Stephen King's Silver Bullet! - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Stanis · 12-17-2017, 04:21 AM

Not all of us peruse the Aussie forum, I for one am glad to know, recently bought the AIV since there was no blu, so youre welcome. Also Umbrella is more and more in my sights

RalphoR · 12-17-2017, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

Well CRAP......I never saw that. I was hoping to be the one to break the news in here.

Wha...wha...what?? Awesome!! You broke the news to me so thanks!

OneWayFilms · 12-17-2017, 04:27 AM

I can honestly say this is my ALL-TIME favorite Werewolf movie. I saw this when I was a kid and by having Coey Haim as the main character really connected with me. It also scared the crap out of me....but in a FUN way. Great story, well made, this is a FANTASTIC film, and I'm SUPER excited to FINALLY have this available on bluray.

rocknblues81 · 12-17-2017, 04:49 AM

26 bucks? That's way too high I think. 17-20 bucks sounds more reasonable.

RalphoR · 12-17-2017, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

I can honestly say this is my ALL-TIME favorite Werewolf movie. I saw this when I was a kid and by having Coey Haim as the main character really connected with me. It also scared the crap out of me....but in a FUN way. Great story, well made, this is a FANTASTIC film, and I'm SUPER excited to FINALLY have this available on bluray.

A very underappreciated gem. Great fun with some genuine scares. I was fortunate to see it at the theaters back in the mid 80s. It has always been a favorite of mine that I watch a couple times a year....but now in HD!

kngtmat · 12-17-2017, 06:42 AM

Cool but I'm good with my DVD. So many US discs I still never got for other films so I am not in a hurry.

MJD64 · 12-17-2017, 09:11 AM

I still remember this coming out in the Fall of 1985 around the same time as Re-animator, Remo Williams, Jagged Edge and To Live And Die In L.A. Although I always felt it paled by comparison to such 80's lycanthrope classics as The Howling and American Werewolf In London, it had a scrappy charm. Before he unfortunately became the punchline to a joke, people seem to forget Gary Busey was a pretty damn good actor and this features one of his more spirited performances. Busey is talented and sensitive enough to show the melancholic side of the failed, alcoholic uncle who always tries to stay funny and upbeat for his nephew. If this film had been a straight drama centering on that relationship, Busey would have been more than up to the task.

Stephen King always had a way with a funny/crude line, and his "What's the matter, you gonna make lemonade in your pants?" has stuck with me through the years...

Marv Inc. · 12-17-2017, 09:15 AM

Red Shirt Pictures handled the new interviews for this release.

Member-222782 · 12-17-2017, 11:35 AM

I believe Orca is another upcoming Paramount/Umbrella title.

OneWayFilms · 12-17-2017, 12:06 PM

I agree that this film is way different in comparison to other werewolf movies like American Werewolf in London, or The Howling....but this one has such a charm to it, and feels more like a Family Werewolf film, even though it has some R rated elements to it.

DMRI2006 · 12-17-2017, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema74

I believe Orca is another upcoming Paramount/Umbrella title.

Not Paramount but Studio Canal, who owns Dino DeLaurentiis' catalog. He produced the films and retained distribution of Orca and Silver Bullet outside the US (plus King Kong, Three Days of the Condor etc among others).

Scoot79 · 12-17-2017, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema74

Diabolik has copies in stock already. Think I'll order it from Amazon to take advantage of free Prime shipping.

It's not in stock yet, but I emailed diabolik inquiring as to when it would be in stock. I got a response from Jesse stating "next week" which would be December 18-23.

I've been watching the site daily. As soon as it shows in stock, I'm buying.

OneWayFilms · 12-17-2017, 12:38 PM

I hope the admins will add this to the site soon, I already have it as pre-ordered, but this site doesn't have cover art or a release date yet.

NoirFan · 12-17-2017, 12:41 PM

Umbrella's encoding is junk, so I'll wait on reviews for this one.

Jay Mammoth · 12-17-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

I hope the admins will add this to the site soon, I already have it as pre-ordered, but this site doesn't have cover art or a release date yet.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Silve...lu-ray/185894/

Dickieduvet · 12-17-2017, 01:12 PM

Umbrella have said that their release is a new 2K scan from the original negative.

I've got the German release which whilst looking pretty damn good, doesn't really look like a new 2K scan.

Maybe they are using different scans but I doubt it with them being released so close to each other.

rocknblues81 · 12-18-2017, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Umbrella's encoding is junk, so I'll wait on reviews for this one.

