Halloween 4K UHD (1978) - Page 11 - Blu-ray Forum

bradnoyes · 07-27-2018, 01:08 AM

I’ve watched this movie dozens of times but the vast majority has been on a VHS that was taped from a TV broadcast in the early 90s. I have no idea what this was originally supposed to look like so I will very much be relying on the opinions in this thread when it comes to whether or not they blow the transfer.

GeoffOliver · 07-27-2018, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

Evil Dead is 16mm, Evil Dead II is 35mm. The BD’s look nice so I’m expecting the same with them on 4K.

Yeah, I know (although II was still very cheaply photographed), but since both films are under the same home video distributor again, it would interesting if Lionsgate chooses to release only II. I believe the 2012 BD was a new scan, though I’m not sure at what resolution.

Dylan34 · 07-27-2018, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

True, that is odd.

Although WB is hit and miss with catalog titles on 4K IMO. Most of the time it feels like they aren't releasing as many 4K titles as we would like.

I think about this time last year it was a rumor that POLTERGEIST was coming to 4K UHD but then nothing ever happened. The good thing about a POLTERGEIST release would be WB doesn't have to worry about people begging for extras for a 4K release because they usually don't get anything beyond a commentary on a 4K disc as far as bonus features go.

Waiting for Warner’s to release The Exorcist on UHD Blu-ray.

HeavyHitter · 07-27-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan34

Waiting for Warner’s to release The Exorcist on UHD Blu-ray.

I was hoping that would be this year given its 45th ann and since it already has a 4K scan.

Gamma_Winstead · 07-27-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

And by thread, GeoffVision.

Well you're not wrong...

ROSS.T.G. · 07-27-2018, 04:03 PM

It’s only July so we have lots of time left. Will be an exciting announcement when it happens.

Colson · 07-27-2018, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

It’s only July so we have lots of time left. Will be an exciting announcement when it happens.

Any John Carpenter is an exciting announcement. My second favorite John Carpenter? Now that is exciting.

Dailyan · 07-28-2018, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylan34

Waiting for Warner’s to release The Exorcist on UHD Blu-ray.

We're also overdue on "The Shining". Warners has to announce some classic horror in 4K for October.

ROSS.T.G. · 07-28-2018, 12:19 AM

Both Exorcist and Shining please.

Markgway · 07-28-2018, 01:00 AM

I'd be very surprised if The Exorcist doesn't come out sooner rather than later.

Warners know it's a big seller.

LexInHD · 07-28-2018, 02:06 AM

Based on what I dug up from the director himself, it appears that WB completed a 4K restoration of The Exorcist several years ago and I would imagine they have completed an HDR re-grade this year to have it ready for the 45th Anniversary showings, as there's obviously a few generations who haven't really seen what all the hype is about.

LordSummerIsle · 07-28-2018, 02:34 PM

I'm excited to see that so many others watch this with the original mono track. That's one of the biggest things that'll make or break this release for me -- whether it will have the original mono track in a lossless format or not.

LordSummerIsle · 07-28-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

I'd be very surprised if The Exorcist doesn't come out sooner rather than later.

Warners know it's a big seller.

I just hate that it's Warner that has it. We all know they don't have the greatest UHD track record.

Markgway · 07-28-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by scwilli1

I'm excited to see that so many others watch this with the original mono track. That's one of the biggest things that'll make or break this release for me -- whether it will have the original mono track in a lossless format or not.

I would assume it won't have the original mono.

Warner are notorious for dumping the original audio.

You'll get a spanking new 7.1 mix and that's it.

Unless some of you Americans want to start an e-mail campaign...

DJR662 · 07-28-2018, 03:22 PM

It's going to be a great autumn this year with (UHD) Blu-ray releases.

Since I don't own any of the Halloween films (besides the Zombie ones), I will be getting this as well as Shout Factory's upcoming Halloween II release.

imsounoriginal · 07-28-2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by scwilli1

I just hate that it's Warner that has it. We all know they don't have the greatest UHD track record.

Discounting the hit-or-miss Nolan titles, stuff like Blade Runner, Unforgiven and The Matrix have been great.

Blu MacReady · 07-28-2018, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

Both Exorcist and Shining please.

Be nice if they sent out an Elm St. collection. Those BDs are poor and so an easy upgrade double dip.
The first one is as much a classic and important as Halloween imo.

ROSS.T.G. · 07-28-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

Be nice if they sent out an Elm St. collection. Those BDs are poor and so an easy upgrade double dip.
The first one is as much a classic and important as Halloween imo.

I like the Elm Street and would welcome a 4K but it doesn’t come close to Halloween for me.

Dylan34 · 07-28-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I was hoping that would be this year given its 45th ann and since it already has a 4K scan.

Well, considering The Exorcist wasn’t released until December 26th, we’ll still have all next year until the 26th of December to be under that 45th anniversary window. I have faith it will happen.

Dylan34 · 07-28-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

We're also overdue on "The Shining". Warners has to announce some classic horror in 4K for October.

Oh yeah, most definitely. I agree about the Shining. Warner’s....BRING IT ON!!!!

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07-27-2018, 01:08 AM	#201
bradnoyes Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:775 Blu-ray collection:816 Trading Score:255	I’ve watched this movie dozens of times but the vast majority has been on a VHS that was taped from a TV broadcast in the early 90s. I have no idea what this was originally supposed to look like so I will very much be relying on the opinions in this thread when it comes to whether or not they blow the transfer.

07-27-2018, 04:03 PM	#206
ROSS.T.G. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1549 Blu-ray reviews:16	It’s only July so we have lots of time left. Will be an exciting announcement when it happens.

07-28-2018, 12:19 AM	#209
ROSS.T.G. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1549 Blu-ray reviews:16	Both Exorcist and Shining please.

07-28-2018, 01:00 AM	#210
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	I'd be very surprised if The Exorcist doesn't come out sooner rather than later. Warners know it's a big seller.

07-28-2018, 02:06 AM	#211
LexInHD Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:226	Based on what I dug up from the director himself, it appears that WB completed a 4K restoration of The Exorcist several years ago and I would imagine they have completed an HDR re-grade this year to have it ready for the 45th Anniversary showings, as there's obviously a few generations who haven't really seen what all the hype is about.

07-28-2018, 02:34 PM	#212
LordSummerIsle Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:United States 4K collection:378 Blu-ray collection:2119 Digital collection:34 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:6	I'm excited to see that so many others watch this with the original mono track. That's one of the biggest things that'll make or break this release for me -- whether it will have the original mono track in a lossless format or not.

07-28-2018, 03:22 PM	#215
DJR662 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:30	It's going to be a great autumn this year with (UHD) Blu-ray releases. Since I don't own any of the Halloween films (besides the Zombie ones), I will be getting this as well as Shout Factory's upcoming Halloween II release.

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