Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe (1964-2008) (Arrow Video) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

PunchMSX · 08-27-2023, 07:05 PM

It's embarassing to think I could have just waited for a brazilian release to snatch these 4k restorations up... in a parallel universe where the blu-ray market here wasn't dead.

Trekkie313 · 09-03-2023, 12:00 AM

Surprised they didn't get James Rolfe to do a feature for this release, he's a fan of the series.

CelestialAgent · 09-03-2023, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Surprised they didn't get James Rolfe to do a feature for this release, he's a fan of the series.

has he done stuff for others labels besides his YouTube?

latehong · 09-03-2023, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Surprised they didn't get James Rolfe to do a feature for this release, he's a fan of the series.

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Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

has he done stuff for others labels besides his YouTube?

A fan, yes, but an expert? I don't know. He made a 4-minute introduction to the series in 2009 and had a 12-minute discussion with his colleague/friend in 2019. In both cases, I admire his fanboy enthusiasm, but I don't find him particularly knowledgeable enough to deliver an in-depth analysis or provide historical/cultural context or behind-the-scenes information about the series.

Spud_Almighty · 09-06-2023, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Surprised they didn't get James Rolfe to do a feature for this release, he's a fan of the series.

Could dig up plenty of memes on that fellow. Can't imagine he'll have a lot to contribute unless he pays someone to write it for him. Too busy with his vanity project band anyway.

filmlover22 · 09-03-2023, 11:22 AM

it is now $93 on Amazon.

Telstar · 09-03-2023, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by filmlover22

it is now $93 on Amazon.

Tempting, but trying to hold out for a $70 price during half off sales.

jshaide · 09-03-2023, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Telstar

Tempting, but trying to hold out for a $70 price during half off sales.

I typically do, but something about this one made me not want to tempt fate.

-shadow- · 09-04-2023, 06:19 PM

On the one hand, this set is genuinely amazing, but all those 4k masters but no 4k option is a bit disappointing since most 4k remasters eventually get a 4k release down the line. Really doubting if I should get onto this set already or just wait...

nin74 · 09-05-2023, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by -shadow-

On the one hand, this set is genuinely amazing, but all those 4k masters but no 4k option is a bit disappointing since most 4k remasters eventually get a 4k release down the line. Really doubting if I should get onto this set already or just wait...

No big chance it will get a 4K release.

Mr. Thomsen · 09-05-2023, 01:17 PM

I am definitely going to order.

Yes, there are new 4K masters, and yes, it is possible that there will be a 4K release some day down the road, if this set sells well enough.

Personally, I think that chances - for now - are rather slim, though. Look at which titles Arrow upgrades to UHD and look at which titles Vinegar Syndrome (who are probably the ones taking the largest chances on releasing obscure titles on UHD) choose.

Most of the stuff that DO get a 4K release tends to be either English-language, or have a substantial built in market through an already established status, like the Italian gialli, zombie and cannibal films and all the Argentos. There seem to be very few 4K UHD releases of classic Spanish, Middle or South American horror.

So, while Arrow may choose to upgrade the set one day, if it sells really well, or if the production costs of 4K releases come down enough to make it more feasible, it is a bit of a gamble.

From what I gather this set has not had any way near the attention that say, the Argento releases or the Bruce Lee box got, and I very much doubt it will sell out in the near future. Given its SRP, I think it will probably pop up in various sales over the next year, like most of Arrow's more obscure exploitation boxes have done previously. And do we really think there will eventually be 4K upgrades of the William Grefe, Bill Rebane or Sam Katzman boxes? I mean, anything is possible , but ....

bigshot · 09-05-2023, 05:50 PM

4K has become a standard for archiving film in a digital format. When you scan a film element at 4K, for all intents and purposes you get an exact digital copy of it. 4K also makes it easier to apply digital restoration filters seamlessly. If it looks OK at 4K it will be flawless at 1080p.

Just because a film is scanned at 4K, it doesn't mean there would be any benefit in releasing it that way. The Coffin Joe films were cheaply produced. They aren't like Lawrence of Arabia or 2001.

Damonstein · 09-05-2023, 06:48 PM

There's so many different types of elements being used for the movies in this set too. I definitely wouldn't expect a 4k upgrade for the entire set.

ek79 · 09-25-2023, 11:24 PM

Arrow UK BD's are all Region B locked, right?

latehong · 09-26-2023, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ek79

Arrow UK BD's are all Region B locked, right?

I'd say it's A/B compatible in this case because they release this set on both sides of the Atlantic. That's their usual practice, although there were a few exceptions.

starsteam · 10-01-2023, 04:02 PM

20% off at Target, with tax it's around $77. Almost as good as 50% off.

(I'm still going to wait for the standard, I need to save the money for BF and I don't need the booklet that bad).

