The Blob (1988) (Limited Edition to 3,000) - SOLD OUT

[benricci]

2014, seriously? Ugh, I can't stand the wait! This is one of my most-wanted titles.

[Mr.Dig]

Originally Posted by Akijama

According to Nick Redman and TT FB page, The Blob (1988) is now releasing in 2014.

2014! That's a long wait!

[Socko]

26th anniversary Not a nice number.

[TheOneWithThePrize]

Originally Posted by Undeadcow

Really?

Yes, really.

[Drudge]

OK guys this thread will be around for awhile so don't forget to preorder on day 1 or else you'll be shit out of luck. Just a general public announcement

[bigshot]

Is this the Larry Hagman directed version? That's goofball city!

[m_burlock]

Criterion's edition will still be the one to get even when TT releases it.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Akijama

According to Nick Redman and TT FB page, The Blob (1988) is now releasing in 2014.

Anyone care to start a countdown for this one?

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by ghostwhowalks

I wonder why such a long wait? I was really looking forward to this one.

Probably because TT waits for HD remasters, especially from Sony, since that studio is now committed to 4k scanning and workflow even for 1080p Blu-ray.

[PAULO JC]

Is Going to be hard to get this Title for all of us.

(Unless SAE have some kind of "Respect" since the beginning and Limit "1" COPY PER CUSTOMER!)

REGARDS

[benricci]

Originally Posted by m_burlock

Criterion's edition will still be the one to get even when TT releases it.

Criterion isn't releasing this one. They have the 1958 version, we're talking about the 1988 remake.

[shredking9000]

Originally Posted by PAULO JC

Is Going to be hard to get this Title for all of us.

(Unless SAE have some kind of "Respect" since the beginning and Limit "1" COPY PER CUSTOMER!)

REGARDS

Is the demand for this movie really that high? I mean it's decent, but it doesn't hold a candle to the original, IMO. Plus the DVD can be had for around 5$; a thirty dollar release for this movie seems a little overkill.

[Retroj23]

Originally Posted by shredking9000

Is the demand for this movie really that high? I mean it's decent, but it doesn't hold a candle to the original, IMO. Plus the DVD can be had for around 5$; a thirty dollar release for this movie seems a little overkill.

Well since it will be limited to 3000 copies it will be in high demand. Never underestimate the buying power of a horror film collector.

[Blu-Velvet]

Originally Posted by benricci

Criterion isn't releasing this one. They have the 1958 version, we're talking about the 1988 remake.

I think that was exactly his point!

[Kap6289]

So looking forward to this release! I've never seen the original "The Blob". I'll probably blind buy it. It looks like fun

[LordCrumb]

Argh, another classic getting a limited release. I really like the 80s version, sucks that Twilight Time got release rights for it.

[beadelf]

Originally Posted by LordCrumb

Argh, another classic getting a limited release. I really like the 80s version, sucks that Twilight Time got release rights for it.

agreed ill be aiming to get it but this whole 3000 copies release rubbish is getting stupid!, im sure they would sell more if they just released the bloody film for everyone

[Member-222782]

I was going to suggest TT adopt a one-copy-per-customer policy for the first 3 day period after the preorder hits, based on people's IP addresses, but after reading that they basically just want the stuff to sell and don't care to whom or how many copies each person gets, I suppose it would be a moot point. I feel bad for the people who missed out. Maybe for the next selling frenzy I'll purchase several copies to give out free to those that are not able to grab one themselves for whatever reason.

[bboisvert]

Originally Posted by shredking9000

Is the demand for this movie really that high?

You really feel the need to ask this after what we just went through on Friday?

Yes, it's certainly high enough to sell out 3000 discs quickly.

[bigdaddyhorse]

I'm surprised by all the love this film gets here, I used to think I was the only one who liked it (and where I grew up, I pretty much was). That said, it shouldn't sell out as quick as Christine unless old and new speculators return en mass and no copy limit is set.

I want to see TT test this new "horror theory" (that all horror will sell out fast to rabid fans). Try putting out something like "Night of a 1000 Cats" (real dvd title, I can speak and spell) or "Tintorera" or "Mako: Jaws of Death", something that just sucks ass and is hated by even most horror fans. Put one of those titles out and if that sells out, then we'll know any horror title will! Fright Night, NOTLD 90 and Christine are all great films IMO, so is Blob 88. These selling out is expected. I doubt they'd sell 500 Night of a 1000 Cats even if I bought 2!