George A. Romero's The Amusement Park (1975) - September 13, 2022

[Kakihara]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

I'm not a fan of Romero's non-horror output but I do plan on picking up a copy of this film - eventually. The synopsis sounds oddly endearing - maybe because I myself am aging and I'm beginning to fear missing out on stuff I used to do when I was young due to, well, my age and medical conditions. Sucks getting old. Maybe the kind folks here can recommend other films that have similar storylines.

I'm 42 and feel the same as you do.

[thatguamguy]

Originally Posted by Rayjg

Was it any good?

The thing to know is that it's not really a short film. Romero decided to shoot the first ten (or so) minutes of a feature that he wanted to make, hoping to use it to raise the money to shoot the rest.

If you go in expecting a full story, it would likely be disappointing. It's paced like the first ten minutes of a Romero feature. But as the first piece of an unfinished film, it's got some promise.

[omahajon]

RJLE is usually hit or miss with extras om these Shudder films. More popular titles get something, but I really hope this at least gets a commentary.

[badfingerboogie]

Aussie release coming in October as well, for anyone worried about no region B options.

[hiraeth]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

The synopsis sounds oddly endearing - maybe because I myself am aging and I'm beginning to fear missing out on stuff I used to do when I was young due to, well, my age and medical conditions. Sucks getting old. Maybe the kind folks here can recommend other films that have similar storylines.

Found 2014's LATE PHASES quite moving. Other "aging horror" titles off the top of my head: 81's GHOST STORY, 74's HOMEBODIES, 71's BROTHERHOOD OF SATAN, and (not horror but "genre"), the COCOON films. I'm sure there's more, including some episodes of Romero's TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE and MONSTERS TV series.

So looking forward to this one. Made me think of ALL IS LOST - those rides a metaphor, like the sea was in that film.

[DR Herbert West]

Pre-ordered.

[mont3818]

Good stuff!! Does anybody know if George A. Romero's Martin (1976) will be getting a proper hi-def release any time soon? That's the missing piece. Any reason it hasn't been released yet?? Seems like easily one of his best movies!!

[Rayjg]

Originally Posted by mont3818

Good stuff!! Does anybody know if George A. Romero's Martin (1976) will be getting a proper hi-def release any time soon? That's the missing piece. Any reason it hasn't been released yet?? Seems like easily one of his best movies!!

In the UK and on UHD too.

[BladeRunner2007]

Originally Posted by mont3818

Good stuff!! Does anybody know if George A. Romero's Martin (1976) will be getting a proper hi-def release any time soon? That's the missing piece. Any reason it hasn't been released yet?? Seems like easily one of his best movies!!

Second Sight will release it later this year in the UK.

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by mont3818

Good stuff!! Does anybody know if George A. Romero's Martin (1976) will be getting a proper hi-def release any time soon?

It's getting a 4k/Blu in the UK.

Any reason it hasn't be released yet??

The producer.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=339013

[Jar Jar Stinks]

Judging by the trailer, it's an ugly transfer. Was the negative in bad shape?

[Damonstein]

Originally Posted by Jar Jar Stinks

Judging by the trailer, it's an ugly transfer. Was the negative in bad shape?

It was a super faded and damaged print, no original materials.

[JackSkellington]

I checked this out on Shudder tonight. I enjoyed it; it's an eye-opener. Great performance by Lincoln Maazel.

[Xnd287]

Just got this in the slipcover is really nice with some great embossing. I'm hoping to watch this tomorrow never seen this film before.

[ThatMovieNerd]

Does anyone know if Best Buy is getting any copies in their store? Usually I see the shudder titles there, but their movie section has been getting worse and worse lately..

[concolt]

Originally Posted by ThatMovieNerd

Does anyone know if Best Buy is getting any copies in their store? Usually I see the shudder titles there, but their movie section has been getting worse and worse lately..

8 digit sku, online only.

[joltman]

Originally Posted by Xnd287

Just got this in the slipcover is really nice with some great embossing. I'm hoping to watch this tomorrow never seen this film before.

Does it have any special features?

[joltman]

Nevermind, I found a list of features at High Def Digest

• BRAND NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM BY INDIECOLLECT
• Audio Commentary with Michael Gornick
• Re-Opening The "Park" with Suzanne Desrocher-Romero
• Bill & Bonnie's Excellent Adventure with Bonnie Hinzman
• For Your Amusement with Artist Ryan Carr
• Panel Interview with Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, Sandra Schulberg, Greg Nicotero and Daniel Kraus moderated by Shudder's Samuel Zimmerman
• The Amusement Park Official Brochure
• The Amusement Park Script
• Behind-the-Scenes Photo Gallery

[Rayjg]

Originally Posted by joltman

Nevermind, I found a list of features at High Def Digest

• BRAND NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM BY INDIECOLLECT
• Audio Commentary with Michael Gornick
• Re-Opening The "Park" with Suzanne Desrocher-Romero
• Bill & Bonnie's Excellent Adventure with Bonnie Hinzman
• For Your Amusement with Artist Ryan Carr
• Panel Interview with Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, Sandra Schulberg, Greg Nicotero and Daniel Kraus moderated by Shudder's Samuel Zimmerman
• The Amusement Park Official Brochure
• The Amusement Park Script
• Behind-the-Scenes Photo Gallery

Wow, that's an impressive list but then it is a re-discovered Romero film.

[russweiss1]

This is 14.99 on Deepdiscount and they are offering a 15% off code.