Ultimate Horror Classics 18 films in SD - Now Vol. 2 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

NoirFan · 09-11-2013, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bigshot

You know, if they put drive in movie shorts, spook show ads and previews between the features and made a play all function, this could be a really good Halloween party disk.

...For ten bucks.

DetroitSportsFan · 09-11-2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

...For ten bucks.

And even that's pushing it.

NoirFan · 09-11-2013, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

And even that's pushing it.

Ten bucks list price!

The Great Owl · 09-11-2013, 03:10 AM

I would gladly part with some cash for a good quality high definition transfer of The Last Man on Earth or Carnival of Souls.

I believe I read somewhere that a restored Carnival of Souls is playing at some movie theater or another soon. Maybe that's a good sign for Criterion to upgrade their already-exemplary DVD edition. I hope they keep the same cover art if they do upgrade their edition to Blu-ray.

Tadji Malik · 09-11-2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Isn't CARNIVAL OF SOULS with Criterion?

It's my understanding that they figured out the copyright status of 'Carnival of Souls' years ago. It might be that FCE doesn't know this and is releasing it illegally.

Personally I hope that Criterion still has the rights to release this on Blu-ray. I know a restoration was done last year and the film has been hitting the art circuit.

I would love to see this in 1080. I watched my Criterion DVD last year and it just didn't cut it for me.

Buscemi · 09-11-2013, 03:21 AM

I believe Criterion only has exclusive rights to the director's cut (which is protected by copyright). The theatrical cut is in public domain, so anyone can release it.

Meanwhile, I bet that Shout Factory does The Last Man on Earth sooner or later (if the Vincent Price box sells well).

The Great Owl · 09-11-2013, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Buscemi

Meanwhile, I bet that Shout Factory does The Last Man on Earth sooner or later (if the Vincent Price box sells well).

I've got a double feature DVD of The Last Man on Earth and Panic in Year Zero that suffices quite well, but I'd love to see an upgrade of both films.

Buscemi · 09-11-2013, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I've got a double feature DVD of The Last Man on Earth and Panic in Year Zero that suffices quite well, but I'd love to see an upgrade of both films.

I also have that DVD (it was $5 at Wal-Mart many moons ago).

zbinks · 09-11-2013, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Isn't CARNIVAL OF SOULS with Criterion?

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Originally Posted by Tadji Malik

It's my understanding that they figured out the copyright status of 'Carnival of Souls' years ago. It might be that FCE doesn't know this and is releasing it illegally.

Personally I hope that Criterion still has the rights to release this on Blu-ray. I know a restoration was done last year and the film has been hitting the art circuit.

I would love to see this in 1080. I watched my Criterion DVD last year and it just didn't cut it for me.

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Originally Posted by Buscemi

I believe Criterion only has exclusive rights to the director's cut (which is protected by copyright). The theatrical cut is in public domain, so anyone can release it.

My understanding is that US theatrical prints fell into public domain for lack of a copyright card while other versions of the film are in fact protected by a valid copyright.

BluPat · 09-11-2013, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Distributed by "fce" which should be pronounced feces by everyone reading it since that's exactly what they're releasing here.

LMAO that's the gospel. Why in the hell would anyone want this? What a ripoff...Blu-ray Disc 480i. Yea that makes a LOT of sense.

Nighteyes · 09-11-2013, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Tadji Malik

Personally I hope that Criterion still has the rights to release this on Blu-ray. I know a restoration was done last year and the film has been hitting the art circuit.

I would love to see this in 1080.

Yup, same here.

OneWayFilms · 09-11-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I've got a double feature DVD of The Last Man on Earth and Panic in Year Zero that suffices quite well, but I'd love to see an upgrade of both films.

I have that same DVD Double Feature and I LOVE it. An upgrade would be WONDERFUL.

FelixFlankin · 09-11-2013, 05:17 AM

If I can find this for a few bucks somewhere, I'll get it to leave on during a Halloween party. Other than that, the fact that this exists is rather sad.

