The Philadelphia Experiment (1984) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

DMRI2006 · 11-02-2016, 02:29 PM

Dunno but I picked it up cheap from Amazon.de and it looks decent. Sure it has DNR, but it's not an upscale and is worth what little I paid for it (it was under $10) until something better comes along.

Stevie81 · 11-03-2016, 02:38 PM

Probably hang onto the DVD until something better comes along...just worried nothing will. It was a 'sleeper' film after all.

Stevie81 · 03-01-2019, 07:49 AM

Just cannot believe this title hasn’t been released in the UK and US. I mean there are extras on the German version, wouldn’t they have been made for an English speaking audience? Just so annoying as it’s one of my all-time favourites

SpaceBlackKnight · 01-05-2020, 04:38 AM

There's a rumor that Severin or Vinegar Syndrome have this in the US, so I imagine if ether one touts new 2k master or something, it will likely be the same on the upcoming Koch BD.

sandman slim · 05-07-2021, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

There's a rumor that Severin or Vinegar Syndrome have this in the US, so I imagine if ether one touts new 2k master or something, it will likely be the same on the upcoming Koch BD.

Any news on this? Would love it if VS gave it the same deluxe treatment that Beastmaster got.

morris_schaffer · 06-17-2020, 02:22 PM

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Member-222782 · 06-18-2020, 04:58 PM

Amazon.de shipped my copy today. Don't remember choosing Expedited shipping (they shipped UPS) but I don't mind if they charged me more as long as it doesn't take a month. Been looking forward to revisiting this film via a decent transfer. It's an 80's classic IMO.

weir · 10-21-2020, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

Amazon.de shipped my copy today. Don't remember choosing Expedited shipping (they shipped UPS) but I don't mind if they charged me more as long as it doesn't take a month. Been looking forward to revisiting this film via a decent transfer. It's an 80's classic IMO.

What do you think of the transfer?

jeffm2016 · 10-31-2020, 05:58 AM

Is there really no American bluray of this movie?

For an American which version is best? Assuming there is one?

Are there English audio track?

Is the German the best?

MrBrown · 10-31-2020, 11:25 AM

There two German BluRay releases. Both have english Audio Track. According to caps-a-holic BD Scan one has english subtitles.

So be careful not to get the "worldwide best" Krekel Picture of the Platinum Cult Edition. Head for the "Koch Media", if you go for a German release.

Koch might release.

Just see how clear, fine HD picture the Platinum Cult has: No grain disturbing any viewing experiance.. (just a joke on trying to sound positive about that):

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x...3&l=0&i=0&go=1

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x...7&l=0&i=3&go=1

Austria also has a BD release, but thats same disc, as DigiDreams (Platinum Cult)

drush9999 · 03-13-2022, 10:52 PM

I gave up waiting for another release, caved and bought the Koch mediabook. Finished watching it now, haven't seen it since the 80s, but still holds up as pretty good Sci-fi. PQ is good too, no complaints from me.

Stevie81 · 12-13-2022, 08:42 AM

I still don’t understand how they could make new extras for this film and not release it in the US

bigrob · 12-14-2022, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevie81

I still don’t understand how they could make new extras for this film and not release it in the US

Because it was funded by the German studio releasing it

meremortal · 07-10-2024, 06:22 AM

Just saw this for the first time and enjoyed it. Had no idea there were blu editions out there. The older style effects were kind of nostalgic.

mfan1986 · 07-12-2024, 09:39 AM

Why hasn’t this been released in the states?

bigrob · 07-15-2024, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mfan1986

Why hasn’t this been released in the states?

two posts above yours

mfan1986 · 07-17-2024, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigrob

two posts above yours

Do US labels not have access to 35mm elements?’ Or is it a rights issue?

smurdleman · 03-07-2025, 11:02 PM

I'd buy a Region A Blu any day. Grew up with this 80s minor sci-fi classic, owned on VHS and DVD (including a VHS release with a vintage documentary on the production on a second tape... does that still exist?).

