Halloween 4K UHD (1978) - Page 525 - Blu-ray Forum

Bobbyjoe766 · 11-09-2021, 12:51 PM

Received my copy today and have just finished viewing the 4K disc. I'm pleased with the A/V quality.

I had a quick look at the second Blu-ray disc's bonus features - specifically, the 1981 TV Cut. I've noticed a strange audio glitch: The elder Doctor's opening dialogue (during the very first extended television scene) can be heard - repeated twice, or thrice - very faintly, just before his actual scene and dialogue starts - during the added '1964' title card. Weird.
Also thought the fade-to-black ad breaks during the TV Cut were a bit too long in some instances.

Also checked out the Extended Cut, it's easy to see the quality drop between the additional scenes and the surrounding material. I'll be hanging onto my 1998 R1 DVD set (with the hologram cover) for a more seamless - albeit - lower resolution viewing experience.

Martoto · 11-09-2021, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobbyjoe766

Received my copy today and have just finished viewing the 4K disc. I'm pleased with the A/V quality.

I had a quick look at the second Blu-ray disc's bonus features - specifically, the 1981 TV Cut. I've noticed a strange audio glitch: The elder Doctor's opening dialogue (during the very first extended television scene) can be heard - repeated twice, or thrice - very faintly, just before his actual scene and dialogue starts - during the added '1964' title card. Weird.
Also thought the fade-to-black ad breaks during the TV Cut were a bit too long in some instances.

Also checked out the Extended Cut, it's easy to see the quality drop between the additional scenes and the surrounding material. I'll be hanging onto my 1998 R1 DVD set (with the hologram cover) for a more seamless - albeit - lower resolution viewing experience.

Sounds like print-through. The audio signal on the magnetic film or tape that the soundtrack was sourced from has copied itself onto the adjacent piece of film/tape while it's been sitting around wound on the reel. Cheap VHS tapes used to be bad for that.

Brian81 · 11-09-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

LOL, that artwork still looks terrible on the spine.

They couldnt even line up the images.

Telemachus · 11-09-2021, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian81

They couldnt even line up the images.

The tops of the boxes have the logos and look much better.

But they've had a problem with that going back years. The only ones I have from them with almost matching spines are the Tales From the Crypt movies and Jeepers Creepers 1/2, but they are still a little off. They must not check these things.

Martoto · 11-09-2021, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbyh64

I’m pretty sure the scenes with the three girls walking home were shot in South Pasadena. It’s the nighttime stuff that was shot in Hollywood.

I can believe it and I'll take your word for it but the street where they are joined by Annie always looked more like Orange Grove than the earlier streets and the one later when they split up, and Laurie sees the Shape.

Mary Mason · 11-11-2021, 09:17 PM

Ordered all 5 from Shout on the 28th. How long do you think it will be till they get shipped?

robertzombie · 11-12-2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mary Mason

Ordered all 5 from Shout on the 28th. How long do you think it will be till they get shipped?

How long is a ball of string?

Kyle15 · 11-12-2021, 02:35 PM

Y'all putting your movies in clear cases and bags aren't doing it well enough.

Mine are in bullet proof coffins deep within the earth. I'll never see them again but at least my investment is protected and the roaches won't touch.

BladeRunner2007 · 11-13-2021, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CreasyBear

Yep. That's what I did before I finally bought a 4K set recently. I had to create a different picture preset to adjust for the dimness of the image when downconverting to 1080p, but aside from that it worked great and I was able to take advantage of new 4K remastered films.

What player did you use?

CreasyBear · 11-13-2021, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

What player did you use?

Panasonic UB420P.

Any 4K player will do. Just set it to 1080p and use a different picture preset in your TV to adjust for brightness and contrast.

Geoff D · 11-13-2021, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CreasyBear

Panasonic UB420P.

Any 4K player will do. Just set it to 1080p and use a different picture preset in your TV to adjust for brightness and contrast.

The Pannysonics have a better SDR conversion than most, though.

CreasyBear · 11-13-2021, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

The Pannysonics have a better SDR conversion than most, though.

