Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1973) coming from VCI - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Frightener22 · 12-04-2015, 02:57 AM

Hey guys, just wanted to pop in and share with everyone the brand new cover for Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (the original 1-sheet artwork will be available on the reverse wrap). In addition to a ton of bonus content, I am happy to announce I'll be penning the liner notes too.

schlock · 12-04-2015, 03:18 AM

Geesh, that new 'artwork' (actually just a photo that makes it look like any generic DTV release) is even worse than the original proposed artwork a page or so back, which wasn't that great but still looked retro and decent. At least we can flip the sleeve over for the original poster, though. Now all we have to worry about is the transfer itself.

bgart13 · 12-04-2015, 04:00 AM

Have they told you what kind of materials are being used for the movie?

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Originally Posted by Frightener22

Hey guys, just wanted to pop in and share with everyone the brand new cover for Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (the original 1-sheet artwork will be available on the reverse wrap). In addition to a ton of bonus content, I am happy to announce I'll be penning the liner notes too.

NoirFan · 12-04-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by schlock

Now all we have to worry about is the transfer itself.

And the encoding! Congrats on the gig though, Frightener.

babybreese · 12-04-2015, 01:14 PM

When I think horror and living dead, PORKY'S and CHRISTMAS STORY always come to mind.

That cover art blows hard.

NoirFan · 12-04-2015, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by babybreese

When I think horror and living dead, PORKY'S and CHRISTMAS STORY always come to mind.

Yeah, I have no idea why they didn't choose Deathdream and Black Christmas instead! At least the reverse blurb mentions the latter, although why have a 'sell blurb' at all on a reverse cover no potential in-store customer (will B & M stores even carry this?) will ever see?

cakefactory · 12-04-2015, 01:30 PM

That sure looks a lot like Bub with curly hair.

Frightener22 · 12-04-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

And the encoding! Congrats on the gig though, Frightener.

Thanks very much! Last night I shared the HD trailer that should give you guys a sneak peek at how improved this transfer will look:

https://www.facebook.com/56815903659...type=2&theater

saltysam · 12-04-2015, 03:36 PM

shockingly bad cover. will be picking this up though.

babybreese · 12-04-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Frightener22

Thanks very much! Last night I shared the HD trailer that should give you guys a sneak peek at how improved this transfer will look:

https://www.facebook.com/56815903659...type=2&theater

That doesn't look very good to my eyes.

balthazar_bee · 12-04-2015, 07:24 PM

It could just be the quality of the streamed video (or this monitor) accounting for the appearance of noise reduction.

To be honest, even given that, the elements certainly look a damn sight better than the DVD, which was a sneeze better than VHS.

chrismac87 · 12-08-2015, 10:12 PM

So in about 7 minutes I whipped up a cover I feel is better than the "official" version. Agree? Disagree?

Professor Echo · 12-08-2015, 10:44 PM

Are other studios now outsourcing their cover designs to Olive Films?

ScorpionReleasing · 12-09-2015, 01:43 AM

it almost look like the art work for the old DVD of MUTANT

chrismac87 · 12-09-2015, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ScorpionReleasing

it almost look like the art work for the old DVD of MUTANT

A friend of mine said it looks like Orville took a selfie. Now I can't get that out of my head.

It was also pointed out this cover is a potential spoiler for those who haven't seen the film. Sure that's probably few and far between especially those who want to get it on Blu Ray...but still. Another reason not to love this cover art.

t_rav · 12-09-2015, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Frightener22

Hey guys, just wanted to pop in and share with everyone the brand new cover for Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (the original 1-sheet artwork will be available on the reverse wrap). In addition to a ton of bonus content, I am happy to announce I'll be penning the liner notes too.

