The Crimson Cult (Boris Karloff) blu-ray via Kino - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 12-03-2014, 04:59 PM

Coming in April From KL STUDIO CLASSICS - First Time on BLU-RAY - Vernon Sewell's THE CRIMSON CULT (aka CURSE OF THE CRIMSON ALTAR) - Starring BORIS KARLOFF, CHRISTOPHER LEE, BARBARA STEELE, MARK EDEN and MICHAEL GOUGH.

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NoirFan · 12-03-2014, 05:01 PM

...And here I just bought the Odeon disc. Oh well, maybe Kino will bump up the bitrate a bit.

dsman71 · 12-03-2014, 05:05 PM

My thoughts exactly Noirfan

Hopefully they have other titles that other studios have not put out yet ! (or we haven't bought yet lol )

Oscar Rothman · 12-03-2014, 05:07 PM

Who owns this movie in US? Is it MGM?

babybreese · 12-03-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

Who owns this movie in US? Is it MGM?

The lion roars before the Odeon BD presentation of the film begins

Oscar Rothman · 12-03-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by babybreese

The lion roars before the Odeon BD presentation of the film begins

So, Lionsgate?

Thx btw.

The Great Owl · 12-03-2014, 05:29 PM

They had me at Barbara Steele. Count me in.

EVERYONE LIES · 12-03-2014, 05:52 PM

My guess is Kino is gonna flood the market with AIP movies like they did with United Artists. At least MGM is good for something.

NoirFan · 12-03-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

They had me at Barbara Steele. Count me in.

If the Kino transfer/extras end up being underwhelming, the Odeon disc is region-free, as are their releases of Whip and the Body and the unfairly neglected Sorcerers.

The Great Owl · 12-03-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

If the Kino transfer/extras end up being underwhelming, the Odeon disc is region-free, as are their releases of Whip and the Body and the unfairly neglected Sorcerers.

Kino did a nice job with Planet of the Vampires, so they may do right by this one as well. I'll have to look up Scorcerers.

Lt. Brannigan · 12-03-2014, 08:23 PM

Tis mine... or least it will be. Karloff is awesome, adding Christopher Lee is just more awesome. This is a must have.

jlk5844 · 12-03-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

If the Kino transfer/extras end up being underwhelming, the Odeon disc is region-free, as are their releases of Whip and the Body and the unfairly neglected Sorcerers.

I've never heard of Odeon before, is their transfer of Whip and the Body a big difference better than Kino's?

FlyBry · 01-23-2015, 11:53 AM

From Kino's Facebook page: "We have a beautiful HD master of the uncensored version of the film, compiled all the bonus content from the recent UK Blu-ray release, and will be adding one or two new extras of our own. Unfortunately, we've been unsuccessful at clearing the rights to Peter Knight's original score. Therefore, if and when we reschedule the release, it will be accompanied by Kendall Schmidt's 1980s-era score. While we recognize this subtly changes the tone of Vernon Sewell's film, we hope that it will not diminish your interest in owning a copy. We have two choices, release the Blu-ray with the Schmidt score or cancel the release."

dsman71 · 01-23-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jlk5844

I've never heard of Odeon before, is their transfer of Whip and the Body a big difference better than Kino's?

Apparently not..I will keep the Odeon Crimson Cult too since it has the original score.. I really wanted the Kino one

babybreese · 01-23-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jlk5844

I've never heard of Odeon before, is their transfer of Whip and the Body a big difference better than Kino's?

Nope, they got the same master Kino was given and theirs looks about the same, the tried to brighten it a bit and it is either a hair better or worse depending on your preference.

StingingVelvet · 08-20-2015, 11:40 AM

Watched this last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Not the best 60's horror movie I have seen by any means, but I was pretty enthralled for the length of the picture. Ending is maybe somewhat disappointing, but the build-up and great characters make this one work anyway. Leading lady is quite the looker as well.

Disc looked nice, other than some iffy transition scenes and one horrible looking bedpost closeup.

Beauvoir · 09-24-2015, 06:09 AM

Watched this last night and quite enjoyed it.
Don't consider it an essential addition to the collection but am still glad to have it.

The UK and US trailers compliment each other well.
Planning on re-watching it at some point this week.

