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PowellPressburger · 07-25-2018, 02:24 PM

And according to DiabolikDVD twitter ....

DiaDVD.jpg

makes you wonder what else might make it to 4K UHD by the end of the year.

I swear I keep thinking Synapse will do a surprise drop of a 4K for Suspiria

and also if Studio Canal are doing an Evil Dead 2 overseas then I'd bet LionsGate will release it in the U.S.

meremortal · 07-25-2018, 02:38 PM

This is one of those movies I just haven't gotten around to watching on disc despite owning it on blu and dvd. It was always one of those "I'll screen it during a Halloween party" ideas that never came to be.

MechaGodzilla · 07-25-2018, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

And according to DiabolikDVD twitter ....

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makes you wonder what else might make it to 4K UHD by the end of the year.

I swear I keep thinking Synapse will do a surprise drop of a 4K for Suspiria

and also if Studio Canal are doing an Evil Dead 2 overseas then I'd bet LionsGate will release it in the U.S.

More classic horror coming? Be still my beating heart.

Sabre95 · 07-25-2018, 02:45 PM

Didn't see this when it was first posted.

So Evil Dead II AND Halloween in 4K by Halloween time is great!

Mikaboshi · 07-25-2018, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MeatballSub

I must be in the minority. I loved both Zombie Halloweens, the Theatrical cuts that is, NOT the Director's cuts, which are both an abomination.

Rob Zombie is at his best when a studio comes in and reels in his work (ie. Devil's Rejects, Halloween 1/2). When he's given free reign, his worst instincts take over and a turd follows (ie. Hallween 1/2 directors cuts, Lords of Salem, and especially 31).

I definitely agree with you there. I have the Scream/Bay boxed set and then went and ordered the Canadian double feature disc of the Zombie movies because the theatrical cuts are infinitely preferable to me (especially the first one). 31 was a real disappointment because Zombie and murderous clowns have such a great track record, but it just fell flat. I saw an interview later where he basically said he made the movie after his more ambitious ideas kept getting rejected just because he knew he'd be able to get funding and finally make something, but the limited budget really shows in everything from the sets to the fight choreography. That being said, Richard Brake was terrific in it and I'd happily watch a Doom-Head spin-off.

Mikaboshi · 07-25-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stephengizmo

Imagine ; Halloween complete collection 4K boxset, 26 disc set including UHD discs and blu ray copy’s. Also new masters of Halloween 4,5,6, H20 and resurrection. Also space for Halloween 2018 and including a Michael Myers bust in packaging ��

I would pay extra for a set that DIDN'T include Resurrection. I like to pretend it doesn't exist. Yeah, it's in the set I have now, but I ignore it. On the rare occasion when someone suggests watching it (invariably someone who hasn't previously seen it), I take the Westworld approach.

"How about we watch this?"
"Watch what?"
"This movie. Halloween: Resurrection."
"It doesn't look like anything to me."

grodd · 07-25-2018, 03:51 PM

Hoping for a higher/full bit original. While its gotten better over the years, maybe its me, but it's doesn't feel like it quite has the punch as the LD. The laserdisc has an English PCM 768 kbps mono soundtrack. I compared them and and still felt the LD was the winner.

Atmos, sure why not, I'm curious. Unlike some I don't hate the current 5.1/7.1 remix. I feel like its better than the mono in some spots and worse in others.

I do not believe the last transfer was from a 4K master. So this should be a nice boost in the picture quality, and hopefully the colors will be stronger across the board which was the biggest problem of the last transfer.

Steedeel · 07-25-2018, 03:53 PM

More horror, 4K? Yes please!

ROSS.T.G. · 07-25-2018, 03:56 PM

Are we sure the Anniversary BD received a 4K scan? I thought I read it was 2K. I’m not concerned about the color timing but I would like details. As long as it’s filmic with grain intact and HDR handled tastefully I’ll be more than pleased. I guess we can expect the DV treatment as well.

HeavyHitter · 07-25-2018, 04:11 PM

The slip/brochure inside of the 35th Ann BD said something like "new 1080p transfer".

I am curious to see confirmation if Cundey supervised this 4K transfer as it's just an assumption I made.

Nailwraps · 07-25-2018, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

And according to DiabolikDVD twitter ....

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Alright! Anchor Bay/Lionsgate are really stepping up their game this year.

Alhlan Ain Ajeeba · 07-25-2018, 05:43 PM

Could this mean that in October, more than 1 studio will release classic horror movies in 4k?

RedHarvest · 07-25-2018, 06:05 PM

Not super excited about having to buy another version of Halloween. But I can't say I'm not interested to see what the quality will be like, considering every version looks different. I should've known Lionsgate would try to milk every last drop out of this film, but they got my money again this time. With Jesse from Diabolik offering a special price, count me in. It will be a great way to start my biannual Halloween series watch this October.

TheSweetieMan · 07-25-2018, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

More horror, 4K? Yes please!

Co-sign.

As cool as the first couple years have been with UHD establishing new titles, and some strange, obscure catalog titles (The Quick and the Dead, The Patriot, etc.) it's time to open the flood gates for both horror and sci-fi.

