Blue Steel (1989) coming from Vestron Video! - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Guydowood · 09-19-2023, 08:42 PM

Cereal at Midnight posted the specs:

blue steel.jpg

gkfan69 · 09-19-2023, 10:52 PM

it anyone was wondering like me the difference versus the imprint release, here is what was on that disc:
NEW A Hired Gun – editor Lee Percy on Blue Steel
NEW The Phallic Woman: Deconstructing Blue Steel – with film historian Professor Jennifer Moorman
NEW Staring Down the Barrel – production designer Tony Corbett on Blue Steel
NEW A Profound Emotional Response – video essay by film historian Chris O’Neill
Trailer

so it has all the features from the imprint release plus commentary, tv spots, vintage promo and still gallery. though it does lose the content from the booklet in the release i assume. not bad for the price point it will be. Of course that only leaves the transfer which we will probably have to wait for the disc release to see how it looks, but probably the same as the imprint release?

slasherdisc · 09-19-2023, 11:08 PM

Given the track record there is no way this will have a new scan; likely will be utilizing the same master as Imprint, which is fine but Blue Steel is very worthy of a new scan or a 4K at this point.

agenda · 09-19-2023, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

I'm just hoping the PQ is better than my German import (it probably won't be). Not that there's anything wrong with it, but everyone and their mothers are commissioning fresh 2K or 4K scans, while LG is saddling us with recycled transfers.

100% agreed! I wish that it be a new 2K scan, but it seems that it's not going to be even that, which shouldn't come no surprise to anyone. The policy of this line will never change.........

Which one of the two German releases you own; StudioCanal 2018 release (that drops the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix) or Concorde Video 2012 release (that offers the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix)??

By the way, does anyone have a clue about the source of those two? Do those based on same source?

Trekkie313 · 09-20-2023, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinema84

I'm just hoping the PQ is better than my German import (it probably won't be). Not that there's anything wrong with it, but everyone and their mothers are commissioning fresh 2K or 4K scans, while LG is saddling us with recycled transfers.

Careful now, a certain someone on this board will take offense personally if you complain about LG.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slasherdisc

Given the track record there is no way this will have a new scan; likely will be utilizing the same master as Imprint, which is fine but Blue Steel is very worthy of a new scan or a 4K at this point.

Hopefully Lionsgate does some massaging of the master to make it look better. IE Less sharpening.

CreasyBear · 09-20-2023, 12:18 AM

Love this. Easy pre-order.

Rollo Tomassi · 09-26-2023, 09:14 AM

Never got around to buying this movie, only ever saw my taped VHS off German TV. Last saw the movie in the early 90s. But I'm looking forward to seeing it again.
On that matter: does anyone on here know, if all previous releases were identical regarding PQ? The reviews on this site aren't too flattering, they mention edge enhancement...

With that said, the caps on "caps-o" don't look displeasing at all, IMO. There was an old release in Germany by Concorde (2012) and a more recent one from Studiocanal/ Lionsgate (2018), both of which are quite cheap. Does anyone on here know, how the two compare regarding PQ? Caps-o-holic only shows the aforementioned Concorde release compared to US DVD...
If the Studiocanal/Lionsgate release is identical to the Concorde in regards of PQ, I'd be an idiot to import the Vestron Disc, as there is also a PCM stereo track on board...

The Great Escape · 09-26-2023, 08:49 PM

I think the price is good and I like the two leads. A strong day 1 purchase possibility

BeastCreatureTrapper · 09-27-2023, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Escape

I think the price is good and I like the two leads. A strong day 1 purchase possibility

If you haven't seen it, and are contemplating a blind buy, I would rent it first.

It's definitely a formula picture, which is fine, but if plot holes and stupidity along the way in reaching the destination bug you, then this might try your patience, to put it kindly.

By_His_Strypes · 09-27-2023, 09:57 PM

If you watch Blue Steel from the mindset of it being Laurie Strode as a Cop still being stalked by Michael Myers it makes it an even better movie. As it does tend to follow the beats of a Halloween movie...

sancho · 09-28-2023, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midway30

Any chance Narc gets a Blu-ray too?

slasherdisc · 09-28-2023, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Escape

I think the price is good and I like the two leads. A strong day 1 purchase possibility

Smart decision, it’s a great film!

Purploros · 11-13-2023, 08:42 PM

Review is up:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Blue-...4065/#Overview

Freline1982 · 11-13-2023, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Purploros

Review is up:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Blue-...4065/#Overview

2.0 audio. Is it mono or is it surround?

Will you Blu-ray.com reviewers please distinguish the difference? 2.0 doesn't tell us a whole helluva lot other than there being two channels.

Purploros · 11-13-2023, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freline1982

2.0 audio. Is it mono or is it surround?

Will you Blu-ray.com reviewers please distinguish the difference? 2.0 doesn't tell us a whole helluva lot other than there being two channels.

