War of the Colossal Beast (1958) coming from Scream Factory

[smithb]

I may have to pick this one up.

As a result of this thread, I went and broke out my Italian DVD of "The Amazing Colossal Man" today. I bought it several years back on a whim, but never ended up watching it. It was a film I had on 8mm back in the 70's when they were releasing 10 minute versions of movies.

I guess I wasn't sure if the video quality was going to hold up since there never was a formal US release. Actually, the quality of the Italian DVD was pretty decent. There were a few scenes early on that were fairly scratched up, the dupes used for the projected scenes were fairly soft, but the primarily film elements appear to have come from a quality source. I was pleasantly surprised.

[WaverBoy]

Originally Posted by smithb

I may have to pick this one up.

As a result of this thread, I went and broke out my Italian DVD of "The Amazing Colossal Man" today. I bought it several years back on a whim, but never ended up watching it. It was a film I had on 8mm back in the 70's when they were releasing 10 minute versions of movies.

I guess I wasn't sure if the video quality was going to hold up since there never was a formal US release. Actually, the quality of the Italian DVD was pretty decent. There were a few scenes early on that were fairly scratched up, the dupes used for the projected scenes were fairly soft, but the primarily film elements appear to have come from a quality source. I was pleasantly surprised.

There was indeed a formal US DVD release, on a double-bill with EARTH VS THE SPIDER.

[smithb]

Originally Posted by WaverBoy

There was indeed a formal US DVD release, on a double-bill with EARTH VS THE SPIDER.

I could be wrong, but from what I could see on Amazon that double bill was with "War of the Colossal beast" and not "The Amazing Colossal Man", which is what I was referencing.

[Jobla]

Originally Posted by smithb

I could be wrong, but from what I could see on Amazon that double bill was with "War of the Colossal beast" and not "The Amazing Colossal Man", which is what I was referencing.

Correct. AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN is with Susan Nicholson. WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST was the co-feature on the EARTH VS. THE SPIDER DVD.

There might have been a DVD of AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN as part of the Mystery Science Theater series.

[WaverBoy]

Originally Posted by smithb

I could be wrong, but from what I could see on Amazon that double bill was with "War of the Colossal beast" and not "The Amazing Colossal Man", which is what I was referencing.

Oops I’m so sorry, you’re correct of course, my poor brain thought you said the other film.

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by smithb

I may have to pick this one up.

As a result of this thread, I went and broke out my Italian DVD of "The Amazing Colossal Man" today. I bought it several years back on a whim, but never ended up watching it. It was a film I had on 8mm back in the 70's when they were releasing 10 minute versions of movies.

I guess I wasn't sure if the video quality was going to hold up since there never was a formal US release. Actually, the quality of the Italian DVD was pretty decent. There were a few scenes early on that were fairly scratched up, the dupes used for the projected scenes were fairly soft, but the primarily film elements appear to have come from a quality source. I was pleasantly surprised.

I have that one too....




I went through a lot of crappy VHS to Dvd converted

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until I found that one after some thorough research. I'm not sure what they used for the transfer but it actually looks like a Dvd. As far as I know, this is the best Dvd version available in the the world for The Amazing Colossal Man....

[smithb]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I have that one too....




I went through a lot of crappy VHS to Dvd converted

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until I found that one after some thorough research. I'm not sure what they used for the transfer but it actually looks like a Dvd. As far as I know, this is the best Dvd version available in the the world for The Amazing Colossal Man....

Yes, that is the one I watched earlier today.

[RalphoR]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I have that one too....




I went through a lot of crappy VHS to Dvd converted

[Show spoiler]boots

until I found that one after some thorough research. I'm not sure what they used for the transfer but it actually looks like a Dvd. As far as I know, this is the best Dvd version available in the the world for The Amazing Colossal Man....

It's a good thing he had an amazing colossal diaper

How it survived the fall from Boulder/Hoover damn I'll never know

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I went through a lot of crappy VHS to Dvd converted

[Show spoiler]boots

until I found that one after some thorough research. I'm not sure what they used for the transfer but it actually looks like a Dvd. As far as I know, this is the best Dvd version available in the the world for The Amazing Colossal Man....

Thanks to Smithb and you for the alert on this version, which I did not know existed. As I would like to watch both COLOSSAL movies together, I decided to track this one down and pick it up. I'm currently in Europe and found a USED copy on Amazon Germany for 12 Euros ($14) shipped. A little more than I like to pay for a DVD, but I too have my doubts that Susan Hart will ever do anything with her film holdings. I don't suppose there are any extras on this particular Italian release? But it is letterboxed, correct?

[smithb]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Thanks to Smithb and you for the alert on this version, which I did not know existed. As I would like to watch both COLOSSAL movies together, I decided to track this one down and pick it up. I'm currently in Europe and found a USED copy on Amazon Germany for 12 Euros ($14) shipped. A little more than I like to pay for a DVD, but I too have my doubts that Susan Hart will ever do anything with her film holdings. I don't suppose there are any extras on this particular Italian release? But it is letterboxed, correct?

I believe there may have been a trailer. Yes, the release is in proper letterbox. The only thing that stood out as being an Italian release is that in a few instance where a sign was show in English an Italian subtitle appeared for translation.

[bashfulstool]

Originally Posted by smithb

The only thing that stood out as being an Italian release is that in a few instance where a sign was show in English an Italian subtitle appeared for translation.

That, and adding the obligatory mustache to the main character. Seemed abit much, but when in Rome...

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Thanks to Smithb and you for the alert on this version, which I did not know existed. As I would like to watch both COLOSSAL movies together, I decided to track this one down and pick it up. I'm currently in Europe and found a USED copy on Amazon Germany for 12 Euros ($14) shipped. A little more than I like to pay for a DVD, but I too have my doubts that Susan Hart will ever do anything with her film holdings. I don't suppose there are any extras on this particular Italian release? But it is letterboxed, correct?

The only extras are a trailer and a stills gallery....

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

The only extras are a trailer and a stills gallery....

Don't say "only" to me, pardner. My number one desired extra is ALWAYS the original theatrical trailer. I'm loving this release already!

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Don't say "only" to me, pardner. My number one desired extra is ALWAYS the original theatrical trailer. I'm loving this release already!

I should have known better! Your love of original theatrical trailers is legendary in these parts!

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