They Live (1988) (Collector's Edition) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Talyn · 07-05-2012, 07:04 PM

I love this movie, can't wait! and btw, Tango and Cash was a good fun 80's buddy cop flick... with Tequila Sunrise...eh, I'll give you that one.

Vw Driver · 07-05-2012, 07:32 PM

Never seen this one, so it'll be a awesome blind buy.

I KEEL YOU · 07-05-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by x5gb

Hoping they dont use the Studio Canal transfer as used on the Italian Bluray which is cropped to 2.20:1 except for the credits which are in the correct aspect ratio and which was also used for the european dvd.

I have both the UK DVD as well as the Italian blu ray and the Italian blu ray has more picture information on the sides. The UK DVD has slight black bars on the sides.

The credits part of the Italian blu ray also has these black bars on the sides. Seems like the main movie is just a zoomed in credits part right to a point where the black bars on the sides disappear.

But it has a weird aspect ratio, unlike any other blu ray I have. I've discovered that the black bars on the top and bottom are actually built into the picture. I don't think it's that big of a deal, like the difference between 1.78:1 and 1.85:1 - you wouldn't even notice the difference if you didn't know it in advance. The picture quality on the Italian blu is still pristine and one of my favorite picture qualities of any blu ray I own.

jupiter123 · 07-05-2012, 07:58 PM

Finally!!! now bring on the Fog and Prince of Darkness. For anyone lookin to Blind Buy this movie it will be one of the best blind buys you ll ever make

Forever Knight · 07-05-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jupiter123

Finally!!! now bring on the Fog and Prince of Darkness. For anyone lookin to Blind Buy this movie it will be one of the best blind buys you ll ever make

The UK got a region free release of The Fog and I ended up getting it and can confirm it's fn fantastic. Grab the UK release.

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Originally Posted by West E

is that the movie where Rowdy Roddy Piper and some other guy beat the crap out of eachother for 10 minutes in an alley?

Yep. A legendary scene.

x5gb · 07-05-2012, 08:05 PM

The Italian bluray is definitely cropped at the sides during the main movie, 2.23:1 (dvdbeaver measurement) instead of 2.35:1. It is not as much as the UK dvd with the black bars at the side but it is still not correct and John Carpenter movies use and need the whole frame and I think it is very noticeable. Both the US Universal dvd and HDnet showing(dnr'ed) are the correct ratio.

I have the Italian bluray, US and UK dvd as well as the HDnet cap for comparison.

Also while the Italian bluray has good picture quality I wouldn't say it is excellent, there is plenty of room for improvement.

avpjunkie · 07-05-2012, 11:42 PM

Can anyone tell me, do these Scream Factory (a.k.a. Shout Factory) blu-rays have to be bought from their website or will they be at retail Brick and mortar stores?

I will have They Live on Blu one way or another.

HyperRealist · 07-05-2012, 11:51 PM

WTF, I didn't make a poll. Thought my account was hacked.

DetroitSportsFan · 07-06-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperRealist

WTF, I didn't make a poll. Thought my account was hacked.

There was another thread created after yours, and someone merged it with yours. Unfortunately, the poll came with it.

TNAJason · 07-06-2012, 05:26 AM

This is so freaking AWESOME!!!!! Hoping they break their rule,and license the UK Commentary for this,I think I might rather have that than a bunch of new features,that commentary was freaking hilarious,but my Region Free DVD Player died,and I can't afford to buy a new Region Free DVD Player for my grand total of 5 R2 DVDs,even if they are They Live and the Phantasm Box Set,and I can't afford to give in and buy a Region Free Blu-Ray player,because I buy too much as it is,if I buy that I'll be robbing banks or out on the streets from overspending. I have to draw the line somewhere,lol.

MCT · 07-06-2012, 07:19 AM

About damn time.

Kryptonic · 07-06-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Forever Knight

The UK got a region free release of The Fog and I ended up getting it and can confirm it's fn fantastic. Grab the UK release.

The Optimum Entertainment disc of The Fog looks awful. The contrast is so incredibly blown out it's not even funny. I bought it, watch about 20 minutes of it, and sold it right away it looked so bad. Everyone should really avoid that one and just wait for a good release.

loogenhausen · 07-08-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by West E

is that the movie where Rowdy Roddy Piper and some other guy beat the crap out of eachother for 10 minutes in an alley?

That "some other guy" is Keith ****ing David. Show some god damned respect!

