Magic (1978)

[Drewza89]

Magic

One of the most underrated horror films of all time is coming to Blu-ray on October 12th! Such a nice surprise since I didn't expect it to come out for years.

[demoni]

Nice!! This will be fun to watch in HD.

[PowellPressburger]

I hope Dark Sky Films can release some more horror titles like their Amicus set before Halloween.

**UPDATE it is per this site.

Magic Blu-ray
Dark Sky Films | 1978 | 107 min | Rated R | Oct 12, 2010

[Snake Plissken]

This film creeped me the fcuk on out when I was a kid.

[mpstjohn]

Already available at amazon for pre-order.
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Blu-ray/...1545661&sr=1-6

[EricJ]

A young Anthony Hopkins, back before we expected him to play Crazy...

[fdm]

Originally Posted by Drewza89

One of the most underrated horror films of all time is coming to Blu-ray on October 12th! Such a nice surprise since I didn't expect it to come out for years.

Thought it's underrated-ness was well deserved. Movie pretty much sucked.

[Dickieduvet]

Shipped from Movietyme, Love this Film.

[Smoker25]

Region free?

[PowellPressburger]

Almost forgot this was coming out. I want to pre-order the film but even amazon's preorder price is not such a great price at 22.99... I am hoping on decent film-like PQ on the release.

[Drewza89]

The review is up on dvdbeaver.com.

VIDEO:

Solid image on Blu-ray from Dark Sky Films showing good, even, grain. It is clean and reminds me of a Blue Underground transfer exporting the integrity of the film. This is dual-layered with excellent detail and some depth. Contrast and colors appear adept - perhaps a shade dull. There is a touch of noise here and there but no significant black-marks. This seems a healthy step-up from SD-DVD. Magic probably didn't look too different over 35-years ago theatrically. This Blu-ray has a strong bitrate and pleasing, consistent, visuals. No complaints.

AUDIO:

Like the image a similarly competent clean audio rendering with a lossless liner 2.0 channel. There is very little aggression in the film and the score only becomes notable a few times. Dialogue, including `Fats` is consistent and easily audible. There is no range or depth but bass can be prominent in few tense sequences but obviously this is no demo track. There are optional English subtitles and my Momitsu has identified it as being a region A-locked.

Sounds good to me. I'll be upgrading my DVD as soon as the price comes down (hopefully before Halloween).

[csdot]

dvd beaver review up

sounds good, described as being similar to the quality of Blue Underground releases so im looking forward to it.

[Boggle]

Currently $9.99 on Amazon. Couldn't resist! I pulled the trigger.

Haven't seen this since I rented it on VHS!

[moviebuff75]

The tv spot scared the crap out of me when I was a kid!

[The Valeyard]

No no no no! This TV spot still gives me the chills!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY1o...ature=youtu.be

[dumb_dutchman]

That's the one!!! Instantly, I am 6 years old again...not sleeping tonight.

[Max Solo]

$8.99 at Amazon right now , I was just talking to a friend about this and said if it drops below $10 that I would grab it.

Sold

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by Max Solo

$8.99 at Amazon right now , I was just talking to a friend about this and said if it drops below $10 that I would grab it.

Sold

Agreed. Hopkins is remarkable here, possibly the best I've ever seen him. This chilling and disturbing film is a perfect accompaniment to the Michael Redgrave segment from Dead of Night when it comes to schizophrenia and ventriloquism.

Ordered as well, #stoked.

[meremortal]

Surprised I haven't heard of this one. Looks like a gem.

[THX1137]

Originally Posted by meremortal

Surprised I haven't heard of this one. Looks like a gem.

You likely won't be disappointed in the least. Hopkins is fascinating and haunting. I'm just saying what's already been said about it, but for sure pull the trigger on this deal!