Paranormal Activity Blu-ray Release Discussion Thread (12/29/2009) - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

MiLifeizaMovie · 11-25-2009, 12:12 PM

one of my favorite movie and yes one of the best scary flick ive ever seen 2nd to only the exorcist which never loses it scary dont know if this will be as good watchn at home or even a 2nd time at all , the atmosphere in the theatre of girls screaming really added tot he film in a good way, thank you to all those girls you made it a great night

sdott · 11-25-2009, 03:42 PM

My name is going to be in the credits* so I'll be buying it for sure - glad to hear that it's an okay movie!

*To explain, I signed a petition to have it distributed to Empire Theatres in my city (and across Canada?) so they offered anyone that did that the "opportunity" to have their name in the credits, so I went for it!

Russell_L · 11-25-2009, 04:04 PM

I know the selling price will be lower (hopefully MUCH lower), but $48.99 list?!?!?!? Especially when the film itself was made on a real shoestring budget (something like $11,000-15,000)??? That's really milking the public, Paramount!!!

AKORIS · 11-25-2009, 04:28 PM

from reading all the posts I guess horror films are just like comedies--
completely subjective--
what is "scary" and what is "funny" effect people in totally different ways
so with that in mind-- people's opinions don't mean much.... not that I
ever paid too much attention to reviews anyway. I have bought countless
horror films in the past 20 years and while I got a few clunkers, I have
rarely truly regretted buying one-- BLAIR WITCH PROJECT was overrated
with a ton of hype as well but I still thought it was a good (not great)
movie..

wallendo · 11-25-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by vega2K

So help me understand - why would anyone preorder a movie at this price? Is it that they are worried that there won't be many copies? What is the incentive? I am looking forward to this movie on blu too, but there is no way in hell I will preorder until I know what everyone else will be charging for it and what exclusives may be available at release. I got burned on preorders where the price dropped shortly after it shipped or a B&M selling it for less with exclusives.

I occasionally pre-order items with high initial prices for several reasons:

1) By pre-ordering, I lock in Amazon's lowest price between my order and the items shipping. Occasionally, Amazon will have a brief low pre-order price which is lower than the price on release day.

2) Amazon doesn't charge my card until the item ships.

3) If the item doesn't come down to a reasonable price, or I find a better deal elsewhere, I can cancel my order with Amazon and it costs me nothing.

I didn't pre-order this one, and will probably just rent it from Netflix. Also, I live in a small community which has a Wal-Mart, but the nearest Target or Best Buy is over an hour away, so most retailer exclusives are of little interest to me.

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

nekromantik · 11-25-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

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

Yeah thats what I am thinking. I think it might look a bit better but not enough to justify the extra cost...thats if the cost is much lower for the dvd. I am liking the look of the Collectors Edition DVD version but $48 plus shipping to UK is asking too much for this movie.

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.

Quote:

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.

opterasis · 11-26-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Kakihara

then again, my name will be in the credits!

I'm really curious as to if they'll follow through with this or not. I signed up through the email I got too, but I'm sure they have alot of Seymore Butts and I.P. Freeleys to filter through.

Carlos2992 · 11-26-2009, 02:31 AM

To me, this movie is only efective if it is watched with a nice Home Theater setup, because it is based more on " hearing " than in " watching ". I found it myself pretty boreing by the way. I expected too much on this one because of all the media madness and info I read and I was dissapointed as hell. The price scared me more than the movie itself !

Sir Platypus · 11-26-2009, 03:48 PM

I'd suggest a rental. I love horror movies, but didn't care for this.

I feel like part of it is just that I didn't buy the "OMG TRUE STORY" that some people thought it was. I'm not saying that I can't enjoy something with that type of marketing ( I enjoyed Blair Witch Project and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, for example), but I felt that that sort of 'belief' in the world was what hinged whether it was scary or not. I didn't care about the characters, thought the plot was limited by budget in too noticable of a way... I just didn't care for this at all.

