Flesh For Frankenstein AKA Andy Warhol's 3D Blu-ray (1973) [Region Free / B Locked]

[WaverBoy]

The original VinSyn box set of this is epic, and I have the View-Master reel too!

This cult classic is an absolute must in 3-D, I’m SO glad Bob and the gang were able to get their hands on this one.

[petergee]

Originally Posted by WaverBoy

The original VinSyn box set of this is epic, and I have the View-Master reel too!

This cult classic is an absolute must in 3-D, I’m SO glad Bob and the gang were able to get their hands on this one.

Did the VS release come with a booklet? I see the German ones do (but in Deutsch I'm guessing).

[WaverBoy]

Originally Posted by petergee

Did the VS release come with a booklet? I see the German ones do (but in Deutsch I'm guessing).

No booklet included.

[dmcg84]

Originally Posted by pixote

This now has a 3D release in Germany via a couple mediabook options. You can see the 3D BLU-RAY logo bottom right on the sticker;

https://shop.plaionpictures.com/andy...uhd-2-blu-rays

Has anyone picked this version up? It looks a lot cheaper for me to import this from Germany than importing the American edition. It seems that, at the very least, it is lacking the English subtitles from the VS release, but there are hints that many of the other elements are copied over from the American version. Anyone able to shed light on this one way or another?

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by dmcg84

Has anyone picked this version up? It looks a lot cheaper for me to import this from Germany than importing the American edition. It seems that, at the very least, it is lacking the English subtitles from the VS release, but there are hints that many of the other elements are copied over from the American version. Anyone able to shed light on this one way or another?

I have just ordered it, I love this film so am happy to have a backup version. I fully expect it to be the 3-DFA's restoration, same goes for Parasite. The review even suggests an anaglyph version is included too.

You never know how long German mediabooks are around for so I would recommend picking them up if for whatever reason the US releases are no good for you.

[dmcg84]

Originally Posted by the13thman

I have just ordered it, I love this film so am happy to have a backup version. I fully expect it to be the 3-DFA's restoration, same goes for Parasite. The review even suggests an anaglyph version is included too.

You never know how long German mediabooks are around for so I would recommend picking them up if for whatever reason the US releases are no good for you.

Thanks. If you'd be willing to summarise some thoughts about it when it arrives, it would be much appreciated. I'll probably be visiting the States at some point by the end of the year, so can always get the Vinegar Syndrome one then, but equally if the German version is pretty much identical I'd be interested in getting it sooner rather than later. Otherwise, I should probably be putting my limited budget towards the new Turbine releases!

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by dmcg84

Thanks. If you'd be willing to summarise some thoughts about it when it arrives, it would be much appreciated. I'll probably be visiting the States at some point by the end of the year, so can always get the Vinegar Syndrome one then, but equally if the German version is pretty much identical I'd be interested in getting it sooner rather than later. Otherwise, I should probably be putting my limited budget towards the new Turbine releases!

The VS release doesn't include the director's commentary, the German one does. I had to buy it twice though - my first Mediabook came with a scratched 4K disc, the replacement was fine but came with a smashed case (the disc holder) and scratched 3D disc, Amazon sending them out in thin card envelopes really doesn't help.

[dmcg84]

Originally Posted by the13thman

The VS release doesn't include the director's commentary, the German one does. I had to buy it twice though - my first Mediabook came with a scratched 4K disc, the replacement was fine but came with a smashed case (the disc holder) and scratched 3D disc, Amazon sending them out in thin card envelopes really doesn't help.

Thanks - do you mean that the German disc contains the additional commentary AND all of the VS extras, or that the German disc offers its own selection of unique features?

Sorry to hear that you got a couple of scratched discs - I hope that you were able to amalgamate the two copies into one acceptable set!

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by dmcg84

Thanks - do you mean that the German disc contains the additional commentary AND all of the VS extras, or that the German disc offers its own selection of unique features?

Sorry to hear that you got a couple of scratched discs - I hope that you were amalgamate the two copies into one acceptable set!

Yes, with German multi-disc Mediabook releases I often have to buy them twice to get an acceptable set. The set I return will have scratches on the 4K disc, 3D disc and a smashed case which a disc will fall out of as soon as it is opened, it is in a sorry state.

It's actually the worst condition Mediabook I have ever received, I had one with a broken disc holder from Turbine but that at least still held the disc and they didn't make me send it back to get a replacement. With Amazon.de I don't bother even starting a return until I have bought a second copy as it's a major hassle sending these things back with a 50/50 chance of my return being rejected by customs.

Anyway, to answer your question the German set looks like it has pretty much all the VS extras and more including an exclusive Udo Kier interview as well as the additional commentary so if I was to only buy one edition of the film it would be that one.

[dmcg84]

As an update to this, I received my copy today of the German edition (cover version A), and have added a photo of the back cover to the Blu-ray.com page as I'd not seen this available online. (It's quite glossy material so was difficult to get a good image!).



Contrary to what I had previously thought, this edition DOES in fact have English subtitles for anyone who might find them useful. And to confirm the13thman's comments, it does appear to feature all of the major extras from the Vinegar Syndrome version, as well as adding the archival commentary track from Paul Morrisey, as well as an interview with Udo Kier which is listed as being exclusive to this release. On the downside (though not really an issue from my perspective) my copy came with only one pair of anaglyph glasses, whereas it looks like the VS version comes with two pairs, and the included booklet is in German.

I don't know when I'll get a chance to properly delve into the set, but am very pleased with the first impressions.

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by dmcg84

As an update to this, I received my copy today of the German edition (cover version A), and have added a photo of the back cover to the Blu-ray.com page as I'd not seen this available online. (It's quite glossy material so was difficult to get a good image!).



my copy came with only one pair of anaglyph glasses, whereas it looks like the VS version comes with two pairs

Yes, there was only one pair of glasses in my set though at the moment I still have the busted set so I have two. It's proving a real headache arranging the return, Amazon.de were very unhelpful so there's a good chance the package will be rejected at customs, their labels are unfit for use in the UK but they won't provide an alternative like they used to so I have no options.

[dmcg84]

Originally Posted by the13thman

Yes, there was only one pair of glasses in my set though at the moment I still have the busted set so I have two. It's proving a real headache arranging the return, Amazon.de were very unhelpful so there's a good chance the package will be rejected at customs, their labels are unfit for use in the UK but they won't provide an alternative like they used to so I have no options.

How frustrating. I opened mine very nervously after reading about your issues, but thankfully I got lucky with my copy. I hope that you're able to get the return sorted without too much more hassle.

I still had the tab open on my browser and am a little annoyed to discover that it now has a slight discount - €30.12 rather than the usual €34.99 - just days after I bought it! Might be worth a look for anyone who was considering a purchase:

https://www.blu-ray.com/link/click.p...erid=1&tid=034

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by mar3o

I bought a copy of the German mediabook (with the horizontal original poster art since you don't see many cases with horizontal art).

I also went for the horizontal art, figured there was no point getting the same art as the VS release and I wanted the Blood for Dracula one to go with it (also had to buy two copies of that).