Dark Places (1973) (Nucleus Films) - Blu-ray Forum

MifuneFan · 11-11-2022, 03:35 PM

Nucleus Films will be releasing Dark Places (1973), starring Christopher Lee, on February 27th, 2023. It has several extras, including a 1-hour documentary, and 2 commentary tracks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BM4LP8...2C2383&sr=1-33

https://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/dark-places/14022321.html

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EXTRAS

Newly Restored 1.85:1 Transfer from the Original Negatives
Optional English and SDH Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Audio Commentary with film critics Jonathan Rigby and Kevin Lyons
Audio Commentary with Mondo Digital's Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth, author of "So Deadly, So Perverse" (2022)
Looking Into Dark Places and other 1970s British horror films: Jonathan Rigby, Author of English Gothic, on Dark Places and early 1970s British horror films (60 mins)
Christopher Lee: The Cadogan Conversations: 2022 interview with Jonathan Rigby, author of "Christopher Lee: The Authorised Screen History” (24 mins)
Don Sharp Trailer Reel (37 mins)
American Trailer
Brazilian Trailer
Image Gallery

Hammerlover · 11-11-2022, 04:26 PM

I'm guessing it's the same restoration as the Severin release.

ste71 · 11-11-2022, 04:26 PM

Pre-ordered this, a blind buy but its got such a stellar cast. Can't go wrong.

Killer Meteor · 11-11-2022, 04:26 PM

Pre-ordered - Rigby is always essential.

I wonder if he'll ever update his Christopher Lee screen history?

oddbox83 · 11-11-2022, 04:49 PM

You wait for years, then two come along in quick succession.

BobSimms · 11-11-2022, 05:20 PM

This looks like an essential release, with the additional commentary track and the 60-minute documentary and the Don Sharp trailers. Also, kudos to Nucleus for restoring the name of the film’s lead actor to the cover art (what an egregious oversight from Severin!). Can’t wait to get this.

moorje · 11-13-2022, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ste71

Pre-ordered this, a blind buy but its got such a stellar cast. Can't go wrong.

I wouldn’t get your hopes up.

BobSimms · 11-13-2022, 06:29 PM

It’s a fine film, unfairly maligned and dismissed for god knows what reason, especially considering the abysmal fare that gets released every week by labels like Vinegar Syndrome. The Severin disc got a very positive review on this site. Might want to avoid it for spoilers, though. Buy with confidence.

ravenus · 11-14-2022, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ste71

Pre-ordered this, a blind buy but its got such a stellar cast. Can't go wrong.

With regards to the casting, it has been said that most of the big names in it don't have big roles.

HuggyBear73 · 03-01-2023, 06:15 PM

anyone get this yet? how is the transfer compared to Severin?

Hammerlover · 03-01-2023, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

anyone get this yet? how is the transfer compared to Severin?

My question exactly. I'm curious to know if they both used the same transfer.

OceanBlue · 03-01-2023, 09:59 PM

I'd be interested to know as well how the transfer looks on Nucleus Films's release (still haven't got their Blu-ray releases of Nothing Underneath and Too Beautiful to Die).

fatboyslim142 · 03-02-2023, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

I'd be interested to know as well how the transfer looks on Nucleus Films's release (still haven't got their Blu-ray releases of Nothing Underneath and Too Beautiful to Die).

One of those 2 films (can't remember which one) you mentioned that Vinegar Syndrome released across the pond, has the audio problem fixed.

Simon Lewis · 03-03-2023, 09:12 AM

I've had a quick look at the disc, PQ looks pretty good. I think its the same transfer as the Severin release (based on the screen grabs on this site).

The back cover states "transferred from the original internegative"

Killer Meteor · 03-04-2023, 02:49 PM

Hmm, my Amazon order seems to have vanished from the website.

OAXACA4 · 03-05-2023, 07:12 AM

Yeh amazon cancelled my order without telling me. Seems they haven't been able to get any stock of this in. Picked up a copy from HMV yesterday though in Birmingham. Looking forward to finally watching!

