Sleepy Hollow 4K UHD (1999)

[Member-425016]

It is going to take a lot of good faith for me to purchase this after what Paramount did with the BD. I'm certain they did that just for the ugly fun of making fans of the film suffer.

[StingingVelvet]

This is low key one of my favorite films. I had the poster framed and hung in my living room when I was single and allowed to do such things.

[NicCage]

Originally Posted by IPreferPi

FINALLY! Top three Burton for me.

For me it’s

1) Ed Wood
2) Edward Scissorhands
3) Batman/Batman Returns (I always watch them as one)
4) Beetlejuice
5) Sleepy Hollow

Can’t wait to get this on 4K. Just watched this for last spooky season and the old Blu-ray definitely could use an upgrade.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterFan

Are there any screenshots of the digital 4K version? I'd be curious to see how different the grading is compared to the Blu-ray. The DVD/Blu-ray master looked far too flat and dull. A showing of an original print I saw a number of years ago looked far more striking with a lot more shades of blues and cyan in the night scenes. Scenes set during the day looked far more vibrant while maintaining the greyish muted look. It's pretty sad that so many of these films which utilized silver retention haven't really captured that look at all on home video.

I seem to recall in one of the other Sleepy Hollow threads images of the new transfer were posted.

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I seem to recall in one of the other Sleepy Hollow threads images of the new transfer were posted.

Link was posted and quoted on the previous page.

[Surge92]

This is probably my favorite Tim Burton film. I remember going to see it in the movie theater when it first came out and also buying the DVD when I was in grad school. I passed on the blu-ray because of the ancient codec it used. Hopefully, Paramount doesn't screw up this new 4K UHD.

[Resident Evil Labs]

Can't wiat, the previous Blu ray wasn't the best. Love this movie

[Resident Evil Labs]

Would love to get Wolf, The Wolfman remake and Victor Frankenstein on 4K too. All underrated imo

[bbwiscfan]

And Christina Ricci was awesome in this too…..I hope they do right and capture the atmosphere perfectly with the UHD…

[samlop10]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

It’s been 4K Dolby on digital for a few months. It looks great on there.

Sadly, that means nothing regarding how the compression on the 4K disc will be. The master/restoration might be great, but they can still stumble when compressing it.

Based on the caps from the link on previous page, the compression isn’t great on the stream.

[KubrickKurasawa]

Haven't watched this since the theater, and can't remember a lot but should look good on 4K with dark scenes and that. Personally I'd rather have Pee-Wee Big Adventure on 4K. What can you do...

[Monterey Jack]

Originally Posted by bbwiscfan

And Christina Ricci was awesome in this too…

Pre-anorexia Christina...

[infiniteCR]

If the color gets handled as well as big fish I'll be real happy.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by samlop10

Sadly, that means nothing regarding how the compression on the 4K disc will be. The master/restoration might be great, but they can still stumble when compressing it.

Based on the caps from the link on previous page, the compression isn’t great on the stream.

The compression (even though not great) is actually better on the older BD. It's funny as I was recently debating with someone over at AVS who claims streaming compression as is good as disc. Never the case when done properly.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by samlop10

Sadly, that means nothing regarding how the compression on the 4K disc will be. The master/restoration might be great, but they can still stumble when compressing it.

Based on the caps from the link on previous page, the compression isn’t great on the stream.

The compression (based on those caps) is actually better on the older BD. It's funny as I was recently debating with someone over at AVS who claims streaming compression as is good as disc. Never the case when done properly. Really a disc roll with Paramount in general.

[JupiterMission]

Woohoo! Been craving this ever since I got my 4k player! Really hope the disc turns out great because this is one of the best looking movies ever. Now to decide if I want to watch it before Halloween or before Thanksgiving... this has always been more of a November horror for me, what with the New England vibes and all. Hm hm hmmm...

[samlop10]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

The compression (based on those caps) is actually better on the older BD. It's funny as I was recently debating with someone over at AVS who claims streaming compression as is good as disc. Never the case when done properly. Really a disc roll with Paramount in general.

Yeah I would have to agree. The film grain is better resolved on the Japanese blu compared to the stream, and it has less compression artifacts.

[nick4Knight]

Boy do I love Sleepy Hollow! Hasn't been super high on my wishlist but it is indeed one on there. So its great for me this is coming. Bring it on

[Count Orlok]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

This is low key one of my favorite films. I had the poster framed and hung in my living room when I was single and allowed to do such things.

Same. I have so much stuff from this movie. The video release poster is still on my wall. I ended up buying the McFarlane action figures again a few years ago so I can have three on display and three in mint sealed condition, including the HH three piece set with his horse. There are around seven or so copies of it in my collection. My favorite items have to be my HH Hollywood Collectibles Group exclusive 1:4 statue and the hardback script art book.



There's quite a bit more, including multiple copies of the soundtrack on vinyl and the complete score from Intrada, a trading card set, a press kit, and even the official interactive companion CD ROM. I'm currently on the hunt for the Horseman's axe and sword from Factory X, even though I have no space to display them at the moment.

[klauswhereareyou]

Of the Burton films left the ones I'd really like 4Ks of would be Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Mars Attacks!, and Sweeney Todd.