Psycho (1960) (50th Anniversary Edition) - Page 11 - Blu-ray Forum

AKORIS · 07-06-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by atreyu

i think everyone who loves this film as much as i do should just celebrate the fact it's coming out on blu.

+1

EricJ · 07-06-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mayorofsmpleton

AUniversal owns quite a bit of them and they were late in the BD game -- this PSYCHO release should give you an idea... it's arguably his biggest film and defies purely "Hitchcock" status... and even that took until Oct 2010 to get a release. I would say in the next 1-3 years we'll see more of his titles -- and more likely a box with several -- get released.

Universal's VERY conscious that after Warner and Disney, every studio now has to have its own Mickey Mouse--Ie., the marketable house brand label that instantly identifies one studio from another.
Disney obviously has theirs, Warner has Bugs Bunny and Batman covered, and Fox has been known to go to town with Die Hard and the Apes...And Universal knows they have their own ace in the hole with Frankenstein/Dracula, and with the Classic Hitchcocks. (Which they often lump together under the one "Classic Universal Horror" label.)

They're nervous about catalog releases like every other timid studio is at the moment, but as long as studios think they have to "compete" for a share in the market, I wouldn't worry about Uni sweeping the Hitchcock movies under the rug any time soon...Psycho was just the most iconically marketable (and "Classic Horror" crossover) to get the foot in the door.

AKORIS · 07-06-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Universal's VERY conscious that after Warner and Disney, every studio now has to have its own Mickey Mouse--Ie., the marketable house brand label that instantly identifies one studio from another.
Disney obviously has theirs, Warner has Bugs Bunny and Batman covered, and Fox has been known to go to town with Die Hard and the Apes...And Universal knows they have their own ace in the hole with Frankenstein/Dracula, and with the Classic Hitchcocks. (Which they often lump together under the one "Classic Universal Horror" label.)

They're nervous about catalog releases like every other timid studio is at the moment, but as long as studios think they have to "compete" for a share in the market, I wouldn't worry about Uni sweeping the Hitchcock movies under the rug any time soon...Psycho was just the most iconically marketable (and "Classic Horror" crossover) to get the foot in the door.

agreed-- I would be surprised if we didn't see some more Hitchcock in 2011 if not maybe at the end of the year. I would guess that THE BIRDS, REAR WINDOW, or VERTIGO would be the next releases....
and I'll add this-- maybe people could stop being obsessed with waiting until the price is at a "give-away" mark for once and buy the movie when it's released so Universal can see some sales... this will get more titles on the drawing board.

Gamma_Winstead · 07-15-2010, 08:59 PM

pre-ordered the title today. I can't wait.

Eidolon · 07-16-2010, 10:31 AM

although I'm in the UK, I'm going to wait for this American release. The coverart is much better, and I cant help but think there may be a chance of it containing more extras, given the delay, even although there's no sign of more extras for this version.

It' be a nice bonus if Universal made the forgotten Bates Motel TV Movie available via BD Live with this. I've got an old worn out rental VHS of it, but most people don't even know it exists.

Nielsb90 · 07-16-2010, 10:32 AM

Pre-ordered the UK steelbook

sfmarine · 07-16-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

pre-ordered the title today. I can't wait.

Same here. I got the $5 off promotion for pre-ordering it with BTTF. $65 total for both. $16/movie aint bad at all.

Leterface · 07-16-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Pre-ordered the UK steelbook

Me too, a month ago

Nika · 07-19-2010, 02:49 PM

I've pre-orderd it too, the day it became possible to pre-order it. I think a lot of people will be buying it the first few weeks it gets out.

Shanester · 07-24-2010, 11:22 PM

The UK cover looks so much better imo

Janet Leigh looks kind of sexy scared shitless

samdaman94 · 07-26-2010, 08:43 PM

I preordered the steelbook aaaaaaaages ago

I really can't wait to see this on blu. I've watched my dvd of it too many times and I still love it. Norman's face at the end

Inspector Toschi · 07-31-2010, 03:04 AM

Wow, the UK BD comes out two months before the US release? I think I'll just order that edition and have it in a few weeks as opposed to two months from now. Never cared for Steelbooks, so i'll stick with the regular case. 20 bucks Canadian after conversion isn't bad at all. I doubt it'll be less then 18.99 anywhere here come October 19th. Far out...

biglou114 · 07-31-2010, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mayorofsmpleton

They'd rather watch a movie that explains every single detail of Bates' childhood...

Thanks. I've been trying to block the memory of seeing Psycho IV.

Atreyu · 07-31-2010, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Eidolon

It' be a nice bonus if Universal made the forgotten Bates Motel TV Movie available via BD Live with this. I've got an old worn out rental VHS of it, but most people don't even know it exists.