MifuneFan · 11-15-2023, 01:07 PM

MVD are now showing a January 16th release date for this. Everywhere else still shows November 28th.

https://mvdb2b.com/s/InsideTheMindOf...dEdition/AV536

edit: Amazon now showing same January 16th date

https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Coffin...v%2C504&sr=1-1

Gotho(redux) · 11-16-2023, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

MVD are now showing a January 16th release date for this. Everywhere else still shows November 28th.

https://mvdb2b.com/s/InsideTheMindOf...dEdition/AV536

edit: Amazon now showing same January 16th date

https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Coffin...v%2C504&sr=1-1

Yeah, I had pre-ordered this from Amazon and received an email from them today informing me of the change in release date. Pretty bummed, as I was hoping to get it in time for Christmas. Oh, well.

BTW, as I write this, the Amazon price is now $78, for those interested. Probably not gonna drop much lower than that.

russweiss1 · 11-16-2023, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotho(redux)

Yeah, I had pre-ordered this from Amazon and received an email from them today informing me of the change in release date. Pretty bummed, as I was hoping to get it in time for Christmas. Oh, well.

BTW, as I write this, the Amazon price is now $78, for those interested. Probably not gonna drop much lower than that.

I placed a pre-order at the end of October. Great deal. I had $34 in rewards points so the price ended up being $51.00 after tax.

Gotho(redux) · 11-16-2023, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by russweiss1

I placed a pre-order at the end of October. Great deal. I had $34 in rewards points so the price ended up being $51.00 after tax.

Wow, you got a steal!

09-05-2023, 01:17 PM	#11
Mr. Thomsen Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Denmark 4K collection:252 Blu-ray collection:3164 DVD collection:293	I am definitely going to order. Yes, there are new 4K masters, and yes, it is possible that there will be a 4K release some day down the road, if this set sells well enough. Personally, I think that chances - for now - are rather slim, though. Look at which titles Arrow upgrades to UHD and look at which titles Vinegar Syndrome (who are probably the ones taking the largest chances on releasing obscure titles on UHD) choose. Most of the stuff that DO get a 4K release tends to be either English-language, or have a substantial built in market through an already established status, like the Italian gialli, zombie and cannibal films and all the Argentos. There seem to be very few 4K UHD releases of classic Spanish, Middle or South American horror. So, while Arrow may choose to upgrade the set one day, if it sells really well, or if the production costs of 4K releases come down enough to make it more feasible, it is a bit of a gamble. From what I gather this set has not had any way near the attention that say, the Argento releases or the Bruce Lee box got, and I very much doubt it will sell out in the near future. Given its SRP, I think it will probably pop up in various sales over the next year, like most of Arrow's more obscure exploitation boxes have done previously. And do we really think there will eventually be 4K upgrades of the William Grefe, Bill Rebane or Sam Katzman boxes? I mean, anything is possible , but .... Last edited by Mr. Thomsen; 09-05-2023 at 01:24 PM.

11-15-2023, 01:07 PM	#17
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	MVD are now showing a January 16th release date for this. Everywhere else still shows November 28th. https://mvdb2b.com/s/InsideTheMindOf...dEdition/AV536 edit: Amazon now showing same January 16th date https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Coffin...v%2C504&sr=1-1 Last edited by MifuneFan; 11-15-2023 at 03:43 PM.

08-27-2023, 07:05 PM	#1
PunchMSX Member Member since:Aug 2023 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:91	It's embarassing to think I could have just waited for a brazilian release to snatch these 4k restorations up... in a parallel universe where the blu-ray market here wasn't dead.

09-03-2023, 12:00 AM	#2
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	Surprised they didn't get James Rolfe to do a feature for this release, he's a fan of the series.

09-03-2023, 11:22 AM	#6
filmlover22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2013 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	it is now $93 on Amazon.

09-04-2023, 06:19 PM	#9
-shadow- Special Member Member since:Aug 2009	On the one hand, this set is genuinely amazing, but all those 4k masters but no 4k option is a bit disappointing since most 4k remasters eventually get a 4k release down the line. Really doubting if I should get onto this set already or just wait...

09-05-2023, 05:50 PM	#12
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	4K has become a standard for archiving film in a digital format. When you scan a film element at 4K, for all intents and purposes you get an exact digital copy of it. 4K also makes it easier to apply digital restoration filters seamlessly. If it looks OK at 4K it will be flawless at 1080p. Just because a film is scanned at 4K, it doesn't mean there would be any benefit in releasing it that way. The Coffin Joe films were cheaply produced. They aren't like Lawrence of Arabia or 2001.

09-05-2023, 06:48 PM	#13
Damonstein Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:360 Blu-ray collection:1519	There's so many different types of elements being used for the movies in this set too. I definitely wouldn't expect a 4k upgrade for the entire set.

09-25-2023, 11:24 PM	#14
ek79 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Brazil 4K collection:157 Blu-ray collection:635 DVD collection:100 iTunes collection:1	Arrow UK BD's are all Region B locked, right?

10-01-2023, 04:02 PM	#16
starsteam Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Alabama 4K collection:456 Blu-ray collection:5473 DVD collection:3246 Digital collection:1330 Trading Score:261	20% off at Target, with tax it's around $77. Almost as good as 50% off. (I'm still going to wait for the standard, I need to save the money for BF and I don't need the booklet that bad).

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