Halloween 4K UHD (1978) - Page 412 - Blu-ray Forum

samlop10 · 10-01-2021, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JCRW82

If the last two thirds of the movie are not as immersive and active in the additional channels then that is extremely disappointing and shows that Shout Factory doesn't even have access to digital multitrack stems that would have been made by Chace when they created the first surround mix of the film. The music score was a 16 track multitrack production, those synths should be completely enveloping the soundscape if they did it proper.

You misunderstood. And like I said, that was not a full review. The Atmos track does create more immersion throughout the whole film but the last 2/3 are just not as active due to the nature of what happens in the film. In the first third you get the rain and lightning, and combined with the score and cinematography it really does set a very nice atmosphere for the rest of the film. The last 2/3 just simply don’t have much action or ‘things’ happening above ear level, hence why it’s not as active as the opening act. They could have placed more things in the heights I guess but it would have sounded forced. The music is carried to the heights throughout the whole film, and that definitely creates a more enveloping environment. but there’s not much besides that because again, not much happens above ear level within the film itself. I quite liked it. It sounded good and balanced. The Atmos capabilities aren’t wasted at all.

samlop10 · 10-01-2021, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NeilZ

How was the aspect ratio? Cause the highdefdigest screenshots were either squished or the disc messed up the aspect ratio slightly and stretched the film horizontally. I've put my orders of these movies on hold as I wanted to make sure they didn't slip up.

I haven’t been able to take screenshots yet to do a more direct comparison with the Lionsgate release, but I did not notice any distortion while watching it at all. Everything looked natural in terms of proportions and symmetry.

Telemachus · 10-01-2021, 06:12 AM

I think I'll watch first with Atmos, then mono next time and see how different it is. I have some critical listening headphones, would like to do a comparison, and spot things like fullness and impact, how the synth hits ears etc, it's how I realized the Phantasm mono is better than the 5.1 for my tastes

ren23 · 10-01-2021, 06:26 AM

Went to my local Best Buy after seeing some post that it was available in stores early. Fortunately I found it and picked up the last copy on the rack.

niner4lfe · 10-01-2021, 07:12 AM

Does anyone think these new editions could possibly go down to $22 or $21 before Halloween?

Kinsella5 · 10-01-2021, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by niner4lfe

Does anyone think these new editions could possibly go down to $22 or $21 before Halloween?

The way they have been selling I wouldn't be surprised if they go out of stock before Halloween. In all seriousness you never know they could come down, or possibly a Black Friday deal. I am not sure how long these will be in production, the slipcase is quite nice, as its not a slipcover, so I imagine if they keep these active, they will eventually drop the slipcase and perhaps we would see a lower price point then, maybe $19.99-$22.99 but who knows when or if that even happens.

thebarnman · 10-01-2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ronnie21

so i have the BD that came with boxset.. i dont have a 4k tv.. so i would just watch the second disc,,, how much better is the upgrade on the BD for me to switch

Switch from what? An older Blu-ray or to Ultra HD Blu-ray?

The new Blu-ray is from the same 4k transfer, so that's going to be a improvement over the older Blu-ray.

The Ultra HD Blu-ray is an improvement over the the new Blu-ray.

thebarnman · 10-01-2021, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ronnie21

i remember when new BD or dvds would get reviewed by some idiots and they would only review the movie itself.. and not the quality of the disc or its contents.. hated that...

I would say you were probably reading the wrong reviews. I've never read a review that didn't have a opinion about how the transfer looked. In fact, I never bother to read the review about the movie itself, I would (and still do) only read about the transfer and audio portions of the review.

ronboster · 10-01-2021, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by niner4lfe

Does anyone think these new editions could possibly go down to $22 or $21 before Halloween?

This is a quote from our BB staff BR member about a possible sale on Shout Halloween titles

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Originally Posted by tyrok

I wouldn't expect the Halloweens to be $10+ off within the first month of release. Maybe if they were put out by Universal and they wanted to draw people to the new movie but Shout will have no incentive to do that in the month they will sell the best.

No one can really answer your specific question (price point) with any authority. But, the magic 8 ball and tyrok both say a "sale" is unlikely.

mar3o · 10-01-2021, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay H.

I'm assuming you didn't rent or buy very many VHS tapes, because this is not true. Do you remember the clamshell cases Warner Brothers used for a while? The "cover art" was just a still from the movie itself! Many other companies used alternate artwork or cropped the original art; the VHS cases were usually too small for the theatrical poster art to fit properly.

This isn't accurate. VHS in general often featured the original poster art for tons and tons of films. Of course this doesn't apply to every single VHS release, and by the 90's they were getting ugly with the photoshop crap, which DVD continued with. But early VHS often featured gorgeous artwork. And the early big-box releases were great because they featured extra large front cover art.

PraiseAhnuld · 10-01-2021, 11:04 AM

I thought the first one looked incredible on this new release. I decided to order the rest of them as a result. Anyone think we’ll ever get 4K releases from Shout Factory for the remaining titles after 5?

MillyD · 10-01-2021, 11:07 AM

Does anybody have an idea were somebody in uk can buy first Halloween collector's edition now? Probably too late, or better to wait for an uk label to release a version ...

JCRW82 · 10-01-2021, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by PraiseAhnuld

I thought the first one looked incredible on this new release. I decided to order the rest of them as a result. Anyone think we’ll ever get 4K releases from Shout Factory for the remaining titles after 5?

