Effects 4K UHD (1980) - Blu-ray Forum

Dragun · 10-20-2022, 03:58 PM

From AGFA's IG page:

"After 40 years we've found the long-lost, original 16mm camera negative of EFFECTS. Get ready for AGFA's first UHD release in 2023."

cakefactory · 10-20-2022, 04:57 PM

Huh. I never heard of this before. Starring Joe Pilato and Tom Savini?? Jeez. Plot summary sounds like it's in that weird meta arena like One Cut of the Dead or something?

RevolverOcelScott · 10-20-2022, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

Huh. I never heard of this before. Starring Joe Pilato and Tom Savini?? Jeez. Plot summary sounds like it's in that weird meta arena like One Cut of the Dead or something?

I blind bought it last year, and liked it a lot. It's a meta horror film that is pretty effective, but it is VERY low budget. Great for what it is.

Kyle15 · 10-20-2022, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

but it is VERY low budget.

Oh my god I can't watch movies that didn't cost at least $500,000 to make. Thanks for bringing this up so I can scratch it off my interest list.

RevolverOcelScott · 10-20-2022, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle15

Oh my god I can't watch movies that didn't cost at least $500,000 to make. Thanks for bringing this up so I can scratch it off my interest list.

Haha. It's a good movie, but it lacks polish. I just was tempering expectations in case they didn't know anything about the film.

sonicyogurt · 10-20-2022, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

Huh. I never heard of this before.

It made the rounds on the festival circuit around 1980, but it never got a theatrical release, never aired on TV, and didn't get its first home video release until 2005. Barely anyone had heard of it until the Synapse DVD, and even then...

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Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

Haha. It's a good movie, but it lacks polish. I just was tempering expectations in case they didn't know anything about the film.

Very much agree. Also, if you see the title 'Effects', notice Tom Savini's name attached, and see a picture start to form in your head, really keep your expectations in check. It's not that kind of a movie. But it is a terrific thriller, rough edges and all, and it's a movie that's even better the second time through.

Kyle15 · 10-20-2022, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

Haha. It's a good movie, but it lacks polish. I just was tempering expectations in case they didn't know anything about the film.

Exactly, money is polish so it's good to know to avoid.

postmodel · 10-20-2022, 05:53 PM

Wow. Genuinely shocked to see this getting a 4K…I’ve seen the film and liked it overall and depending on price and reviews I’d definitely pick it up.

MifuneFan · 06-01-2023, 04:03 PM

Now up for sale at VinSyn

https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...oducts/effects

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Disc 1: UHD

Region Free Blu-ray
4K restoration from the original 16mm camera negative
Archival commentary with producer and star John Harrison, director Dusty Nelson, and editor Pasquale Buba
English SDH subtitles

Disc 2: Blu-ray

Region Free UHD
4K restoration from the original 16mm camera negative
Archival commentary with producer and star John Harrison, director Dusty Nelson, and editor Pasquale Buba
4K “grindhouse” preservation from the only 35mm print in existence
Zoom Q&A with John Harrison, Dusty Nelson, and the AGFA team
AFTER EFFECTS documentary with commentary
Early short films
Photo gallery
Booklet with Dusty Nelson interview and more
English SDH subtitles

CelestialAgent · 06-09-2023, 07:37 PM

It’s likely been mentioned in other threads, but the slip is now gone.

russweiss1 · 06-23-2023, 02:05 PM

review:

http://www.mondo-digital.com/effects.html

russweiss1 · 06-30-2023, 03:03 PM

Effects (AGFA) UHD/Blu-ray Review

https://rockshockpop.com/articles/mo...blu-ray-review

RevolverOcelScott · 06-30-2023, 03:18 PM

Watched my copy last night. Still a great movie. The 4K looks great, dark scenes are still pretty weak (no fault of the release), but overall, it's nice to own the definitive release of this overlooked film!

Stanis · 07-07-2023, 06:49 PM

What is AGFA doing releasing a genuinely good film? Really enjoyed this

Katatonia · 07-07-2023, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanis

What is AGFA doing releasing a genuinely good film? Really enjoyed this

I think you mean re-releasing.

thebarnman · 07-11-2023, 05:52 AM

Watching this movie was like watching Tom Savini walk directly out from the set of Dawn of the Dead and onto this movie set! It looked like he was having lots of fun during the making of this movie.