Beauvoir · 10-08-2015, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Beauvoir

Watched this last night and quite enjoyed it.
Don't consider it an essential addition to the collection but am still glad to have it.

The UK and US trailers compliment each other well.
Planning on re-watching it at some point this week.

Have re-watched it twice since my last post and liked it even more each time.

As someone else mentioned, Karloff is terrific in this (and even quite funny at times).

#Darren · 04-21-2019, 12:36 PM

What are people's feelings about the Kino not having the original score, but rather a 1980's replacement score?

Seems like a no brainer to get the UK edition for the original score.

And then Kino gives us the special feature - Interview with Composer Kendall Schmidt.

Is this the composer of the 80's track or the original track? Seems pretty bizarre if he is the composer of the original track....

Killer Meteor · 04-21-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by #Darren

What are people's feelings about the Kino not having the original score, but rather a 1980's replacement score?

Seems like a no brainer to get the UK edition for the original score.

And then Kino gives us the special feature - Interview with Composer Kendall Schmidt.

Is this the composer of the 80's track or the original track? Seems pretty bizarre if he is the composer of the original track....

80s track

12-03-2014, 04:59 PM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	The Crimson Cult (Boris Karloff) blu-ray via Kino Coming in April From KL STUDIO CLASSICS - First Time on BLU-RAY - Vernon Sewell's THE CRIMSON CULT (aka CURSE OF THE CRIMSON ALTAR) - Starring BORIS KARLOFF, CHRISTOPHER LEE, BARBARA STEELE, MARK EDEN and MICHAEL GOUGH. https://www.facebook.com/KinoLorberS...e=1&permPage=1

12-03-2014, 05:01 PM	#2
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	...And here I just bought the Odeon disc. Oh well, maybe Kino will bump up the bitrate a bit.

12-03-2014, 05:05 PM	#3
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	My thoughts exactly Noirfan Hopefully they have other titles that other studios have not put out yet ! (or we haven't bought yet lol )

12-03-2014, 05:07 PM	#4
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Who owns this movie in US? Is it MGM?

12-03-2014, 05:29 PM	#7
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:924 Blu-ray collection:6033 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	They had me at Barbara Steele. Count me in.

12-03-2014, 05:52 PM	#8
EVERYONE LIES Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:329 DVD collection:4 Digital collection:31 iTunes collection:2034 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:330	My guess is Kino is gonna flood the market with AIP movies like they did with United Artists. At least MGM is good for something.

12-03-2014, 08:23 PM	#11
Lt. Brannigan Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Trading Score:44	Tis mine... or least it will be. Karloff is awesome, adding Christopher Lee is just more awesome. This is a must have.

01-23-2015, 11:53 AM	#13
FlyBry Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Mississippi, U.S. Blu-ray collection:581 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:26	From Kino's Facebook page: "We have a beautiful HD master of the uncensored version of the film, compiled all the bonus content from the recent UK Blu-ray release, and will be adding one or two new extras of our own. Unfortunately, we've been unsuccessful at clearing the rights to Peter Knight's original score. Therefore, if and when we reschedule the release, it will be accompanied by Kendall Schmidt's 1980s-era score. While we recognize this subtly changes the tone of Vernon Sewell's film, we hope that it will not diminish your interest in owning a copy. We have two choices, release the Blu-ray with the Schmidt score or cancel the release."

08-20-2015, 11:40 AM	#16
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:852 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	Watched this last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Not the best 60's horror movie I have seen by any means, but I was pretty enthralled for the length of the picture. Ending is maybe somewhat disappointing, but the build-up and great characters make this one work anyway. Leading lady is quite the looker as well. Disc looked nice, other than some iffy transition scenes and one horrible looking bedpost closeup.

09-24-2015, 06:09 AM	#17
Beauvoir Expert Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Toronto 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:219	Watched this last night and quite enjoyed it. Don't consider it an essential addition to the collection but am still glad to have it. The UK and US trailers compliment each other well. Planning on re-watching it at some point this week.

04-21-2019, 12:36 PM	#19
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	What are people's feelings about the Kino not having the original score, but rather a 1980's replacement score? Seems like a no brainer to get the UK edition for the original score. And then Kino gives us the special feature - Interview with Composer Kendall Schmidt. Is this the composer of the 80's track or the original track? Seems pretty bizarre if he is the composer of the original track....

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