Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (1998)

[28BlusLater]

Originally Posted by miller_time22

That's what has me concerned. That we'll get what we pay for. I've got my pre-orders, but am not afraid to cancel if they botch this.

I'm also hoping for an aggressive DTS-HD MA track. Guess we'll just have to wait and see. Hopefully Blu-Ray.com posts a review a little bit before it's released so we know what to expect.

[Nostromo]

Originally Posted by leem6453

While H20 has its merits, it's definitely doesn't compare to some of the other sequels imo. I prefer 4 and 6 a lot more. It's still a fun ride though. I just wish they could've gotten the mask right (they use 3 different masks in the movie, one being cgi).

I agree 100%. I thought Halloween 2 and Halloween 6 were far superior to H2O. I enjoy H2O for what it is, but IMO it can't compare to its predecessors.

[thedarkangel1975]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

you can do what I do-- I to this day refuse to acknowldedge the abomination that is Resurrection--
H2O was a perfect end to the series--

The "Jaws" series ended after Part 2 as well for me-- these pathetic "anything for an extra buck" sequels are pure garbage and I choose to ignore them completely

I hate to break this to you, but all sequels are made for cash.

[DarknessBDJM]

H:20 is essentially the start of a new alternate continuity. It's a giant "What if?" alternate timeline. The Michael Myers character in it holds no real semblance to the "The Shape" character introduced in the original, it's closer to a merging of the Scream generation slashers and a girl power thriller like the movies on Lifetime or something (and just to note Jamie Lee did create a lot of the general plot).

As far as what it will look like, don't expect anything more than the Alliance or the new Scream releases as H:20 was a Dimension product of the same time period and will likely have the same "dulled picture" (on the other hand of the Alliance triple pack Curse and Resurrection both looked great, but they were made in different time periods by Dimension).

[Outlaw Torn]

The Best Buy I work at got this in last week, we normally get our new releases in about a week before they came out, so it was unusual. I went ahead and put them out and bought one for myself. Check your local stores, they may have them as well.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Outlaw Torn

The Best Buy I work at got this in last week, we normally get our new releases in about a week before they came out, so it was unusual. I went ahead and put them out and bought one for myself. Check your local stores, they may have them as well.

Please post pics or details (video/audio specs, extras, etc.) Thanks!

[Outlaw Torn]

Cover pic, but the disc has no special features listed other than Smart Menu Technology (if you consider that a special feature). The audio is English 2.0 Stereo (the back cover lists it as Stere, missing the o). I can't say I expected them to do any better. I only bought it because I am a mark for the Halloween series.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Outlaw Torn

The audio is English 2.0 Stereo (the back cover lists it as Stere, missing the o).

Oh my....

Thanks for the info and pic.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by thedarkangel1975

I hate to break this to you, but all sequels are made for cash.

well aware of that big guy-- but not all sequels are gargage...

[28BlusLater]

Originally Posted by Outlaw Torn

Cover pic, but the disc has no special features listed other than Smart Menu Technology (if you consider that a special feature). The audio is English 2.0 Stereo (the back cover lists it as Stere, missing the o). I can't say I expected them to do any better. I only bought it because I am a mark for the Halloween series.

I don't care much for special features anyways.

Is this confirmed that the audio is only 2.0 stereo? Sometimes the cover lists audio incorrectly. I have discs that say Dolby Digital 5.1 when it turns out to be a DTS-HD MA track. Pretty lame they misspelled Stereo even.

If they couldn't even put a surround track on this, I'll ignore this release and act like it doesn't exist. No use in getting it at that point. I'd rather import it from somewhere that gave this film at least a semi-decent release.

[CaptainZombie]

I am not understanding these 2.0 mixes. If Echo Bridge is being lazy here, why not just give us the DD5.1 mix instead? I'd rather take that than the 2.0 mix. I'll still get H20 since it looks like complete crap on DVD, just not too happy about the audio. ARGH!!!!!

Are the Alliance Canadian releases DTS-HD 5.1? If they are, I might just import them instead.

[dlshelt]

Originally Posted by CaptainZombie

I am not understanding these 2.0 mixes. If Echo Bridge is being lazy here, why not just give us the DD5.1 mix instead? I'd rather take that than the 2.0 mix. I'll still get H20 since it looks like complete crap on DVD, just not too happy about the audio. ARGH!!!!!

Are the Alliance Canadian releases DTS-HD 5.1? If they are, I might just import them instead.

Yes they are,and the pq is good on all but H20,which still is not bad

[dlshelt]

Wonder how pq compares to the Alliance version?

[J-Syxx]

I'm sorry are the stereo tracks even lossless? This sounds likes a hack job to me. **** you Weinsteins for not licensing these films to a company that woudn't treat theml like shit. I'm really fearing the worst at this point. It's freaking sad it's still this long and H20 and H6 will nto be given respect on home video.

[dlshelt]

Im willing to bet it want be 2.0,but guaranteed if it is the pq will be crap!

[rdodolak]

Based on these barebone minimal effect discs from Echo Bridge, are these titles even in 1080p or are they 1080i?

[dlshelt]

Its 1080p

[dlshelt]

1080i on Alliance.

[CaptainZombie]

That stinks that their 1080i. It's like pick your poison with these releases....

Alliance = 1080i w/ DTS-HD 5.1
Echo Bridge = 1080p w/ DTS-HD 2.0

[dlshelt]

Originally Posted by CaptainZombie

That stinks that their 1080i. It's like pick your poison with these releases....

Alliance = 1080i w/ DTS-HD 5.1
Echo Bridge = 1080p w/ DTS-HD 2.0

Actually Halloween Ressurection is1080p,looks very good,Curse1080i,still looks very good,and yes H20 1080i,not bad pq