That said, a lot of people enjoyed it, so I can't completely attack it.

SquidPuppet · 11-26-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by opterasis

I'm really curious as to if they'll follow through with this or not. I signed up through the email I got too, but I'm sure they have alot of Seymore Butts and I.P. Freeleys to filter through.

They do indeed. I scrolled through the list and there were a TON of bogus and rude names.

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.

BrowncoatJedi · 11-27-2009, 06:06 PM

Terribly overrated movie. And where do they get off making the SRP $49????!!!! It cost nothing and it made tons, unjustifiably.

horror4life245 · 11-27-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BrowncoatJedi

Terribly overrated movie. And where do they get off making the SRP $49????!!!! It cost nothing and it made tons, unjustifiably.

I loved this movie and this isn't the FINAL price. Most movies start really high and work their way down as the release date comes closer. Just wait, it'll be somewhere in the $20s.

Jimmy Smith · 11-27-2009, 09:15 PM

For a movie that cost what to make?

horror4life245 · 11-27-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

For a movie that cost what to make?

Around $11,000 hahaha. Amazing movie for the cost, though!

11-25-2009, 12:12 PM	#101
MiLifeizaMovie Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:25	paranormal one of my favorite movie and yes one of the best scary flick ive ever seen 2nd to only the exorcist which never loses it scary dont know if this will be as good watchn at home or even a 2nd time at all , the atmosphere in the theatre of girls screaming really added tot he film in a good way, thank you to all those girls you made it a great night

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11-25-2009, 03:42 PM	#102
sdott Banned Member since:Nov 2009	My name is going to be in the credits* so I'll be buying it for sure - glad to hear that it's an okay movie! *To explain, I signed a petition to have it distributed to Empire Theatres in my city (and across Canada?) so they offered anyone that did that the "opportunity" to have their name in the credits, so I went for it!

11-25-2009, 04:04 PM	#103
Russell_L Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 11	I know the selling price will be lower (hopefully MUCH lower), but $48.99 list?!?!?!? Especially when the film itself was made on a real shoestring budget (something like $11,000-15,000)??? That's really milking the public, Paramount!!!

11-25-2009, 04:28 PM	#104
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	from reading all the posts I guess horror films are just like comedies-- completely subjective-- what is "scary" and what is "funny" effect people in totally different ways so with that in mind-- people's opinions don't mean much.... not that I ever paid too much attention to reviews anyway. I have bought countless horror films in the past 20 years and while I got a few clunkers, I have rarely truly regretted buying one-- BLAIR WITCH PROJECT was overrated with a ton of hype as well but I still thought it was a good (not great) movie..

11-26-2009, 02:31 AM	#112
Carlos2992 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Lanus, Argentina Blu-ray collection:911 Trading Score:1	To me, this movie is only efective if it is watched with a nice Home Theater setup, because it is based more on " hearing " than in " watching ". I found it myself pretty boreing by the way. I expected too much on this one because of all the media madness and info I read and I was dissapointed as hell. The price scared me more than the movie itself !

11-26-2009, 03:48 PM	#113
Sir Platypus Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:171	I'd suggest a rental. I love horror movies, but didn't care for this. I feel like part of it is just that I didn't buy the "OMG TRUE STORY" that some people thought it was. I'm not saying that I can't enjoy something with that type of marketing ( I enjoyed Blair Witch Project and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, for example), but I felt that that sort of 'belief' in the world was what hinged whether it was scary or not. I didn't care about the characters, thought the plot was limited by budget in too noticable of a way... I just didn't care for this at all. That said, a lot of people enjoyed it, so I can't completely attack it.

11-26-2009, 06:59 PM	#116
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.

11-27-2009, 06:06 PM	#117
BrowncoatJedi Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 22	Terribly overrated movie. And where do they get off making the SRP $49????!!!! It cost nothing and it made tons, unjustifiably.

11-27-2009, 09:15 PM	#119
Jimmy Smith Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:17	For a movie that cost what to make?

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