I KEEL YOU · 07-08-2012, 09:42 AM

I hope that they have some deleted scenes as the extras. There is at least one deleted scene that isn't in the movie, at the 0:54 mark in this featurette:

That means that there might be more. And I LOVE the trailer for the movie and how the music gradually builds up, one of my favorite trailers ever. It's on the Optimum DVD, but seeing it in HD would be even more sweet. They gotta add the audio commentary!

bmogav · 07-08-2012, 04:17 PM

wonder if when this is announced with all special features and content, if they will have a limited edition poster through the Scream Factory website too like Funhouse and Terror Train that would be sweet (fingers crossed)

cmac · 07-08-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bmogav

wonder if when this is announced with all special features and content, if they will have a limited edition poster through the Scream Factory website too like Funhouse and Terror Train that would be sweet (fingers crossed)

We probably will.... And wait till you see the cover ... It's awesome

ThatMovieNerd · 07-08-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by avpjunkie

Can anyone tell me, do these Scream Factory (a.k.a. Shout Factory) blu-rays have to be bought from their website or will they be at retail Brick and mortar stores?

I will have They Live on Blu one way or another.

A lot of Shout Factory stuff has been sold at Best Buy stores. That's where I get the newest MST3K episodes. Depends on the managemnet probably if your local retail joints will carry them. Hopefully my local Best Buy will get these when they arrive, I want to get Scream Factory's blu-rays on Day 1

bmogav · 07-08-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cmac

We probably will.... And wait till you see the cover ... It's awesome

I'll keep my eyes peeled can't wait

(by the way if you guys can ever release Maximum Overdrive on Blu that would be crazy awesome)

phillychronicle1981 · 07-08-2012, 04:52 PM

Its about freaking time, Day one purchase for me also. that fight scene with piper and keith david has to be one of the best fight scenes in movies history.

bearscubsfan87 · 07-08-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avpjunkie

Can anyone tell me, do these Scream Factory (a.k.a. Shout Factory) blu-rays have to be bought from their website or will they be at retail Brick and mortar stores?

I will have They Live on Blu one way or another.

I have seen other Shout Factory releases at some of my local Brick stores, so I would assume that these would be the same.

I'm definitely excited that this is coming out on blu-ray.

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07-05-2012, 08:05 PM	#66
x5gb Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009	The Italian bluray is definitely cropped at the sides during the main movie, 2.23:1 (dvdbeaver measurement) instead of 2.35:1. It is not as much as the UK dvd with the black bars at the side but it is still not correct and John Carpenter movies use and need the whole frame and I think it is very noticeable. Both the US Universal dvd and HDnet showing(dnr'ed) are the correct ratio. I have the Italian bluray, US and UK dvd as well as the HDnet cap for comparison. Also while the Italian bluray has good picture quality I wouldn't say it is excellent, there is plenty of room for improvement. Last edited by x5gb; 07-05-2012 at 09:14 PM.

07-05-2012, 07:04 PM	#61
Talyn Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Phoenix, AZ Blu-ray collection:504 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:85	I love this movie, can't wait! and btw, Tango and Cash was a good fun 80's buddy cop flick... with Tequila Sunrise...eh, I'll give you that one.

07-05-2012, 07:32 PM	#62
Vw Driver Special Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:1483 DVD collection:73 Trading Score:4	Never seen this one, so it'll be a awesome blind buy.

07-05-2012, 07:58 PM	#64
jupiter123 Active Member Member since:Jun 2011	Finally!!! now bring on the Fog and Prince of Darkness. For anyone lookin to Blind Buy this movie it will be one of the best blind buys you ll ever make

07-05-2012, 11:42 PM	#67
avpjunkie Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Ryushi 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:407 DVD collection:211	Can anyone tell me, do these Scream Factory (a.k.a. Shout Factory) blu-rays have to be bought from their website or will they be at retail Brick and mortar stores? I will have They Live on Blu one way or another.

07-05-2012, 11:51 PM	#68
HyperRealist Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:96 Trading Score:48	WTF, I didn't make a poll. Thought my account was hacked.

07-06-2012, 05:26 AM	#70
TNAJason Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:5297 DVD collection:4107 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:130	This is so freaking AWESOME!!!!! Hoping they break their rule,and license the UK Commentary for this,I think I might rather have that than a bunch of new features,that commentary was freaking hilarious,but my Region Free DVD Player died,and I can't afford to buy a new Region Free DVD Player for my grand total of 5 R2 DVDs,even if they are They Live and the Phantasm Box Set,and I can't afford to give in and buy a Region Free Blu-Ray player,because I buy too much as it is,if I buy that I'll be robbing banks or out on the streets from overspending. I have to draw the line somewhere,lol.

07-06-2012, 07:19 AM	#71
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	About damn time.

07-08-2012, 04:17 PM	#75
bmogav Banned Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Tampa Home Theater Gallery:37 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:648 DVD collection:321 Digital collection:28 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:1	wonder if when this is announced with all special features and content, if they will have a limited edition poster through the Scream Factory website too like Funhouse and Terror Train that would be sweet (fingers crossed)

07-08-2012, 04:52 PM	#79
phillychronicle1981 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Philadelphia Blu-ray collection:152 DVD collection:63 Trading Score:1	Its about freaking time, Day one purchase for me also. that fight scene with piper and keith david has to be one of the best fight scenes in movies history.

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