a horror con over the weekend where I cosplayed as Myers. To get into the spirit, I started listening to the soundtrack. I forgot how full and dynamic the soundtrack is supposed to sound, which reminded me of the whole debacle of the Laserdisc vs Blu-ray mono tracks. Whoever handles the next release needs to make fixing this the number one priority. We cannot say we have a definitive release until then.

Member-167298 · 08-24-2023, 01:41 AM

Currently on sale (along with Halloween II (1981) and Halloween III) on Bull Moose for $19.97.

Orders over $45 ship for free within the continental US.

ThePhantom · 08-24-2023, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cuzzin

Went to a horror con over the weekend where I cosplayed as Myers. To get into the spirit, I started listening to the soundtrack. I forgot how full and dynamic the soundtrack is supposed to sound, which reminded me of the whole debacle of the Laserdisc vs Blu-ray mono tracks. Whoever handles the next release needs to make fixing this the number one priority. We cannot say we have a definitive release until then.

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Yeah, I'm not buying Halloween on 4K until we get a little closer to definitive. This surely isn't the final Halloween remaster we've seen on home video.

DR Herbert West · 08-24-2023, 08:50 AM

I just hope they don't wait until the 50th anniversary.

Luke B. · 09-20-2023, 02:27 PM

I own the Lionsgate release but haven’t watched it yet.
Is it worth a double dip or should I stick only to the Lionsgate disc?

dylrichard02 · 09-20-2023, 02:43 PM

Worth noting I suppose, I saw this at my local Walmart again for this time of year ($26.97 fwiw) and it still has the slipbox.

flash.over · 09-20-2023, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke B.

I own the Lionsgate release but haven’t watched it yet.
Is it worth a double dip or should I stick only to the Lionsgate disc?

Double dip. Shout has way better color timing and the OG mono, which while not as crisp as the laserdisc mono, is still much better than the downmix on the LG disc. Shout release also has the previous color timing releases as well as the TV cut as broadcasted

Kyle15 · 09-20-2023, 03:11 PM

"Not as crisp" is certainly an understatement. lol

HeavyHitter · 09-20-2023, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke B.

I own the Lionsgate release but haven’t watched it yet.
Is it worth a double dip or should I stick only to the Lionsgate disc?

Yes, worth the double dip and I love the color of the new disc. It's just the f'ing encoding which is better in DV, but fingers crossed it's done competently at some point, somewhere.

drownsoda · 09-21-2023, 03:15 AM

This is marginally off-topic, but Fangoria shared a link yesterday regarding a forthcoming illustrated reprint of the Halloween novelization from 1979 by Curtis Richards, which is apparently only available to purchase through October 1st. I thought it might be of interest to any fans.

I have the original first-edition paperback which I bought (or rather, convinced my dad to buy) around 20 years ago when I was an adolescent—I think it was an eBay purchase and even then it was fairly expensive (around $40 if I remember right). I looked out of curiosity, and now the first editions are fetching prices exceeding $300, which is insane. Even though I have the first edition, I couldn't help but order one of these—it looks beautiful. I haven't read the novelization for many years, but I do recall it having a significant subplot regarding Samhain and a demonic subtext to Michael Myers that was never touched upon in the film.

gj217 · 09-21-2023, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by drownsoda

This is marginally off-topic, but Fangoriashared a link yesterday regarding a forthcoming illustrated reprint of the Halloween novelization from 1979 by Curtis Richards, which is apparently only available to purchase through October 1st. I thought it might be of interest to any fans.

Not quite. The book itself will be available after that. Only the limited H45 cover (the new take on the original book cover art) has a cutoff date of 10/1.

After that, only the standard edition with a new cover (a blue illustration of the Shape on the stairs) will be available.

drownsoda · 09-21-2023, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gj217

Not quite. The book itself will be available after that. Only the limited H45 cover (the new take on the original book cover art) has a cutoff date of 10/1.

After that, only the standard edition with a new cover (a blue illustration of the Shape on the stairs) will be available.

Oops, you are correct—I did order the H45 cover art version myself. I am glad to know it will still be in print with the alternate art.

Jay Mammoth · 09-21-2023, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Luke B.

