NEKRomantik 2 (1991) - Coming Soon from Cult Epics

[mar3o]

Originally Posted by schlock

Have to laugh at these revisions to limited edition #'s, though. First, Shout with Nightbreed jumping from 5,000 to 10,000 because 1,000 sold out overnight, and now Nekromantik jumps from 2,000 to 10,000! Well, if they got 5,500 orders from their distributor, I guess that makes sense, but I bet that high number was solely because of its super limited nature. Now that it's 10,000, they may get a ton of returns from their distributor when thousands remain unsold as no one will be in a rush to buy it anymore. Seriously, are there really 10,000 fans of this film, and that will dish out $30 for the Blu and/or the DVD (and is the DVD version a separate 10,000?!?!) This may come back to bite them, but I wish them luck as I like their releases and want more.

Do they really have to sell in the first 30 days? I hate this expectation these days that everything has to sell now, now, now. Why can't there be some copies that don't sell out immediately so that a few months from now some fan that doesn't frequent this forum can actually find it if they are looking for it? Just because all 10,000 copies doesn't sell out during pre-order doesn't mean fans won't buy them over the next several months or a year. That's how it should be anyways. I hate when a title sells out as fast as it is released - it gives the casual blu-ray/movie fan no chance to even find out that it was released before it's too late.

[digideadus]

I'll gladly add all three of these to my collection should they release. It's good to see notorious cult flicks making their way to the high def format. The first Nekromantik was an immediate preorder for my movie library. The content is vastly over hyped in my opinion but it's still worth owning for any collector of extreme cinema.

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by digideadus

I'll gladly add all three of these to my collection should they release. It's good to see notorious cult flicks making their way to the high def format. The first Nekromantik was an immediate preorder for my movie library. The content is vastly over hyped in my opinion but it's still worth owning for any collector of extreme cinema.

Agreed!

[GasmaskAvenger]

About time these were announced.

In spite of the lack of lossless audio, their Nekromantik blu-ray is awesome and I expect their blu-rays of Jörg Buttgereit's other movies to be just as good.

[Red Dragon]

Originally Posted by digideadus

I'll gladly add all three of these to my collection should they release. It's good to see notorious cult flicks making their way to the high def format. The first Nekromantik was an immediate preorder for my movie library. The content is vastly over hyped in my opinion but it's still worth owning for any collector of extreme cinema.

I second that emotion! Now ...if they'd only release the "August Underground trilogy", "Cutting moments" a totally uncut "A Serbian Film" and "Aftermath" - (if you're into extreme cinema, I think you'll know which "Aftermath" I'm referring to). And by the by, wasn't "Subconscious Cruelty" supposed to receive the blu treatment?

[takeasneededforpain]

I've always wanted to see Schramm so I hope it gets released.

[billyearle]

Originally Posted by mar3o

Do they really have to sell in the first 30 days? I hate this expectation these days that everything has to sell now, now, now. Why can't there be some copies that don't sell out immediately so that a few months from now some fan that doesn't frequent this forum can actually find it if they are looking for it? Just because all 10,000 copies doesn't sell out during pre-order doesn't mean fans won't buy them over the next several months or a year. That's how it should be anyways. I hate when a title sells out as fast as it is released - it gives the casual blu-ray/movie fan no chance to even find out that it was released before it's too late.

X2

Originally Posted by GasmaskAvenger

About time these were announced.

In spite of the lack of lossless audio, their Nekromantik blu-ray is awesome and I expect their blu-rays of Jörg Buttgereit's other movies to be just as good.

Glad to hear it. In a moment of weakness I pre-ordered the Arrow as a double dip, partly for the lossless audio & partly waiting to see what exclusive extras are announced. Hope they announce details soon. I already have the soundtrack CD, so maybe I can save some money.
I've only seen Nekromantik and have been curious to see the other films for a long time. Glad I didn't splurge on the DVDs now.
Anyway, great news from Cult Epics on both counts. I hope N2 sells well enough for them to do all the rest.
I think it's a good move to make more of these available if demand is there. More small companies should follow the move I first noticed from the soundtrack label Intrada. For a long time their CDs were sold out without warning the morning they were announced, thanks to scalpers. They finally started a model of making them available for "a limited time, while quantaties and interest remain" with a cap of 10,000. After being available for several months at least, if sales seemed really weak or nearly 10,000 were sold they would give a heads up of about a month's notice with a final date the title would be available. I can't think of a better business model, if they must be limited. And as they said, it's a model with room for both the collector and the...er..."speculator". I know there's some difference in batch numbers that can be made between CDs and BDs, but I think this basic model could work for the niche blu-ray labels as well.

[WillTurner]

These would be most welcome! But I really hope we still get the Blu Ray release of "Massacre at Central High" soon since Early Summer 2014 has long passed

[Akijama]

Release date: February 10

Amazon pre-order http://www.amazon.com/Nekromantik-2-...725303&sr=1-83

[acantho]

I JUST got a copy of the first film (which I've known about for decades but never actually watched) so this is awesome news. I'm all for limited editions that have decent numbers of pressings. Most the reason why titles in the 3000 or less limited editions don't sell out right away is limited awareness and availability. If they had even 1 copy in every Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Futureshop, Tower, B&N, etc. there wouldn't even be enough to do any online sales. Instead I go to the Bestbuy and see entire shelves full of the new Godzilla flick and sing-along Frozen.

