The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 07-15-2021, 04:09 PM

https://www.criterion.com/films/2898...-shrinking-man

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SPECIAL FEATURES
New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
New audio commentary featuring genre-film historian Tom Weaver and horror-music expert David Schecter
New program on the film’s special effects by effects experts Craig Barron and Ben Burtt
New conversation between filmmaker Joe Dante and comedian and writer Dana Gould
Auteur on the Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal (Director’s Cut) (2021)
Interview from 2016 with Richard Christian Matheson, novelist and screenwriter Richard Matheson’s son
Interview with director Jack Arnold from 1983
8 mm home-cinema version from 1957
Trailer and teaser narrated by filmmaker Orson Welles
PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien

New cover by Adam Maida

SeanJoyce · 07-15-2021, 04:10 PM

DanTheMan · 07-15-2021, 04:11 PM

Yes!!!

Ricky G · 07-15-2021, 04:13 PM

I read the great book by Richard Matheson a couple years ago. I should give this a watch!

starsteam · 07-15-2021, 04:13 PM

Sweet. Explains why this one was taking so long to get a US release.

fred25_Ca · 07-15-2021, 04:37 PM

What a strange cover, if someone didn't know what it was, they'd think it's a weird artsy movie, not a fun campy 1950's sci-fi movie where a tiny man fights a giant spider. Criterion is an odd choice for this movie but at this point i'm just excited to finally get it on blu ray here!

lilboyblu · 07-15-2021, 04:41 PM

New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack!!

I have the Arrow Blu-ray (Region B locked), but a 4K restoration means I'm most definitely in for this one.

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Originally Posted by Criterion

New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
New audio commentary featuring genre-film historian Tom Weaver and horror-music expert David Schecter
New program on the film’s special effects by effects experts Craig Barron and Ben Burtt
New conversation between filmmaker Joe Dante and comedian and writer Dana Gould
Auteur on the Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal (Director’s Cut) (2021)
Interview from 2016 with Richard Christian Matheson, novelist and screenwriter Richard Matheson’s son
Interview with director Jack Arnold from 1983
8 mm home-cinema version from 1957
Trailer and teaser narrated by filmmaker Orson Welles
PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien

The Great Owl · 07-15-2021, 04:47 PM

This might just end up being the top release of 2021.

iamnoone · 07-15-2021, 04:48 PM

Yes, it's great they are finally getting it out there, after sitting on it for how many years now???

starsteam · 07-15-2021, 04:52 PM

This also means I can finally move from this set since every title has been released to Blu-ray now.

milo bloom · 07-15-2021, 05:05 PM

I thought I could move away from Criterion but then they drop something like this.

MifuneFan · 07-15-2021, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by milo bloom

I thought I could move away from Criterion but then they drop something like this.

Zillamon51 · 07-15-2021, 06:06 PM

My GF caught some of this on Svengoolie a few weeks ago, and was talking about how good it is. I was thinking of breaking out the DVD, but might as well wait for this. It's classic!

dkelly26666 · 07-15-2021, 06:09 PM

I was just thinking of this one last week!

Definitely getting it!

edmonddantes · 07-15-2021, 06:20 PM

I have the arrow release so i won't be double dipping, but this is an amazing movie, one of the greatest of all time, regardless of genre.

I was surprised at how deep, existential and incredibly sad it is too.

jmspls72 · 07-15-2021, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Zillamon51

My GF caught some of this on Svengoolie a few weeks ago, and was talking about how good it is. I was thinking of breaking out the DVD, but might as well wait for this. It's classic!

I saw on svengolie also. It was pretty good if I hadn't seen it iwould of been interested now it's a day one

Maximux · 07-15-2021, 06:28 PM

Incredible movie for sure, I own the DVD but will get that Bluray, thanks Criterion!!

dressedtokill · 07-15-2021, 06:30 PM

I actually almost ended up buying the Arrow release multiple times, but held off on doing that when it was announced Universal had performed a new 4K restoration. It was long rumored to be with Criterion, so it was just a matter of time for it to finally come out.
The extras sound terrific. A new conversation with Joe Dante and a new commentary with Tom Weaver? Sweet, we're definitely in for a treat with the former. Also, when was the last time Criterion recorded a new commentary? What a delightful surprise and the fact that it's from Tom Weaver makes it even greater.
I'm also looking forward to the Craig Barron extra as I have been loving these programs dedicated to special effects.
All in all, this looks like a terrific release. I even like the cover.

mmarczi · 07-15-2021, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dressedtokill

I actually almost end up buying the Arrow release multiple times, but held off on doing that when it was announced Universal had performed a new 4K restoration. It was long rumored to be with Criterion, so it was just a matter of time for it to finally come out.