BobSimms · 03-05-2023, 05:52 PM

There is a French release coming 10th of May. Perhaps someone could add that release to the title page for this film on this site? “The Manor Of Phantasms”!

https://www.esc-distribution.com/a-v...432016634.html

John Earls Umbrella · 03-06-2023, 10:31 AM

Just got an email from Amazon saying they’ve cancelled my order. HMV out of stock as well. Pondering whether to look elsewhere or not bother. Reviews seem to be a mixed bag.

the13thman · 03-06-2023, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by John Earls Umbrella

Just got an email from Amazon saying they’ve cancelled my order.

Same here, makes me wonder what the point of pre-ordering is, had to go with a third party seller in the end.

John Earls Umbrella · 03-06-2023, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by the13thman

Same here, makes me wonder what the point of pre-ordering is, had to go with a third party seller in the end.

I guess you may have had to pay more as well? Sellers I’ve found are asking for £5 more than Amazon’s pre-order deal.

11-13-2022, 06:29 PM	#8
BobSimms Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2018	It’s a fine film, unfairly maligned and dismissed for god knows what reason, especially considering the abysmal fare that gets released every week by labels like Vinegar Syndrome. The Severin disc got a very positive review on this site. Might want to avoid it for spoilers, though. Buy with confidence. Last edited by BobSimms; 11-13-2022 at 06:34 PM.

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11-11-2022, 04:26 PM	#2
Hammerlover Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2020 Location:Hammer House	I'm guessing it's the same restoration as the Severin release.

11-11-2022, 04:26 PM	#3
ste71 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Wales, UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Trading Score:1	Pre-ordered this, a blind buy but its got such a stellar cast. Can't go wrong.

11-11-2022, 04:26 PM	#4
Killer Meteor Banned Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Pre-ordered - Rigby is always essential. I wonder if he'll ever update his Christopher Lee screen history?

11-11-2022, 04:49 PM	#5
oddbox83 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2013 Location:UK	You wait for years, then two come along in quick succession.

11-11-2022, 05:20 PM	#6
BobSimms Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2018	This looks like an essential release, with the additional commentary track and the 60-minute documentary and the Don Sharp trailers. Also, kudos to Nucleus for restoring the name of the film’s lead actor to the cover art (what an egregious oversight from Severin!). Can’t wait to get this.

03-01-2023, 06:15 PM	#10
HuggyBear73 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2011 Trading Score:128	anyone get this yet? how is the transfer compared to Severin?

03-01-2023, 09:59 PM	#12
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	I'd be interested to know as well how the transfer looks on Nucleus Films's release (still haven't got their Blu-ray releases of Nothing Underneath and Too Beautiful to Die).

03-03-2023, 09:12 AM	#14
Simon Lewis Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Liskeard, Cornwall,UK	I've had a quick look at the disc, PQ looks pretty good. I think its the same transfer as the Severin release (based on the screen grabs on this site). The back cover states "transferred from the original internegative"

03-04-2023, 02:49 PM	#15
Killer Meteor Banned Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Hmm, my Amazon order seems to have vanished from the website.

03-05-2023, 07:12 AM	#16
OAXACA4 Active Member Member since:Mar 2015 4K collection:134 Blu-ray collection:1971 Trading Score:1	Yeh amazon cancelled my order without telling me. Seems they haven't been able to get any stock of this in. Picked up a copy from HMV yesterday though in Birmingham. Looking forward to finally watching!

03-05-2023, 05:52 PM	#17
BobSimms Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2018	There is a French release coming 10th of May. Perhaps someone could add that release to the title page for this film on this site? “The Manor Of Phantasms”! https://www.esc-distribution.com/a-v...432016634.html

03-06-2023, 10:31 AM	#18
John Earls Umbrella Special Member Member since:Feb 2018 Location:UK 4K collection:214 Blu-ray collection:920 DVD collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:2	Just got an email from Amazon saying they’ve cancelled my order. HMV out of stock as well. Pondering whether to look elsewhere or not bother. Reviews seem to be a mixed bag.

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