Halloween 4K UHD (1978)

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by Bigbbubba

Without digging through all the pages, is there any difference, whether it be features or quality between the recent release and the previous 4k release?

Yes. Quite a few.

[SpazeBlue]

Originally Posted by Braktastic

I'm sorry, if this has been asked already, but are these the only things the original LG 4K release has that the SF one does not.

Different Transfer
"The Night She Came Home" Featurette
"On Location: 25 Years Later" Featurette

Thanks.

The SF has the "Night She Came Home" feature, but it's also missing the Criterion commentary with the producer and the Film Facts track, both of which are included on the Blu-ray disc on the LG release. The LG also has a different 7.1 track.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Christian Muth

What frame rate did you capture the LD audio at? That will affect whether the sync holds or drifts. It's also possible that there might be some small frame differences between the two transfers around reel changes, in which case you might have to break the sound file up and sync it in sections to the video.

Chris

Plus editing out any side change issues

[slask]

Originally Posted by KubrickKurasawa

It's just overly saturated and if you like that fine.

Yeah sure.

[dyne]

My original color timing disc was loose upon receiving it and got a pretty good scratch on it. Bought the set on Amazon. Should I contact them (which would probably replace the entire set) or would I be better off going through Shout for just a disc replacement?

[BillieCassin]

Originally Posted by dyne

My original color timing disc was loose upon receiving it and got a pretty good scratch on it. Bought the set on Amazon. Should I contact them (which would probably replace the entire set) or would I be better off going through Shout for just a disc replacement?

Shout is apparently not doing that. Have Amazon replace it, you don't have to send your old one until you get the new one. When you get the new one, make sure you have at least one set of unscratched discs (even if you have to mix and match) and then return the remaining one to Amazon. Even easier if you have a Kohl's near by, you can just drop it off there.

[dyne]

Thanks. Wasn’t sure if they’d send one before receiving what I had. I also have an Auto Zone nearby that’s a drop off point so that works out well for me. Thanks again.

[hungrywives]

Anyone wanna get consumed with frustration on a Sunday afternoon here ya go.

Yes, ‘Halloween’ Really Is a Knockoff of ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ (Column) by Owen Gleiberman

https://variety.com/2021/film/column...re-1235090664/

[brian9229]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

No.. the jingle, subject matter and the cynical use of the HALLOWEEN brand is enough for me.

... and yes I know of their "original " series intentions but by the time 3 rolled around the train had left the station. This is Michael's and Laurie's story by the time the second installment bowed. Slapping the part 3 moniker on this turd was a recognition that it was not a good movie that could stand on it's own. If SEASON OF THE WITCH is not named HALLOWEEN 3, NOBODY is talking about it in 2021..

If HIII had been called something else, we would indeed still be talking about it today, because great films stand the test of time.

[Jay H.]

Originally Posted by brian9229

If HIII had been called something else, we would indeed still be talking about it today, because great films stand the test of time.

Also, if my mother had b*lls...

[dlbsyst]

Well guys, my set of 1-5 w/posters is scheduled to arrive this coming Tuesday. I'm also getting a EVGA RTX 3060 ti FTW3 Ultra delivery that day. Tuesday is going to be a very exciting day for sure.

[Zombie Dude]

Originally Posted by hungrywives

Anyone wanna get consumed with frustration on a Sunday afternoon here ya go.

Yes, ‘Halloween’ Really Is a Knockoff of ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ (Column) by Owen Gleiberman

https://variety.com/2021/film/column...re-1235090664/

So let me get this straight. This guy thinks Halloween is a rip-off of Texas Chainsaw Massacre because both films have a masked killer?... okay then.

That may be a rip-off (or as I prefer, inspiration) of an idea at most, but he presents it like it makes them the same. I don't think he realises how incredibly stupid that makes him sound.

[Mary Mason]

I want all 5 of these 4K discs, but the loose discs issue has been an absolute nightmare. I already went through two copies at Best Buy (both loose and scratched to hell). So it appears all, if not most copies come with loose discs. To add insult to injury Shout is not replacing discs unless you buy directly from them. So would my best bet be to order directly from Shout as a sort of insurance policy? (In the event I get more copies with loose discs I can ask to be sent replacements). Only problem is I know Shout seems to be taking forever to get these out. Is it safe to assume if I order them now I probably won't get them until the end of the month?

[BluFan24]

I must of gotten lucky as not one of mine from Bullmoose (ordered all five) had a loose disc or any scratches.

[rainbowbattlekid]

does the shout 4k have the original cover on the other side? i assume so but i havent seena ny packaging pics yet and this thread is a little unweidly lol

[RYJAPE21]

Originally Posted by rainbowbattlekid

does the shout 4k have the original cover on the other side? i assume so but i havent seena ny packaging pics yet and this thread is a little unweidly lol

Yes

[avs commenter]

It's crazy that a classic film like Halloween doesn't really have any good streaming options available.

Only one version on Itunes, it appears to be the 2007 blu-ray version, except it has zero special features.

I'm guessing it's a rights issues...?

[Conan The Barbarian]

Originally Posted by avs commenter

It's crazy that a classic film like Halloween doesn't really have any good streaming options available.

Only one version on Itunes, it appears to be the 2007 blu-ray version, except it has zero special features.

I'm guessing it's a rights issues...?

If you watch it on shudder, it’s almost if they use a dvd transfer of it. Kinda gives me the vhs vibe to be honest.

[RedZeppelin]

People have reported compression issues when playing this with players that don't support Dolby Vision. I guess that is my problem because my gear doesn't support DV, but I'm amazed at the extent of the problem. This disc actually looks blurry on my TV. Even the opening credits are blurry, contrasting with the ultra-sharp font rendering of the credits in the Lionsgate disc.

My wife, who is definitely not an AV snob or expert, commented that it's the worst version we've ever watched.

I know neither my TV nor my player supports DV, so 4K discs never look as good as they could, but this disc is the first one I've had that actually looks bad. All other 4K discs I've played look great and are obvious improvements over standard BD.

I've no plans to replace my TV in the near future, but do you think having a dedicated 4K player that supports DV would help?

[d3nt0n]

Originally Posted by RedZeppelin

I've no plans to replace my TV in the near future, but do you think having a dedicated 4K player that supports DV would help?

If your TV doesn't support DV then having a player that supports it won't change anything. Everything in your AV chain has to support it for it to work.