Troma Goes Blu-ray (Official Thread)

[saginawjuggalo]

Originally Posted by saginawjuggalo

Review: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film5/blu-r...ay_blu-ray.htm

To my eyes they are pretty close at first glance, but the Starz / Anchor Bay release appears to have better compression and sharper grain despite the higher bitrate provided by 88 Films. Much like Shout!Factory, there has been some talk about 88's compression not being that worlds greatest.. and of course I found this out after my imports shipped. I bought 88's for the lossless audio, extras, higher bitrate (figured it had to be a better encode right? err) and the cool red case.

It would be nice if someone could post uncompressed images of both releases over at Caps-a-holic to be sure there is no room for error

I found one identical screen cap and a close second [DVDBeaver top / Blu-ray.com bottom]

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film5/blu-r...3_blu-ray_.jpg
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/scree...59&position=28

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film5/blu-r...2_blu-ray_.jpg
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/scree...359&position=2

I'm hoping someone can compare 88 Films vs Anchor Bay's Mother's Day. I'm not sure if I can trust DVDbeavers screen grabs due to their rep when it comes to accurate captures.

Any thoughts?

[Katatonia]

Originally Posted by saginawjuggalo

I'm hoping someone can compare 88 Films vs Anchor Bay's Mother's Day. I'm not sure if I can trust DVDbeavers screen grabs due to their rep when it comes to accurate captures.

Any thoughts?

I've owned both, and 88 Films Blu-ray of Mother's Day definitely looked noticeably superior to me...and had a much higher bit-rate.

[bipbop13]

Is there any possiblity of Troma making a half decent blu of "Evil Clutch". They put out the DVD version and I've actually got squint lines on my face trying to see whats going on in the darkness over the years that I've had it. If Troma can't or won't do it, does anyone know of a foreign release that has better PQ than tromas atrocity?

[bruce holecheck]

Originally Posted by bipbop13

Is there any possiblity of Troma making a half decent blu of "Evil Clutch". They put out the DVD version and I've actually got squint lines on my face trying to see whats going on in the darkness over the years that I've had it. If Troma can't or won't do it, does anyone know of a foreign release that has better PQ than tromas atrocity?

Vinegar Syndrome were looking into EVIL CLUTCH as part of their licensing deal from Troma, but have run into elements issues. Hopefully they'll be able to turn up something usable.

[saginawjuggalo]

Originally Posted by Katatonia

I've owned both, and 88 Films Blu-ray of Mother's Day definitely looked noticeably superior to me...and had a much higher bit-rate.

Good to hear

As for PQ, in what ways do you find the 88 Films version better? Does it hold fine grain better?

[FarewelltotheFlesh]

Just received my copy of Class of Nuke 'Em High 2 and it looks really good. This is HD and although it's not perfect, it's far better than I had expected considering the recent Rabid Grannies and Toxie 2 blu-rays. Grainy, detailed, colorful, it actually looks like film. This is probably the best the film will ever look and I'm really happy I purchased it. Fingers crossed for part 3!

[frakking toaster]

Has anyone actually confirmed that that toxic avenger 2 blu ray is bad or is it all coming from that one review?

[littleprince32]

Originally Posted by frakking toaster

Has anyone actually confirmed that that toxic avenger 2 blu ray is bad or is it all coming from that one review?

Mondo Digital also reviewed it and confirmed its 720x480. Link.

ETA: FWIW, the review says the transfer is nice and seems to be from the same source as 88, it's just not 1080P.

[frakking toaster]

Originally Posted by littleprince32

Mondo Digital also reviewed it and confirmed its 720x480. Link.

ETA: FWIW, the review says the transfer is nice and seems to be from the same source as 88, it's just not 1080P.

Thanks. Definitely going to order the 88 films version now.