Maniac (2012) - July 1st, 2013 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

nekromantik · 05-26-2013, 05:00 PM

BBFC usually use dvd run times for some odd reason.
Never seen two listings, one for blu and one for dvd.

rjf78 · 05-26-2013, 05:06 PM

maybe it's because the distributor submits the speeded up pal version to save a bit of cash?

Buzz201 · 05-26-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekromantik

BBFC usually use dvd run times for some odd reason.
Never seen two listings, one for blu and one for dvd.

Paramount submitted a Blu Ray version and a DVD version of Watchmen...

MrClarke · 05-29-2013, 05:24 PM

Just an FYI... I messages them on Facebook about region free or not... ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369848289.467580.jpg

md99 · 06-30-2013, 06:43 PM

Just had my copy dispatched from Amazon.

Mansinthe · 06-30-2013, 07:50 PM

are there english subs for the main feature?

Wes Blu-ray · 06-30-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam McCormack

British distributors Metrodome Video will release on Blu-ray for director Franck Khalfoun's Maniac (2012), starring Elijah Wood, America Olivo, Nora Arnezeder, and Sammi Rotibi. The film, which is a remake of William Lustig's 1980 cult slasher, will be available for purchase on July 1.

SYNOPSIS: To say that Frank (Wood) is a troubled young man would be an understatement - as the ever-growing number of young women he has murdered since the death of his mother (Olivo), with whom he enjoyed an unhealthily close relationship, demonstrates only too well. Frank runs a mannequin store and likes to apply the scalps of his victims to the models in his spare time. However, when beautiful young artist Anna (Arnezeder) wanders into the store and talks about making use of its resources for an exhibition she is planning, she presents Frank with a troubling quandary. Anna appears to offer the possibility of a human relationship that will the void created by his mother's death, but she also excites his desire to kill and possess. Will Frank be able to overcome his homicidal urges?

Pre-order now: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maniac-Blu-r...eywords=maniac

How anyone can take this guy seriously after that awful show Wilfred is beyond me.

The Original Maniac is an absolute Classic that should have been left alone like so many other past great films that have had the remake treatment.

Mr. Thomsen · 06-30-2013, 09:25 PM

I haven't seen it, but some of my friends, who are very big fans of the original, have, and they all quite liked it. It takes a different approach than the original.

Sky_Captain · 06-30-2013, 10:13 PM

It's quite an effectively nasty little film. Take that as a recommendation, or not lol

Dickieduvet · 06-30-2013, 10:54 PM

I enjoyed it, Frodo goes schizo.

Prefer the original though.

MrClarke · 06-30-2013, 11:33 PM

Mine is still waiting to dispatch. Can't wait to see it. This is one I've been looking forward to for awhile

*PREACHER* · 06-30-2013, 11:43 PM

Huge fan of the original and just plain out loved this remake....and this is coming from a guy who frowns on remakes.

But I give 'em kudos for making this for a modern day crowd, and making it work!!!

Love the POV feel of the film the most!

Beauvoir · 07-01-2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Snoops

The original is one of my fave horror movies although I hide it well.

You may enjoy this article about the original "MANIAC" and the different DVD editions:
http://www.thissideofthetracks.ca/#!maniac-dvd/c1py9

FastAndFluid · 07-01-2013, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md99

Just had my copy dispatched from Amazon.

That's really annoying for me. Just this morning had email from Amazon saying the title was delayed and the new expected delivery date is the 9th July :-(

FilmFanSam · 07-01-2013, 07:10 AM

According to TotalFilm magazine, this release will have no special features.

Mansinthe · 07-01-2013, 08:14 AM

would be nice if someone could check if there are english subs on the UK release

thanks

beadelf · 07-01-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam McCormack

According to TotalFilm magazine, this release will have no special features.

no extra's I loved this film but thats a dealbreaker! without extra's im wating till it drops to around 8 quid

moscone_bail_bonds · 07-01-2013, 11:29 AM

Has anyone seen this instore, ASDA, HMV etc? Wondered what the prices were.

Thanks

ZeTi · 07-01-2013, 12:09 PM

Does it come in a slipcover ? Any pics out there yet ?

Justin101 · 07-01-2013, 12:39 PM

They had a around 20 copies on shelves in HMV Liverpool, £12.99

No slipcover, and has 'cast interviews' for extra's I reckon they'll be pointless press tour sound-bite type interviews.

05-26-2013, 05:00 PM	#21
nekromantik Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Bristol, UK Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:549	BBFC usually use dvd run times for some odd reason. Never seen two listings, one for blu and one for dvd.

05-26-2013, 05:06 PM	#22
rjf78 Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:U.K	maybe it's because the distributor submits the speeded up pal version to save a bit of cash?

05-29-2013, 05:24 PM	#24
MrClarke Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:South Hill, VA 4K collection:709 Blu-ray collection:2394 DVD collection:38 iTunes collection:182 Blu-ray reviews: 16 Trading Score:52	Just an FYI... I messages them on Facebook about region free or not... ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369848289.467580.jpg

06-30-2013, 06:43 PM	#25
md99 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Oirland Home Theater Gallery:167 Blu-ray collection:406	Just had my copy dispatched from Amazon.

06-30-2013, 07:50 PM	#26
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	are there english subs for the main feature?

06-30-2013, 09:25 PM	#28
Mr. Thomsen Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Denmark 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:3143 DVD collection:293	I haven't seen it, but some of my friends, who are very big fans of the original, have, and they all quite liked it. It takes a different approach than the original.

06-30-2013, 10:13 PM	#29
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	It's quite an effectively nasty little film. Take that as a recommendation, or not lol

06-30-2013, 10:54 PM	#30
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	I enjoyed it, Frodo goes schizo. Prefer the original though.

06-30-2013, 11:33 PM	#31
MrClarke Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:South Hill, VA 4K collection:709 Blu-ray collection:2394 DVD collection:38 iTunes collection:182 Blu-ray reviews: 16 Trading Score:52	Mine is still waiting to dispatch. Can't wait to see it. This is one I've been looking forward to for awhile

06-30-2013, 11:43 PM	#32
PREACHER Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2012 Trading Score:5	Huge fan of the original and just plain out loved this remake....and this is coming from a guy who frowns on remakes. But I give 'em kudos for making this for a modern day crowd, and making it work!!! Love the POV feel of the film the most!

07-01-2013, 07:10 AM	#35
FilmFanSam Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Co. Cork, Ireland Blu-ray collection:807 DVD collection:108 Digital collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:335	According to TotalFilm magazine, this release will have no special features.

07-01-2013, 08:14 AM	#36
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	would be nice if someone could check if there are english subs on the UK release thanks

07-01-2013, 11:29 AM	#38
moscone_bail_bonds Senior Member Member since:Mar 2010 Trading Score:138	Has anyone seen this instore, ASDA, HMV etc? Wondered what the prices were. Thanks

07-01-2013, 12:09 PM	#39
ZeTi Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Austria 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:770 Trading Score:15	Does it come in a slipcover ? Any pics out there yet ?

07-01-2013, 12:39 PM	#40
Justin101 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Edinburgh, UK 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:2293 iTunes collection:381	They had a around 20 copies on shelves in HMV Liverpool, £12.99 No slipcover, and has 'cast interviews' for extra's I reckon they'll be pointless press tour sound-bite type interviews.

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