I own the Lionsgate release but haven’t watched it yet.
Is it worth a double dip or should I stick only to the Lionsgate disc?

Yes, great 4K release of the classic.

Martoto · 09-30-2023, 07:51 PM

If you're planning on watching Halloween over the next month. You might enjoy recreating the cinema experience with this trailer reel. (UK release)

spookypuke · 10-01-2023, 11:14 AM

Is anyone else having playback issues with this disc after a couple of years? There are no noticeable defects to the disc, it has just started skipping horribly. All the other titles in the series have no playback issues.

KubrickKurasawa · 10-01-2023, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle15

"Not as crisp" is certainly an understatement. lol

That lossy Mono=Theater like audio. Memories it brings back.

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Originally Posted by Jay Mammoth

Yes, great 4K release of the classic.

I took the lossless 7.1 and was done buying it forever. Good luck uber fans.

HeavyHitter · 10-01-2023, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by spookypuke

Is anyone else having playback issues with this disc after a couple of years? There are no noticeable defects to the disc, it has just started skipping horribly. All the other titles in the series have no playback issues.

I actually watched this last night and had no issues.

totamilegend · 10-04-2023, 09:23 PM

Is the shout remastered blu ray available outside the US?

Infallible Presence · 10-06-2023, 09:42 AM

DR Herbert West · 10-06-2023, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by totamilegend

Is the shout remastered blu ray available outside the US?

Nope.

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10-06-2023, 09:42 AM	#11099
Infallible Presence Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2023 Location:Extenuating Circumstances 4K collection:221 Blu-ray collection:910 DVD collection:691 MA collection:235 Digital collection:101 iTunes collection:157 Trading Score:37	Goofing around.

08-24-2023, 01:41 AM	#11082
Member-167298 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:474 Blu-ray collection:1321 DVD collection:102 iTunes collection:558 Trading Score:61	Currently on sale (along with Halloween II (1981) and Halloween III) on Bull Moose for $19.97. Orders over $45 ship for free within the continental US.

08-24-2023, 08:50 AM	#11084
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	I just hope they don't wait until the 50th anniversary.

09-20-2023, 02:27 PM	#11085
Luke B. Special Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Brazil 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2	I own the Lionsgate release but haven’t watched it yet. Is it worth a double dip or should I stick only to the Lionsgate disc?

09-20-2023, 02:43 PM	#11086
dylrichard02 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:In the mouth of madness 4K collection:590 Blu-ray collection:2199 DVD collection:271 MA collection:9 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	Worth noting I suppose, I saw this at my local Walmart again for this time of year ($26.97 fwiw) and it still has the slipbox.

09-20-2023, 03:11 PM	#11088
Kyle15 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Alabama 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:5	"Not as crisp" is certainly an understatement. lol

09-21-2023, 03:15 AM	#11090
drownsoda Power Member Member since:Dec 2018 Location:Oregon 4K collection:288 Blu-ray collection:1723 DVD collection:105 Digital collection:16 Prime collection:5	This is marginally off-topic, but Fangoria shared a link yesterday regarding a forthcoming illustrated reprint of the Halloween novelization from 1979 by Curtis Richards, which is apparently only available to purchase through October 1st. I thought it might be of interest to any fans. I have the original first-edition paperback which I bought (or rather, convinced my dad to buy) around 20 years ago when I was an adolescent—I think it was an eBay purchase and even then it was fairly expensive (around $40 if I remember right). I looked out of curiosity, and now the first editions are fetching prices exceeding $300, which is insane. Even though I have the first edition, I couldn't help but order one of these—it looks beautiful. I haven't read the novelization for many years, but I do recall it having a significant subplot regarding Samhain and a demonic subtext to Michael Myers that was never touched upon in the film.

10-01-2023, 11:14 AM	#11095
spookypuke Member Member since:Jul 2016 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:236	Is anyone else having playback issues with this disc after a couple of years? There are no noticeable defects to the disc, it has just started skipping horribly. All the other titles in the series have no playback issues.

10-04-2023, 09:23 PM	#11098
totamilegend Junior Member Top contributor Member since:May 2022 Location:Italy 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:92	Is the shout remastered blu ray available outside the US?

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