The Hitch-Hiker (1953) - October 15, 2013 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 07-25-2013, 11:07 PM

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BRAND NEW TRANSFER / 35 MM Archival Restoration from the Library of Congress, Exclusively on the Kino Classics label!

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The only true film noir ever directed by a woman, this tour-de-force thriller (considered by many, including Lupino herself, to be her best film) is a classic, tension-packed, three-way dance of death about two middle-class American homebodies (Edmond O'Brien and Frank Lovejoy) on vacation in Mexico on a long-awaited fishing trip. Suddenly their car and their very lives are commandeered by psychopathic serial killer Emmett Myers (William Talman).

RiFiFi1955 · 07-25-2013, 11:12 PM

Mama Mia! Didn't see this coming, very very nice!

noirjunkie · 07-25-2013, 11:28 PM

Given that this film never got a good DVD release, this will be most welcome.

RiFiFi1955 · 07-25-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by noirjunkie

Given that this film never got a good DVD release, this will be most welcome.

Yeah and if they put out D.O.A I can get rid of my double feature of D.O.A/The Hitch-Hiker (the Edmond O'Brien double feature).

NoirFan · 07-25-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by noirjunkie

Given that this film never got a good DVD release, this will be most welcome.

The Roan release was definitely superior to the Kino disc. Man, did Kino release some absolute junk back then.

Akijama · 08-02-2013, 06:34 PM

Cover art

NoirFan · 08-02-2013, 06:38 PM

Nice to see them using that poster art.

RiFiFi1955 · 08-02-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

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Popped in my VCI DVD last night and it looked like crap. I don't remember it looking so bad when I first viewed it a few years back. Needless to say I will be looking forward to this!

dsman71 · 08-02-2013, 06:41 PM

Im going to upgrade anyway but Im super hopeful that they do a better job with this release with the PQ than their DVD. It was so bad that I got the Roan Group DVD

dsman71 · 09-30-2013, 02:14 PM

Yes now I can retire the Roan DVD which I havent even had a chance to look at...between that and the Stranger, I can retire both DVDs now...
Kino has stepped it up...hope they do a good jon with Nosferatu

Blu-Velvet · 10-12-2013, 06:43 AM

Kino's HITCH-HIKER Blu-ray looks generally outstanding. There is some obvious print wear at times, but the occasional scratches and dust are very minor. It's a great little film that now also looks great and sounds very good. The image gallery is a nice bonus, but it's too bad they didn't do a commentary like they did with THE STRANGER and NIGHT TIDE (both of which also look extremely good despite minor obvious wear).

BluPat · 10-12-2013, 08:00 AM

I want to get this one.

An4h0ny · 09-29-2024, 10:05 PM

This is on Prime right now if anybody wants to preview it.

I'm about to do that right now.

traths · 11-08-2024, 12:06 AM

I just revisited this film and it’s still quite suspenseful even after rewatches.

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07-25-2013, 11:12 PM	#2
RiFiFi1955 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Albany, NY 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:1930	Mama Mia! Didn't see this coming, very very nice!

07-25-2013, 11:28 PM	#3
noirjunkie Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:4171 DVD collection:692 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:699	Given that this film never got a good DVD release, this will be most welcome.

08-02-2013, 06:34 PM	#6
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Cover art

08-02-2013, 06:38 PM	#7
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Nice to see them using that poster art.

08-02-2013, 06:41 PM	#9
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	Im going to upgrade anyway but Im super hopeful that they do a better job with this release with the PQ than their DVD. It was so bad that I got the Roan Group DVD

09-30-2013, 02:14 PM	#10
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	Yes now I can retire the Roan DVD which I havent even had a chance to look at...between that and the Stranger, I can retire both DVDs now... Kino has stepped it up...hope they do a good jon with Nosferatu

10-12-2013, 06:43 AM	#11
Blu-Velvet Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Home Theater Gallery:88 Blu-ray collection:2623 DVD collection:400 Blu-ray reviews: 41	Kino's HITCH-HIKER Blu-ray looks generally outstanding. There is some obvious print wear at times, but the occasional scratches and dust are very minor. It's a great little film that now also looks great and sounds very good. The image gallery is a nice bonus, but it's too bad they didn't do a commentary like they did with THE STRANGER and NIGHT TIDE (both of which also look extremely good despite minor obvious wear).

10-12-2013, 08:00 AM	#12
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1455 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	I want to get this one.

09-29-2024, 10:05 PM	#13
An4h0ny Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2017 Location:Carmen Sandiego's Bathroom 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:328 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	This is on Prime right now if anybody wants to preview it. I'm about to do that right now.

11-08-2024, 12:06 AM	#14
traths Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:252 Blu-ray collection:1040 DVD collection:53 Trading Score:2	I just revisited this film and it’s still quite suspenseful even after rewatches.

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