Wow. The new artwork is so awful you almost have to think it's a joke. Who, not just at VCI but in the world, would look at that cover and say "perfect"? I thought the same as other posters with the mention of Porky's & A Christmas Story. What? Everybody would say Black Christmas at least. Everybody.

dentists · 12-14-2015, 06:55 PM

I love this film - will be a first day buy for me- I'll definitely upgrade -as for the cover art- it's a total spoiler for a newbie.
Then again newbies won't be the largest purchasers!

grape_jelly · 12-14-2015, 07:03 PM

A classic case of a great title for a very bland film. This is a cult film that I never could get behind. Good luck with the release, anyhow.

dentists · 12-14-2015, 07:28 PM

I saw this as a youung boy on TV back in 1987 & it scared the hell out of me- I never knew the title so I could never find it & in college I felt determined to find it so I rented ever zombie flick I could until boom! Loved it ever since - I have no idea how someone couldn't enjoy this flick!?!
I hope VCI release 'Forever Evil' on bluray!!!

Akijama · 12-30-2015, 05:51 PM

12-08-2015, 10:12 PM	#52
chrismac87 Active Member Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:674	So in about 7 minutes I whipped up a cover I feel is better than the "official" version. Agree? Disagree? Last edited by chrismac87; 12-09-2015 at 12:35 AM.

12-04-2015, 02:57 AM	#41
Frightener22 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:447 Blu-ray collection:9814 Trading Score:3	Hey guys, just wanted to pop in and share with everyone the brand new cover for *Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things* (the original 1-sheet artwork will be available on the reverse wrap). In addition to a ton of bonus content, I am happy to announce I'll be penning the liner notes too.

12-04-2015, 03:18 AM	#42
schlock Power Member Member since:May 2014 Location:Antarctica Trading Score:32	Geesh, that new 'artwork' (actually just a photo that makes it look like any generic DTV release) is even worse than the original proposed artwork a page or so back, which wasn't that great but still looked retro and decent. At least we can flip the sleeve over for the original poster, though. Now all we have to worry about is the transfer itself.

12-04-2015, 01:14 PM	#45
babybreese Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Blu-ray collection:304	When I think horror and living dead, PORKY'S and CHRISTMAS STORY always come to mind. That cover art blows hard.

12-04-2015, 01:30 PM	#47
cakefactory Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:WI, USA 4K collection:436 Blu-ray collection:3892 DVD collection:808 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	That sure looks a lot like Bub with curly hair.

12-04-2015, 03:36 PM	#49
saltysam Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Liverpool,UK 4K collection:278 Blu-ray collection:774 Trading Score:3	shockingly bad cover. will be picking this up though.

12-04-2015, 07:24 PM	#51
balthazar_bee Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2011	It could just be the quality of the streamed video (or this monitor) accounting for the appearance of noise reduction. To be honest, even given that, the elements certainly look a damn sight better than the DVD, which was a sneeze better than VHS.

12-08-2015, 10:44 PM	#53
Professor Echo Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:2	Are other studios now outsourcing their cover designs to Olive Films?

12-09-2015, 01:43 AM	#54
ScorpionReleasing Scorpion Releasing Insider Member since:Aug 2012	it almost look like the art work for the old DVD of MUTANT

12-14-2015, 06:55 PM	#57
dentists Active Member Member since:Oct 2011	I love this film - will be a first day buy for me- I'll definitely upgrade -as for the cover art- it's a total spoiler for a newbie. Then again newbies won't be the largest purchasers!

12-14-2015, 07:03 PM	#58
grape_jelly Power Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Detroit suburbs, USA 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:621 Trading Score:1	A classic case of a great title for a very bland film. This is a cult film that I never could get behind. Good luck with the release, anyhow.

12-14-2015, 07:28 PM	#59
dentists Active Member Member since:Oct 2011	I saw this as a youung boy on TV back in 1987 & it scared the hell out of me- I never knew the title so I could never find it & in college I felt determined to find it so I rented ever zombie flick I could until boom! Loved it ever since - I have no idea how someone couldn't enjoy this flick!?! I hope VCI release 'Forever Evil' on bluray!!!

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