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HiDefBear · 06-28-2012, 09:50 PM

Am I the only one troubled by the fact that Dracula is the only film that references "restoration"? It would be such a shame if Universal rushed this release without restoring the other films as well.

I actually noticed a similar situation for the Hitchcock box set, where only three of the films offered BD-Live/Pocket Blu functions (which, to me, indicates that only they have received an overhaul).

movieman1979 · 06-28-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mzupeman

Hahaha, wait til' she's your wife. Oh, and wait until a kid is thrown into the mix! ;-)

Hence why I am trying to get as much blu ray buyin in as I can before we move in a month before the wedding! LOL

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Originally Posted by Owozifa

Not your fiance or your finance.

S**t, tell me about it...

CinemaScope · 06-28-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HiDefBear

Am I the only one troubled by the fact that Dracula is the only film that references "restoration"? It would be such a shame if Universal rushed this release without restoring the other films as well.

Most of these films have been showing on Sky Movies in HD for ages. I don't have Sky Movies or Sky HD. My mother did, & when I visited her I always had a sneak peek, & they always looked good, will these look the same? I think the early ones are never going to look that fantastic as the original elements are long, long gone.

Tns49 · 06-28-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HiDefBear

Am I the only one troubled by the fact that Dracula is the only film that references "restoration"? It would be such a shame if Universal rushed this release without restoring the other films as well.

I actually noticed a similar situation for the Hitchcock box set, where only three of the films offered BD-Live/Pocket Blu functions (which, to me, indicates that only they have received an overhaul).

At the beginning of the centennial year they specifically mentioned restoring 13 films
"Major Film Restoration Commitment

Universal will restore 13 films over the course of the centennial year. The restoration effort includes the following films: All Quiet on the Western Front, The Birds, Buck Privates, Dracula (1931), Dracula Spanish (1931), Frankenstein, Jaws, Schindler's List, Out of Africa , Pillow Talk, Bride of Frankenstein, The Sting and To Kill a Mockingbird."

So at least 4 have been restored. I am sure all of them had some work, but perhaps not full restoration.

madlost1 · 06-28-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HiDefBear

Am I the only one troubled by the fact that Dracula is the only film that references "restoration"? It would be such a shame if Universal rushed this release without restoring the other films as well.

I actually noticed a similar situation for the Hitchcock box set, where only three of the films offered BD-Live/Pocket Blu functions (which, to me, indicates that only they have received an overhaul).

I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. Universal is just starting to build up a better reputation with their releases now that they stopped the whole dnr and lossy trend on their releases. The last thing that they need from a set of this magnitude is negative fan reaction to it.

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rickah88 · 06-28-2012, 10:31 PM

Okay, I'm now dipping into my 19month old's college fund! He'll understand!!

octagon · 06-28-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Okay, I'm now dipping into my 19month old's college fund! He'll understand!!

Blame it on the Mayans.

rickah88 · 06-28-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Blame it on the Mayans.

Oh that's right...the world is scheduled to end later this year, thusly rendering saving for college obsolete! Woooohoooo! Daddy is now flush!

I've got to hand it to Universal, this appears to be a fantastic set. Let's just hope the typical Universal over processing doesn't become an issue! Fingers crossed!

zoodermin · 06-28-2012, 10:56 PM

I really want this set, it looks so good but I hope it has an affordable price!!

troysayshi · 06-28-2012, 11:00 PM

Hope they include the fantastic 'Universal Horror' doc.

My only caveat is it doesn't include 'Frankenstein vs the Wolfman'.

lovgun7 · 06-28-2012, 11:16 PM

dame this is awesome...

as for the price... im sure it'll be a ridiculous price like the hitchcock set...

Guydowood · 06-28-2012, 11:52 PM

I also was curious about all the sequels and spin-offs they did as well.........

rickah88 · 06-28-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Guydowood

I also was curious about all the sequels and spin-offs they did as well.........

I'm not an authourity on the topic, but I would think Son of Frankenstein would be biggest and/or most desired sequel that didn't make this set?

