Poltergeist (1982) (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

[Rayjg]

Apparently Spielberg directed some second unit on Scarface too. He just seems to have been really hands on and itching to work around this time.

[CreasyBear]

Originally Posted by Flexicon9

... just an opinion quoted from a previous article related to Poltergeist:

"Ultimately, it’s best to view Poltergeist as a collaboration, because you can see the fingerprints of both directors in the finished product. As much as the children in peril, suburban family life, and sense of wonder are classic Spielberg, the terror scenes feel grimy and dangerous in a way that he still hasn’t ever replicated. That stuff had to have come from Hooper. And we know he works well in teams, as evidenced by his collaboration with George Romero (RIP) on Creepshow."

... I didn't know he worked on Creepshow and if he didn't then we have a whole new can of worms to open.

What the what?

Schindler's List, War of the Worlds, Munich, Saving Private Ryan, Raiders and Temple of Doom, Jaws, and Amistad, among others, would like a word. One of the reasons Spielberg's action and horror sequences work so well is because we always get the sense of genuine danger to the characters involved. I still remember so vividly how intense the opening to Saving Private Ryan or the first attack in War of the Worlds were on first viewing.

[bubbamoo]

Originally Posted by Rayjg

Apparently Spielberg directed some second unit on Scarface too. He just seems to have been really hands on and itching to work around this time.

for serious?

[Ruemorgue10]

Originally Posted by bubbamoo

for serious?

He did uncredited camera operating during the climatic shootout. Specifically, the low angle shot of the assassins entering the foyer.

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by CreasyBear

What the what?

Schindler's List, War of the Worlds, Munich, Saving Private Ryan, Raiders and Temple of Doom, Jaws, and Amistad, among others, would like a word. One of the reasons Spielberg's action and horror sequences work so well is because we always get the sense of genuine danger to the characters involved.

Not only this but because, Steven Spielberg is a damn good filmmaker, and the world knows it. He's one of the best and wealthiest filmmakers in the industry.

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by slimdude

Not only this but because, Steven Spielberg is a damn good filmmaker, and the world knows it. He's one of the best and wealthiest filmmakers in the industry.

I'm not debating anything here but that's a funny thing to bring up as if it matters lol

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by Kyle15

I'm not debating anything here but that's a funny thing to bring up as if it matters lol

Because, not every filmmaker is a multi-billionaire. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are the only two multi-billionaire movie directors in the world.

[Ray Jackson]

What’s with the white dots on the lenticular slipcover?

Looks like soap stains or something.

...but it’s deliberate?

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by slimdude

Because, not every filmmaker is a multi-billionaire. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are the only two multi-billionaire movie directors in the world.

It has absolutely zero to do with the topic being discussed.

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by slimdude

Because, not every filmmaker is a multi-billionaire. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are the only two multi-billionaire movie directors in the world.

That doesn't have anything to do with them as filmmakers or artists though? It's completely irrelevant. We know they have a lot of money. lmao

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

It has absolutely zero to do with the topic being discussed.

Originally Posted by Kyle15

That doesn't have anything to do with them as filmmakers or artists though?

So what.

[Ernest Rister]

Yup, it's Saturday night on Blu-Ray.com.

[Cherokee Jack]

Recently picked up the German steelbook Poltergeist release and I kind of love it. Planning on selling my old digibook but I'm wondering if there's any difference between the German disc and the disc in the digibook? Disc art is different but the German disc boots straight to the menu and everything is in English. Any reason to keep the American digibook BD? Checked several pages of the thread but it mostly seems to revolve around who actually directed this.

Photos in the spoiler for clarity:

[Show spoiler]

[Dave Mack]

Just watched my old blu a couple of months ago to show the kid. Tonight started watching on Netflix. Looks like a newer, sharper, cleaner (not dnr) transfer. Maybe I’m crazy. It’s 4am. I’m not digging out the blu to A/B but it seemed different. Maybe there’s a new transfer out there? Maybe a 4K release coming? Anyone else see?

[alexroubaix]

Originally Posted by Dave Mack

Just watched my old blu a couple of months ago to show the kid. Tonight started watching on Netflix. Looks like a newer, sharper, cleaner (not dnr) transfer. Maybe I’m crazy. It’s 4am. I’m not digging out the blu to A/B but it seemed different. Maybe there’s a new transfer out there? Maybe a 4K release coming? Anyone else see?

It's the same transfer as the blu-ray. Would love a 4k restoration though

[Darthbooth1978]

Could there be a chance another Label such as Shout or Arrow get this for release?

[The Fallen Deity]

Originally Posted by Darthbooth1978

Could there be a chance another Label such as Shout or Arrow get this for release?

I reckon it's more likely that Warner will do a UHD release.

[A113]

Originally Posted by Darthbooth1978

Could there be a chance another Label such as Shout or Arrow get this for release?

Most likely yes, but I'm really hoping for Warner to surprise us with a 4K release with new bonus features. Poltergeist is probably in my top 5 Spielberg films (Spielberg and Hooper directed it together, even tho Steven wasn't credited) and deserves alot more attention than it does now.

[1924]

Originally Posted by Darthbooth1978

Could there be a chance another Label such as Shout or Arrow get this for release?

They didn’t give it to Shout when they did the sequels

I can’t think of a time a Spielberg related movie has been licensed out

[suitechicguy]

I really want to pick this up but I’ve waited so long. I know as soon as I do they will announce some other release.