Halloween II (1981) (Collector's Edition)

[balthazar_bee]

Originally Posted by Forever Knight

That's what the new H2 release has?.

Horrid.

Well, it is a supplemental feature, one that many of us never thought we'd see included. Frankly, I'm overjoyed that I'll even have the opportunity to see this version again, period. Two years ago Halloween 2 fans were pining for a special edition that most of us didn't think would ever come. It was depressing, and more than a little pathetic.

Then, boom, we get a Universal release featuring a superb transfer and -- get this -- Terror in the Aisles. Barely a year later, we get what promises to be an even more impressive release, with an original poster art option, long lost TV cut, commentary tracks, etc.

What's horrid about that?

[Frightener22]

Originally Posted by balthazar_bee

Well, it is a supplemental feature, one that many of us never thought we'd see included. Frankly, I'm overjoyed that I'll even have the opportunity to see this version again, period. Two years ago Halloween 2 fans were pining for a special edition that most of us didn't think would ever come. It was depressing, and more than a little pathetic.

Then, boom, we get a Universal release featuring a superb transfer and -- get this -- Terror in the Aisles. Barely a year later, we get what promises to be an even more impressive release, with an original poster art option, long lost TV cut, commentary tracks, etc.

What's horrid about that?

And don't forget "The Nightmare Isn't Over" documentary thats roughly 45 minutes long, deleted scenes with optional commentary and Horror's Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween II featurette. Pretty stacked edition, if you ask me.

[Forever Knight]

Originally Posted by balthazar_bee

Well, it is a supplemental feature, one that many of us never thought we'd see included. Frankly, I'm overjoyed that I'll even have the opportunity to see this version again, period. Two years ago Halloween 2 fans were pining for a special edition that most of us didn't think would ever come. It was depressing, and more than a little pathetic.

Then, boom, we get a Universal release featuring a superb transfer and -- get this -- Terror in the Aisles. Barely a year later, we get what promises to be an even more impressive release, with an original poster art option, long lost TV cut, commentary tracks, etc.

What's horrid about that?

Oh those were included in the release?. I thought he meant the main feature was the tv cut.

[classicmaterial]

So wait....sorry if this has been answered but now that I see some people have received their copies I gotta ask.....

is the TV version on the blu-ray or not?

[BluProofie]

Originally Posted by classicmaterial

So wait....sorry if this has been answered but now that I see some people have received their copies I gotta ask.....

is the TV version on the blu-ray or not?

It's on a Bonus DVD disc included with the Blu-ray.

[classicmaterial]

Originally Posted by BluProofie

It's on a Bonus DVD disc included with the Blu-ray.

no doubt good looks!

[MischievousSpirit]

Originally Posted by BluProofie

It's on a Bonus DVD disc included with the Blu-ray.

It's also included on the H2 DVD version as well, if you don't have a blu-ray player.

[Kinison]

I pre-ordered on Amazon and it still says "Not Yet Shipped" and I placed my order on September 4th. Is this normal for Amazon? It hasn't even changed to "Shipping Soon". I clicked two day shipping so I'll get it on the release date. Should I start worrying yet? We're officially 4 days away shouldn't my status be different?

[HuggyBear73]

Originally Posted by Kinison

I pre-ordered on Amazon and it still says "Not Yet Shipped" and I placed my order on September 4th. Is this normal for Amazon? It hasn't even changed to "Shipping Soon". I clicked two day shipping so I'll get it on the release date. Should I start worrying yet? We're officially 4 days away shouldn't my status be different?

For me, pre-orders go in SHIPPING SOON status around 4am Monday morning.

[Kinison]

Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

For me, pre-orders go in SHIPPING SOON status around 4am Monday morning.

Ok, that makes me feel a little better lol. I checked my bank statement and no money is gone yet either so maybe that's the case for me too? I must admit I've only ever pre-ordered once in the past and that was last years Halloween II Blu-ray oddly enough lol

[VoorheesBD]

Just over $16 at Amazon for those interested

[scottc1992]

Originally Posted by VoorheesBD

Just over $16 at Amazon for those interested

Just wanted to say I would love to see your avatar become reality! Well, I should say the original cut on blu!

[Monroville]

Originally Posted by balthazar_bee

Then, boom, we get a Universal release featuring a superb transfer and -- get this -- Terror in the Aisles. Barely a year later, we get what promises to be an even more impressive release, with an original poster art option, long lost TV cut, commentary tracks, etc.

Um, it was NOT superb. It is grainy as sit. Forget about slathering DNR all over it... you can't tell me Universal could not have released a better print with at least deeper black levels (as the HDTV rip I have from Satellite has them and comparable detail). Hell, MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1980) on blu looked better (short of the deleted gore scenes).

[BluProofie]

Originally Posted by Monroville

Um, it was NOT superb. It is grainy as sit. Forget about slathering DNR all over it... you can't tell me Universal could not have released a better print with at least deeper black levels (as the HDTV rip I have from Satellite has them and comparable detail). Hell, MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1980) on blu looked better (short of the deleted gore scenes).

Well, then you'll be dissapointed with Shout's release as it is better but, not much different. The grain is still there.

[Nailwraps]

I'd rather have grain than DNR.

[BluProofie]

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

I'd rather have grain than DNR.

Me, too. I was just telling him that the releases are very similar.

[jstxanothrxstory]

Are the deleted scenes in widescreen?

[goodnitesteve]

I've heard that some folks got theirs early, anyone know where this is possible?

[balthazar_bee]

Originally Posted by Monroville

Um, it was NOT superb. It is grainy as sit. Forget about slathering DNR all over it... you can't tell me Universal could not have released a better print with at least deeper black levels (as the HDTV rip I have from Satellite has them and comparable detail). Hell, MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1980) on blu looked better (short of the deleted gore scenes).

It was an excellent transfer. The film is grainy: the blu-ray is grainy.

Of course Universal could have used a better print, but given some of their catalogue releases since blu-ray's birth, Halloween II is far better than history would have led us to believe it would be.

For those of us who have attended revival screenings of older films in actual theatres, the problems with the Halloween II print were so minimal, so slight, that they were barely noticeable after the first five minutes or so. I've seen much, much worse.

In any event, for this kid anyway, a few print flaws and "excessive" grain > artificially smoothed out image + EE. The latter is far more irritating.

But no doubt people send angry emails to studios like Universal about the fact that they didn't pay thousands of dollars for the finest home theatre system to watch a grainy movie. Universal reacts, and (worst case scenario) we end up with plastic, Avatar-ed versions of classic films, most of which won't get a rerelease anytime soon (if ever).

If they mess up Vertigo...

[Talyn]

Agreed! We saw what happened with Tremors.....