Part of me wants to have this on blu even if its not perfect, but Scream Factory will probably announce it after I buy it. That's the way these things usually go.

OneWayFilms · 12-18-2017, 01:19 AM

OK, so I see this is being released by an Australian company, but dang, so many American's don't come in here to see what's going on in Australia.

I guess several American fans of this film are going to miss this announcement because the admins moved my thread in here and blended it in with this one.

(sigh)

OK, I wont argue with their decision. They ARE the rule makers, and I will respect that.

Darn it.

ryanmj1993 · 12-18-2017, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Part of me wants to have this on blu even if its not perfect, but Scream Factory will probably announce it after I buy it. That's the way these things usually go.

Only gonna happen if they make a deal with Paramount which I don’t see happening.

From Beyond · 12-18-2017, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Umbrella's encoding is junk, so I'll wait on reviews for this one.

Shots fired!

12-17-2017, 04:49 AM	#24
rocknblues81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Shithole USA 4K collection:398 Blu-ray collection:2585 DVD collection:521 Digital collection:474 Trading Score:47	26 bucks? That's way too high I think. 17-20 bucks sounds more reasonable. Last edited by rocknblues81; 12-17-2017 at 05:01 AM.

12-18-2017, 01:19 AM	#38
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:962 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	OK, so I see this is being released by an Australian company, but dang, so many American's don't come in here to see what's going on in Australia. I guess several American fans of this film are going to miss this announcement because the admins moved my thread in here and blended it in with this one. (sigh) OK, I wont argue with their decision. They ARE the rule makers, and I will respect that. Darn it. Last edited by OneWayFilms; 12-18-2017 at 04:18 AM.

12-17-2017, 04:21 AM	#21
Stanis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:23	Not all of us peruse the Aussie forum, I for one am glad to know, recently bought the AIV since there was no blu, so youre welcome. Also Umbrella is more and more in my sights

12-17-2017, 04:27 AM	#23
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:962 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	I can honestly say this is my ALL-TIME favorite Werewolf movie. I saw this when I was a kid and by having Coey Haim as the main character really connected with me. It also scared the crap out of me....but in a FUN way. Great story, well made, this is a FANTASTIC film, and I'm SUPER excited to FINALLY have this available on bluray.

12-17-2017, 06:42 AM	#26
kngtmat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Auburndale Fl 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:332 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:26 iTunes collection:1	Cool but I'm good with my DVD. So many US discs I still never got for other films so I am not in a hurry.

12-17-2017, 09:11 AM	#27
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	I still remember this coming out in the Fall of 1985 around the same time as Re-animator, Remo Williams, Jagged Edge and To Live And Die In L.A. Although I always felt it paled by comparison to such 80's lycanthrope classics as The Howling and American Werewolf In London, it had a scrappy charm. Before he unfortunately became the punchline to a joke, people seem to forget Gary Busey was a pretty damn good actor and this features one of his more spirited performances. Busey is talented and sensitive enough to show the melancholic side of the failed, alcoholic uncle who always tries to stay funny and upbeat for his nephew. If this film had been a straight drama centering on that relationship, Busey would have been more than up to the task. Stephen King always had a way with a funny/crude line, and his "What's the matter, you gonna make lemonade in your pants?" has stuck with me through the years...

12-17-2017, 09:15 AM	#28
Marv Inc. Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2012 Location:The British Empire Blu-ray collection:5	Red Shirt Pictures handled the new interviews for this release.

12-17-2017, 11:35 AM	#29
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I believe Orca is another upcoming Paramount/Umbrella title.

12-17-2017, 12:06 PM	#30
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:962 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	I agree that this film is way different in comparison to other werewolf movies like American Werewolf in London, or The Howling....but this one has such a charm to it, and feels more like a Family Werewolf film, even though it has some R rated elements to it.

12-17-2017, 12:38 PM	#33
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:962 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	I hope the admins will add this to the site soon, I already have it as pre-ordered, but this site doesn't have cover art or a release date yet.

12-17-2017, 12:41 PM	#34
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Umbrella's encoding is junk, so I'll wait on reviews for this one.

12-17-2017, 01:12 PM	#36
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3908 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Umbrella have said that their release is a new 2K scan from the original negative. I've got the German release which whilst looking pretty damn good, doesn't really look like a new 2K scan. Maybe they are using different scans but I doubt it with them being released so close to each other.

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