Geoff D · 07-25-2018, 09:37 PM

I dunno about them being "strange [and/or] obscure", for if there's one thing you can rely on with Sony it's that they've got plenty of catalogue favourites that they love to keep re-releasing on format after format. We should keep an eye out for Desperado, it should be coming any day now

DJR662 · 07-25-2018, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

We should keep an eye out for Desperado, it should be coming any day now

Don't tease me. That's one of my favorite movies ever.

starjedi · 07-26-2018, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

And according to DiabolikDVD twitter ....

Attachment 204924

makes you wonder what else might make it to 4K UHD by the end of the year.

I swear I keep thinking Synapse will do a surprise drop of a 4K for Suspiria

and also if Studio Canal are doing an Evil Dead 2 overseas then I'd bet LionsGate will release it in the U.S.

I know they aren't "classics" but I'm still shocked that none of the Conjuring films are coming to 4k in time for The Nun

GeoffOliver · 07-26-2018, 02:02 AM

Evil Dead II is also coming out overseas. Wouldn’t surprise me if Lionsgate released that film too, along with the original. It’s 16mm though, if that’s an issue.

Charlie_C · 07-26-2018, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DJR662

Don't tease me. That's one of my favorite movies ever.

I'm foaming at the mouth with the mere mention of it!

ROSS.T.G. · 07-26-2018, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

Evil Dead II is also coming out overseas. Wouldn’t surprise me if Lionsgate released that film too, along with the original. It’s 16mm though, if that’s an issue.

Evil Dead is 16mm, Evil Dead II is 35mm. The BD’s look nice so I’m expecting the same with them on 4K.

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07-25-2018, 03:56 PM	#169
ROSS.T.G. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1549 Blu-ray reviews:16	Are we sure the Anniversary BD received a 4K scan? I thought I read it was 2K. I’m not concerned about the color timing but I would like details. As long as it’s filmic with grain intact and HDR handled tastefully I’ll be more than pleased. I guess we can expect the DV treatment as well. Last edited by ROSS.T.G.; 07-25-2018 at 04:31 PM.

07-25-2018, 02:24 PM	#161
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	And according to DiabolikDVD twitter .... DiaDVD.jpg makes you wonder what else might make it to 4K UHD by the end of the year. I swear I keep thinking Synapse will do a surprise drop of a 4K for Suspiria and also if Studio Canal are doing an Evil Dead 2 overseas then I'd bet LionsGate will release it in the U.S.

07-25-2018, 02:38 PM	#162
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	This is one of those movies I just haven't gotten around to watching on disc despite owning it on blu and dvd. It was always one of those "I'll screen it during a Halloween party" ideas that never came to be.

07-25-2018, 02:45 PM	#164
Sabre95 Power Member Member since:Nov 2017 Location:New York 4K collection:471 Blu-ray collection:819 DVD collection:3 MA collection:1 Digital collection:4 iTunes collection:1091 Trading Score:30	Didn't see this when it was first posted. So Evil Dead II AND Halloween in 4K by Halloween time is great!

07-25-2018, 03:51 PM	#167
grodd Power Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Northern CA Trading Score:3	Hoping for a higher/full bit original. While its gotten better over the years, maybe its me, but it's doesn't feel like it quite has the punch as the LD. The laserdisc has an English PCM 768 kbps mono soundtrack. I compared them and and still felt the LD was the winner. Atmos, sure why not, I'm curious. Unlike some I don't hate the current 5.1/7.1 remix. I feel like its better than the mono in some spots and worse in others. I do not believe the last transfer was from a 4K master. So this should be a nice boost in the picture quality, and hopefully the colors will be stronger across the board which was the biggest problem of the last transfer.

07-25-2018, 03:53 PM	#168
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	More horror, 4K? Yes please!

07-25-2018, 04:11 PM	#170
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	The slip/brochure inside of the 35th Ann BD said something like "new 1080p transfer". I am curious to see confirmation if Cundey supervised this 4K transfer as it's just an assumption I made.

07-25-2018, 05:43 PM	#172
Alhlan Ain Ajeeba Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Naples, Italy	Could this mean that in October, more than 1 studio will release classic horror movies in 4k?

07-25-2018, 06:05 PM	#173
RedHarvest Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Old Hickory, TN 4K collection:542 Blu-ray collection:3459 DVD collection:383 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1	Not super excited about having to buy another version of Halloween. But I can't say I'm not interested to see what the quality will be like, considering every version looks different. I should've known Lionsgate would try to milk every last drop out of this film, but they got my money again this time. With Jesse from Diabolik offering a special price, count me in. It will be a great way to start my biannual Halloween series watch this October.

07-25-2018, 09:37 PM	#175
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	I dunno about them being "strange [and/or] obscure", for if there's one thing you can rely on with Sony it's that they've got plenty of catalogue favourites that they love to keep re-releasing on format after format. We should keep an eye out for Desperado, it should be coming any day now

07-26-2018, 02:02 AM	#178
GeoffOliver Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Atlanta GA 4K collection:259 Blu-ray collection:1505 DVD collection:332	Evil Dead II is also coming out overseas. Wouldn’t surprise me if Lionsgate released that film too, along with the original. It’s 16mm though, if that’s an issue.

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