An American Werewolf in London...September 15. - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

demoni · 07-15-2009, 09:02 AM

Looks like a 70's BBC made for TV mini-series...

Would prefer the original artwork.

pEgLeG · 07-15-2009, 11:56 AM

I hope that is just a fan created cover

benricci · 07-15-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KubrickFan

I don't understand why the studios don't use the original poster art anymore.

+ a million. Hey, remember in the movie when they were both backpacking through the streets of London? Oh yeah, me neither - cause it didn't happen!!

WTF, do they even know what happens in their own movies?

That cover is lame. Who thought it would be clever to Photoshop a wolf in the moon? Stupid!

sfmarine · 07-15-2009, 03:20 PM

This is a classic. I'll pick it up maybe around Halloween. 2 years ago I picked up the dvd version.

G@zz@ · 09-05-2009, 03:02 PM

Has anyone got this yet? Mine is on its way but its already got a shocking review on one site for PQ

Gibson93 · 09-05-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by G@zz@

Has anyone got this yet? Mine is on its way but its already got a shocking review on one site for PQ

what site was this???

FindYourWay · 09-05-2009, 03:26 PM

The HD version wasn't reviewed well either.
I wonder if they bothered to do much to it for BD.

DetroitSportsFan · 09-05-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FindYourWay

The HD version wasn't reviewed well either.
I wonder if they bothered to do much to it for BD.

Probable just a HD-DVD port.

iori · 09-05-2009, 04:12 PM

That's a shame, probably end up just netflixing it now.

AaronSCH · 09-05-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KubrickFan

Of course all the Universal classic horror films would be great on blu (throw in The Mummy, The Creature From the Black Lagoon and The Invisible Man too, while you're at it) but apparently older films don't get released unless there's a remake in theaters, that's why I was hoping The Wolf Man would be released on Blu-ray alongside the Legacy Edition.

There is still hope. Universal's "The Wolfman" has had its released pushed back a couple of times. It is now slated for February 2010. Since the studios have been tightening up the time frame between official announcement and release, it is within the realm of possibilities that the Universal Monster films could be released on Blu-ray disc to support this release and vice versa.

Beast · 09-05-2009, 10:04 PM

The Image Quality they're reporting seems pretty consistant with the look the film has always had. Even back in the day I don't recall it looking really crisp. The DVD release of it from many years ago looked pretty bad also. I honestly doubt that the film is going to look much better than it already does.

HumanMedia · 09-06-2009, 12:26 AM

Dissappointing. I thought in an interview Landis said that a new transfer was done for this release and that it looked great?

Doesn't sound like this is that transfer but the existing HD DVD one??
Or is it a new transfer?

Prof. Utonium · 09-06-2009, 03:31 AM

It's a new transfer for the BD. And those screencaps of it look great -- nice amount of detail, and that wonderful grain. Landis made sure they did not DNR his movie when they prepped the Blu-ray.

[edit] Upon further inspection of the screens, maybe they did DNR it, but added a layer of artificial grain over it, like Lowry did with the Bond BDs. Hard to say.

deadhatetheliving · 09-06-2009, 08:29 AM

This is too much of a classic to pass up. Day one purchase for me

MattDean · 09-06-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Prof. Utonium

It's a new transfer for the BD. And those screencaps of it look great -- nice amount of detail, and that wonderful grain. Landis made sure they did not DNR his movie when they prepped the Blu-ray.

[edit] Upon further inspection of the screens, maybe they did DNR it, but added a layer of artificial grain over it, like Lowry did with the Bond BDs. Hard to say.

Do they really do that? What's the point in removing grain only to put it back? Or are you joking?

Was going to buy this one...now I'm having second thoughts.

Matt

md99 · 09-06-2009, 09:37 AM

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...on_blu-ray.htm

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For a movie, now almost 30 years old, An American Werewolf in London looks pretty good in what I take to be a restored print. Grain is present, as it should be, but doesn't get in the way of detail. The image tends to be a little flat, coming to life when there are ample light sources off to the side. Flesh tones are convincing, textures are palpable without any wow factor. In short, much as a good print would have looked in the theater with a watchful projectionist way back when. I noticed no distracting blemishes, worrisome artifacts or the dreaded DNR. Fans of the movie should be very happy with this transfer.

Satans Puppet · 09-06-2009, 09:52 AM

It's definitely a new transfer, the one they showed at frightfest made the film look great. Of course the picture isn't going to be perfect, the film is older than me. Doh!

I think folks expect bluray to look crisp and sharp every time... which isn't how it's gonna be.

GODHOOD · 09-06-2009, 10:27 AM

I should be getting mine in the mail on Tuesday. From the screen caps I see it looks like it's going to be a decent HD transfer for a film this old.

deadhatetheliving · 09-06-2009, 09:11 PM

DVD Beaver Review
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...on_blu-ray.htm

GGX · 09-06-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

DVD Beaver Review
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...on_blu-ray.htm

Already linked to.

09-06-2009, 03:31 AM	#53
Prof. Utonium Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Townsville, USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	It's a new transfer for the BD. And those screencaps of it look great -- nice amount of detail, and that wonderful grain. Landis made sure they did not DNR his movie when they prepped the Blu-ray. [edit] Upon further inspection of the screens, maybe they did DNR it, but added a layer of artificial grain over it, like Lowry did with the Bond BDs. Hard to say. Last edited by Prof. Utonium; 09-06-2009 at 03:37 AM.

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07-15-2009, 09:02 AM	#41
demoni Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Looks like a 70's BBC made for TV mini-series... Would prefer the original artwork.

07-15-2009, 11:56 AM	#42
pEgLeG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Uranus Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:795 DVD collection:46 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:2	I hope that is just a fan created cover

07-15-2009, 03:20 PM	#44
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	This is a classic. I'll pick it up maybe around Halloween. 2 years ago I picked up the dvd version.

09-05-2009, 03:02 PM	#45
G@zz@ Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:United Kingdom Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:18	Has anyone got this yet? Mine is on its way but its already got a shocking review on one site for PQ

09-05-2009, 03:26 PM	#47
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	The HD version wasn't reviewed well either. I wonder if they bothered to do much to it for BD.

09-05-2009, 04:12 PM	#49
iori Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Trading Score:2	That's a shame, probably end up just netflixing it now.

09-05-2009, 10:04 PM	#51
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	The Image Quality they're reporting seems pretty consistant with the look the film has always had. Even back in the day I don't recall it looking really crisp. The DVD release of it from many years ago looked pretty bad also. I honestly doubt that the film is going to look much better than it already does.

09-06-2009, 12:26 AM	#52
HumanMedia Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	Dissappointing. I thought in an interview Landis said that a new transfer was done for this release and that it looked great? Doesn't sound like this is that transfer but the existing HD DVD one?? Or is it a new transfer?

09-06-2009, 08:29 AM	#54
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2693 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	This is too much of a classic to pass up. Day one purchase for me

09-06-2009, 09:52 AM	#57
Satans Puppet Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:166	It's definitely a new transfer, the one they showed at frightfest made the film look great. Of course the picture isn't going to be perfect, the film is older than me. Doh! I think folks expect bluray to look crisp and sharp every time... which isn't how it's gonna be.

09-06-2009, 10:27 AM	#58
GODHOOD Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Orlando, Florida U.S.	I should be getting mine in the mail on Tuesday. From the screen caps I see it looks like it's going to be a decent HD transfer for a film this old.

09-06-2009, 09:11 PM	#59
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2693 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	DVD Beaver Review http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...on_blu-ray.htm

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