The Evil Dead 4K UHD (1981) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Doctorossi · 07-31-2018, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KenHurd

Excellent news! I hope it includes both aspect ratios.

Dat IMAX.

Sorry... wrong thread.

Agent Kay · 07-31-2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Sony did a quite gorgeous 4K remaster of this so there's no need for any heavy lifting on Lionsgate's part.

How many Ks?

Geoff D · 07-31-2018, 04:06 PM

Four kays. Anything higher was what it was scanned at, not mastered at.

motorheadache95 · 07-31-2018, 05:26 PM

Wasn't the original Evil Dead shot in 16mm? This could be pure misinformation, but I know I've read comment of people of the opinion that there wouldn't be any real noticeable improvement to a 4K transfer of a 16mm film.

Anyone want to chime in? And by anyone I mean Geoff.

Viking61 · 07-31-2018, 05:42 PM

Now also on Best Buy.

EvilDead.JPG

bud_brigman · 07-31-2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Sony did a quite gorgeous 4K remaster of this so there's no need for any heavy lifting on Lionsgate's part.

Actually wanted to ask you, Geoff: How will (does) the 16 mm translate to 4K?

Optimus-Prime-Rox · 07-31-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Viking61

Now also on Best Buy.

Attachment 205238

Perhaps Sony is releasing the extended cut of the remake.

4kUltraBD · 07-31-2018, 05:52 PM

Glad to see this coming to 4k. Raimi's best IMO and easily my favorite of the Evil Dead trilogy.

EDIT: We sure this isn't the remake being released?

Either way, I enjoy both the original and the update, but admittedly, I prefer the original version.

JohnCarpenterFan · 07-31-2018, 05:55 PM

The Evil Dead was composed for 1.66:1 widescreen but was shown open matte at premiere and was matted to 1.85:1 for general release.

1.85:1 is apparently Raimi's preferred ratio for the film nowadays.

stephengizmo · 07-31-2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by motorheadache95

Wasn't the original Evil Dead shot in 16mm? This could be pure misinformation, but I know I've read comment of people of the opinion that there wouldn't be any real noticeable improvement to a 4K transfer of a 16mm film.

Anyone want to chime in? And by anyone I mean Geoff.

Who is this Geoff everyone talks about ? Does he run the site or something

GenPion · 07-31-2018, 05:58 PM

Guess I’ll be marathoning all three of these later this year

4kUltraBD · 07-31-2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stephengizmo

Who is this Geoff everyone talks about ? Does he run the site or something

He's not an admin as far as I'm aware. He is quite known in this section of the forum however. He has a high end panel and a keen eye.

People look to him for reviews prior to their own purchases as he gives accurate and honest assesments of what he sees. I've read plenty of his posts and can see why his style is popular here. He will be brutally honest and doesn't care about going against the grain with his reviews, laying out negatives and positives when he is reviewing something.

His opinions are also largely shared by others with high end panels and he isn't abrasive in (or outside of) his reviews, thusly, he comes off being very trustworthy and not full of spit...at least that's my assesment of him. I would hope that's fair.

Viking61 · 07-31-2018, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 4kUltraBD

Glad to see this coming to 4k. Raimi's best IMO and easily my favorite of the Evil Dead trilogy.

EDIT: We sure this isn't the remake being released?

Either way, I enjoy both the original and the update, but admittedly, I prefer the original version.

In my opinion there are two things indicating that this is the original 1981 release from Lionsgate.
1) Blowitoutahere.com puts Lionsgate as the studio in the specifications
2) Best Buy pre-order price is the Lionsgate price of $17.99

RustinCohle · 07-31-2018, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stephengizmo

Who is this Geoff everyone talks about ? Does he run the site or something

Some call him the paragraph master..

Doctorossi · 07-31-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RustinCohle

Some call him the paragraph master..

Are you the Postkeeper?

gates70 · 07-31-2018, 06:31 PM

Cool, day 1 !!

Geoff D · 07-31-2018, 06:46 PM

Thank you for the kind words sirs, there as just as many who think me an arrogant tool (also true) so I'll take the praise where I can get it. Along with several more paragraphs for your delectation and delight.

