The Return of the Living Dead (1985) (Collector's Edition) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

confusedcrystal · 07-11-2015, 04:51 AM

The full extended cut workprint or they can **** off

travisbickle · 07-11-2015, 04:52 AM

Between the MGM US Blu and Second Sight's, there's really nothing left to be done here. Why bother?

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

III's the best and most ambitious of the three. It's got some serious issues but it's definitely my favorite. The fact we've never gotten an uncut version here is criminal, since there's a LOT of stuff censored in the US versions. I'm stuck with a crummy full-frame import DVD

Lionsgate! We'll probably never see it on Blu.

kngtmat · 07-11-2015, 05:02 AM

I think it needs a corrected picture because the scene of the Moon with the Halo around it is cut off since the second MGM DVD release. The Caps from Second Sight's show it cut half off as well.

tylergfoster · 07-11-2015, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

I love Shout/Scream but this is yet another example of a totally superfluous release of something that has already been justice (multiple times.)

Sticking with the MGM blu I bought for $7.99, possibly the best blind buy I've ever made.

100% agree. MGM's Blu-ray is stacked, there's a feature-length doc, and the unlockable UK release with the original audio. There's nowhere for this to go, supplement-wise, and Shout! tends to prioritize extras over transfers. Even if they did a transfer, how much better will the movie look? Seems like a waste of time.

PipesDonatello · 07-11-2015, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kngtmat

I think it needs a corrected picture because the scene of the Moon with the Halo around it is cut off since the second MGM DVD release. The Caps from Second Sight's show it cut half off as well.

Amen. I love that screenshot and without the moon it's incomplete.

Thomas Guycott · 07-11-2015, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellraiserfan

Thanks for the confirmation. I was guessing that but didn't want to plop down money on an import assuming it would work and end up having to buy a standard remote that works with the PS4.

As a final piece of reassurance, I just tested the UK steelbook on my US PS4 and it works with the controller.

Hellraiserfan · 07-11-2015, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

As a final piece of reassurance, I just tested the UK steelbook on my US PS4 and it works with the controller.

Awesome! Thanks!

Jpapp25 · 07-11-2015, 06:23 AM

I just picked this up during the Fox Connect 50% off sale. Unless it's some type of really great packaging or a huge amount of extras, I can't see grabbing this release.

bgart13 · 07-11-2015, 06:30 AM

I love this movie, but the only way I'll buy it a fourth time would be for a new transfer from the negatives and/or a doc on the soundtrack with an interview with Poison Ivy Rorschach.

StingingVelvet · 07-11-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tylergfoster

100% agree. MGM's Blu-ray is stacked, there's a feature-length doc, and the unlockable UK release with the original audio. There's nowhere for this to go, supplement-wise, and Shout! tends to prioritize extras over transfers. Even if they did a transfer, how much better will the movie look? Seems like a waste of time.

I would guess they're counting on the fact most people don't import, even when a foreign release works on region A locked players. The US release is pretty good but the original audio and the More Brains doc will get a lot of those "US releases only!" people to double-dip.

Plus a lot of people buy Scream CEs just to have them, it seems.

I haven't gotten around to getting the UK disc yet but was going to soon. Now I have to decide whether to go ahead and get it or wait to see what Scream announce. Decisions, decisions...

balthazar_bee · 07-11-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PipesDonatello

Amen. I love that screenshot and without the moon it's incomplete.

Hmm...I'm intrigued. Link?

Majin Blu · 07-11-2015, 02:43 PM

It may seem impossible now, but I'm HOPING that this will lead to, like Sleepaway Camp, and we could get part 2 and 3 as Collector's Editions, somewhere down the road. Just hoping.

thecalm_7 · 07-11-2015, 03:05 PM

Mentioned is the UK original audio. I am unfamiliar. Are we talking dialog changes or channel aspect (UK Mono/2.0 vs US 5.1)?

bokes · 07-11-2015, 03:08 PM

With their recent track record of botched transfers- why bother with this? The current release looks great and it's dirt cheap. This is a pass.

EddieLarkin · 07-11-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thecalm_7

Mentioned is the UK original audio. I am unfamiliar. Are we talking dialog changes or channel aspect (UK Mono/2.0 vs US 5.1)?

