Paranormal Activity Blu-ray Release Discussion Thread (12/29/2009) - Blu-ray Forum

jsub · 11-24-2009, 08:44 PM

If they sell 285 of these Blurays, they'll make back their entire production cost

Spit_Fire · 11-24-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jsub

If they sell 285 of these Blurays, they'll make back their entire production cost

Which am sure they will. Even more

Owen Lol · 11-24-2009, 08:50 PM

I really didn't like this movie.. Just a heads up to anyone looking to blind buy it. The $15,000 budget shows A LOT!

Spit_Fire · 11-24-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Owen Lol

I really didn't like this movie.. Just a heads up to anyone looking to blind buy it. The $15,000 budget shows A LOT!

Those who can't appreciate this film really can't appreciate cinema at all. A $15,000 production budget that doesn't use any CGI whatsoever in any shots. It's all a matter of movie trickery which that shows A LOT! Not to mention how engaging it was from start to finish.

lake100 · 11-24-2009, 08:59 PM

Paranormal activity is not a movie. It only goes to show how homogenized entertainment has been for so long that a particular group are just hungry for something else.

Also, Paranormal activity is a true miracle. Without a doubt. I for one am glad it has earned what it has and can only hope that it may change things for the better.

paulsandhu · 11-24-2009, 09:12 PM

I'm interested to see what advantages the blu version has over the DVD since its not like the movie was made with anything that would use much of the capabilities of the media.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-24-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by paulsandhu

I'm interested to see what advantages the blu version has over the DVD since its not like the movie was made with anything that would use much of the capabilities of the media.

Wasn't it shot with a high def video camera?

freddy445 · 11-24-2009, 09:34 PM

I LOVED this movie and knew about it before most did.

I already pre-ordered it.

The price will go down and won't be charged until it hits that price, which I am suspecting it to be somewhere from $19.99- $24.99

SquidPuppet · 11-24-2009, 08:50 PM

MSRP of $48.99

Koo-koo. They beat Disney with that one.

bookcase · 11-24-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

MSRP of $48.99

Koo-koo. The beat Disney with that one.

A MSRP of a Criterion Blu-ray? You've got to be kidding me. I enjoyed it in the theater, but I would not be in any rush to see it again now that I know the ending.

Blu Titan · 11-25-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

MSRP of $48.99

Koo-koo. The beat Disney with that one.

Can't expect any less for the scariest, most awesomest movie that has ever been made.

Anti-SD · 11-25-2009, 02:28 AM

LOL wowza! Still gonna get it eventually - this movie will kick ass on Blu.

Carlos2992 · 11-25-2009, 03:29 AM

The only thing that scares here is the price .... passing on this one.

Kakihara · 11-25-2009, 04:01 AM

There has to be more features than what's been mentioned. So far, all they say is that it has only ONE alternate ending and another of those BS digital copies. That just can't be it. Even if the price is lowered to 19.99, only having those features would still be too high a price, no matter how good I thought the movie was...then again, my name will be in the credits! We'll see if they mention more features, though. So far, the indication is that there won't be any seamless branching used, which is a little baffling.

Blu Titan · 11-25-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlos2992

The only thing that scares here is the price .... passing on this one.

Nice one Carlos!

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Originally Posted by nekromantik

seeing as most of the movie is in the dark in nite vision, does anyone think the BD will be that much of a step up from the DVD?
IMO movies like this aint meant to have awesome and clear PQ as it was "a home video". Plus this was shot using a home digital camcorder and not like Cloverfield where bits of it used a proper movie cam.

It, obviously, wont be. Don't expect the Blu-ray version to look any better that the DVD.

Elvis · 11-25-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Can't expect any less for the scariest, most awesomest movie that has ever been made.

I know your kidding.....right? This film was a laugh fest from start to finish.

Blu Titan · 11-25-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

I know your kidding.....right? This film was a laugh fest from start to finish.

We agree Elvis! See my response on the subject here if you can.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...2&postcount=19

SquidPuppet · 11-26-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

I know your kidding.....right? This film was a laugh fest from start to finish.

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

We agree Elvis! See my response on the subject here if you can.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...2&postcount=19

I am going to blind buy this because of the mixed opinions here. I will either end up with a super scary horror flick (a good thing) or a hilarious comedy, also a good thing. I cant lose.

Brandon · 11-26-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

I know your kidding.....right? This film was a laugh fest from start to finish.

Wrong...it was pretty scary. Not disturbing, horror-scary like Exorcist or anything, but entertaining, creepy scary like the Orphanage.

BD4ME · 11-26-2009, 06:59 PM

We here in the Netherlands still need to get it in theatres

Really looking forward too it and those alternative endings I've heard of.

11-24-2009, 08:50 PM	#9
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	MSRP of $48.99 Koo-koo. They beat Disney with that one. Last edited by SquidPuppet; 11-25-2009 at 04:23 PM.

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11-24-2009, 08:44 PM	#1
jsub Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:108	If they sell 285 of these Blurays, they'll make back their entire production cost

11-24-2009, 08:50 PM	#3
Owen Lol Senior Member Member since:May 2009 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews:28	I really didn't like this movie.. Just a heads up to anyone looking to blind buy it. The $15,000 budget shows A LOT!

11-24-2009, 08:59 PM	#5
lake100 Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:2	Paranormal activity is not a movie. It only goes to show how homogenized entertainment has been for so long that a particular group are just hungry for something else. Also, Paranormal activity is a true miracle. Without a doubt. I for one am glad it has earned what it has and can only hope that it may change things for the better.

11-24-2009, 09:12 PM	#6
paulsandhu Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Surrey BC Blu-ray collection:45	I'm interested to see what advantages the blu version has over the DVD since its not like the movie was made with anything that would use much of the capabilities of the media.

11-24-2009, 09:34 PM	#8
freddy445 Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Los Angeles County Blu-ray collection:123 Trading Score:1	I LOVED this movie and knew about it before most did. I already pre-ordered it. The price will go down and won't be charged until it hits that price, which I am suspecting it to be somewhere from $19.99- $24.99

11-25-2009, 02:28 AM	#12
Anti-SD Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Gotham Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:1	LOL wowza! Still gonna get it eventually - this movie will kick ass on Blu.

11-25-2009, 03:29 AM	#13
Carlos2992 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Lanus, Argentina Blu-ray collection:911 Trading Score:1	The only thing that scares here is the price .... passing on this one.

11-25-2009, 04:01 AM	#14
Kakihara Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:219 Blu-ray collection:1043	There has to be more features than what's been mentioned. So far, all they say is that it has only ONE alternate ending and another of those BS digital copies. That just can't be it. Even if the price is lowered to 19.99, only having those features would still be too high a price, no matter how good I thought the movie was...then again, my name will be in the credits! We'll see if they mention more features, though. So far, the indication is that there won't be any seamless branching used, which is a little baffling.

11-26-2009, 06:59 PM	#20
BD4ME Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:The Netherlands Blu-ray collection:79	We here in the Netherlands still need to get it in theatres Really looking forward too it and those alternative endings I've heard of.

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