There are a few rumors floating about regarding the remaining titles. Cliff at Shout Factory did mention in a recent interview that they have hopes to release Halloween 6-8 in 4K in the future. Many are speculating that those films (and possibly the Rob Zombie films) will be released next year. The other rumor is a potential 4K Boxset of all of the Halloween films to coincide with the conclusion of the new Halloween Reimagined Trilogy (2022-2023 with the latter year being more likely as it will be the 45th Anniversary of the original film). None of this is confirmed though, it's all speculation other than Cliff confirming that they want to release the remaining films in the franchise in 4K.

PraiseAhnuld · 10-01-2021, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JCRW82

There are a few rumors floating about regarding the remaining titles. Cliff at Shout Factory did mention in a recent interview that they have hopes to release Halloween 6-8 in 4K in the future. Many are speculating that those films (and possibly the Rob Zombie films) will be released next year. The other rumor is a potential 4K Boxset of all of the Halloween films to coincide with the conclusion of the new Halloween Reimagined Trilogy (2022-2023 with the latter year being more likely as it will be the 45th Anniversary of the original film). None of this is confirmed though, it's all speculation other than Cliff confirming that they want to release the remaining films in the franchise in 4K.

Thanks for the info. I hope Halloween 6 comes with the Producers Cut

DR Herbert West · 10-01-2021, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PraiseAhnuld

Anyone think we’ll ever get 4K releases from Shout Factory for the remaining titles after 5?

Decent chance.

Member-496152 · 10-01-2021, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BillieCassin

Well, if he is out there - hopefully he knows that SOMEONE out here likes what he did, LOL. These have really grown on me. I'm still very glad to have the OG art available in the package, and I have that reversed and showing on the interior case, but I really like how well these new covers go together.

They've grown on me as well, it's something different. At the very least it will be on a shelf so I'll only see the cover before I take it down to watch it.

MazeRunner · 10-01-2021, 11:49 AM

So this popular youtuber found the early releases at Best Buy, bought them at $26.99 each and is selling them at $69.99 each on Ebay, and what's sad is he already sold one copy

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115016545311

Member-496152 · 10-01-2021, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MazeRunner

Best Buy Put Out The Halloween Scream Factory 4k Early By Mistake !!! - YouTube

So this popular youtuber found the early releases at Best Buy, bought them at $26.99 each and is selling them at $69.99 each on Ebay, and what's sad is he already sold one copy

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115016545311

That's scummy, especially because they come out next week and all.

Bobbyjoe766 · 10-01-2021, 12:37 PM

What a c**t.

KubrickKurasawa · 10-01-2021, 12:51 PM

Let's have some fun...Reason's people on BR . COM say they want to upgrade.

1. BETTER PICTURE QUALITY!!!!
2. ATMOS!! with FOLEY!! LET ME BREAK OUT MY HEADPHONES!!
3. A BOX COVER WITH QUESTIONABLE QUALITY!! SURE!!
4. EXTRAS!! YAY!!
5. ORIGINAL AUDIO THAT'S BETTER THAN ALL RELEASES SINCE DVD!!

AND THERE YOU HAVE IT THAT'S ALL FOLKS

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10-01-2021, 06:12 AM	#8223
Telemachus Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2021	I think I'll watch first with Atmos, then mono next time and see how different it is. I have some critical listening headphones, would like to do a comparison, and spot things like fullness and impact, how the synth hits ears etc, it's how I realized the Phantasm mono is better than the 5.1 for my tastes

10-01-2021, 06:26 AM	#8224
ren23 Active Member Member since:Mar 2020 4K collection:257 Blu-ray collection:629 DVD collection:20 iTunes collection:337 Trading Score:21	Went to my local Best Buy after seeing some post that it was available in stores early. Fortunately I found it and picked up the last copy on the rack.

10-01-2021, 07:12 AM	#8225
niner4lfe Active Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:San Berdo Trading Score:24	Does anyone think these new editions could possibly go down to $22 or $21 before Halloween?

10-01-2021, 11:04 AM	#8231
PraiseAhnuld Member Member since:Nov 2011	I thought the first one looked incredible on this new release. I decided to order the rest of them as a result. Anyone think we’ll ever get 4K releases from Shout Factory for the remaining titles after 5?

10-01-2021, 11:07 AM	#8232
MillyD Expert Member Member since:Jan 2019	Does anybody have an idea were somebody in uk can buy first Halloween collector's edition now? Probably too late, or better to wait for an uk label to release a version ...

10-01-2021, 12:37 PM	#8239
Bobbyjoe766 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2016	What a c**t.

10-01-2021, 12:51 PM	#8240
KubrickKurasawa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2014 Location:Midwest 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:612 DVD collection:129 Digital collection:70 iTunes collection:92 Prime collection:9	Let's have some fun...Reason's people on BR . COM say they want to upgrade. 1. BETTER PICTURE QUALITY!!!! 2. ATMOS!! with FOLEY!! LET ME BREAK OUT MY HEADPHONES!! 3. A BOX COVER WITH QUESTIONABLE QUALITY!! SURE!! 4. EXTRAS!! YAY!! 5. ORIGINAL AUDIO THAT'S BETTER THAN ALL RELEASES SINCE DVD!! AND THERE YOU HAVE IT THAT'S ALL FOLKS

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