Basic Instinct 4K UHD (1992) (Lionsgate Limited) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

TiredOldCliche · 03-01-2025, 11:21 AM

I bought SC remastered Blu-ray some time ago. I wasn't particularly happy with it, so I was gonna begrudgingly upgrade it to UHD version, but now I will wait and see. Additional extras and stereo track are tempting, but if LG edition won't improve in terms of picture, I don't see the point of importing it.

I also wonder if it opens a possibility for Eagle or Divisa releases down the line.

Jorvic · 03-01-2025, 12:18 PM

Something's definitely off in the colours on the SC 4K in a way that I find tricky to pinpoint. But parts of it do look quite nice. It's a film I've found myself re-watching more and more often over the last few years so would be tempted to buy if there's an appreciable overall improvement in the PQ on this new release.

OutOfBoose · 03-01-2025, 12:37 PM

I can live with the colors as long as DNR is gone. But sometimes it looks too much brown-pink and teal.

andreasy969 · 03-01-2025, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfBoose

PLEASE NO DNR, PLEASE!!!!!! I Beg you!!!!

Is there a chance?

Nah, this will sure af be the same DNRd SC master, which IIRC was my major issue with this one as well. And which 2.0 (let alone one of these awful plastic slip steels) won't rescue.

Jorvic · 03-01-2025, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfBoose

I can live with the colors as long as DNR is gone. But sometimes it looks too much brown-pink and teal.

It's partly that (to me) brown-red kind of tint that does looks a bit odd each time I view it.

OutOfBoose · 03-01-2025, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by andreasy969

Nah, this will sure af be the same DNRd SC master, which IIRC was my major issue with this one as well. And which 2.0 (let alone one of these awful plastic slip steels) won't rescue.

It sucks. (

Dingus1539 · 03-01-2025, 02:17 PM

Based on that interview on the Lionsgate Limited line and the work they’re doing, I can’t imagine they’d leave the SC master with its flaws intact. I’m certainly hoping they aren’t just repackaging an old master including things like DNR. That’d be a bad call. They’re otherwise doing good work, and I’m not a huge fan of steels either, but they’re developing a sharp house style with the creative layering of clear sleeve and interior art. Basic Instinct is a favorite film, but I won’t purchase this if it’s a flawed older master.

Dr. T · 03-01-2025, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle Smith

Kudos for including the original stereo mix! Do we have Cliff to thank for this?

It's great that they went to the effort of including the Dolby Stereo track, but please keep in mind Basic Instinct did have a discrete digital mix released.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.C._Concept

HeavyHitter · 03-01-2025, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingus1539

Based on that interview on the Lionsgate Limited line and the work they’re doing, I can’t imagine they’d leave the SC master with its flaws intact. I’m certainly hoping they aren’t just repackaging an old master including things like DNR. That’d be a bad call. They’re otherwise doing good work, and I’m not a huge fan of steels either, but they’re developing a sharp house style with the creative layering of clear sleeve and interior art. Basic Instinct is a favorite film, but I won’t purchase this if it’s a flawed older master.

As Geoff mentioned, maybe the way LG takes a little off makes it a more consistent viewing experience vs SC, but we're more than likely stuck with the jacked up color timing. Sadly, I wonder if Verhoeven's ability to see color was deteriorating as happened with Friedkin.

andreasy969 · 03-01-2025, 02:54 PM

People who think that this won't be the exact same SC (DNRd) master really must be somewhat delusional. I mean it even literally says it's the same old SC restoration supervised by the man already. It's SC/Lionsgate. People really think Lionsgate, who just surprised us with the "awesome" Kill Bill releases supervised by the other man, will release anything else than what's on the SC? Except for another encode? Well. Best of luck.

Heck, "...supervised by Director Paul Verhoeven" reads like a disclaimer to me really.

ghostof82 · 03-01-2025, 03:51 PM

Shame. Film- maker's deteriorating faculties impact 4K restoration. Again. Mind, I do wonder if it's more the display technology we have now, what the film-maker sees versus what punters see on display panels of varying quality. Some folks have the settings on 'Vivid' for goodness sake.

Starman22 · 03-01-2025, 11:31 PM

Great movie and great news!

TheNickSweat · 03-02-2025, 01:27 AM

Of course this is announced 2 weeks after I purchase the UK edition. (You're welcome everyone!) Oh well, I still paid less than this steelbook costs and I'm not concerned with the "new" extras that are being included.

AllOuttaBubbleGum · 03-02-2025, 01:32 AM

Are these actually limited...and are they chased with standard editions?

How do the SC blus fare over the 4Ks in terms of compression?

FlamedLiquid · 03-02-2025, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AllOuttaBubbleGum

Are these actually limited...and are they chased with standard editions?

How do the SC blus fare over the 4Ks in terms of compression?

They are only sold on Lionsgate Limited's site. So that's the limited part. The good thing is you can see how much stock they have of an item so you can wait to order if youd like.

Led Zappa · 03-02-2025, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AllOuttaBubbleGum

Are these actually limited...and are they chased with standard editions?

