Halloween II 4K UHD (1981)

[JCRW82]

Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

The 2018 release was a fresh 4K scan.

The 2018 scan was from an Interpositive rather than the OCN. So there can definitely be room for improvement with this release if SF doesn't cut corners and Universal allow them access to the OCN.

[jackranderson]

Originally Posted by chocolat

thank god this is coming. The only good Halloween film out of all the OG franchise and reboots.

???

[Martoto]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

Adrenaline.

She's turned on by elevators.

They get her high.

[jstxanothrxstory]

For as much complaining as we’ve been doing over the artwork, I just wanna remind everyone of how truly awful the Goodtimes releases were:




(This one uses a still of Michael from the first film.)

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

For as much complaining as we’ve been doing over the artwork, I just wanna remind everyone of how truly awful the Goodtimes releases were:

[Show spoiler]

(This one uses a still of Michael from the first film.)

And the jack-o-lantern is from the third.

[JPLeon]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

And the jack-o-lantern is from the third.

no, that is from the second films's poster and intro

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by JPLeon

no, that is from the second films's poster and intro

You are correct! I was thinking III due to Universal using it on their Blu-ray artwork.

[afr52]

Originally Posted by Martoto

She's turned on by elevators.

They get her high.

Except when they bring her down...

[steev210]

My photoshop fun for the day:

[K9 Mark V]

Originally Posted by Viking61

US artwork.

Attachment 262433

[JPLeon]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

You are correct! I was thinking III due to Universal using it on their Blu-ray artwork.

No worries, it is a bit confusing since even the 1998 Goodtimes DVD release used that pumpkin design in the cover.

[Viking61]

Amazon pre-order link.

https://www.amazon.com/Halloween-II-Collectors-UHD-Blu-ray/dp/B07GQ63D83/

[JCRW82]

SF just uploaded the details of Halloween II on their site. The big ones:

NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track

Automatic 1st day purchase!

[Mister_Kidd]

Audio Commentary With Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock

I'm sure a lot of you already know mister Warlock's work, but I just learned about him and I want to say he has the greatest name of all time.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by afr52

Except when they bring her down...

They also go down on her

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Great news about the new H2 remaster (UHD and blu ray) coming from the OCN! Detail should be quite an improvement from the previous remaster from an IP.

[Martoto]

https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=7670

DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p Dolby Vision (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Stereo

DISC 2 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Stereo

DISC 3 – DVD: 4x3 Full Frame/Dolby Digital Mono

Bonus Features
DISC ONE (4K UHD): Audio Commentary With Director Rick Rosenthal
Audio Commentary With Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock

NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
“The Nightmare Isn’t Over – The Making Of Halloween II” Featuring Rick Rosenthal, Dick Warlock, Composer Alan Howarth, Director Of Photography Dean Cundey, Actors Lance Guest And Leo Rossi, And More
Horror’s Hallowed Grounds Revisiting The Original Shooting Locations

[Matt89]

Really glad to see this is a new 4K scan that's actually taken from the OCN, as the previous 4K remastered steelbook was from an IP (although originally advertised as being from the OCN before they made a correction). It looked really nice, but lacked the finer details visible on the previous release from Universal (which I believe was also taken from the OCN back in the day?)

HII should look incredible. Like I'm actually so excited for this release now.

~Matt

[JCRW82]

Originally Posted by Matt89

Really glad to see this is a new 4K scan that's actually taken from the OCN, as the previous 4K remastered steelbook was from an IP (although originally advertised as being from the OCN before they made a correction). It looked really nice, but lacked the finer details visible on the previous release from Universal (which I believe was also taken from the OCN back in the day?)

HII should look incredible. Like I'm actually so excited for this release now.

~Matt

Agreed, I'm happy that Shout Factory went out of the way to obtain the OCN for all 5 films. Same goes with including the original sound mixes (HII has the original Stereo Mix). For the fans complaining about the lack of bonus material and lost footage not included, they probably need to realize that most of the budget has gone towards fresh 4K scans of the OCN and brand new Dolby Atmos mixes for all 5 films. Not including the services from Dean Cundey for the I-III. That's all got to add up.

[samlop10]

Originally Posted by JCRW82

Agreed, I'm happy that Shout Factory went out of the way to obtain the OCN for all 5 films. Same goes with including the original sound mixes (HII has the original Stereo Mix). For the fans complaining about the lack of bonus material and lost footage not included, they probably need to realize that most of the budget has gone towards fresh 4K scans of the OCN and brand new Dolby Atmos mixes for all 5 films. Not including the services from Dean Cundey for the I-III. That's all got to add up.

As long as they encode the video with the correct color gamut… the OCN 4K scan will be worth it. Otherwise… it would have been a complete waste.

They did it with PoD, They Live, and Weathering With You and they never bothered to correct the mistakes.