Some of the zombie voices were altered, one song from the score is removed and two others were curtailed:

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=2138

Bates_Motel · 07-11-2015, 03:25 PM

Return of the Living Dead: Boosted Contrast Edition

I'll wait for screen caps.

PipesDonatello · 07-11-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by balthazar_bee

Hmm...I'm intrigued. Link?

Can't find one. I'm pretty sure there used to be one on Google. Hopefully this new release doesn't have the moon cropped out in that mountain scene, if not I'll create a new one.

bigdaddyhorse · 07-11-2015, 03:35 PM

Not much point to this if original audio isn't included.
I'll need a remastered workprint to septa-dip on this title. I own too many versions on too many formats already, including a barely watchable vcd of the workprint and the UK steelbook.

I want to trust and love Scream, but Dog Soldiers has me leaning towards siding with the haters. Something seriously wrong with that transfer!

tylergfoster · 07-11-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by reelgeek

It may seem impossible now, but I'm HOPING that this will lead to, like Sleepaway Camp, and we could get part 2 and 3 as Collector's Editions, somewhere down the road. Just hoping.

What?

Scream has already released all three of these.

KrugStillo · 07-11-2015, 03:48 PM

Wow! There is a lot of negativity around here. As one who does not own the import and only owns the US MGM Blu I welcome a definitive US version with the proper soundtrack. Maybe they will do a new scan and fix the off framing that is quite noticeable at the tail end of the flick. Bring it on.

07-11-2015, 04:51 AM	#41
confusedcrystal Active Member Member since:Sep 2013 Location:deepstar six Blu-ray collection:66 Trading Score:1	The full extended cut workprint or they can **** off

07-11-2015, 05:02 AM	#43
kngtmat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Auburndale Fl 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:332 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:26 iTunes collection:1	I think it needs a corrected picture because the scene of the Moon with the Halo around it is cut off since the second MGM DVD release. The Caps from Second Sight's show it cut half off as well.

07-11-2015, 06:23 AM	#48
Jpapp25 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Illinois 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:90	I just picked this up during the Fox Connect 50% off sale. Unless it's some type of really great packaging or a huge amount of extras, I can't see grabbing this release.

07-11-2015, 06:30 AM	#49
bgart13 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	I love this movie, but the only way I'll buy it a fourth time would be for a new transfer from the negatives and/or a doc on the soundtrack with an interview with Poison Ivy Rorschach.

07-11-2015, 02:43 PM	#52
Majin Blu Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:1813 DVD collection:186 Trading Score:325	It may seem impossible now, but I'm HOPING that this will lead to, like Sleepaway Camp, and we could get part 2 and 3 as Collector's Editions, somewhere down the road. Just hoping.

07-11-2015, 03:05 PM	#53
thecalm_7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:The Gulf 4K collection:952 Blu-ray collection:6018 DVD collection:860 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:126	Mentioned is the UK original audio. I am unfamiliar. Are we talking dialog changes or channel aspect (UK Mono/2.0 vs US 5.1)?

07-11-2015, 03:08 PM	#54
bokes Senior Member Member since:May 2013	With their recent track record of botched transfers- why bother with this? The current release looks great and it's dirt cheap. This is a pass.

07-11-2015, 03:25 PM	#56
Bates_Motel Banned Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Los Angeles Trading Score:2	Return of the Living Dead: Boosted Contrast Edition I'll wait for screen caps.

07-11-2015, 03:35 PM	#58
bigdaddyhorse Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:SE MI. 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:1243 DVD collection:1148 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:103	Not much point to this if original audio isn't included. I'll need a remastered workprint to septa-dip on this title. I own too many versions on too many formats already, including a barely watchable vcd of the workprint and the UK steelbook. I want to trust and love Scream, but Dog Soldiers has me leaning towards siding with the haters. Something seriously wrong with that transfer!

07-11-2015, 03:48 PM	#60
KrugStillo Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New Bedford, MA Blu-ray reviews: 6	Wow! There is a lot of negativity around here. As one who does not own the import and only owns the US MGM Blu I welcome a definitive US version with the proper soundtrack. Maybe they will do a new scan and fix the off framing that is quite noticeable at the tail end of the flick. Bring it on.

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