[Deadpool]

Originally Posted by WillTurner

These would be most welcome! But I really hope we still get the Blu Ray release of "Massacre at Central High" soon since Early Summer 2014 has long passed

Ha, i'm still holding onto my VHS copy!

[nerdy916]

I hope this doesn't get pushed to 10,000 units like Nekromantik.

[FilmKoala]

Do I need to see the first film to understand this one? They don't sound connected and to be honest this one sounds a lot more interesting than the first one. I don't really want to spend $50 on both just so I can see the second one.

[zombivish]

Originally Posted by Red Dragon

I second that emotion! Now ...if they'd only release the "August Underground trilogy", "Cutting moments" a totally uncut "A Serbian Film" and "Aftermath" - (if you're into extreme cinema, I think you'll know which "Aftermath" I'm referring to). And by the by, wasn't "Subconscious Cruelty" supposed to receive the blu treatment?

I've the Barrel dvd of Nek2 & like other's have said, i always found it the blackest of comedies. Stoked to get it on blu, though Id LOVE an edition similar to the Arrow edition of the first.

[zombivish]

Originally Posted by MomentsAgo

I'm ashamed to admit I still have yet to pick up the original Nekromantik on bluray. But I'm far more excited about this release and I'm hoping that if they do keep it at a 5,000 print run, I can get it preordered before they sell out. Damn Christmas time and having no money ><


Agreed. Love the film, but I remember hearing about the original for years and how disturbing it was. I constantly saw it on "most extreme/disturbing" lists so when I finally got a hold of the original Barrel DVD and watched the film for the very first time, I have to say I was slightly let down I didn't feel like I had watched a disturbing film but instead one of the greatest black comedies of all time.

Or maybe I'm just a sick bastard



August Underground was another one that suffered from being overhyped for me. It had a few moments but overall it didn't live up to the reputation it had built up. I have yet to see the other two films in the series, though. I've heard they get worse.

I'd be all over a bluray release of Aftermath. Or the Guinea Pig series


Oh man! I would love to see a new Begotten release! Though I don't know how much an HD transfer would benefit it.

Cutting Moments (& the entire Family Portraits: A Trilogy of America triptych) would be a great addition to bluray, but Nacho's Aftermath is vital imo. I recently re-watched the dvd and whilst it's still beautifully shot & a fantastic piece of work, i really noticed how soft it looked. I thin it'd really look amazing with a solid restoration.

And Subconscious Cruelty did get a blu release. It's a French disc (here http://www.amazon.fr/Subconscious-Cr...A1X6FK5RDHNB96) and i'd love to upgrade my dvd, but 23 Euros is a little dear for my budget right now.

[GasmaskAvenger]

Just pre-ordered this bad boy via DiabolikDVD, just like I did with the first film.

Haven't seen it, so it'll be a welcome addition to my collection.

[LWC3077]

Originally Posted by mar3o

Do they really have to sell in the first 30 days? I hate this expectation these days that everything has to sell now, now, now. Why can't there be some copies that don't sell out immediately so that a few months from now some fan that doesn't frequent this forum can actually find it if they are looking for it? Just because all 10,000 copies doesn't sell out during pre-order doesn't mean fans won't buy them over the next several months or a year. That's how it should be anyways. I hate when a title sells out as fast as it is released - it gives the casual blu-ray/movie fan no chance to even find out that it was released before it's too late.

Finally i find someone with the same opinion/thoughts as myself. i dont get the mentality that releases have to sell out with in a month or 2. With so many companies doing 'limited editions' these days it makes it very hard for the average consumer to keep up. We only have so much $ to go around each month. Give us some time to pick these up in out own time when we can.

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by LWC3077

Finally i find someone with the same opinion/thoughts as myself. i dont get the mentality that releases have to sell out with in a month or 2. With so many companies doing 'limited editions' these days it makes it very hard for the average consumer to keep up. We only have so much $ to go around each month. Give us some time to pick these up in out own time when we can.

I agree, it's almost too much stress to manage. Especially if you are in school and need food lol.

[GasmaskAvenger]

I too strongly agree with the anti-limited edition sentiment.

However, i'm quite the gullible sucker when it comes to them, so whenever I have the spare cash, i'll definitely splurge on them before any of the scalpers come to ruin the party.

[MomentsAgo]

Originally Posted by GasmaskAvenger

I too strongly agree with the anti-limited edition sentiment.

However, i'm quite the gullible sucker when it comes to them, so whenever I have the spare cash, i'll definitely splurge on them before any of the scalpers come to ruin the party.

This is something I struggle with as well. I feel pressured to grab them before they go OOP and start going for stupid prices. Especially with so many films getting released for the first time on Bluray in limited edition form. It makes expanding my collection harder because I spend all my money upgrading titles I already own on DVD instead of buying titles I don't own at all.

It's my own fault, but it would still be nice not to feel pressured into upgrading constantly. But I suppose that's what they want and why they do it.