As for de question, I take it you guys haven't recently seen The Evil Dead on BD? It's an older disc now but I got my wires crossed, it was sourced from a then-new 2K master from the negative and it looks amazing for what it is. I'm more confused by mike's 6K comments, is that a newer resto? While there's a lot to be said for whether 16mm wil actually resolve anything more than 2K's worth of information (if that) you will absolutely gain advantages from an oversampled 4K/6K scan of the negative because it will refresh those parts than an HD telecine just can't reach.

With that already done, will the UHD improve on an already excellent Blu-ray (German exklusiv DNR version notwithstanding)? With the possibility of spatial resolution already maxed out on the BD we've got to look at all the other things that UHD can improve upon, namely higher chroma resolution, high dynamic range etc. Any more spatial detail will be a bonus.

Nothing371 · 07-31-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stephengizmo

Who is this Geoff everyone talks about ? Does he run the site or something

He's kind of a big deal in certain internet circles.

CompleteCount · 07-31-2018, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by motorheadache95

Wasn't the original Evil Dead shot in 16mm? This could be pure misinformation, but I know I've read comment of people of the opinion that there wouldn't be any real noticeable improvement to a 4K transfer of a 16mm film.

Click the following for how a 16mm horror classic looks between Blu and a 4K edition in the past:

http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&a...=47380&i=4&l=0

Geoff D · 07-31-2018, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nothing371

He's kind of a big deal in certain internet circles.

Which, in real-life currency, means exactly **** all.

07-31-2018, 04:06 PM	#23
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Four kays. Anything higher was what it was scanned at, not mastered at.

07-31-2018, 05:26 PM	#24
motorheadache95 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009	Wasn't the original Evil Dead shot in 16mm? This could be pure misinformation, but I know I've read comment of people of the opinion that there wouldn't be any real noticeable improvement to a 4K transfer of a 16mm film. Anyone want to chime in? And by anyone I mean Geoff.

07-31-2018, 05:42 PM	#25
Viking61 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:1	Now also on Best Buy. EvilDead.JPG

07-31-2018, 05:52 PM	#28
4kUltraBD Expert Member Member since:Nov 2017 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:494 DVD collection:262 Digital collection:231 Trading Score:35	Glad to see this coming to 4k. Raimi's best IMO and easily my favorite of the Evil Dead trilogy. EDIT: We sure this isn't the remake being released? Either way, I enjoy both the original and the update, but admittedly, I prefer the original version.

07-31-2018, 05:55 PM	#29
JohnCarpenterFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2015 Blu-ray collection:295	The Evil Dead was composed for 1.66:1 widescreen but was shown open matte at premiere and was matted to 1.85:1 for general release. 1.85:1 is apparently Raimi's preferred ratio for the film nowadays.

07-31-2018, 05:58 PM	#31
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6998 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	Guess I’ll be marathoning all three of these later this year

07-31-2018, 06:31 PM	#36
gates70 Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:289 4K collection:1484 Blu-ray collection:5225 Blu-ray reviews:1	Cool, day 1 !!

07-31-2018, 06:46 PM	#37
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Thank you for the kind words sirs, there as just as many who think me an arrogant tool (also true) so I'll take the praise where I can get it. Along with several more paragraphs for your delectation and delight. As for de question, I take it you guys haven't recently seen The Evil Dead on BD? It's an older disc now but I got my wires crossed, it was sourced from a then-new 2K master from the negative and it looks amazing for what it is. I'm more confused by mike's 6K comments, is that a newer resto? While there's a lot to be said for whether 16mm wil actually resolve anything more than 2K's worth of information (if that) you will absolutely gain advantages from an oversampled 4K/6K scan of the negative because it will refresh those parts than an HD telecine just can't reach. With that already done, will the UHD improve on an already excellent Blu-ray (German exklusiv DNR version notwithstanding)? With the possibility of spatial resolution already maxed out on the BD we've got to look at all the other things that UHD can improve upon, namely higher chroma resolution, high dynamic range etc. Any more spatial detail will be a bonus.

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