Bring it, my wallet and I are in!

drush9999 · 03-13-2025, 04:03 PM

Bizarre IMO this never got any releases in at least the US.
This film is pretty damn good.

07-10-2024, 06:22 AM	#14
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	Just saw this for the first time and enjoyed it. Had no idea there were blu editions out there. The older style effects were kind of nostalgic. Last edited by meremortal; 07-10-2024 at 02:37 PM.

11-02-2016, 02:29 PM	#1
DMRI2006 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:215	Dunno but I picked it up cheap from Amazon.de and it looks decent. Sure it has DNR, but it's not an upscale and is worth what little I paid for it (it was under $10) until something better comes along.

11-03-2016, 02:38 PM	#2
Stevie81 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2015	Probably hang onto the DVD until something better comes along...just worried nothing will. It was a 'sleeper' film after all.

03-01-2019, 07:49 AM	#3
Stevie81 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2015	Just cannot believe this title hasn’t been released in the UK and US. I mean there are extras on the German version, wouldn’t they have been made for an English speaking audience? Just so annoying as it’s one of my all-time favourites

01-05-2020, 04:38 AM	#4
SpaceBlackKnight Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2018 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:346 Digital collection:20	There's a rumor that Severin or Vinegar Syndrome have this in the US, so I imagine if ether one touts new 2k master or something, it will likely be the same on the upcoming Koch BD.

06-17-2020, 02:22 PM	#6
morris_schaffer Power Member Member since:Aug 2017 Location:Belgium 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:413 DVD collection:74	https://caps-a-holic.com/c_list.php?c=5527

06-18-2020, 04:58 PM	#7
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Amazon.de shipped my copy today. Don't remember choosing Expedited shipping (they shipped UPS) but I don't mind if they charged me more as long as it doesn't take a month. Been looking forward to revisiting this film via a decent transfer. It's an 80's classic IMO.

10-31-2020, 05:58 AM	#9
jeffm2016 Active Member Member since:Sep 2016 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:64	Is there really no American bluray of this movie? For an American which version is best? Assuming there is one? Are there English audio track? Is the German the best?

10-31-2020, 11:25 AM	#10
MrBrown Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Germany Blu-ray collection:731 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:1	There two German BluRay releases. Both have english Audio Track. According to caps-a-holic BD Scan one has english subtitles. So be careful not to get the "worldwide best" Krekel Picture of the Platinum Cult Edition. Head for the "Koch Media", if you go for a German release. Koch might release. Just see how clear, fine HD picture the Platinum Cult has: No grain disturbing any viewing experiance.. (just a joke on trying to sound positive about that): https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x...3&l=0&i=0&go=1 https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x...7&l=0&i=3&go=1 Austria also has a BD release, but thats same disc, as DigiDreams (Platinum Cult)

03-13-2022, 10:52 PM	#11
drush9999 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Sutton Coldfield, England 4K collection:566 Blu-ray collection:6092 DVD collection:488 Trading Score:1	I gave up waiting for another release, caved and bought the Koch mediabook. Finished watching it now, haven't seen it since the 80s, but still holds up as pretty good Sci-fi. PQ is good too, no complaints from me.

12-13-2022, 08:42 AM	#12
Stevie81 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2015	I still don’t understand how they could make new extras for this film and not release it in the US

07-12-2024, 09:39 AM	#15
mfan1986 Special Member Member since:Apr 2014	Why hasn’t this been released in the states?

03-07-2025, 11:02 PM	#18
smurdleman Junior Member Member since:Oct 2021 Location:Ohio-ish Blu-ray collection:1	I'd buy a Region A Blu any day. Grew up with this 80s minor sci-fi classic, owned on VHS and DVD (including a VHS release with a vintage documentary on the production on a second tape... does that still exist?). Bring it, my wallet and I are in!

03-13-2025, 04:03 PM	#19
drush9999 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Sutton Coldfield, England 4K collection:566 Blu-ray collection:6092 DVD collection:488 Trading Score:1	Bizarre IMO this never got any releases in at least the US. This film is pretty damn good.

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