The Dead Zone 4K UHD (1983) (Collector's Edition) (Scream Factory) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Gosszilla · 10-02-2023, 02:08 PM

Something made this inevitable: Paramount, about 2 years after 4K remastered Blu Ray (paid for by another studio)! If this is what it takes to get the disc we wanted all along--so be it. Paid $16.49 for the previous SF Blu Ray and will grab this one on sale too!

DaylightsEnd · 10-02-2023, 02:30 PM

I DO think that studios and boutiques have been gauging the viability and prioritization of uhd releases at least partly based on sales activity and overall consumer reception of remastered blu rays over the last several years. It’s a natural part of business progress and product selection when you’re responsible for making good financial decisions in the transition to the most recent media platforms. It’s quite likely that if we weren’t spending to upgrade our 10-year old blu rays with remastered blu rays over the last few years, we perhaps wouldn’t be seeing nearly as many uhd back-catalog releases rolling out right now. I really don’t see it as double-dipping the way you’d buy another 1080p blu ray with a better master or more updated scan. Uhd is a different platform with its own unique attributes, performing above the standard blu ray platform. It’s more of an “upgrade” in my mind than a typical double-dip.

MifuneFan · 10-02-2023, 03:54 PM

The Dead Zone now up at SF with rolled poster

https://shoutfactory.com/collections...40248316067974

Pic with slip

Wtdk · 10-07-2023, 03:47 PM

I have to wonder how much of an upgrade in 4K this will be. True, it is a new scan but is this really 4K material?

Bostonyte · 10-07-2023, 03:50 PM

So what makes something 4K material?

Wtdk · 10-07-2023, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bostonyte

So what makes something 4K material?

The limitations of the source. Yes, it could have marginal improvements but, like “The Changeling” with George C. Scott, depending on the source, condition, film stock, choices by the cinematographer/director etc., it may not benefit from the upgrade as well. YMMV of course. Just speculation, opinions, etc.

MifuneFan · 10-07-2023, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wtdk

The limitations of the source. Yes, it could have marginal improvements but, like “The Changeling” with George C. Scott, depending on the source condition, film stock, etc., it may not benefit from the upgrade as well. YMMV of course. Just speculation, opinions, etc.

THe BD is a 4K scan from the OCN, so I don't think there's any source limitations here. I'm not sure if they're doing a new scan, or utilizing that previous one in any way, but it did get fairly strong marks for PQ. If they add HDR/Dolby Vision, like most of their releases, it'll likely also be an improvement in that regard too.

DR Herbert West · 10-07-2023, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Wtdk

The limitations of the source. Yes, it could have marginal improvements but, like “The Changeling” with George C. Scott, depending on the source, condition, film stock, choices by the cinematographer/director etc., it may not benefit from the upgrade as well. YMMV of course. Just speculation, opinions, etc.

Ghoulies looks great in 4K. I wouldn't worry about this.

pjl69 · 10-07-2023, 05:39 PM

So, its a quadruple dip for me (have already two australian releases and Shout blu). Who cares. Its one of my favourite movies.

SpacemanDoug · 10-07-2023, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

I'd upgrade It for the full TV cut. I'm happy with the Salem's Lot Blu.

Salem's Lot's blu had similar issues as the IT BD did, but not nearly as noticeable or severe

Wtdk · 10-07-2023, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

THe BD is a 4K scan from the OCN, so I don't think there's any source limitations here. I'm not sure if they're doing a new scan, or utilizing that previous one in any way, but it did get fairly strong marks for PQ. If they add HDR/Dolby Vision, like most of their releases, it'll likely also be an improvement in that regard too.

Yes I know, I was commenting in general about some of the limitations that can arise as to whether something would have a large improvement in 4K (and gave “The Changling” as an example of a film that didn’t significantly improve IMHO from the blu though that had the inter positive as the source which has less info than the OCN).

I’ve already purchase the upgrade to 4K for “The Dead Zone” being released in December but there are instances where the upgrade is modest. No shade on anyone who wants to always upgrade to 4K but I look at all of these factors before deciding on upgrading or not. Too. Any triple or quad dips.

Wtdk · 10-07-2023, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Big-D

GREG STILLSON
FOR
SENATOR.

Hallelujah.

LOL. One has to love how far ahead of the curve King was at predicting the current nature of politics.

JRcanReid · 10-07-2023, 08:08 PM

I noticed both this and Clue came out of the gate at $40. I can't do $40. I accepted $27 a pop as the cost of doing business but I'm never going to accept 40 a pop. C'mon, I'm already moving money from the groceries as it is. Work with me here!

Russhole · 10-21-2023, 11:01 PM

Happy 40th Anniversary!

