Halloween 4K UHD (1978)

[GeoffOliver]

I assume the new film (which I’m calling H40) will also be released to 4K UHD if it does well at the box office. It’s a direct sequel to this, so it should make a good double feature.

[Geoff D]

Universal appear to have the rights to the new movie, so if they can justify a UHD release for 50 Shades then a UHD for H40 (nice) is a given.

[Donl1282]

Originally Posted by Kubrick0730

That’s a hard choice to make for me because the others won’t come out without strong sales of the first and it’s already known that 2 and 3 have 4K scans ready. And if enough people buy they may come out when the new one is released on 4K.

I think it’s almost guaranteed the sequels will eventually be released on 4K UHD. I think the Halloween films have been released on every format since VHS with the exception of the short lived HD DVD.

[GeoffOliver]

H4, H5, H20, and Resurrection would absolutely all need new scans before they could ever hope to see 4K UHD. H6 too probably, at least the theatrical cut, but the 2014 scan of the Producer’s Cut is probably fine.

And yeah, Universal has the franchise back with the new film.

[Dylan34]

Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

H4, H5, H20, and Resurrection would absolutely all need new scans before they could ever hope to see 4K UHD. H6 too probably, at least the theatrical cut, but the 2014 scan of the Producer’s Cut is probably fine.

And yeah, Universal has the franchise back with the new film.

I don’t think the Producer’s Cut was scanned in at 4K, so it would need a new 4K scan too. I still buy Blu-ray, so I’ll definitely be picking up the Scream Factory releases of H ll and H lll.

[JohnCarpenterFan]

I don't think any current master for H6 would be "suitable" for UHD. The presentation of the PC on Blu-ray was a revelation considering it was only ever available through poor-quality bootlegs before but it's still not a great-looking presentation and I think seeing it in 4K with HDR would just accentuate its flaws.

Granted it appears older HD masters have just been dolled up and repurposed for UHD so what's suitable is definitely subjective even though that practice damages the reputation of UHD, just like it did Blu-ray when studios were releasing magenta-pushed telecines created for older home video formats designed to be viewed on different technology.

[Pieter V]

Halloween 4K restoration at FrightFest

Two extra films have been added to the record-breaking 2018 line-up: PIMPED is director David Barker’s modern transgressive erotic thriller, an Hitchcocktail of elevated suspense and shock in the revered style of Brian De Palma, And If you’ve never seen John Carpenter’s HALLOWEEN on the big screen, now’s your best chance. The inclusion of this 4K restoration needs no explanation in anticipation of a new Michael Myers slasher being released in October. Check screening details on the FrightFest website.

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Homegrown talent will be present in abundance this year. Actor and director Matthew Holness brings us his much-awaited POSSUM, AWAIT FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS will spring director Johnny Kervorkian, his producer Jack Tarling (God’s Own Country) with stars Holly Weston, Sam Gittins,Neerja Naik, Grant Masters and Kris Saddler. And a warm welcome for BOOK OF MONSTERS director Stewart Sparke, CHUCK STEEL: NIGHT OF THE TRAMPIRES director Mike Mort, FRANKENSTEIN’S CREATURE director Sam Ashurst and RAVERS director Bernhard Pucher, who will be attending alongside the cast including Vikings star Georgia Hirst.

The FIRST BLOOD strand goes from strength to strength and all the helmers will be around, supported by their cast and crews. CTRL director Harry Lindley, F.U.B.A.R. director Ben Kent, PERFECT SKIN director Kevin Chicken (with Games of Thrones star Richard Brake) and THE DEVIL’S DOORWAY director Aislinn Clark.

Also present will be writer/director Roxanne Benjamin (XX, SOUTHBOUND, V/H/S), presenting an exclusive screening of FINAL STOP, a must-hear horror short produced by Sennheiser and Soapbox Films. Shot entirely on smartphone, and recorded in full binaural audio using the AMBEO Smart Headset, the film is designed to be watched with headphones (which will be supplied), so audiences can immerse themselves in the story and its terrifying 3D soundscape.

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[TheSweetieMan]

Originally Posted by Guydowood

that look you get with yet another disc release of the original Halloween.....


