Banshee Chapter 3D Blu-ray (2013) [Region B Locked] - Blu-ray Forum

KillerJuan77 · 11-04-2013, 01:14 AM

Banshee Chapter was only released on 3D Blu-ray in Germany and Italy. Both editions include English audio and are Region B locked. All other releases worldwide are flat.

Original post:
Just in case you don't know about this it's a 3D horror film co-produced by Zachary Quinto about a journalist investigating some experiments performed by the US gov't and then it goes utterly creepy.

It looks pretty good and the director confirmed it was shot entirely in 3D so we should expect decent depth and probably some pop-outs here and there.

Here's the link to the pre-order page on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/The...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Zivouhr · 11-05-2013, 04:24 AM

Sounds interesting. Nice it's filmed 3D too. Thanks KillerJuan.
Also looking forward to Dawn of the Dead Theatrical 3D version in 2014 hopefully. Rubenstein said it's aiming for Titanic 3D quality. That's a tall order, but could be awesome, though admittedly Romero's Dawn wasn't shot with 3D in mind so it'll be a challenge.

mediamikes · 01-13-2014, 07:29 PM

For those who care, I just received confirmation that "The Banshee Chapter" 3D Blu-ray has been canceled:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-B...Blu-ray/82676/

I reached out to a rep at XLrator and they told me the following "There were initial plans to do so but then ultimately they didn't"

Todd Tomorrow · 01-13-2014, 08:20 PM

That's a shame, was going to get this.

mediamikes · 01-13-2014, 08:28 PM

I am going to keep mine pre-ordered just in case they look at it in terms of demand.

br3ttD · 01-13-2014, 09:07 PM

Well that sucks! Another shot to the heart for 3D.

mredman · 01-14-2014, 12:36 AM

never even heard of this movie

KillerJuan77 · 01-14-2014, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mediamikes

For those who care, I just received confirmation that "The Banshee Chapter" 3D Blu-ray has been canceled:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-B...Blu-ray/82676/

I reached out to a rep at XLrator and they told me the following "There were initial plans to do so but then ultimately they didn't"

Mine is still up. What the hell?!

Zivouhr · 01-14-2014, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mredman

never even heard of this movie

I will have to take a look into this and see if it's a horror movie.

KillerJuan77 · 01-14-2014, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zivouhr

I will have to take a look into this and see if it's a horror movie.

It's a found footage/normal film hybrid shot entirely in 3D. The trailer looks utterly creepy.

AndyJWS · 01-15-2014, 10:13 PM

Sad to hear of the cancellation of the 3D version of the Blu, but personally I found this particularly disappointing when watching in 3D. Without spoiling too much, the plot involves the MK Ultra experiments/conspiracy and so sounded really promising that it was shot in native 3D, but the finished product really doesn't take advantage of it - scenes where you'd expect to see the extra dimension really utilised lose out by the choice to use no additional lighting (which doesn't leave much!)
I did enjoy the film, but felt the 3D a missed opportunity...

EDIT - maybe the 3D will remain for other releases, like Germany?

Todd Tomorrow · 01-16-2014, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tigermoth

I wonder if Germany will get it? They seem to get a few of the small titles that don't get released anywhere else.

That's what I was thinking, but nothing on Amazon.de yet.

Zivouhr · 01-16-2014, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerJuan77

It's a found footage/normal film hybrid shot entirely in 3D. The trailer looks utterly creepy.

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Originally Posted by AndyJWS

Sad to hear of the cancellation of the 3D version of the Blu, but personally I found this particularly disappointing when watching in 3D. Without spoiling too much, the plot involves the MK Ultra experiments/conspiracy and so sounded really promising that it was shot in native 3D, but the finished product really doesn't take advantage of it - scenes where you'd expect to see the extra dimension really utilised lose out by the choice to use no additional lighting (which doesn't leave much!)
I did enjoy the film, but felt the 3D a missed opportunity...

EDIT - maybe the 3D will remain for other releases, like Germany?

Okay, thanks guys. Sounds interesting.

Filming in 3D as live footage doesn't give time for adjustments with the interaxial (twin camera 3D rig) distance, so I'd imagine a lot of the wide open shots might have minimal/mild 3D as as result compared to closer up shots of characters, etc. Much like filming with a home video 3D camera I'd guess. Sorry to hear the 3D was underutilized.

That might be part of the reason they chose not to offer a 3D version?

Kap6289 · 01-25-2014, 06:06 PM

Sooo... Is it still coming out on Blu-ray, at least? I mean, is just the 3D version cancelled? My pre-order is still up on Amazon. I'm confused

keb33509 · 01-25-2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnaholic89

Sooo... Is it still coming out on Blu-ray, at least? I mean, is just the 3D version cancelled? My pre-order is still up on Amazon. I'm confused

Honestly, I believe if it was cancelled, it would have been by now. I think it may still get a 3D release.

Todd Tomorrow · 01-29-2014, 08:39 AM

I saw the film last night, but not in 3D. It's quite creepy in places, but considering the film has a rough, hand held shot on video look and features a lot of real and pretend archive footage, I can't see at all how this could work in 3D.