I think they did an excellent job of transferring this to 4K for the UHD Blu-ray release. However, I think the HDR was way overly too exaggerated! Again just another transfer where it looks like some kid took the contrast knob and turned it up all the way.

JRcanReid · 07-25-2023, 08:43 PM

Still a couple of slips left on Diabolik for those who are interested.

co-villain · 07-25-2023, 09:17 PM

Threw my copy in on Sunday night and loved it. I was surprised how good it looked. Don't know how the previous release looked but I was honestly pretty shocked.

thebarnman · 12-12-2023, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kashif

Is this movie worth a blind buy? Trailer looks so good.

It's basically a bunch of guys trying to make a movie and using 16mm film to capture it on...in true life and in the movie.

It's low budget and not fully polished out in some areas. At one point I was confused as to what was going on in the movie which impacted the end of it for me. I also thought the HDR was a bit on the too hot side.

But, it's interesting to watch because of Tom Savini. And the rest of the movie is like looking at a time capsule.

It's up to you. If your not sure, try to get the earlier Blu-ray release for probably much less and see if you like it or not before upgrading to the UHD.

kashif · 01-26-2024, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by thebarnman

It's basically a bunch of guys trying to make a movie and using 16mm film to capture it on...in true life and in the movie.

It's low budget and not fully polished out in some areas. At one point I was confused as to what was going on in the movie which impacted the end of it for me. I also thought the HDR was a bit on the too hot side.

But, it's interesting to watch because of Tom Savini. And the rest of the movie is like looking at a time capsule.

It's up to you. If your not sure, try to get the earlier Blu-ray release for probably much less and see if you like it or not before upgrading to the UHD.

Thanks bro. I haven't seen it on blu or any other format. I guess I ll give this one a go.

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10-20-2022, 04:57 PM	#2
cakefactory Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:WI, USA 4K collection:442 Blu-ray collection:3917 DVD collection:808 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	Huh. I never heard of this before. Starring Joe Pilato and Tom Savini?? Jeez. Plot summary sounds like it's in that weird meta arena like One Cut of the Dead or something?

10-20-2022, 05:53 PM	#8
postmodel Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:1030 Blu-ray collection:3029 DVD collection:90 MA collection:1 Trading Score:15	Wow. Genuinely shocked to see this getting a 4K…I’ve seen the film and liked it overall and depending on price and reviews I’d definitely pick it up.

06-09-2023, 07:37 PM	#10
CelestialAgent Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Norwich 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:2172 DVD collection:659 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	It’s likely been mentioned in other threads, but the slip is now gone.

06-23-2023, 02:05 PM	#11
russweiss1 Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Southern California	review: http://www.mondo-digital.com/effects.html

06-30-2023, 03:03 PM	#12
russweiss1 Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Southern California	Effects (AGFA) UHD/Blu-ray Review https://rockshockpop.com/articles/mo...blu-ray-review

06-30-2023, 03:18 PM	#13
RevolverOcelScott Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2020 Location:Capital Region, NY Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:842 Blu-ray collection:1588 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:11	Watched my copy last night. Still a great movie. The 4K looks great, dark scenes are still pretty weak (no fault of the release), but overall, it's nice to own the definitive release of this overlooked film!

07-07-2023, 06:49 PM	#14
Stanis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:23	What is AGFA doing releasing a genuinely good film? Really enjoyed this

07-11-2023, 05:52 AM	#16
thebarnman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2020 Location:Scottsdale AZ 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3	Watching this movie was like watching Tom Savini walk directly out from the set of Dawn of the Dead and onto this movie set! It looked like he was having lots of fun during the making of this movie. I think they did an excellent job of transferring this to 4K for the UHD Blu-ray release. However, I think the HDR was way overly too exaggerated! Again just another transfer where it looks like some kid took the contrast knob and turned it up all the way.

07-25-2023, 08:43 PM	#17
JRcanReid Special Member Member since:Apr 2023 Location:Quincy, MA USA 4K collection:661 Blu-ray collection:1112 DVD collection:69	Still a couple of slips left on Diabolik for those who are interested.

07-25-2023, 09:17 PM	#18
co-villain Expert Member Member since:Jan 2017 Location:USA	Threw my copy in on Sunday night and loved it. I was surprised how good it looked. Don't know how the previous release looked but I was honestly pretty shocked.

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