Nyle · 06-28-2012, 11:59 PM

I hope something like this gets a UK release.

movieman1979 · 06-29-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

I'm not an authourity on the topic, but I would think Son of Frankenstein would be biggest and/or most desired sequel that didn't make this set?

You read my mind. First thing I thought when I saw this set (and the only thing keeping me from selling off my Frankenstein Legacy set) is where the heck is Son of Frankenstein?

Not that I thought it would actually make the cut, but it's a personal favorite sequel of mine. Gotta love Basil Rathbone and the wooden armed cop.

KCota15 · 06-29-2012, 12:42 AM

For everyone complaining about the sequels not being included, the boxset is clearly called "the ESSENTIAL Collection". I'm sure there will be a boxset along the road with the sequels. But if all the sequels were included, it would've been one enormous expensive convoluted boxset. Be happy we at least have the classic titles out for now..

madlost1 · 06-29-2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lovgun7

dame this is awesome...

as for the price... im sure it'll be a ridiculous price like the hitchcock set...

It will probably go up for pre order on amazon at $100 - $120.

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Monterey Jack · 06-29-2012, 01:22 AM

F'in sleeves again...

unkie fester · 06-29-2012, 01:34 AM

All i need to know.now is how much

Joeinar · 06-29-2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich1983

Are you kidding? Dracula is probably the most classic horror film ever made. There is nothing stagy about it. Bela Lugosi IS Dracula...period.

I admire the picture but I do find it very stagy. I thought it was very static. Even though it was released the same year as Frankenstein, the latter seems a lot more polished.

I actually like the Spanish version quite a bit. However Bela is brilliant. I prefer it without the awful Glass score.

Glad to see It Came From Outer Space is part of the 100 and the Incredible Shrinking Man.

All those who talk well about Son of Frankenstein I agree completely. It's a beautiful shot, bizarre looking film.

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06-28-2012, 09:50 PM	#481
HiDefBear Active Member Member since:Aug 2009	Am I the only one troubled by the fact that Dracula is the only film that references "restoration"? It would be such a shame if Universal rushed this release without restoring the other films as well. I actually noticed a similar situation for the Hitchcock box set, where only three of the films offered BD-Live/Pocket Blu functions (which, to me, indicates that only they have received an overhaul).

06-28-2012, 10:31 PM	#486
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Okay, I'm now dipping into my 19month old's college fund! He'll understand!!

06-28-2012, 10:56 PM	#489
zoodermin Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:New York, NY Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:1	I really want this set, it looks so good but I hope it has an affordable price!!

06-28-2012, 11:00 PM	#490
troysayshi Senior Member Member since:Nov 2010 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:1029 DVD collection:170 iTunes collection:3	Hope they include the fantastic 'Universal Horror' doc. My only caveat is it doesn't include 'Frankenstein vs the Wolfman'.

06-28-2012, 11:16 PM	#491
lovgun7 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Fernando Valley Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:251 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:18	dame this is awesome... as for the price... im sure it'll be a ridiculous price like the hitchcock set...

06-28-2012, 11:52 PM	#492
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1426 Blu-ray collection:3244 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1620 iTunes collection:1511 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4280 Trading Score:53	I also was curious about all the sequels and spin-offs they did as well.........

06-28-2012, 11:59 PM	#494
Nyle Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:111 DVD collection:74 Trading Score:6	I hope something like this gets a UK release.

06-29-2012, 12:42 AM	#496
KCota15 Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:407 Blu-ray collection:1825	For everyone complaining about the sequels not being included, the boxset is clearly called "the ESSENTIAL Collection". I'm sure there will be a boxset along the road with the sequels. But if all the sequels were included, it would've been one enormous expensive convoluted boxset. Be happy we at least have the classic titles out for now..

06-29-2012, 01:22 AM	#498
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	F'in sleeves again...

06-29-2012, 01:34 AM	#499
unkie fester Senior Member Member since:Nov 2010 Blu-ray collection:268 Trading Score:2	All i need to know.now is how much

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