AndyJWS · 01-29-2014, 12:16 PM

Bizarrely, I found the archive footage had some of the most obvious 3D effect!

Todd Tomorrow · 01-29-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyJWS

Bizarrely, I found the archive footage had some of the most obvious 3D effect!

How strange ! I enjoyed the film, but don't think I need to see it in 3D, because I feel it would work against the desired effect of authenticity.

AndyJWS · 02-03-2014, 12:59 PM

Looking at amazon.com etc today, looks like there's now no Blu-Ray at all, not even a 2D one!

There is, however, HD on Amazon instant video (though no 3D there), so obviously an HD print has been produced...

Poor show, XLRator

Kap6289 · 02-03-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyJWS

Looking at amazon.com etc today, looks like there's now no Blu-Ray at all, not even a 2D one!

There is, however, HD on Amazon instant video (though no 3D there), so obviously an HD print has been produced...

Poor show, XLRator

Yeah, my pre-order is still up with Amazon, soooo... I don't understand. I asked them on Facebook if the Blu-ray was still being released on Tuesday, and they said, "yes". But... It doesn't look like it to me. Lol. How sad. Get your s#!t together, XLrator.

11-04-2013, 01:14 AM	#1
KillerJuan77 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Mexico City Blu-ray collection:65	Banshee Chapter 3D Blu-ray (2013) [Region B Locked] Banshee Chapter was only released on 3D Blu-ray in Germany and Italy. Both editions include English audio and are Region B locked. All other releases worldwide are flat. Original post: Just in case you don't know about this it's a 3D horror film co-produced by Zachary Quinto about a journalist investigating some experiments performed by the US gov't and then it goes utterly creepy. It looks pretty good and the director confirmed it was shot entirely in 3D so we should expect decent depth and probably some pop-outs here and there. Here's the link to the pre-order page on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/The...=ATVPDKIKX0DER Last edited by the13thman; 01-23-2022 at 06:21 PM. Reason: Replaced dead links

01-13-2014, 07:29 PM	#3
mediamikes Junior Member Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:38	The Banshee Chapter 3D Blu-ray Canceled! For those who care, I just received confirmation that "The Banshee Chapter" 3D Blu-ray has been canceled: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-B...Blu-ray/82676/ I reached out to a rep at XLrator and they told me the following "There were initial plans to do so but then ultimately they didn't"

01-15-2014, 10:13 PM	#11
AndyJWS Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Midlands, UK Trading Score:1	Sad to hear of the cancellation of the 3D version of the Blu, but personally I found this particularly disappointing when watching in 3D. Without spoiling too much, the plot involves the MK Ultra experiments/conspiracy and so sounded really promising that it was shot in native 3D, but the finished product really doesn't take advantage of it - scenes where you'd expect to see the extra dimension really utilised lose out by the choice to use no additional lighting (which doesn't leave much!) I did enjoy the film, but felt the 3D a missed opportunity... EDIT - maybe the 3D will remain for other releases, like Germany? Last edited by AndyJWS; 01-15-2014 at 10:23 PM.

11-05-2013, 04:24 AM	#2
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Sounds interesting. Nice it's filmed 3D too. Thanks KillerJuan. Also looking forward to Dawn of the Dead Theatrical 3D version in 2014 hopefully. Rubenstein said it's aiming for Titanic 3D quality. That's a tall order, but could be awesome, though admittedly Romero's Dawn wasn't shot with 3D in mind so it'll be a challenge.

01-13-2014, 08:20 PM	#4
Todd Tomorrow Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Berlin, Germany Blu-ray reviews:1	That's a shame, was going to get this.

01-13-2014, 08:28 PM	#5
mediamikes Junior Member Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:38	I am going to keep mine pre-ordered just in case they look at it in terms of demand.

01-13-2014, 09:07 PM	#6
br3ttD Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Blu-ray reviews:2	Well that sucks! Another shot to the heart for 3D.

01-14-2014, 12:36 AM	#7
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	never even heard of this movie

01-25-2014, 06:06 PM	#14
Kap6289 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Ohio 4K collection:134 Blu-ray collection:1532 DVD collection:179 Trading Score:3	Sooo... Is it still coming out on Blu-ray, at least? I mean, is just the 3D version cancelled? My pre-order is still up on Amazon. I'm confused

01-29-2014, 08:39 AM	#16
Todd Tomorrow Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Berlin, Germany Blu-ray reviews:1	I saw the film last night, but not in 3D. It's quite creepy in places, but considering the film has a rough, hand held shot on video look and features a lot of real and pretend archive footage, I can't see at all how this could work in 3D.

01-29-2014, 12:16 PM	#17
AndyJWS Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Midlands, UK Trading Score:1	Bizarrely, I found the archive footage had some of the most obvious 3D effect!

02-03-2014, 12:59 PM	#19
AndyJWS Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Midlands, UK Trading Score:1	Looking at amazon.com etc today, looks like there's now no Blu-Ray at all, not even a 2D one! There is, however, HD on Amazon instant video (though no 3D there), so obviously an HD print has been produced... Poor show, XLRator

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