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”I BOUGHT IT SIX TIMES! I BOUGHT IT SIX TIMES, Sheriff! The discs aren’t human! They aren’t human! I BOUGHT IT SIX TIMES!”

[Pieter V]

Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

The 2013 transfer was apparently in 2K, so this is either an upscale or yet another new scan. Still glad to see this movie coming out in 4K, even if I haven’t upgraded. One of my ultimate favorites.

No idea which release the 35th Anniversary Blu-ray uses. But for it anniversary Halloween was restored and overseen by the DP.

35th poster:

[blurayjunkie]

Originally Posted by KenHurd

1080p Blu-rays.

Aww, that's a disappointment.

[Alister_M]

Definitely going to pick this one up, I never even got around to upgrading it to BD (too many faulty local releases floating around and the later non-botched ones were overpriced).

[SexySamSosa67]

Originally Posted by DJR662

For some reason, I don't own any of the Halloween films on Blu-ray except for Rob Zombie's remake and its sequel.

Will happily pick this up. I hope the first sequel will also get the UHD treatment.

The first sequel is getting a 4K remaster with a steelbook.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

What's the betting it'll look different again to every previous version?

And as for audio, they can Atmos the shit out of it for all I care just as long as they put the original mono on there.

They can whack Auro 3d on it if they have the correct mono mix and Dean decides to fix his ever changing mind

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Digital Bits be like "industry sources tell us..."

He has things on good authority

[ghoulies]

Originally Posted by KenHurd

1080p Blu-rays.

What source has confirmed that it'll be release in 1080P Blu-Ray and not in actual 4K Blu-Ray?

[Adam_ME]

No surprise. It's the 40th anniversary. A new movie is coming out this fall. It's a direct sequel to the original. And the rights are owned by Lionsgate who are definitely not hesitant to release catalog titles.

[HeavyHitter]

Honestly, the 35th ann BD was good, but the color looked a little too drained to me. Let's see what this looks like with HDR and wide color gamut presumably with yet another round of new color timing.

[TheSweetieMan]

I personally really enjoyed the 35th anniversary remaster. Quite a bit.

I know that in the past people have complained about the colors on each release--but a lot of it, IMHO, has to do with the fact that they shot the film in a Californian suburb. It's hard to replicate that 'fall' effect (something the new film actually does better than Carpenter's, aesthetically) during a summer shoot, with a tight budget on top of that.

If the UHD is just a more fine-tuned version of the 35th remaster, I will be extremely happy.

[Dylan34]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

Honestly, the 35th ann BD was good, but the color looked a little too drained to me. Let's see what this looks like with HDR and wide color gamut presumably with yet another round of new color timing.

Yeah, I enjoyed the 35th anniversary Blu. The leaves could have used a bit of Orange in them, but the dreary grey sky made it look like a crisp, cool, Halloween day. Plus, all the fine detail in PQ I thought looked fantastic. Looking forward to the 4K release.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

They can whack Auro 3d on it if they have the correct mono mix and Dean decides to fix his ever changing mind

As with 2001 and Alien I'm not really all that concerned about what form the grading takes any more (egregious errors notwithstanding) because it's changed so much over the years, just as long as the main filmatic goodness is allowed to shine through sans any "grain management" then I'm good.

[Batman1084]

Originally Posted by TheSweetieMan

I personally really enjoyed the 35th anniversary remaster. Quite a bit.

I know that in the past people have complained about the colors on each release--but a lot of it, IMHO, has to do with the fact that they shot the film in a Californian suburb. It's hard to replicate that 'fall' effect (something the new film actually does better than Carpenter's, aesthetically) during a summer shoot, with a tight budget on top of that.

If the UHD is just a more fine-tuned version of the 35th remaster, I will be extremely happy.

I definitely agree with you there. The 35th anniversary was one of the few BDs I felt actually was worthy of a double dip and it didn't hurt that I only paid $8 for it. : )

Anyways, I am very excited for this. I won't say it is a day 1 despite being in my top 3 horror films only because the 35th anniversary BD is that good to me.