KMR · 09-11-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bluknight1

In SD? IN SD??? Absolutely unacceptable! Why is the BDA not blocking this release? It's not 1080!

What grounds would there be for blocking it? This falls well within the BD specs. ("Blu-ray" does not mean "high definition".)

NoirFan · 09-11-2013, 06:09 PM

^
I'm more curious why anyone would bother creating a thread for this release, unless it was just so everyone could mock/bash it.

dsman71 · 09-11-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

I have that same DVD Double Feature and I LOVE it. An upgrade would be WONDERFUL.

I have that set as part of a 4 movie set with Land/People That Time Forgot...all 4 films on two DVDs...cant beat that unless they go 1080p HD...and even then an SD upconvert looks almost as good

OneWayFilms · 09-11-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dsman71

I have that set as part of a 4 movie set with Land/People That Time Forgot...all 4 films on two DVDs...cant beat that unless they go 1080p HD...and even then an SD upconvert looks almost as good

I have The Land/People That Time Forgot on another disk as a double feature as well. I saw the 4 feature film set, but I prefer the two separate double features.

jetthead · 09-12-2013, 01:39 AM

I'm not going to lie: if I saw this for $5 I'd get it.

EManT2200 · 09-28-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jetthead

I'm not going to lie: if I saw this for $5 I'd get it.

When I first saw this, I thought, this is great, I gotta get this. Then I noticed the 480i. It seems ridiculous to release a BLU-RAY with 480i definition, you totally defeat the purpose of blu-rays ! ! !

Parkies · 10-07-2013, 12:41 AM

It's a bargain bin release meant for people just looking for cheap entertainment. It's not really something for people to get their panties in a bunch over. I guarantee that you will see this thing in the $5 bargain bin in a matter of weeks which makes it a half-decent buy for someone just looking for something to watch.

It's a little disappointing that it's 480i as opposed to 480p but I like the idea of cramming a bunch of movies on a single convenient disc. Those public domain box sets have always been a staple of my drunken trips to Walmart.

09-11-2013, 03:10 AM	#24
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6032 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I would gladly part with some cash for a good quality high definition transfer of The Last Man on Earth or Carnival of Souls. I believe I read somewhere that a restored Carnival of Souls is playing at some movie theater or another soon. Maybe that's a good sign for Criterion to upgrade their already-exemplary DVD edition. I hope they keep the same cover art if they do upgrade their edition to Blu-ray.

09-11-2013, 03:21 AM	#26
Buscemi Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:3839	I believe Criterion only has exclusive rights to the director's cut (which is protected by copyright). The theatrical cut is in public domain, so anyone can release it. Meanwhile, I bet that Shout Factory does The Last Man on Earth sooner or later (if the Vincent Price box sells well).

09-11-2013, 05:17 AM	#33
FelixFlankin Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Phoenix, AZ 4K collection:746 Blu-ray collection:2146 Trading Score:6	If I can find this for a few bucks somewhere, I'll get it to leave on during a Halloween party. Other than that, the fact that this exists is rather sad.

09-11-2013, 06:09 PM	#35
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	^ I'm more curious why anyone would bother creating a thread for this release, unless it was just so everyone could mock/bash it.

09-12-2013, 01:39 AM	#38
jetthead Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Ohio USA 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:2101 DVD collection:39 Trading Score:10	I'm not going to lie: if I saw this for $5 I'd get it.

10-07-2013, 12:41 AM	#40
Parkies New Member Member since:Jul 2013 Blu-ray collection:713 DVD collection:52	It's a bargain bin release meant for people just looking for cheap entertainment. It's not really something for people to get their panties in a bunch over. I guarantee that you will see this thing in the $5 bargain bin in a matter of weeks which makes it a half-decent buy for someone just looking for something to watch. It's a little disappointing that it's 480i as opposed to 480p but I like the idea of cramming a bunch of movies on a single convenient disc. Those public domain box sets have always been a staple of my drunken trips to Walmart.

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