Halloween 4K UHD (1978) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Pieter V · 07-23-2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Digital Bits be like "industry sources tell us..."

Industry sources tell us James Gunn is out.

thethingwithnoname · 07-23-2018, 02:27 PM

not sure which will break my 'how many damn times can i buy one title' record, this or EDII

Croweyes1121 · 07-23-2018, 02:28 PM

It's a shame for me to admit it...but I will likely pass on this one. I actually prefer the 1999 color timing, revisionist though it may be. And I like the extra TV scenes (yes, I know it "destroys" the pacing...of a 90-minute film

...but I really enjoy them a lot). I created my own version recently with the color timing I prefer on the latest transfer, the date card for "Smith's Grove, Illinois / May 31, 1964", and the original mono audio. Can't see a UHD version offering all of that. I'll gladly retire what I've made for myself if I'm wrong...but I'm fully aware that my preferences on this movie are very specific, so I don't expect to be catered to.

The Fallen Deity · 07-23-2018, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

What's the betting it'll look different again to every previous version?

And as for audio, they can Atmos the shit out of it for all I care just as long as they put the original mono on there.

There's one thing you can always count on with every new home video release of Halloween: It'll look nothing like the previous ones.

MechaGodzilla · 07-23-2018, 02:33 PM

Yes, yes, yes!

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

What's the betting it'll look different again to every previous version?

And as for audio, they can Atmos the shit out of it for all I care just as long as they put the original mono on there.

The original mono is a must.

TauHeel05 · 07-23-2018, 02:42 PM

Yes!!!

bradnoyes · 07-23-2018, 02:45 PM

A little off topic, but I'm curious if anyone can answer this: how many UHD releases have included their original mono track so far?

imsounoriginal · 07-23-2018, 02:46 PM

Not sure how many movies released on UHD even had a mono track originally. Maybe Bridge/Kwai?

bradnoyes · 07-23-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Not sure how many movies released on UHD even had a mono track originally. Maybe Bridge/Kwai?

I was thinking the same and I don't recall Kwai having the option. I'm wondering if there's any precedent at all.

AKORIS · 07-23-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GODHOOD

I knew this was going to get a 4K release although I'm worried about the picture quality, still going to preorder it.

and for that very reason, I'm not. I'm finding that 4k releases, for the most part, need to be reviewed before I buy. I love 90% of what I've bought so far, but there were a couple I regretted.

Donl1282 · 07-23-2018, 03:08 PM

It would be nice if they also release Halloween 3 on 4K UHD.

gnj1958 · 07-23-2018, 03:09 PM

A movie I don't have in my collection. I never did get around to buying the BD even though I've come close a couple of times.

I'm just not sure how much I like it anymore. I used to watch it regularly back in the day but the sheen just sort of wore off for me. Still no denying it is a classic so I might go for it as long as it's priced reasonably.

slimdude · 07-23-2018, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bradnoyes

I was thinking the same and I don't recall Kwai having the option. I'm wondering if there's any precedent at all.

No, The Bridge On The River Kwai doesn't have a mono soundtrack in 4K, only Dolby Atmos and DTS 5.1 Master Audio.

The Fallen Deity · 07-23-2018, 03:20 PM

Kwai did have a mono track originally but only on the 35mm prints. The BD & UHD use the 70mm 6 track mix.

Keyser Soze. · 07-23-2018, 03:20 PM

So many ways they can screw this up or under deliver... wonder which one will we be complaining about in 6 months??!

GODHOOD · 07-23-2018, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gnj1958

A movie I don't have in my collection. I never did get around to buying the BD even though I've come close a couple of times.

I also didn't upgrade to blu-ray I was just waiting for the right time, just hope Lionsgate doesn't screw this up.

RustinCohle · 07-23-2018, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Donl1282

It would be nice if they also release Halloween 3 on 4K UHD.

I’m betting they won’t do any others, because the new one is a direct sequel to the first, and the others have now never even happened in that world.

Blu Balls · 07-23-2018, 03:27 PM

I thought the 35th Anniversary blu ray looked great. I'm sure I'll pick this up as long as they don't brick on the transfer and/or packaging.

pottyaboutpotter1 · 07-23-2018, 03:32 PM

I’ve been holding out on the blu-ray hoping for this. I can’t wait.

bradnoyes · 07-23-2018, 03:34 PM

There are some elements of the sequels that I enjoy, but I still think this series is best experienced by simply watching the first one and pretending that the other films were never made. I'll reserve judgment on the new one for the time being, but...

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07-23-2018, 03:20 PM	#35
Keyser Soze. Power Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Right behind you. Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:44	So many ways they can screw this up or under deliver... wonder which one will we be complaining about in 6 months??! Last edited by Keyser Soze.; 07-24-2018 at 05:23 AM.

07-23-2018, 02:27 PM	#22
thethingwithnoname Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Wales, UK Trading Score:12	not sure which will break my 'how many damn times can i buy one title' record, this or EDII

07-23-2018, 02:28 PM	#23
Croweyes1121 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2007 Location:Acworth, GA 4K collection:198 Blu-ray collection:548 DVD collection:113 Digital collection:373 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:32	It's a shame for me to admit it...but I will likely pass on this one. I actually prefer the 1999 color timing, revisionist though it may be. And I like the extra TV scenes (yes, I know it "destroys" the pacing...of a 90-minute film ...but I really enjoy them a lot). I created my own version recently with the color timing I prefer on the latest transfer, the date card for "Smith's Grove, Illinois / May 31, 1964", and the original mono audio. Can't see a UHD version offering all of that. I'll gladly retire what I've made for myself if I'm wrong...but I'm fully aware that my preferences on this movie are very specific, so I don't expect to be catered to.

07-23-2018, 02:42 PM	#26
TauHeel05 Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:2599 Blu-ray collection:8144 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	Yes!!!

07-23-2018, 02:45 PM	#27
bradnoyes Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:775 Blu-ray collection:816 Trading Score:255	A little off topic, but I'm curious if anyone can answer this: how many UHD releases have included their original mono track so far?

07-23-2018, 02:46 PM	#28
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Not sure how many movies released on UHD even had a mono track originally. Maybe Bridge/Kwai?

07-23-2018, 03:08 PM	#31
Donl1282 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2012	It would be nice if they also release Halloween 3 on 4K UHD.

07-23-2018, 03:09 PM	#32
gnj1958 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:New Mexico Trading Score:21	A movie I don't have in my collection. I never did get around to buying the BD even though I've come close a couple of times. I'm just not sure how much I like it anymore. I used to watch it regularly back in the day but the sheen just sort of wore off for me. Still no denying it is a classic so I might go for it as long as it's priced reasonably.

07-23-2018, 03:20 PM	#34
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	Kwai did have a mono track originally but only on the 35mm prints. The BD & UHD use the 70mm 6 track mix.

07-23-2018, 03:27 PM	#38
Blu Balls Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Northern Illinois Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:73	I thought the 35th Anniversary blu ray looked great. I'm sure I'll pick this up as long as they don't brick on the transfer and/or packaging.

07-23-2018, 03:32 PM	#39
pottyaboutpotter1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2012 Location:West Yorkshire, United Kingdom 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:336 Blu-ray reviews: 11	I’ve been holding out on the blu-ray hoping for this. I can’t wait.

07-23-2018, 03:34 PM	#40
bradnoyes Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:775 Blu-ray collection:816 Trading Score:255	There are some elements of the sequels that I enjoy, but I still think this series is best experienced by simply watching the first one and pretending that the other films were never made. I'll reserve judgment on the new one for the time being, but...

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