The Beyond (1981) (Limited Edition)

[fuzzymctiger]

The Beyond: ”The seven dreaded gateways to hell are concealed in seven cursed places…

And on the day the gates of hell are opened, the dead will walk the earth!

From legendary Italian horror master Lucio Fulci come the ultimate classic of supernatural terror. A remote and cursed hotel, built over one of the seven gateways, becomes a yawning malevolent abyss that begins devouring both the bodies and the souls of all who enter in a graphic frenzy of gory crucifictions, chunkblowing chain-whippings, eyeball impalements, sulphuric acid meltdowns, flesh-eating tarantulas, throat-shredding demon dogs and ravenous bloodthirsty zombies. THE BEYOND is a towering schievement in hair-raising, mind-bending cinematic terror!

WARNING Due to its SHOCKING and VIOLENT subject matter, no one under 17 should view this film.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Original UNRATED, UNCENSORED director’s cut
Spectacular hi-definition digital anamorphic widescreen transfer
Breathtaking 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound re-mix by Academy Award nominee Paul Ottosson
New 2008 intro by Catriona MacColl
Rare on-set interview with director Lucio Fulci
Provocative commentary by stars Catriona MacColl and the late genre superstar David Warbeck
Interviews with all the major stars and key crew members
Optional Italian language soundtrack and original mono mix
Lost German pre-credit sequence in FULL COLOR
Necrophagia music video directed by Jim VanBebber (THE MANSON FAMILY)
Original theatrical trailers
Extensive gallery of stills and poster art
Liner notes by legendary horror journalist Chas. Balun
Plus other surprises!”

Source: http://dailydead.com/cannibal-holoca...oming-blu-ray/

[cakefactory]

Hard to tell what interviews would be new or simply carried over. Looks like they lost a commentary track and might have gained a couple featurettes.

(Here are the Arrow Features for comparison)

[Show spoiler]BLU-RAY DISC 1:
High Definition Blu-ray and Standard Definition DVD presentation of the film, totally uncut!
Optional English and Italian Audio options presented in oroginal English & Italian Mono Audio and English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Introduction by star Cinzia Monreale
Audio Commentary with Antonella Fulci and Calum Waddell
Audio Commentary with David Warbeck and Catriona MacColl
AKA Sarah Keller: Cinzia Monreale remembers ‘The Beyond’
Catriona MacColl Q&A from the Glasgow Film Theatre
Open Your Eyes Easter Egg
DVD DISC 2:
One Step Beyond: Catriona MacColl Remembers a Spaghetti Splatter Classic
Beyond Italy – Louis Fuller and the Seven Doors of Death: Interview with US distributor and editor of ‘The Beyond’ Terry Levene
Butcher, Baker and Zombiemaker: The Living Dead Legacy of special effects wizard Gianetto Di Rossi
Fulci Flashbacks: Dario Argento, Daria Nicolodi, Sergio Stivaletti, Antonella Fulci and others remember The Godfather of Gore
Alternative colour pre-credits sequence
Original International Trailer
COLLECTOR’S BOOKLET:
featuring an introduction to the film by Eli Roth (‘Cabin Fever, Hostel), writing on the film by Calum Waddell and an interview with star Al Cliver, illustrated with original lobby cards and images from the collection of David Warbeck

[Member-222782]

Is this for real? Those are the exact same specs as the last US release.

[Kriztoffer Swank]

That's exactly what it is: the DVD press release, nothing more. From the article: "[...] we’ve provided details below on the bonus features that will likely be ported over to the new high-def versions."

So it's not news at all, really.

[fuzzymctiger]

Originally Posted by Kriztoffer Swank

That's exactly what it is: the DVD press release, nothing more. From the article: "[...] we’ve provided details below on the bonus features that will likely be ported over to the new high-def versions."

So it's not news at all, really.

Yes, these are the old extras,but these are the bare minimum we should expect to get ported over I imagine, plus new extras in top of that.

We have heard that Cannibal and The Beyond will be getting new extras, and I've heard Cannibal's are being done by High Rising Production from the UK.

[mar3o]

Originally Posted by Cortiz

I have the Arrow BD with the supposely correct Sepia color. I thought that was the correct opening??

Read post #30 above.

Originally Posted by cine74

Fulci is gone but isn't the cinematographer still around? He would clear this up. Nobody has to guess what the intentions were or weren't if they just ask him.

