Death Valley (1982) - Blu-ray Forum

Omen2002 · 08-21-2012, 11:10 PM

From their Facebook page:

Death Valley Blu-ray PRE-ORDER

Release Date: December 11, 2012
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Originally Posted by Scream Factory

Soon you can take a trip to DEATH VALLEY! Here's an exclusive first look at the official DVD & Blu-ray combo pack design which incorporates the original theatrical key art.

This 1982 film stars Peter Billingsley (before he wore a pink bunny suit as 'Ralphie' in A Christmas Story) and has never been on DVD or Blu-ray before.

Keep checking back here within the next few weeks for an update on street date and preorder links.

Hoping for a cast commentary track

PowellPressburger · 08-23-2012, 12:39 PM

Love the cover artwork! Glad they stayed close to the poster. I heard the movie is bad but I don't care day one purchase for this one!

NoirFan · 08-23-2012, 12:47 PM

Member-222782 · 08-23-2012, 01:03 PM

DEATH VALLEY is actually my most-anticipated of the upcoming Shout Factory lineup. It's the only film in the series that hasn't had an official release since the VHS days (that I know of), which makes the release a tad bit more exciting IMO. I remember very little about the film except that it had a "DUEL/HITCHER" kind of vibe to it.

Simple Lines · 08-23-2012, 03:21 PM

I can't believe this is getting a blu upgrade.

I always stopped to watch it when I caught it on the old AMC, or TNT... whatever it was aired on. For the longest time I didn't even know what it was or realize that the kid in it is Ralphie from A Christmas Story. I only remembered that a vintage car kept showing up mysteriously, a little, blonde kid was scared to death as he became interested in the car, and it took place in the desert. It was very haunting even when seen in fragments here and there, and it may be worth it on blu if it's cleaned up properly.

I'm interested.

bboisvert · 08-23-2012, 03:38 PM

This one had heavy rotation on HBO back in ~1983 or so... watched it a ton as a kid. It's long since removed, but someone uploaded a copy of their VHS to YouTube a couple of years back and I watched it again -- it still holds up pretty well.

Not an amazing flick or a classic or anything, but definitely not anything that deserved to become as obscure as it did. Glad to see it's getting a blu and I'll definitely be getting this to include in my Halloween movie marathons this year.

Stanley Strangelove · 12-04-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Love the cover artwork! Glad they stayed close to the poster. I heard the movie is bad but I don't care day one purchase for this one!

They didn't stay close to the poster. That is the original poster art. All of their releases contain the original art. Just sayin'.

NoirFan · 09-06-2012, 10:06 PM

Cliff, will this and The Island have poster editions on Shouts website?

08-23-2012, 03:21 PM	#5
Simple Lines Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews:2	I can't believe this is getting a blu upgrade. I always stopped to watch it when I caught it on the old AMC, or TNT... whatever it was aired on. For the longest time I didn't even know what it was or realize that the kid in it is Ralphie from A Christmas Story. I only remembered that a vintage car kept showing up mysteriously, a little, blonde kid was scared to death as he became interested in the car, and it took place in the desert. It was very haunting even when seen in fragments here and there, and it may be worth it on blu if it's cleaned up properly. I'm interested. Last edited by Simple Lines; 08-23-2012 at 03:26 PM.

08-23-2012, 12:39 PM	#2
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1015 Blu-ray collection:3688 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:301	Love the cover artwork! Glad they stayed close to the poster. I heard the movie is bad but I don't care day one purchase for this one!

08-23-2012, 01:03 PM	#4
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	DEATH VALLEY is actually my most-anticipated of the upcoming Shout Factory lineup. It's the only film in the series that hasn't had an official release since the VHS days (that I know of), which makes the release a tad bit more exciting IMO. I remember very little about the film except that it had a "DUEL/HITCHER" kind of vibe to it.

08-23-2012, 03:38 PM	#6
bboisvert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:1368 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:5	This one had heavy rotation on HBO back in ~1983 or so... watched it a ton as a kid. It's long since removed, but someone uploaded a copy of their VHS to YouTube a couple of years back and I watched it again -- it still holds up pretty well. Not an amazing flick or a classic or anything, but definitely not anything that deserved to become as obscure as it did. Glad to see it's getting a blu and I'll definitely be getting this to include in my Halloween movie marathons this year.

09-06-2012, 10:06 PM	#8
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Cliff, will this and The Island have poster editions on Shouts website?

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