The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on Blu-ray - Sep 30, 2008 - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

OokieSpookie · 08-14-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

I read that Billy Bob may be Freddy if they redo nightmare. they need to stop

He could work as Freddy before the burning, but not after.

GoBlu08 · 08-14-2008, 05:29 PM

Yeah I guess. Robert Englund should be the only one that does Freddy. All the remakes that are coming out just proves that there is no more originality left in Hollywood.

ECWaenigma · 08-14-2008, 05:35 PM

I can deal with TCM having a DD 5.1 track, but if TCM2 or the remake don't have lossless, I'll be pissed.

DetroitSportsFan · 08-14-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

All the remakes that are coming out just proves that there is no more originality left in Hollywood.

Which is why most of us are looking forward to more catalog titles on Blu.

OokieSpookie · 08-14-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBlu08

Yeah I guess. Robert Englund should be the only one that does Freddy. All the remakes that are coming out just proves that there is no more originality left in Hollywood.

I agree completely, Englund IS Freddy and it is asinine to even try and put someone else in the role.

Gamma_Winstead · 08-14-2008, 05:37 PM

I read here that it was having a PCM 2.0 track... wonder what happened to that?

Blaumann · 08-14-2008, 05:38 PM

I would be far more "worried" if it didn't have HD video. You know: a degrained "Texas Detail Massacre"...

toef · 08-14-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoBlu08

Yeah I guess. Robert Englund should be the only one that does Freddy. All the remakes that are coming out just proves that there is no more originality left in Hollywood.

I think movie-goers are as much to blame as Hollywood. There is certainly plenty of originality in Hollywood, but would people rather go see something familiar, or take a chance on something completely new?

Think of it like going to a restaurant. Most people will order something they know, and know they like, rather than try something completely new.

Scooby Blu · 08-14-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

I agree completely, Englund IS Freddy and it is asinine to even try and put someone else in the role.

Here Here Ookie ! Englund always has and will be for me !!

Chazz Michaels · 08-14-2008, 06:22 PM

I'm still buying it.

owa · 08-14-2008, 06:32 PM

Doesn't Halloween include the original mono track as well as a lossless one? If so, has anyone compared them? I've only used the lossless.

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Originally Posted by toefer

I think movie-goers are as much to blame as Hollywood. There is certainly plenty of originality in Hollywood, but would people rather go see something familiar, or take a chance on something completely new?

Think of it like going to a restaurant. Most people will order something they know, and know they like, rather than try something completely new.

I think a lot of it has to do with releasing movies/songs for the next group of fans. While I grew up with the movie and it's one of my favorites, it's an "old movie" to (most likely) a large portion of the age group that enjoys the horror genre. When I was younger, it was like pulling teeth to get me to go see what I considered an "old movie". I just wasn't interested. Just using Halloween (the remake), there are a lot of people that prefer it over the orginal with some mentioning the orginal just being too dated. So yeah, they're recycling but I think that's part of the reason for it and it happens a lot with music as well. There are plenty of remakes that were released during my early years that I really liked and when I heard the original, wasn't even all that fond of it. So basically, I think that's what they're trying to accomplish. That is, provide an up-to-date version for new fans.

But I do also agree with your comments. I do think a lot of people (including myself) do tend to stick to what they know. It's something that I have to consciously make an effort to do (i.e. occasionally try something out of my comfort zone).

Shanester · 08-14-2008, 06:36 PM

I own the SE dvd from a few years ago. I see no reason to upgrade. I can't see the movie looking that much better on BR since this was a very low budget film from '74. The dvd looks just fine imo

Enjoy to all who will buy it though

Teazle · 08-14-2008, 07:09 PM

I'm buying it for sure.

wallendo · 08-14-2008, 07:15 PM

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Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 Stereo Surround and 2.0 Mono Audio

What is 2.0 Mono?

GoBlu08 · 08-14-2008, 07:23 PM

I for one love the classic horror movies. In large part because they used the suspense factor throughout the movie that lead up to the conclusion. They just don't do that anymore. They would rather put in a couple moments that might make you jump and use a lot of blood. IMO the classics should be left alone. Now if they made an updated version and filmed it the way it was back in the day then that would be ok.

PowellPressburger · 08-14-2008, 07:31 PM

This movie isn't known so much as being an ear cancy film and I have known now from the darkskyfilms.com website it would be DD 5.1 and that is completely fine. It will contain the original MONO track also.

I am more angry over releases such as Speed Racer not containing a HD audio track - for this type of feature and the way it was made DD 5.1 is plenty fine.

