Ms. 45 (1981) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

bigdaddyhorse · 11-17-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tenebre6

i never saw it as that way. its a very serious film. never saw this one as exploitation at all. its a more rare dead serious take in the rape revenge genre. i think it fits well into the American indie cinema genre more so than grindhouse.

I think the poster and synopsis got this film the "Grindhouse" tag. But that's how it was marketed, and I'm sure it played plenty of shady theaters back in the day. Many Grindhouse flicks were far more than exploitative, they are just remembered for whatever exploitation they brought.

Akijama · 11-24-2013, 06:47 PM

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Drafthouse Films has unleashed the rabid trailer for their theatrical re-release of Ms. 45, Abel Ferrara's 1981 revenge thriller classic. The trailer, cut by Hobo with a Shotgun director Jason Eisener, gives the first look at the film remastered in HD from the original negative materials by Drafthouse Films.

iamnoone · 11-24-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

I think the poster and synopsis got this film the "Grindhouse" tag. But that's how it was marketed, and I'm sure it played plenty of shady theaters back in the day. Many Grindhouse flicks were far more than exploitative, they are just remembered for whatever exploitation they brought.

Exactly. This film was marketed as pure exploitation when originally released and it perfectly fits into that category. I saw it opening day at the old Culver Theater (3-plex) in Culver City, a fleapit dump theater that all the grade-Z and exploitation films opened at. From GATES OF HELL to THE DUNGEONMASTER to DON'T GO NEAR THE PARK to MS. 45 to countless others. Some films were simply forgettable exploitation garbage, and some, like MS. 45 were quite a step above the usual junk. I remember really being surprised by it at the time as it wasn't the usual exploitation fare

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. It is a terrific piece of independent cinema, yes, but it is still very much an exploitation-grindhouse film. Just because it's a quality one doesn't change that.

Goremeister100 · 11-24-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Boooom! We got a release date!

March 25

Available for pre-order on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Ms-45-Blu-ray/...572831&sr=1-11

A little steep for me so I'll wait for reviews.

Beauvoir · 11-25-2013, 12:55 AM

This is a must have for me!

bigdaddyhorse · 11-25-2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Goremeister100

A little steep for me so I'll wait for reviews.

That price goes up each time I see it. First time, when I should've pre-ordered it, was just over $20. The other day it was $24.98, now at $27.98. ****er's gonna be $49.98 by release day at this rate!

Walking a tightrope here, my ebay proceeds from selling the dvd covered the first price, but not quite the new one. Hopefully it will drop back to around $20.

Goremeister100 · 12-04-2013, 09:59 PM

Just some kind of stunt they're pulling trying to get folks to order. Not falling for it. If I miss out then I miss out but I sure as hell ain't paying 50 bucks for a blu-ray which will probably end up being a BD25.

NoirFan · 12-04-2013, 10:28 PM

There's no calculated, diabolical, 'stunt' involved here. Amazon pre-order prices fluctuate all the time.

Goremeister100 · 12-05-2013, 05:58 PM

Yeah but why do the prices fluctuate all the time? Sounds like a conspiracy to me.

Akijama · 01-09-2014, 08:43 PM

Cover art:

tylerdurden10 · 01-09-2014, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

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Not gonna lie, that's gotta be one of the coolest covers I've seen in awhile!

buck135 · 01-09-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Cover art

Sold. Is that a silver blu-ray case?

NoirFan · 01-09-2014, 10:32 PM

Has anyone seen the theatrical re-release? I'm going to a midnight screening next weekend.

Beauvoir · 01-10-2014, 12:02 AM

Great artwork, I'm in!

jrsl76 · 01-10-2014, 01:36 AM

The cover is pretty good but I would have preferred the poster image with her leg and the thug. Still monumentally happy about getting this.

eddiesd123 · 01-10-2014, 04:10 AM

About to go see the movie in theaters next week, super pumped about it!

NoirFan · 01-10-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsl76

The cover is pretty good but I would have preferred the poster image with her leg and the thug.

Putting the original poster on the reverse would have been a nice touch. Has there been any word on possible extras?

NoirFan · 01-15-2014, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Has anyone seen the theatrical re-release? I'm going to a midnight screening next weekend.

Hmm...

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super-rare 35mm screening of the R-rated cut!!

I'm glad I'll be watching an actual print, but on the other hand, I wish it were the unrated cut.

Mr. Thomsen · 01-15-2014, 08:19 PM

I saw the R-rated cut on 35mm two years ago in our local film museum. It was definitely worth it, seeing it on a big screen.

eddiesd123 · 01-20-2014, 04:53 AM

Saw it a few days ago at the Silent Movie Theater in LA. I'm pretty sure it was a digital projection. But the new transfer is pretty amazing. Looks almost TOO clean for such a grimy movie like this, although the nighttime sequences were more grainy (to be expected.) No DNR or any of that crap - it just looks like they did a damn good job restoring it. I don't think anyone would EVER think that this movie could look this good.

11-25-2013, 12:55 AM	#65
Beauvoir Expert Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Toronto 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:222	This is a must have for me!

12-04-2013, 09:59 PM	#67
Goremeister100 Special Member Member since:Sep 2013 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:370 Blu-ray reviews:3	Just some kind of stunt they're pulling trying to get folks to order. Not falling for it. If I miss out then I miss out but I sure as hell ain't paying 50 bucks for a blu-ray which will probably end up being a BD25.

12-04-2013, 10:28 PM	#68
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	There's no calculated, diabolical, 'stunt' involved here. Amazon pre-order prices fluctuate all the time.

12-05-2013, 05:58 PM	#69
Goremeister100 Special Member Member since:Sep 2013 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:370 Blu-ray reviews:3	Yeah but why do the prices fluctuate all the time? Sounds like a conspiracy to me.

01-09-2014, 08:43 PM	#70
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Cover art:

01-09-2014, 10:32 PM	#73
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Has anyone seen the theatrical re-release? I'm going to a midnight screening next weekend.

01-10-2014, 12:02 AM	#74
Beauvoir Expert Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Toronto 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:222	Great artwork, I'm in!

01-10-2014, 01:36 AM	#75
jrsl76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Glendale, CA 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:3240 DVD collection:637 Trading Score:66	The cover is pretty good but I would have preferred the poster image with her leg and the thug. Still monumentally happy about getting this.

01-10-2014, 04:10 AM	#76
eddiesd123 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2012 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:388	About to go see the movie in theaters next week, super pumped about it!

01-15-2014, 08:19 PM	#79
Mr. Thomsen Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Denmark 4K collection:252 Blu-ray collection:3165 DVD collection:293	I saw the R-rated cut on 35mm two years ago in our local film museum. It was definitely worth it, seeing it on a big screen.

01-20-2014, 04:53 AM	#80
eddiesd123 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2012 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:388	Saw it a few days ago at the Silent Movie Theater in LA. I'm pretty sure it was a digital projection. But the new transfer is pretty amazing. Looks almost TOO clean for such a grimy movie like this, although the nighttime sequences were more grainy (to be expected.) No DNR or any of that crap - it just looks like they did a damn good job restoring it. I don't think anyone would EVER think that this movie could look this good.

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