Maniac

[Bad Sandwich]

Originally Posted by Liquid_Swords

I've heard people say the thx dvd upscaled looks better than the bluray?

The blu-ray...definitely has issues. I held on to my Anchor Bay thx in spite of owning it - let's put it that way. Prime among the weirdness is the notably light (i.e. grey and "milky") black level, which is actually darker (and looks more proper to my eyes) on the dvd. Then there's the fact the HD image is on the extreme weak end as far as true HD goes (I believe this stems largely from the BD master being derived from a 35mm blow-up rather than original 16mm elements). There's an overall uptick in clarity/definition over the dvd, but in many places you'll truly strain to see it. Finally, the color scheme has been modified to a "cooler" one, quite drastically in places. That said, it's worth it for the extras. Just hang on to the thx dvd too. I also recommend to dial down the brightness (or whichever function controls black level on your set) a few notches when you watch the BD too.

[DarknessBDJM]

The blu-ray has a very faded look and the blacks are maybe a medium gray at best, but the source is definitely hd. It's worth it for the extras, but one may find watching the actual film problematic.

[Ill_Be_Back]

I see there is a new version of Maniac up for pre order on Amazon. Any chance it's a new transfer or just the old disc repackaged??

[ghostsofjoy]

Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

I see there is a new version of Maniac up for pre order on Amazon. Any chance it's a new transfer or just the old disc repackaged??

I'd imagine it's a single-disc repackage but at this point, it's anyone's guess.

[Ill_Be_Back]

Originally Posted by ghostsofjoy

I'd imagine it's a single-disc repackage but at this point, it's anyone's guess.

Well, I am happy enough with my anniversary edition...No triple dipping for me

[KenHurd]

Blue Underground's website has it listed as just a single disc release. Zombie is getting a single disc release on the same day as well.

[shutter island]

Hi here, I saw several contrasting information about the region coding on this Maniac blu-ray release on Blue Underground.
So can anybody tell me if this blu-ray is region free or A ?
And what about the other excellent blu-ray titles from Lucio Fulci on Blue Underground ? Thank you.

[RiFiFi1955]

We need Blue Underground to put out Maniac Cop 2 on blu, will be great to finally have the correct aspect ratio and in hi-def.

[Liquid_Swords]

Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

I see there is a new version of Maniac up for pre order on Amazon. Any chance it's a new transfer or just the old disc repackaged??

Maybe its a barebones version. It doesn't have the 30th anniversary banner on the top and doesn't mention any extras. We'll see. Could tie in with the horrid looking remake too

[Nielsb90]

Originally Posted by shutter island

Hi here, I saw several contrasting information about the region coding on this Maniac blu-ray release on Blue Underground.
So can anybody tell me if this blu-ray is region free or A ?
And what about the other excellent blu-ray titles from Lucio Fulci on Blue Underground ? Thank you.

Almost sure Maniac is region free.. I think Django may be the only region A locked Blue Underground disc, but I may be wrong

[Member-167298]

Single-disc Maniac Blu Ray features...

http://www.blue-underground.com/product.php?product=225