Dracula A.D (1972) from WAC - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Wes Blu-ray · 09-20-2018, 07:39 AM

WOW!!!! Both The Satanic Rites of Dracula and Dracula A.D. 1972 finally coming to Blu-ray! Amazing news!

Hopefully releases for both in the UK won't be far away.

DrCushing · 09-20-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aclea

Would it be too much to hope for that they could include the four minute behind the scenes short that wasn't on the DVD as well?

I'd also think the Horror Ritual/Oath should be included.

Marshall Crist · 09-20-2018, 12:37 PM

Hey, so is the US version of DRACULA A.D. 1972 slightly trimmed for a PG rating?

The Batman Professor · 09-20-2018, 05:08 PM

This is day one for me, even though I already have the earlier German release. AD’72 is my favorite after HOD. Has an actual release date been revealed?

jimdigriz. · 09-20-2018, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes Blu-ray

WOW!!!! Both The Satanic Rites of Dracula and Dracula A.D. 1972 finally coming to Blu-ray! Amazing news!

Hopefully releases for both in the UK won't be far away.

They've not even released their previous 2 Dracula films (Risen from the Grave & Taste the Blood) in the 3 years since they came out elsewhere so it seems unlikely.

A good opportunity maybe for the first boxset on the HMV Premium collection where most unreleased Warner titles end up

captainsolo · 09-20-2018, 11:39 PM

I can't believe it!!! I'm so glad these are WAC but had no idea WB would ever touch Satanic Rites. That's incredible simply for ever being picked up by a major label at all.

Hopefully this opens the Hammer floodgates here in the US finally. AD 1972 is a surprisingly engaging watch despite the poor reputation. I'd argue its certainly the best in the series since Prince of Darkness since Cushing finally returns. Satanic Rites is really bad but has such a great central idea that you could see it working plus Cushing always can give gravitas to even the worst of material.

I'm actually glad this is happening as opposed to a V2 box set because this way we get proper encodes and if there are any available extras WAC would try to include them as opposed to the more barebones approach of the V1 box. (I know they tried to get the UK Mummy extras but didn't want to pay the fees.) Plus we get cases with original art instead of the stupid cardboard sleeves! YAY!

Wes Blu-ray · 09-21-2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jimdigriz.

They've not even released their previous 2 Dracula films (Risen from the Grave & Taste the Blood) in the 3 years since they came out elsewhere so it seems unlikely.

A good opportunity maybe for the first boxset on the HMV Premium collection where most unreleased Warner titles end up

I actually have Taste The Blood of Dracula as it's a region free release.

Have seen Dracula Has Risen From The Grave numerous times, but am yet to own that on Blu-ray, but I most probably will pick it up at some point as it is also a region free release.

It most certainly is a very good opportunity! Fingers crossed!

Each to their own of course, but for me personally, The Satanic Rites of Dracula is by far the weaker of the two. Dracula A.D. 1972 get's so much hate, which I really can't understand. One of my personal favourites from Hammer

JimDiGriz · 09-21-2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

I'd like to sink my teeth into that neck.

If you want to see much more of Munro (and have a better

funnier film to boot) just buy StarCrash! With added Hoff! Its an acquired taste but its great in its own way. Plus a semi-naked Munro for most of the film certainly helps!

Partyslammer · 09-21-2018, 03:38 PM

Great news, but this just increases the frustration over why Warner Bros still sits on Curse Of Frankenstein and Horror Of Dracula. I cling to the hope that they are "saving the best for last" and will eventually release long-awaited restorations of both films with plenty of extras befitting these two landmark Hammer films.

jimdigriz. · 09-21-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by captainsolo

I can't believe it!!! I'm so glad these are WAC but had no idea WB would ever touch Satanic Rites. That's incredible simply for ever being picked up by a major label at all.

Warner have not "picked it up". They paid Hammer to make it in 1973 and have owned it since then.
Even though they tried to disown it by allowing another studio to retitle it, re-edit and release it in 1977 they still own it

Akijama · 09-22-2018, 05:15 PM

Amazon PO:

Dracula A.D. 1972 Blu-ray

RICKBONDOO7 · 09-22-2018, 05:26 PM

OCT. 16 th !!!! : ) Hammer Day ! Happy Halloween Hammer Fans !! : )

The Batman Professor · 09-23-2018, 01:57 AM

Preordered. Hopefully this will be the definitive release.

DR Herbert West · 09-23-2018, 08:49 AM

Preordered.

happydood · 09-23-2018, 01:05 PM

I only have a meager 8 Archive titles and I don't think I've ever gotten any of them on release date. I want to pre-order but I remember somebody mentioning somewhere that Amazon sometimes didn't get them out till later on some titles. Is this true?

I need to have both of these Dracula movies filling my eyes on October 16th so I need to order them from someone who gets them out on release date.