Ah, okay. Good to know. Thanks.

BladeRunner2007 · 11-13-2021, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CreasyBear

Panasonic UB420P.

Any 4K player will do. Just set it to 1080p and use a different picture preset in your TV to adjust for brightness and contrast.

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

The Pannysonics have a better SDR conversion than most, though.

Thanks guys. A panasonic it will be then. The Mad Max 2 UHD looks too good to miss out on. I need those colors in my life.

CreasyBear · 11-13-2021, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

Thanks guys. A panasonic it will be then. The Mad Max 2 UHD looks too good to be missed out on. I need those colors in my life.

Any idea when you'll be upgrading to a 4K set? Should be some good prices soon.

BladeRunner2007 · 11-13-2021, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CreasyBear

Any idea when you'll be upgrading to a 4K set? Should be some good prices soon.

I guess in 2 or 3 years at the earliest.

Brian81 · 11-13-2021, 11:18 PM

Geoff D, did you ever end up receiving this one? Curious as to your impressions about this edition compared to the prior one?

andantelise · 11-18-2021, 09:40 AM

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could inform me on the exact issues with this release. Thank you.

BladeRunner2007 · 11-18-2021, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by andantelise

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could inform me on the exact issues with this release. Thank you.

There are no issues. One traffic sign is too green and the compression isn't perfect. But other than that it's easily the best release of Halloween.

crowe-t · 11-19-2021, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mattdevil

Here's what the SC3 steelbook protector looks like on them (might need to crease it a bit more). Weirdly part 3 was a tight fit but that might be my copy since the halloween slips were sometimes at a little bit of an angle instead of flat at the top.

Where did you get the SC3 Steelbook protectors?

crowe-t · 11-19-2021, 01:54 AM

Will these steelbook protectors in the link below fit the Shout 4K Halloween slip cases? I'm not sure which ones will fit.

https://www.ecotek-protectors.com/co...39460284334164

https://www.retroprotection.com/Dvd-...5-pack-999.htm

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11-09-2021, 12:51 PM	#10481
Bobbyjoe766 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2016	Received my copy today and have just finished viewing the 4K disc. I'm pleased with the A/V quality. I had a quick look at the second Blu-ray disc's bonus features - specifically, the 1981 TV Cut. I've noticed a strange audio glitch: The elder Doctor's opening dialogue (during the very first extended television scene) can be heard - repeated twice, or thrice - very faintly, just before his actual scene and dialogue starts - during the added '1964' title card. Weird. Also thought the fade-to-black ad breaks during the TV Cut were a bit too long in some instances. Also checked out the Extended Cut, it's easy to see the quality drop between the additional scenes and the surrounding material. I'll be hanging onto my 1998 R1 DVD set (with the hologram cover) for a more seamless - albeit - lower resolution viewing experience.

11-11-2021, 09:17 PM	#10486
Mary Mason Active Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:TX Blu-ray collection:108 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:3	Ordered all 5 from Shout on the 28th. How long do you think it will be till they get shipped?

11-12-2021, 02:35 PM	#10488
Kyle15 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Alabama 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:395 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:6	Y'all putting your movies in clear cases and bags aren't doing it well enough. Mine are in bullet proof coffins deep within the earth. I'll never see them again but at least my investment is protected and the roaches won't touch.

11-13-2021, 11:18 PM	#10496
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	Geoff D, did you ever end up receiving this one? Curious as to your impressions about this edition compared to the prior one?

11-18-2021, 09:40 AM	#10497
andantelise Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Weirwood Network 4K collection:315 Blu-ray collection:2001 DVD collection:61 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:143	Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could inform me on the exact issues with this release. Thank you.

11-19-2021, 01:54 AM	#10500
crowe-t Active Member Member since:Oct 2018	Will these steelbook protectors in the link below fit the Shout 4K Halloween slip cases? I'm not sure which ones will fit. https://www.ecotek-protectors.com/co...39460284334164 https://www.retroprotection.com/Dvd-...5-pack-999.htm

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