Night of the Living Dead (1968) Blu-ray from The Film Detective - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

SymbioticFunction · 10-23-2014, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by zbinks

I'd be even more interested if they attempted to replicate a 1.85 theatrical aspect ratio that this film likely would've been projected in when it was released.

Hmmm. Original theatrical aspect ratio was surely 1.33:1?

PuppetMasterBlu · 10-23-2014, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by reelgeek

Where can I purchase the Happinet version again? I've been searching through the forums, but I cannot find that website folks were getting it for $20 or under.

Im guessing this one:http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BIXF-23

WaverBoy · 10-23-2014, 02:35 AM

Regarding the cropped shots in the Dimension-sourced releases of NOTLD, I thought they were re-framed due to damage, not because George decided to re-think his artistic vision, correct?

Thomas Guycott · 10-23-2014, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SymbioticFunction

Hmmm. Original theatrical aspect ratio was surely 1.33:1?

Shot 1.33:1 but projected in 1.85:1.

This has been discussed to death in the other NOTLD thread with definitive proof.

SymbioticFunction · 10-23-2014, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

Shot 1.33:1 but projected in 1.85:1.

This has been discussed to death in the other NOTLD thread with definitive proof.

Interesting, thanks. Couldn't imagine a cropped 1.85:1 ratio complimenting the film very much.

redrunner97 · 10-23-2014, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jonmayo15

By the way, I e-mailed Film Detective, and they said titles they release will be on BD-Rs for anyone who was wondering.

That sucks ass.

Maybe someone could inform them of erm... BLU-RAY DOT COM's opinion on BD-R's...

Makes me not want to support ANY of their releases.

tylergfoster · 10-23-2014, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by redrunner97

That sucks ass.

Maybe someone could inform them of erm... BLU-RAY DOT COM's opinion on BD-R's...

Makes me not want to support ANY of their releases.

Someone from the company posted in the D.O.A. thread.

BluPat · 10-23-2014, 07:52 AM

Hopefully they are not going to use BD-R's. If that's the case, I'm not buying.

Mr. Thomsen · 10-23-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WaverBoy

Regarding the cropped shots in the Dimension-sourced releases of NOTLD, I thought they were re-framed due to damage, not because George decided to re-think his artistic vision, correct?

For what it's worth, that's the first time I have heard that explanation.

I only heard the framing was cropped to protect Dimension's transfer from unauthorized use.

Christian Muth · 10-23-2014, 10:25 PM

If you look at the Elite transfer, there's a lot of vignetting in the uncropped full-frame, fo my guess is Dimension zoomed their transfer in to crop out the vignetting. Regarding the aspect ratio, I know that Romero prefers 1.37:1 and wouldn't want the film cropped/matted any wider than 1.66:1. No doubt it was projected at 1.85:1 back in 1968 since that was the "standard" 35mm aspect ratio at the time, but Romero and company have said they were inexperienced makers of television commercials at the time and never really framed it properly for 1.85.

Chris

FiendCameron · 10-23-2014, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rafaelsalguero

If this is a PD film, why Criterion, Scream Factory or Twilight Time dont reléase a Bluray edition?

It's been done to death. Probably wouldn't sell too any copies.

redrunner97 · 10-24-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FiendCameron

It's been done to death. Probably wouldn't sell too any copies.

It would definitely sell if done properly, or honestly if done at all.

The real reason is any work done would cause a premium price that could easily be undercut by another company with a cheaper release. Among other reasons.

jonaand · 09-25-2016, 12:15 AM

anyone know is this film was released in COLOR un bluray? thanks

BerryTheMusicMan · 09-25-2016, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jonaand

anyone know is this film was released in COLOR un bluray? thanks

KillaCam · 09-25-2016, 12:46 AM

You might be looking for the 1990 film sir.

mariachi507 · 09-25-2016, 12:56 AM

What ever happened with the version of NOTLD that was going to include the lost footage?

perfectionthrusilenc · 09-25-2016, 12:58 AM

The best version of Romero's NOTLD is Happinet's release (Japan)

The best version of Savini's NOTLD is Umbrella's release (Australia)

Both region free. Both the best these films are going to look. Both have pretty good special features.

I don't know why people don't import.

oddbox83 · 09-25-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by perfectionthrusilenc

Both the best these films are going to look.

No.

DetroitSportsFan · 09-25-2016, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mariachi507

What ever happened with the version of NOTLD that was going to include the lost footage?

I'm guessing that some studio (Criterion? Scream Factory? Arrow? Vestron/Lionsgate?) is working on it.

Gargus · 09-25-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

For those that want the Happinet release but want to buy from a US seller, DiabolikDVD has it.

http://www.diabolikdvd.com/category/...lu~Ray%29.html

How bad is the cropping on it? If it doesn't look horrendous on a wide screen TV I might get it.

10-23-2014, 02:35 AM	#43
WaverBoy Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2013 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	Regarding the cropped shots in the Dimension-sourced releases of NOTLD, I thought they were re-framed due to damage, not because George decided to re-think his artistic vision, correct?

10-23-2014, 07:52 AM	#48
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:243 Blu-ray collection:1457 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	Hopefully they are not going to use BD-R's. If that's the case, I'm not buying.

10-23-2014, 10:25 PM	#50
Christian Muth Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Detroit, Michigan Trading Score:1	If you look at the Elite transfer, there's a lot of vignetting in the uncropped full-frame, fo my guess is Dimension zoomed their transfer in to crop out the vignetting. Regarding the aspect ratio, I know that Romero prefers 1.37:1 and wouldn't want the film cropped/matted any wider than 1.66:1. No doubt it was projected at 1.85:1 back in 1968 since that was the "standard" 35mm aspect ratio at the time, but Romero and company have said they were inexperienced makers of television commercials at the time and never really framed it properly for 1.85. Chris

09-25-2016, 12:15 AM	#53
jonaand Junior Member Member since:Sep 2016	anyone know is this film was released in COLOR un bluray? thanks

09-25-2016, 12:46 AM	#55
KillaCam Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Houston, Texas 4K collection:178 Blu-ray collection:3009 DVD collection:269 Trading Score:110	You might be looking for the 1990 film sir.

09-25-2016, 12:56 AM	#56
mariachi507 Active Member Member since:Sep 2014 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:584 Trading Score:7	What ever happened with the version of NOTLD that was going to include the lost footage?

09-25-2016, 12:58 AM	#57
perfectionthrusilenc Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Iowa, USA 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:704 Trading Score:7	The best version of Romero's NOTLD is Happinet's release (Japan) The best version of Savini's NOTLD is Umbrella's release (Australia) Both region free. Both the best these films are going to look. Both have pretty good special features. I don't know why people don't import.

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