How do the SC blus fare over the 4Ks in terms of compression?

The only ones I know that are available as standard editions are the Tarantino films.

Markgway · 03-02-2025, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. T

It's great that they went to the effort of including the Dolby Stereo track, but please keep in mind Basic Instinct did have a discrete digital mix released.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.C._Concept

Were those mixes ever done in English though?

andreasy969 · 03-02-2025, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

Were those mixes ever done in English though?

Are you buying or did you buy anything anyway? Or are you just looking for discs coming without OG audio, so you don't have to buy anything? Serious question. Because my impression is the latter.

hanshotfirst1138 · 03-02-2025, 11:05 AM

I have Australian Classics Remastered Blu, and I’m willing to sell it cheaply if anyone is interested. Just shoot me a PM.

stlcards · 03-02-2025, 03:25 PM

I was in high school just shy of 16 when I saw this in the theater with my late older brother. He got me in to see the movie as he was 4 years older. Of course, I had to tell everyone else at school that I had seen it. My brother and I saw a lot of movies together. I really miss him. He passed in 2020. Sorry if this was off topic but the movie just reminded me of all the movies I saw with my brother.

03-01-2025, 11:21 AM	#61
TiredOldCliche Member Member since:Feb 2020	I bought SC remastered Blu-ray some time ago. I wasn't particularly happy with it, so I was gonna begrudgingly upgrade it to UHD version, but now I will wait and see. Additional extras and stereo track are tempting, but if LG edition won't improve in terms of picture, I don't see the point of importing it. I also wonder if it opens a possibility for Eagle or Divisa releases down the line.

03-01-2025, 12:18 PM	#62
Jorvic Blu-ray Prince Member since:May 2018	Something's definitely off in the colours on the SC 4K in a way that I find tricky to pinpoint. But parts of it do look quite nice. It's a film I've found myself re-watching more and more often over the last few years so would be tempted to buy if there's an appreciable overall improvement in the PQ on this new release.

03-01-2025, 12:37 PM	#63
OutOfBoose Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2015 Location:The City Blu-ray collection:1	I can live with the colors as long as DNR is gone. But sometimes it looks too much brown-pink and teal.

03-01-2025, 02:17 PM	#67
Dingus1539 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2023 4K collection:132 Blu-ray collection:316 DVD collection:148	Based on that interview on the Lionsgate Limited line and the work they’re doing, I can’t imagine they’d leave the SC master with its flaws intact. I’m certainly hoping they aren’t just repackaging an old master including things like DNR. That’d be a bad call. They’re otherwise doing good work, and I’m not a huge fan of steels either, but they’re developing a sharp house style with the creative layering of clear sleeve and interior art. Basic Instinct is a favorite film, but I won’t purchase this if it’s a flawed older master.

03-01-2025, 02:54 PM	#70
andreasy969 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2008 Trading Score:125	People who think that this won't be the exact same SC (DNRd) master really must be somewhat delusional. I mean it even literally says it's the same old SC restoration supervised by the man already. It's SC/Lionsgate. People really think Lionsgate, who just surprised us with the "awesome" Kill Bill releases supervised by the other man, will release anything else than what's on the SC? Except for another encode? Well. Best of luck. Heck, "...supervised by Director Paul Verhoeven" reads like a disclaimer to me really.

03-01-2025, 03:51 PM	#71
ghostof82 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:93	Shame. Film- maker's deteriorating faculties impact 4K restoration. Again. Mind, I do wonder if it's more the display technology we have now, what the film-maker sees versus what punters see on display panels of varying quality. Some folks have the settings on 'Vivid' for goodness sake.

03-01-2025, 11:31 PM	#72
Starman22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Texas 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:11	Great movie and great news!

03-02-2025, 01:27 AM	#73
TheNickSweat Expert Member Member since:Apr 2019 Location:Pelion, SC	Of course this is announced 2 weeks after I purchase the UK edition. (You're welcome everyone!) Oh well, I still paid less than this steelbook costs and I'm not concerned with the "new" extras that are being included.

03-02-2025, 01:32 AM	#74
AllOuttaBubbleGum Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2013	Are these actually limited...and are they chased with standard editions? How do the SC blus fare over the 4Ks in terms of compression?

03-02-2025, 11:05 AM	#79
hanshotfirst1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:91 Trading Score:24	I have Australian Classics Remastered Blu, and I’m willing to sell it cheaply if anyone is interested. Just shoot me a PM.

03-02-2025, 03:25 PM	#80
stlcards Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Land Of Lincoln, USA 4K collection:240 Blu-ray collection:1168 MA collection:971 Digital collection:1582 iTunes collection:924 Prime collection:972 Trading Score:153	I was in high school just shy of 16 when I saw this in the theater with my late older brother. He got me in to see the movie as he was 4 years older. Of course, I had to tell everyone else at school that I had seen it. My brother and I saw a lot of movies together. I really miss him. He passed in 2020. Sorry if this was off topic but the movie just reminded me of all the movies I saw with my brother.

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