Cockfighter (1974) - April 26, 2022 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Rayjg · 04-20-2022, 06:21 PM

Probably getting dumped like this after so long because they had nothing to work with and used the transfer that already existed

repulsed · 04-24-2022, 04:46 PM

Not falling for these overpriced exclusives. Don't care what they announce.

Hope someone else announces it. I'd like to own it for Mr. Harry Dean Stanton despite the animal cruelty.

Rayjg · 04-24-2022, 10:13 PM

Hasn’t Shout been including Anchor Bay extras for most of their Hammer releases? I know their Shatter release has the Hellman commentary carried over in which he establishes that he directed the bulk of the film even though he received no credit.

landow · 04-25-2022, 11:46 PM

Kinda think Shout dropped the ball with this. I love this movie and even I am very on the fence about this. No remastering and no extras? Seriously thinking of just hanging on to my Anchor Bay dvd.

Toddarino · 04-20-2022, 06:37 PM

Hopefully this makes the Anchor Bay dvd more available/cost effective.

Jay H. · 04-20-2022, 06:50 PM

Colonel Sanders' favorite movie.

Jackie Scanlon · 04-20-2022, 06:57 PM

I don't really blame Shout for barely acknowledging it - cult though it is, it has a VERY VERY limited appeal for pretty much anyone younger than mid 30s due to the subject matter, and the fact it's popular in Japan probably says a lot. I know plenty of people who have never seen it that won't even give it a glance due to the cock fighting. But it is a bona fide minor masterpiece and, probably, Hellman's best film in my opinion with a career best performance by Oates.

I'll stick with my Anchor Bay DVD, which is fine.

drb124 · 04-20-2022, 08:01 PM

This will likely be a crappy old scan, but I love the book and I love the movie, so I will pre-order anyway.

houseca · 04-23-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by drb124

This will likely be a crappy old scan, but I love the book and I love the movie, so I will pre-order anyway.

It arrived Friday for me, and I have watched the first 20 mins or so. I can indeed confirm this is from a crappy old scan.... and I feel I am being kind.

Aunt Peg · 04-23-2022, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by houseca

It arrived Friday for me, and I have watched the first 20 mins or so. I can indeed confirm this is from a crappy old scan.... and I feel I am being kind.

Thanks for the info. As I'm from outside of the US I would have had to pay for an overpriced copy on eBay. Now I know to just stick with my DVD.

Rayjg · 04-23-2022, 03:38 PM

They own this now too, right? I guess no better elements exist to use

dressedtokill · 04-23-2022, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

They own this now too, right? I guess no better elements exist to use

This has nothing to do with elements or not., it simply boils down to the fact that SF released an old master. The film, much like Watchers II and Doctor Stranger, should have been given a new transfer.

houseca · 04-20-2022, 09:58 PM

The Cock is Coming!

Shout Factory already shipped my Cockfighter copy and it will be here soon! Can't wait to see it or the first time.... SD master or not.

sb5 · 04-20-2022, 11:17 PM

If you combine an in-stock item with a preorder for free shipping from Shout's site, do they ship items individually as their available, or do they hold everything until the preorder is out and group them together?

jkoffman · 04-21-2022, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sb5

If you combine an in-stock item with a preorder for free shipping from Shout's site, do they ship items individually as their available, or do they hold everything until the preorder is out and group them together?

I don't know if they're consistent, but I've had my items shipped separately in that situation.

snipemonkey · 04-23-2022, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sb5

If you combine an in-stock item with a preorder for free shipping from Shout's site, do they ship items individually as their available, or do they hold everything until the preorder is out and group them together?

They always ship the in stock item(s) immediately.

FlyBry · 04-21-2022, 03:53 AM

Ordered. Never seen it but I've enjoyed other Hellman and Oates work I've watched. Figured what the hell.

houseca · 04-21-2022, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyBry

Ordered. Never seen it but I've enjoyed other Hellman and Oates work I've watched. Figured what the hell.

Yeah, after watching Two Lane Blacktop, I thought blind buying this one was a no-brainer.

jrsl76 · 04-21-2022, 04:31 AM

Finally! I’ve been waiting for years for another release of this.

dkelly26666 · 04-23-2022, 03:53 PM

I ordered it and they shipped it within hours. Really good for Shout.

I receive it Monday, according to USPS tracking.

04-20-2022, 06:21 PM	#1
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	Probably getting dumped like this after so long because they had nothing to work with and used the transfer that already existed

04-24-2022, 04:46 PM	#2
repulsed Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Not falling for these overpriced exclusives. Don't care what they announce. Hope someone else announces it. I'd like to own it for Mr. Harry Dean Stanton despite the animal cruelty.

04-24-2022, 10:13 PM	#3
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	Hasn’t Shout been including Anchor Bay extras for most of their Hammer releases? I know their Shatter release has the Hellman commentary carried over in which he establishes that he directed the bulk of the film even though he received no credit.

04-25-2022, 11:46 PM	#4
landow Active Member Member since:Jun 2010	Kinda think Shout dropped the ball with this. I love this movie and even I am very on the fence about this. No remastering and no extras? Seriously thinking of just hanging on to my Anchor Bay dvd.

04-20-2022, 06:37 PM	#5
Toddarino Active Member Member since:Oct 2020 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:27 DVD collection:1	Hopefully this makes the Anchor Bay dvd more available/cost effective.

04-20-2022, 06:50 PM	#6
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	Colonel Sanders' favorite movie.

04-20-2022, 06:57 PM	#7
Jackie Scanlon Power Member Member since:Oct 2019 Location:UK 4K collection:187 Blu-ray collection:885 DVD collection:574	I don't really blame Shout for barely acknowledging it - cult though it is, it has a VERY VERY limited appeal for pretty much anyone younger than mid 30s due to the subject matter, and the fact it's popular in Japan probably says a lot. I know plenty of people who have never seen it that won't even give it a glance due to the cock fighting. But it is a bona fide minor masterpiece and, probably, Hellman's best film in my opinion with a career best performance by Oates. I'll stick with my Anchor Bay DVD, which is fine.

04-20-2022, 08:01 PM	#8
drb124 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:US Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:402	This will likely be a crappy old scan, but I love the book and I love the movie, so I will pre-order anyway.

04-23-2022, 03:38 PM	#11
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	They own this now too, right? I guess no better elements exist to use

04-20-2022, 09:58 PM	#13
houseca Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2011 4K collection:804 Blu-ray collection:2519 DVD collection:137 Trading Score:82	The Cock is Coming! Shout Factory already shipped my Cockfighter copy and it will be here soon! Can't wait to see it or the first time.... SD master or not.

04-20-2022, 11:17 PM	#14
sb5 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2017 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:5243 DVD collection:1	If you combine an in-stock item with a preorder for free shipping from Shout's site, do they ship items individually as their available, or do they hold everything until the preorder is out and group them together?

04-21-2022, 03:53 AM	#17
FlyBry Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Mississippi, U.S. Blu-ray collection:581 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:26	Ordered. Never seen it but I've enjoyed other Hellman and Oates work I've watched. Figured what the hell.

04-21-2022, 04:31 AM	#19
jrsl76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Glendale, CA 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:3240 DVD collection:637 Trading Score:66	Finally! I’ve been waiting for years for another release of this.

04-23-2022, 03:53 PM	#20
dkelly26666 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012	I ordered it and they shipped it within hours. Really good for Shout. I receive it Monday, according to USPS tracking.

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