Dark Force Entertainment Discussion Thread

[frakking toaster]

Originally Posted by dawnofthediscs

DF claims there is only 12 on the site. I feel like most people have no idea how to find this and I'm sure they blew this up on their FB page. I'm surprised the DF yes men who have never heard of this haven't scooped them all up. Ya know, before they go for big bucks on EBAY lol

Oh my bad. I thought you meant surprised the original pressing isn't gone yet.

[dawnofthediscs]

Originally Posted by frakking toaster

Oh my bad. I thought you meant surprised the original pressing isn't gone yet.

I agree with you on your point too though

[RedHarvest]

Originally Posted by Dark Force

Yes we are still here...this one looks really cool, will look into it...we definitely have some good connections at Lionsgate as well. Wrong Side of Town and House of the Rising Sun both went through them. Wrong Side did extremely well for them

Great news. Thanks for the responses on this.

[RedHarvest]

Is there are timeframe on the Mirror Mirror films coming to Blu? Summer, fall? A lot is coming out this year. This may be one of the best years yet for the Blu-ray collector. Want to ensure I'm tracking everything I want to get...

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by frakking toaster

Oh my bad. I thought you meant surprised the original pressing isn't gone yet.

The first pressing sold out and Bill repressed...that much we know. Same for Savage Streets, Voices From Beyond, The Redeemer and Neon Maniacs.

[frakking toaster]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

The first pressing sold out and Bill repressed...that much we know. Same for Savage Streets, Voices From Beyond, The Redeemer and Neon Maniacs.

Just Before Dawn was not part of the repressing that he claimed he only sold 100 of and lost the confidence of the buyers cause its initial run was 3000. The other titles he repressed and cried about were Mary Mary and Nailgun Massacre. The best is he complained about how when he repressed Savage Streets it didn't sell and he was stuck with so much and now it's sold out again and the only way you can order it is if you email him and ask and he charges 35 bucks.

[Marsupial Werewolf]

Bill did cite Just Before Dawn as one of his best sellers in that Dark Force chat so it must've sold out once if he's saying that.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by frakking toaster

Just Before Dawn was not part of the repressing that he claimed he only sold 100 of and lost the confidence of the buyers cause its initial run was 3000. The other titles he repressed and cried about were Mary Mary and Nailgun Massacre. The best is he complained about how when he repressed Savage Streets it didn't sell and he was stuck with so much and now it's sold out again and the only way you can order it is if you email him and ask and he charges 35 bucks.

Hard to keep up with everything Bill related . I do know that Neon Maniacs and The Redeemer had also sold out and he repressed those as well. I had to wait until he repressed to get my copies.

[dawnofthediscs]

Originally Posted by slasherdisc

I want Devil Times Five for $12.99

same

[dawnofthediscs]

Looks like JBD is sold out on DF Cartel

[dawnofthediscs]

Just watched the clip DF posted of “The Backlot Murders” on FB. What do you think Ruined, day one purchase?

[ScorpionReleasing]

Originally Posted by dawnofthediscs

Looks like JBD is sold out on DF Cartel

What was he selling it for you can easily buy that SAE or even bills Big Cartel store

[Damonstein]

Originally Posted by ScorpionReleasing

What was he selling it for you can easily buy that SAE or even bills Big Cartel store

Not for $12.99 shipped.

[SuperFlyHighGuy]

Do most people watch the regular cut or the longer "international version" of Just Before Dawn?

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by SuperFlyHighGuy

Do most people watch the regular cut or the longer "international version" of Just Before Dawn?

The regular cut works for me. Both the Code Red and 88 Films discs sport great-looking high definition transfers of this cut.

If you really want the grindhouse experience, however, then the extended cut hits the spot.

[SuperFlyHighGuy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The regular cut works for me. Both the Code Red and 88 Films discs sport great-looking high definition transfers of this cut.

If you really want the grindhouse experience, however, then the extended cut hits the spot.

Yeah I kind of like the emulsion lines and muted colors of the extended cut, just can't remember which is considered the "better" cut of the film - pacing/scene wise.

[Wernski]

Originally Posted by SuperFlyHighGuy

Do most people watch the regular cut or the longer "international version" of Just Before Dawn?

For me it's the international cut. The shorter cut doesn't lose any gore or cool set pieces, so if you just want a quick thrill ride, I can see why many people are fine with it or even prefer it for just getting to the kills that little bit faster. But what's missing is some characterization that builds to and justifies the ending/ heart of the film. Plus the international version fixes a clunky edit or two.
So I think it depends how seriously you're interested in taking the film. If it's just a fun, hokey slasher to you (and admittedly, JBD ain't Shakespeare), then the shorter version's perfect. If you respect the writing to the point that you don't want to lose subtle nuances the filmmakers built into the story, then the international one is superior (IMO).

But they're also close enough that viewers who aren't big fans of the film could watch both versions and not even spot the differences. It's like extra dialogue in the already more dialogue-heavy scenes, and fleshing out the subtext rather than plot points. So it's not a wide gulf.

[Dark Force]

Originally Posted by ScorpionReleasing

What was he selling it for you can easily buy that SAE or even bills Big Cartel store

Look who popped in for another visit!!!...

[dawnofthediscs]

Originally Posted by Dark Force

Look who popped in for another visit!!!...

Always a pleasure being blessed with an appearance from Walt

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Wernski

For me it's the international cut. The shorter cut doesn't lose any gore or cool set pieces, so if you just want a quick thrill ride, I can see why many people are fine with it or even prefer it for just getting to the kills that little bit faster. But what's missing is some characterization that builds to and justifies the ending/ heart of the film. Plus the international version fixes a clunky edit or two.
So I think it depends how seriously you're interested in taking the film. If it's just a fun, hokey slasher to you (and admittedly, JBD ain't Shakespeare), then the shorter version's perfect. If you respect the writing to the point that you don't want to lose subtle nuances the filmmakers built into the story, then the international one is superior (IMO).

But they're also close enough that viewers who aren't big fans of the film could watch both versions and not even spot the differences. It's like extra dialogue in the already more dialogue-heavy scenes, and fleshing out the subtext rather than plot points. So it's not a wide gulf.

I never seem to have the time check out alternate versions of movies especially if they're in less than ideal condition but your assessment will help me make time. JBD is an all-time personal favorite.