WaverBoy · 09-23-2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batman Professor

Preordered. Hopefully this will be the definitive release.

It won't be, because it's barebones. Lame. C'mon, Warner, you can do far better than that. I'll be buying the Anolis version with extras, including that tasty 45 minute documentary.

jimdigriz. · 09-23-2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WaverBoy

It won't be, because it's barebones. Lame. C'mon, Warner, you can do far better than that. I'll be buying the Anolis version with extras, including that tasty 45 minute documentary.

......filled with unseen footage that Kickstarter mugs paid for to be included on The Warner Years documentary.
Anolis buyers will actually get more of the filmed footage than the suckers (like me) who paid for the crowd funder from Diabolique

Steve_giallo · 09-24-2018, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

I'd like to sink my teeth into that neck.

It was such a shame that she got killed off so early in the film. She was definitely one of the highlights.

Love the film though, and an essential purchase

elecrofunk · 09-25-2018, 08:03 AM

Love this one! Way better than Satanic Rites. The datedness of it jyst makes it more appealing to me. A snapshot if that great era.
My second favorite Lee Drac behind Taste the Bloid of Dracula. Groovy, Baby!

Swissangel4616 · 09-25-2018, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_giallo

It was such a shame that she got killed off so early in the film. She was definitely one of the highlights.

Love the film though, and an essential purchase

she's still a Highlight. even in Person

09-22-2018, 05:15 PM	#51
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Amazon PO: Dracula A.D. 1972 Blu-ray Last edited by Deciazulado; 09-22-2018 at 06:21 PM.

09-20-2018, 07:39 AM	#41
Wes Blu-ray Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:United Kingdom Trading Score:5	WOW!!!! Both The Satanic Rites of Dracula and Dracula A.D. 1972 finally coming to Blu-ray! Amazing news! Hopefully releases for both in the UK won't be far away.

09-20-2018, 12:37 PM	#43
Marshall Crist Active Member Member since:Aug 2015	Hey, so is the US version of DRACULA A.D. 1972 slightly trimmed for a PG rating?

09-20-2018, 05:08 PM	#44
The Batman Professor Special Member Member since:Jul 2016 Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:1503 DVD collection:1306 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	This is day one for me, even though I already have the earlier German release. AD’72 is my favorite after HOD. Has an actual release date been revealed?

09-20-2018, 11:39 PM	#46
captainsolo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:1268 DVD collection:353 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	I can't believe it!!! I'm so glad these are WAC but had no idea WB would ever touch Satanic Rites. That's incredible simply for ever being picked up by a major label at all. Hopefully this opens the Hammer floodgates here in the US finally. AD 1972 is a surprisingly engaging watch despite the poor reputation. I'd argue its certainly the best in the series since Prince of Darkness since Cushing finally returns. Satanic Rites is really bad but has such a great central idea that you could see it working plus Cushing always can give gravitas to even the worst of material. I'm actually glad this is happening as opposed to a V2 box set because this way we get proper encodes and if there are any available extras WAC would try to include them as opposed to the more barebones approach of the V1 box. (I know they tried to get the UK Mummy extras but didn't want to pay the fees.) Plus we get cases with original art instead of the stupid cardboard sleeves! YAY!

09-21-2018, 03:38 PM	#49
Partyslammer Power Member Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1297 DVD collection:9	Great news, but this just increases the frustration over why Warner Bros still sits on Curse Of Frankenstein and Horror Of Dracula. I cling to the hope that they are "saving the best for last" and will eventually release long-awaited restorations of both films with plenty of extras befitting these two landmark Hammer films.

09-22-2018, 05:26 PM	#52
RICKBONDOO7 Special Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:NEW JERSEY 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:810 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:92	OCT. 16 th !!!! : ) Hammer Day ! Happy Halloween Hammer Fans !! : )

09-23-2018, 01:57 AM	#53
The Batman Professor Special Member Member since:Jul 2016 Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:1503 DVD collection:1306 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	Preordered. Hopefully this will be the definitive release.

09-23-2018, 08:49 AM	#54
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Preordered.

09-23-2018, 01:05 PM	#55
happydood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:California 4K collection:204 Blu-ray collection:670 DVD collection:36	I only have a meager 8 Archive titles and I don't think I've ever gotten any of them on release date. I want to pre-order but I remember somebody mentioning somewhere that Amazon sometimes didn't get them out till later on some titles. Is this true? I need to have both of these Dracula movies filling my eyes on October 16th so I need to order them from someone who gets them out on release date.

09-25-2018, 08:03 AM	#59
elecrofunk Special Member Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:649 DVD collection:497 Prime collection:3	Love this one! Way better than Satanic Rites. The datedness of it jyst makes it more appealing to me. A snapshot if that great era. My second favorite Lee Drac behind Taste the Bloid of Dracula. Groovy, Baby!

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