MifuneFan · 11-02-2023, 03:43 PM

Extras/Details are up. They got a new audio commentary with Mike Flanagan

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Bonus Features for UHD/Blu-ray

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

NEW 2023 Transfer From The Original Camera Negative
In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmaker Mike Flanagan And Eric Vespe And Scott Wampler Of The Kingcast
Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Mark Irwin
Audio Commentary With Film Historian Michael Gingold
Audio Commentary with Film Historian/Author Dr. Steve Haberman And Filmmaker/Film Historian Constantine Nasr
Audio Commentary With Film Music Historian Daniel Schweiger With Isolated Score Selections

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

NEW 2023 Transfer From The Original Camera Negative
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmaker Mike Flanagan And Eric Vespe And Scott Wampler Of The Kingcast
Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Mark Irwin
Audio Commentary With Film Historian Michael Gingold
Audio Commentary with Film Historian/Author Dr. Steve Haberman And Filmmaker/Film Historian Constantine Nasr
Audio Commentary With Film Music Historian Daniel Schweiger With Isolated Score Selections
“Sarah's Story” – An Interview With Actress Brooke Adams
“Cold Visions: Producing The Dead Zone” – Featuring Interviews With Production Manager John M. Eckert And Associate Producer Jeffrey Chernov
Trailers From Hell - Mick Garris On The Dead Zone
“Memories From The Dead Zone”
“The Look Of The Dead Zone”
“Visions Of The Dead Zone”
“The Politics Of The Dead Zone”
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
Behind-The-Scenes Sill Gallery

dylrichard02 · 11-02-2023, 03:55 PM

Was hoping for those Imprint extras to be carried over. Still going to get this or course!

kngtmat · 11-03-2023, 12:28 AM

Yep, figured it by Scream's repost from Wampler they will be doing the same for Dead Zone.

dallywhitty · 11-03-2023, 03:44 AM

Kinda funny to think Kino were like, "Three audio tracks? That's absurd." Meanwhile Shout are like, "How many commentaries do you want? Is five okay?"

SpacemanDoug · 11-03-2023, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Kinda funny to think Kino were like, "Three audio tracks? That's absurd." Meanwhile Shout are like, "How many commentaries do you want? Is five okay?"

(going back to The Fog again)

How many English audio tracks do you want? Is two good enough for you?

No?? Ok we'll add two more!!!!!

Jackie Scanlon · 11-03-2023, 12:14 PM

Already got the blu, but it's one of my favourite Cronenberg films and think the 4K would be a decent upgrade.

It's been ages since I bought a Shout release - where's the best place for a UK order these days? (also considering The Blob 4K)

10-02-2023, 03:54 PM	#63
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	The Dead Zone now up at SF with rolled poster https://shoutfactory.com/collections...40248316067974 Pic with slip Last edited by MifuneFan; 10-02-2023 at 04:07 PM.

10-02-2023, 02:08 PM	#61
Gosszilla Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 36	Something made this inevitable: Paramount, about 2 years after 4K remastered Blu Ray (paid for by another studio)! If this is what it takes to get the disc we wanted all along--so be it. Paid $16.49 for the previous SF Blu Ray and will grab this one on sale too!

10-02-2023, 02:30 PM	#62
DaylightsEnd Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2019 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I DO think that studios and boutiques have been gauging the viability and prioritization of uhd releases at least partly based on sales activity and overall consumer reception of remastered blu rays over the last several years. It’s a natural part of business progress and product selection when you’re responsible for making good financial decisions in the transition to the most recent media platforms. It’s quite likely that if we weren’t spending to upgrade our 10-year old blu rays with remastered blu rays over the last few years, we perhaps wouldn’t be seeing nearly as many uhd back-catalog releases rolling out right now. I really don’t see it as double-dipping the way you’d buy another 1080p blu ray with a better master or more updated scan. Uhd is a different platform with its own unique attributes, performing above the standard blu ray platform. It’s more of an “upgrade” in my mind than a typical double-dip.

10-07-2023, 03:47 PM	#64
Wtdk Special Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Northern california Blu-ray reviews: 32	I have to wonder how much of an upgrade in 4K this will be. True, it is a new scan but is this really 4K material?

10-07-2023, 03:50 PM	#65
Bostonyte Power Member Member since:Aug 2018 Location:Las Vegas, NV Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:262 Blu-ray collection:329 MA collection:18 Digital collection:28 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:101	So what makes something 4K material?

10-07-2023, 05:39 PM	#69
pjl69 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2021 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:770 DVD collection:79	So, its a quadruple dip for me (have already two australian releases and Shout blu). Who cares. Its one of my favourite movies.

10-07-2023, 08:08 PM	#73
JRcanReid Special Member Member since:Apr 2023 Location:Quincy, MA USA 4K collection:659 Blu-ray collection:1109 DVD collection:69	I noticed both this and Clue came out of the gate at $40. I can't do $40. I accepted $27 a pop as the cost of doing business but I'm never going to accept 40 a pop. C'mon, I'm already moving money from the groceries as it is. Work with me here!

10-21-2023, 11:01 PM	#74
Russhole Power Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Orange County, California. 4K collection:340 Blu-ray collection:4645 DVD collection:718 Trading Score:22	Happy 40th Anniversary!

11-02-2023, 03:55 PM	#76
dylrichard02 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:In the mouth of madness 4K collection:592 Blu-ray collection:2202 DVD collection:271 MA collection:9 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	Was hoping for those Imprint extras to be carried over. Still going to get this or course!

11-03-2023, 12:28 AM	#77
kngtmat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Auburndale Fl 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:332 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:26 iTunes collection:1	Yep, figured it by Scream's repost from Wampler they will be doing the same for Dead Zone.

11-03-2023, 03:44 AM	#78
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:178	Kinda funny to think Kino were like, "Three audio tracks? That's absurd." Meanwhile Shout are like, "How many commentaries do you want? Is five okay?"

11-03-2023, 12:14 PM	#80
Jackie Scanlon Power Member Member since:Oct 2019 Location:UK 4K collection:187 Blu-ray collection:885 DVD collection:574	Already got the blu, but it's one of my favourite Cronenberg films and think the 4K would be a decent upgrade. It's been ages since I bought a Shout release - where's the best place for a UK order these days? (also considering The Blob 4K)

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