We shouldn't be so hard on Dark Sky over this either, point being I already own the 2 Disc steelbook edition of this release on standard dvd and it is the best the film has EVER looked. All previous LaserDisc editions never looked as good - and the previous DVD editions were some of the worst examples of digital compression I have ever seen.. anytime it was dark in the film it was blocthy digital blocks. It made it unwatchable. This Blu Ray should be one of the finest and probably greatest release of this film ever. I myself would prob prefer MONO on this release. The old Pioneer Special Editions were horrible looking.. The Dark Sky standard DVD is the best so far so I expect the Blu Ray to be awesome.

DD 5.1 is not bad not for a classic 70's low budget film. HD audio would be nice but I am still buying this the day it comes out!

Sith · 08-14-2008, 07:33 PM

This blows, but at $20, f it...

OokieSpookie · 08-14-2008, 07:58 PM

Familyvideo.com had it for $8.34 preorder, now it is up to 17 something but I still get the preorder price so all is well.

Drewza89 · 08-14-2008, 08:00 PM

Since I preordered it for only $8.34, I don't mind the lack of hi-def audio. I don't already own it on DVD, so I'm glad just to get it. Hopefully the PQ will be better than I think it will be...

jimmymiro12 · 08-14-2008, 09:08 PM

i cant buy this movie for the fact of the effect of the movie. This movie needs to be a little grainy (like the dvd release) to get that home movie feel. It may be a buy for me if i can get it cheap on black friday or something but it is def not a big concern for me.

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08-14-2008, 05:29 PM	#62
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	Yeah I guess. Robert Englund should be the only one that does Freddy. All the remakes that are coming out just proves that there is no more originality left in Hollywood.

08-14-2008, 05:35 PM	#63
ECWaenigma Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Lockport, IL Blu-ray collection:1187 Blu-ray reviews:2	I can deal with TCM having a DD 5.1 track, but if TCM2 or the remake don't have lossless, I'll be pissed.

08-14-2008, 05:37 PM	#66
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	I read here that it was having a PCM 2.0 track... wonder what happened to that?

08-14-2008, 05:38 PM	#67
Blaumann Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:verge of breakdown	I would be far more "worried" if it didn't have HD video. You know: a degrained "Texas Detail Massacre"...

08-14-2008, 06:22 PM	#70
Chazz Michaels Junior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm still buying it.

08-14-2008, 06:36 PM	#72
Shanester Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Montreal 4K collection:600 Blu-ray collection:2043 Blu-ray reviews:442 Trading Score:8	I own the SE dvd from a few years ago. I see no reason to upgrade. I can't see the movie looking that much better on BR since this was a very low budget film from '74. The dvd looks just fine imo Enjoy to all who will buy it though

08-14-2008, 07:09 PM	#73
Teazle Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm buying it for sure.

08-14-2008, 07:23 PM	#75
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	I for one love the classic horror movies. In large part because they used the suspense factor throughout the movie that lead up to the conclusion. They just don't do that anymore. They would rather put in a couple moments that might make you jump and use a lot of blood. IMO the classics should be left alone. Now if they made an updated version and filmed it the way it was back in the day then that would be ok.

08-14-2008, 07:31 PM	#76
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1005 Blu-ray collection:3678 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:301	This movie isn't known so much as being an ear cancy film and I have known now from the darkskyfilms.com website it would be DD 5.1 and that is completely fine. It will contain the original MONO track also. I am more angry over releases such as Speed Racer not containing a HD audio track - for this type of feature and the way it was made DD 5.1 is plenty fine. We shouldn't be so hard on Dark Sky over this either, point being I already own the 2 Disc steelbook edition of this release on standard dvd and it is the best the film has EVER looked. All previous LaserDisc editions never looked as good - and the previous DVD editions were some of the worst examples of digital compression I have ever seen.. anytime it was dark in the film it was blocthy digital blocks. It made it unwatchable. This Blu Ray should be one of the finest and probably greatest release of this film ever. I myself would prob prefer MONO on this release. The old Pioneer Special Editions were horrible looking.. The Dark Sky standard DVD is the best so far so I expect the Blu Ray to be awesome. DD 5.1 is not bad not for a classic 70's low budget film. HD audio would be nice but I am still buying this the day it comes out!

08-14-2008, 07:33 PM	#77
Sith Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Seal Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:168	This blows, but at $20, f it...

08-14-2008, 07:58 PM	#78
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	Familyvideo.com had it for $8.34 preorder, now it is up to 17 something but I still get the preorder price so all is well.

08-14-2008, 08:00 PM	#79
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	Since I preordered it for only $8.34, I don't mind the lack of hi-def audio. I don't already own it on DVD, so I'm glad just to get it. Hopefully the PQ will be better than I think it will be...

08-14-2008, 09:08 PM	#80
jimmymiro12 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:225 Trading Score:122	i cant buy this movie for the fact of the effect of the movie. This movie needs to be a little grainy (like the dvd release) to get that home movie feel. It may be a buy for me if i can get it cheap on black friday or something but it is def not a big concern for me.

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