Is Halloween (1978) on BD worth buying? - Blu-ray Forum

whoisquilty · 10-08-2007, 01:52 PM

A bit grainy compared to newer movies...but from what I understand, the majority of the film stock used in the 70s had that kind of grain.

I thought it looked incredible, though. It was a really great disc.

MacDaddyOJack · 10-08-2007, 01:59 PM

Picture was GREAT!! Sound could have used come reinforcement in the center channel with dialogue, but the overall improvement with the sound and picture was amazing!!!

Marcusarilius · 10-20-2007, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by whoisquilty

A bit grainy compared to newer movies...but from what I understand, the majority of the film stock used in the 70s had that kind of grain.

I thought it looked incredible, though. It was a really great disc.

Grain? What grain? This movie was a pristine grain free, BD gem! You might want to try adjusting your rabbit ears a bit.

johannesholmberg · 10-20-2007, 12:01 PM

Is this release region free?

Switched2BD · 10-20-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Grain? What grain? This movie was a pristine grain free, BD gem! You might want to try adjusting your rabbit ears a bit.

I agree, no grain from what I was watching.

Copywriter · 10-22-2007, 01:11 PM

Wow is right.

Anyone who says this isn't a great transfer needs to:

1. Remember that this is a 1978 low-budget film (made on $300k).

2. Look at the original trailer included.

I watched this last night and it was great. I liked the option to listen to the movie in the original MONO presentation. That was funny.

Hopefully the rest of the series will come to BLU.

BluStar88 · 10-22-2007, 01:16 PM

Halloween was one of the best transfers of a catalogue release I have seen. unbeleivable.

I couldn't believe how clear it was. even the darker scenes showed up perfect.

househead · 11-05-2007, 12:43 AM

watched this on the 31st. VERY IMPRESSED. Very detailed, and the colors looked great to me. I used the mono track for the old school feel and it sounded great. Anchor Bay was the main reason I bought into Blu-ray (for the second time) and this disc did not disappoint. I can say the same for Dawn of the Dead. EXTREMELY HAPPY!

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10-08-2007, 01:52 PM	#1
whoisquilty Member Member since:Aug 2007	A bit grainy compared to newer movies...but from what I understand, the majority of the film stock used in the 70s had that kind of grain. I thought it looked incredible, though. It was a really great disc.

10-08-2007, 01:59 PM	#2
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Picture was GREAT!! Sound could have used come reinforcement in the center channel with dialogue, but the overall improvement with the sound and picture was amazing!!!

10-20-2007, 12:01 PM	#4
johannesholmberg New Member Member since:Sep 2007	Is this release region free?

10-22-2007, 01:11 PM	#6
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	Wow is right. Anyone who says this isn't a great transfer needs to: 1. Remember that this is a 1978 low-budget film (made on $300k). 2. Look at the original trailer included. I watched this last night and it was great. I liked the option to listen to the movie in the original MONO presentation. That was funny. Hopefully the rest of the series will come to BLU.

10-22-2007, 01:16 PM	#7
BluStar88 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:中国-上海 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:3630 iTunes collection:594	Halloween was one of the best transfers of a catalogue release I have seen. unbeleivable. I couldn't believe how clear it was. even the darker scenes showed up perfect.

11-05-2007, 12:43 AM	#8
househead Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Trading Score:4	watched this on the 31st. VERY IMPRESSED. Very detailed, and the colors looked great to me. I used the mono track for the old school feel and it sounded great. Anchor Bay was the main reason I bought into Blu-ray (for the second time) and this disc did not disappoint. I can say the same for Dawn of the Dead. EXTREMELY HAPPY!

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