I wish I'd known this because I just bought the Arrow along with the Shaw Bros pre-order, so I can genuinely get this before the other. 🤦*♂️

chriszilla · 07-15-2021, 06:50 PM

Awesome! It's always great to see more Jack Arnold on blu-ray. The Arrow release is very good, but a new 4K restoration means this is a must-buy.

The documentary "Auteur on the Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal" is really good! I guess this is a new version of it, so that plus the new commentary further add to the appeal.

07-15-2021, 04:52 PM	#10
starsteam Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Alabama 4K collection:457 Blu-ray collection:5477 DVD collection:3249 Digital collection:1336 Trading Score:261	This also means I can finally move from this set since every title has been released to Blu-ray now. Last edited by starsteam; 07-15-2021 at 05:09 PM.

07-15-2021, 06:30 PM	#18
dressedtokill Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:421 Trading Score:1	I actually almost ended up buying the Arrow release multiple times, but held off on doing that when it was announced Universal had performed a new 4K restoration. It was long rumored to be with Criterion, so it was just a matter of time for it to finally come out. The extras sound terrific. A new conversation with Joe Dante and a new commentary with Tom Weaver? Sweet, we're definitely in for a treat with the former. Also, when was the last time Criterion recorded a new commentary? What a delightful surprise and the fact that it's from Tom Weaver makes it even greater. I'm also looking forward to the Craig Barron extra as I have been loving these programs dedicated to special effects. All in all, this looks like a terrific release. I even like the cover. Last edited by dressedtokill; 07-15-2021 at 08:47 PM.

07-15-2021, 04:10 PM	#2
SeanJoyce Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2014

07-15-2021, 04:11 PM	#3
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	Yes!!!

07-15-2021, 04:13 PM	#4
Ricky G Special Member Member since:Aug 2019 Location:Texas 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:88 Trading Score:1	I read the great book by Richard Matheson a couple years ago. I should give this a watch!

07-15-2021, 04:37 PM	#6
fred25_Ca Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Montreal, Canada Trading Score:3	What a strange cover, if someone didn't know what it was, they'd think it's a weird artsy movie, not a fun campy 1950's sci-fi movie where a tiny man fights a giant spider. Criterion is an odd choice for this movie but at this point i'm just excited to finally get it on blu ray here!

07-15-2021, 04:47 PM	#8
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:927 Blu-ray collection:6035 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	This might just end up being the top release of 2021.

07-15-2021, 04:48 PM	#9
iamnoone Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Antarctica Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:91	Yes, it's great they are finally getting it out there, after sitting on it for how many years now???

07-15-2021, 05:05 PM	#11
milo bloom Special Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:53 DVD collection:21	I thought I could move away from Criterion but then they drop something like this.

07-15-2021, 06:06 PM	#13
Zillamon51 Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:S.E. Michigan 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:2062 DVD collection:664 Digital collection:929 Trading Score:11	My GF caught some of this on Svengoolie a few weeks ago, and was talking about how good it is. I was thinking of breaking out the DVD, but might as well wait for this. It's classic!

07-15-2021, 06:09 PM	#14
dkelly26666 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012	I was just thinking of this one last week! Definitely getting it!

07-15-2021, 06:20 PM	#15
edmonddantes Special Member Member since:Jun 2020 Location:Bogotá, Colombia Blu-ray collection:4	I have the arrow release so i won't be double dipping, but this is an amazing movie, one of the greatest of all time, regardless of genre. I was surprised at how deep, existential and incredibly sad it is too.

07-15-2021, 06:28 PM	#17
Maximux Special Member Member since:Jul 2020 Location:Canada	Incredible movie for sure, I own the DVD but will get that Bluray, thanks Criterion!!

07-15-2021, 06:50 PM	#20
chriszilla Special Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Northern California	Awesome! It's always great to see more Jack Arnold on blu-ray. The Arrow release is very good, but a new 4K restoration means this is a must-buy. The documentary "Auteur on the Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal" is really good! I guess this is a new version of it, so that plus the new commentary further add to the appeal.

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