I never saw it but I have heard about it and it stars Bud Court from Harold And Maude fame if I am correct.

theuserjohnny · 08-02-2010, 02:42 AM

I nearly wet my pants when I read the announcement! I love Hitchcock films, I'm just very fortunate that I didn't buy them on DVD so I don't have to worry about double dipping when more of his films come out! I'm really hoping that "Birds", "Vertigo", and "Rear Window" come out within the next few years.

majhik · 08-05-2010, 07:42 PM

One from Total Film
http://www.totalfilm.com/reviews/blu-ray/psycho-2

and another from HHC (5/5 for picture)
http://hcc.techradar.com/playback/bl...eview-05-08-10

Well... I can breathe easy now... for now...

Nika · 08-06-2010, 07:52 AM

That really does look good. Too bad the pictures are small but we'll see other reviews soon I supose

PowellPressburger · 08-06-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by majhik

One from Total Film
http://www.totalfilm.com/reviews/blu-ray/psycho-2

and another from HHC (5/5 for picture)
http://hcc.techradar.com/playback/bl...eview-05-08-10

Well... I can breathe easy now... for now...

Nice and the UK release seems to be region free, esp good for those who don't want to wait 2 months for the US release.

TheDaVinci COD · 08-06-2010, 01:10 PM

Mine arrived in the post this morning. The steelbook looks fantastic and i cant wait to watch it tonight. One of my favourite films ever and now probably by favourite Blu-ray too!

Mike1981 · 08-06-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by majhik

One from Total Film
http://www.totalfilm.com/reviews/blu-ray/psycho-2

and another from HHC (5/5 for picture)
http://hcc.techradar.com/playback/bl...eview-05-08-10

Well... I can breathe easy now... for now...

Awesome news.

08-02-2010, 02:42 AM	#215
theuserjohnny Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:14	I nearly wet my pants when I read the announcement! I love Hitchcock films, I'm just very fortunate that I didn't buy them on DVD so I don't have to worry about double dipping when more of his films come out! I'm really hoping that "Birds", "Vertigo", and "Rear Window" come out within the next few years. Last edited by theuserjohnny; 08-02-2010 at 02:46 AM.

08-05-2010, 07:42 PM	#216
majhik New Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews:16	The reviews have started trickling in.... One from Total Film http://www.totalfilm.com/reviews/blu-ray/psycho-2 and another from HHC (5/5 for picture) http://hcc.techradar.com/playback/bl...eview-05-08-10 Well... I can breathe easy now... for now...

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07-15-2010, 08:59 PM	#204
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	pre-ordered the title today. I can't wait.

07-16-2010, 10:31 AM	#205
Eidolon Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1148	although I'm in the UK, I'm going to wait for this American release. The coverart is much better, and I cant help but think there may be a chance of it containing more extras, given the delay, even although there's no sign of more extras for this version. It' be a nice bonus if Universal made the forgotten Bates Motel TV Movie available via BD Live with this. I've got an old worn out rental VHS of it, but most people don't even know it exists.

07-16-2010, 10:32 AM	#206
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Pre-ordered the UK steelbook

07-19-2010, 02:49 PM	#209
Nika Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Den Haag, Netherlands Blu-ray reviews: 6	I've pre-orderd it too, the day it became possible to pre-order it. I think a lot of people will be buying it the first few weeks it gets out.

07-24-2010, 11:22 PM	#210
Shanester Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Montreal 4K collection:596 Blu-ray collection:2027 Blu-ray reviews:442 Trading Score:8	The UK cover looks so much better imo Janet Leigh looks kind of sexy scared shitless

07-26-2010, 08:43 PM	#211
samdaman94 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:7	I preordered the steelbook aaaaaaaages ago I really can't wait to see this on blu. I've watched my dvd of it too many times and I still love it. Norman's face at the end

07-31-2010, 03:04 AM	#212
Inspector Toschi Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:493	Wow, the UK BD comes out two months before the US release? I think I'll just order that edition and have it in a few weeks as opposed to two months from now. Never cared for Steelbooks, so i'll stick with the regular case. 20 bucks Canadian after conversion isn't bad at all. I doubt it'll be less then 18.99 anywhere here come October 19th. Far out...

08-06-2010, 07:52 AM	#217
Nika Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Den Haag, Netherlands Blu-ray reviews: 6	That really does look good. Too bad the pictures are small but we'll see other reviews soon I supose

08-06-2010, 01:10 PM	#219
TheDaVinci COD Active Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Suffolk, England Blu-ray collection:2	Mine arrived in the post this morning. The steelbook looks fantastic and i cant wait to watch it tonight. One of my favourite films ever and now probably by favourite Blu-ray too!

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