I’m not the reviewer, just a forum member linking to the review.

koberulz · 11-13-2023, 11:34 PM

The 2.0 on the Imprint disc is just 2.0, it's not matrixed to either mono or surround.

Wtdk · 11-14-2023, 12:36 AM

Glad to hear this is a good transfer.

rdodolak · 11-14-2023, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freline1982

2.0 audio. Is it mono or is it surround?

Will you Blu-ray.com reviewers please distinguish the difference? 2.0 doesn't tell us a whole helluva lot other than there being two channels.

It's 2.0 audio and not mono or surround.

Trekkie313 · 11-14-2023, 02:55 AM

It's crazy that three of the most well-known actors in this have passed.

DukeTogo84 · 11-14-2023, 03:06 AM

Just finished watching this release. Haven't watched this in a dogs age, but really enjoyed it as an adult. Ron Silver steals the show, but both Jamie Lee Curtis and Clancy Brown are great in this. I've actually always really seeing enjoyed seeing Clancy Brown playing a hero from time to time. He's actually in the video game Detroit: Become Human. Still, solid release.

09-19-2023, 08:42 PM	#61
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1432 Blu-ray collection:3248 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1622 iTunes collection:1512 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4291 Trading Score:53	Cereal at Midnight posted the specs: blue steel.jpg

09-19-2023, 10:52 PM	#62
gkfan69 Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:2804	it anyone was wondering like me the difference versus the imprint release, here is what was on that disc: NEW A Hired Gun – editor Lee Percy on Blue Steel NEW The Phallic Woman: Deconstructing Blue Steel – with film historian Professor Jennifer Moorman NEW Staring Down the Barrel – production designer Tony Corbett on Blue Steel NEW A Profound Emotional Response – video essay by film historian Chris O’Neill Trailer so it has all the features from the imprint release plus commentary, tv spots, vintage promo and still gallery. though it does lose the content from the booklet in the release i assume. not bad for the price point it will be. Of course that only leaves the transfer which we will probably have to wait for the disc release to see how it looks, but probably the same as the imprint release?

09-19-2023, 11:08 PM	#63
slasherdisc Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:187 Blu-ray collection:418 Trading Score:69	Given the track record there is no way this will have a new scan; likely will be utilizing the same master as Imprint, which is fine but Blue Steel is very worthy of a new scan or a 4K at this point.

09-20-2023, 12:18 AM	#66
CreasyBear Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2019 Trading Score:115	Love this. Easy pre-order.

09-26-2023, 09:14 AM	#67
Rollo Tomassi Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Germany 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:678 DVD collection:64	Never got around to buying this movie, only ever saw my taped VHS off German TV. Last saw the movie in the early 90s. But I'm looking forward to seeing it again. On that matter: does anyone on here know, if all previous releases were identical regarding PQ? The reviews on this site aren't too flattering, they mention edge enhancement... With that said, the caps on "caps-o" don't look displeasing at all, IMO. There was an old release in Germany by Concorde (2012) and a more recent one from Studiocanal/ Lionsgate (2018), both of which are quite cheap. Does anyone on here know, how the two compare regarding PQ? Caps-o-holic only shows the aforementioned Concorde release compared to US DVD... If the Studiocanal/Lionsgate release is identical to the Concorde in regards of PQ, I'd be an idiot to import the Vestron Disc, as there is also a PCM stereo track on board...

09-26-2023, 08:49 PM	#68
The Great Escape Special Member Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:188 Blu-ray collection:870 DVD collection:86 MA collection:228 Digital collection:137 iTunes collection:255 Trading Score:2	I think the price is good and I like the two leads. A strong day 1 purchase possibility

09-27-2023, 09:57 PM	#70
By_His_Strypes Banned Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:367	If you watch Blue Steel from the mindset of it being Laurie Strode as a Cop still being stalked by Michael Myers it makes it an even better movie. As it does tend to follow the beats of a Halloween movie...

11-13-2023, 08:42 PM	#73
Purploros Senior Member Member since:Jan 2018 4K collection:113 Blu-ray collection:291 Trading Score:7	Review is up: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Blue-...4065/#Overview

11-13-2023, 11:34 PM	#76
koberulz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:2229 DVD collection:532 Trading Score:17	The 2.0 on the Imprint disc is just 2.0, it's not matrixed to either mono or surround.

11-14-2023, 12:36 AM	#77
Wtdk Special Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Northern california Blu-ray reviews: 32	Glad to hear this is a good transfer.

11-14-2023, 02:55 AM	#79
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	It's crazy that three of the most well-known actors in this have passed.

11-14-2023, 03:06 AM	#80
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4949 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:139	Just finished watching this release. Haven't watched this in a dogs age, but really enjoyed it as an adult. Ron Silver steals the show, but both Jamie Lee Curtis and Clancy Brown are great in this. I've actually always really seeing enjoyed seeing Clancy Brown playing a hero from time to time. He's actually in the video game Detroit: Become Human. Still, solid release.

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