His intentions were already quoted in post #30. It makes it pretty clear. Why ask him again?

[AlexIlDottore]

Extras may be nothing new, but with Grindhouse at the helm, this can only be the best version released for home consumption.

[Christian Muth]

I'm looking forward to the new visits to the original locations, like this one:

http://www.fairviewriversidestatepar...state-park.htm

Chris

[k_huntington]

i was looking into the costs of importing this the other day, glad i see this will get a US release. i've never seen this before, so it will definitely be a blind buy for me i like the fulci movies i have seen, so eager for this

[takeasneededforpain]

How is the audio and picture quality on this version???

http://www.diabolikdvd.com/category/Horror-[sl]-Thriller/Beyond-(Fulci-LE-Arrow-UK-Steelbook)-(Blu~Ray).html

I really wanna see this film (as it's the only classic Fulci film I haven't seen nor bought yet) but I'm impatiently tired of waiting for the Grindhouse Blu-Ray release. Should I buy that steelbook edition ( which looks awesome by the way) or would I be better off just buying this Grindhouse DVD version:

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B001D5C1OO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407916161&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

Would around $40 Canadian from DiabolikDVD be a good price for that Arrow Steelbook or would I just paying for a crappy quality Blu-Ray and DVD combo of this film housed in a pretty steelbook????

I'll double dip for sure whenever the upcoming Grindhouse Blu-Ray is released but I just wanna know my best option for seeing this movie right now as I really really wanna watch this for the first time ASAP.

[Kriztoffer Swank]

The Arrow Blu-ray (assuming the steelbook has the same transfer as the previous release) is a bit more detailed than GR's DVD, but not by a terrible lot considering it's Blu-ray and ought to look so much better. It's a pretty lousy transfer, but owning both it and the GR DVD, Arrow's Blu-ray is my preference.

Whatever GR does with it and whenever it comes, there's no doubt in my mind it'll blow away the rest of the video presentations, but if you're wanting to see it now (it's my favorite Fulci movie, by the way), I guess check out these screencap comparisons and see which you prefer.

http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...D=1382#auswahl

[takeasneededforpain]

Yeah I'm leaning towards the Arrow steelbook (because let's be honest that steelbook looks fantastic) unless someone can convince me to grab the Grindhouse DVD instead.

Even if the Arrow steelbook is subpar or so-so in terms of sound and picture quality, I'm sure it'll tide me over until I double dip for this whenever Grindhouse releases the (presumably) definitive edition of this on Blu-Ray.

Plus my inner nerd wants that steelbook.

[ijustblumyself]

Is the blu-ray still set to come out this year?

[ditcin]

Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

That's correct. I watched an old, almost pristine, Dutch 35mm print of it last month, and the beginning looked nothing like the Arrow release.

Anchor Bay released this as well. As a bonus feature the same scene was included without the tint.

[takeasneededforpain]

So I went ahead and grabbed the last Arrow steelbook from DiabolikDVD after all.

I assume this version of the film is 100% uncensored yes???

[Akijama]

Grindhouse Releasing brings Lucio Fulci's THE BEYOND back to the city where it was filmed this Saturday 10/18 at the Prytania Theater in New Orleans! Don't miss this 35mm screening!

Next, THE BEYOND returns to BOSTON at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, midnights 11/21 & 11/22!

Unfortunately, the film's production manager Larry Ray will not be able to attend our New Orleans screening as planned. However, Larry will appear in the bonus features of the new Blu-ray coming soon from Grindhouse Releasing! Stay tuned - we will announce details of all our upcoming Blu-ray and theatrical releases here and on our website.

https://www.facebook.com/12539222753...type=1&theater

[Majin Blu]

Any more word on this release?

[Akijama]

Release date: February 10

We are also pleased to announce our Blu-ray release of Lucio Fulci's supernatural masterpiece THE BEYOND, also arriving February 10 in a super-deluxe 3 disc special edition. Both titles will be available for pre-order later this week. Keep an eye on this page for all the details. Here is a peek at the GLOW-IN-THE-DARK cover art.

https://www.facebook.com/12539222753...type=1&theater

[GxyExpress999]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Release date: February 10



https://www.facebook.com/12539222753...type=1&theater

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[Member-222782]

That's cool - they're using the art that Anchor Bay used for their tin. This one's not a top priority for me as I have multiple editions of the film but I'll still grab this.