Poltergeist (1982) (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

DavJohnson · 08-16-2010, 08:25 PM

Looking forward to this movie, It's an absolute classic horror movie.The clown scene still is scary till this day.

johndoyle123 · 08-16-2010, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavJohnson

Looking forward to this movie, It's an absolute classic horror movie.The clown scene still is scary till this day.

http://www.amazon.com/Poltergeist-Bl...1991028&sr=8-3

nf0603 · 08-16-2010, 09:00 PM

I know a remake is supposedly coming soon. Any chance on a special edition? I'm surprised for a movie regarded as a horror classic as Poltergeist that the previous Blu and DVD releases have been so lacking on the special feature front.

I have no interest in the third movie, but will the second ever get released on Blu? I know it didn't come near the first movie but I did think Kane was one of the creepiest villians ever and enjoyed it as its own movie.

Freezeup · 08-16-2010, 11:23 PM

I wish P2 was on the way

DiscoDan · 08-17-2010, 04:30 AM

Is this transfer going to be the same as the bd that's already released?

DVDFreaker · 08-17-2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DiscoDan

Is this transfer going to be the same as the bd that's already released?

Yes

Evra · 08-17-2010, 12:52 PM

Is the extras going to be the same?

FrankV · 08-17-2010, 02:18 PM

Yes, the extras will be the same. Only the packaging will be different, not the disc.

DetroitSportsFan · 08-20-2010, 08:07 PM

Fox has announced parts 2 and 3 for Japan. A US release could be coming soon.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Polte...Blu-ray/15223/
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Polte...Blu-ray/15216/

HeavyHitter · 08-20-2010, 08:15 PM

I watched the BD a while back and Warner did a great job.

I never saw the sequels; any good?

DVDFreaker · 08-20-2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I watched the BD a while back and Warner did a great job.

I never saw the sequels; any good?

Part 2 is almost as good as part 1, part 3 was terrible

Sir Platypus · 08-20-2010, 09:28 PM

I enjoyed them both. I don't think I'd drop a lot of money for either sequel, though. I'd definitely pick them up if it was a 2 for 20 deal.

mayorofsmpleton · 08-21-2010, 05:20 PM

Part 2 attempts to recreate the first film but falls on its face. I've never understood the love for this one. It remembers the core dynamic of the family but has trouble keeping it real like the first film did. The cast try to do what they can with the script but some of it is just unwatchable.

The actor who plays "Kane" is so chilling though it almost warrants an extra star from me.

Part 3 isn't much better but it seems comfortable in being just a "creepy ghost story." The visuals are fun and imaginative and the actors have good chemistry and are generally engaging. The abrupt ending (due to O'Rourke's untimely death) hurts the film the most but I find it more rewatchable than the second film because instead of trying to redo part 1 (which is impossible) it goes in a different direction with the material. Neither sequel is particularly good but they make for an amusing night of "horror."

As far as I know the remake is still in script stages (Oct/Nov 2011 is the time-frame they hope to get it out by) and an early script review leaked that it's fairly similar to the first film in structure except many of the characters have different names.

I doubt we'll see 2/3 hit BD anytime soon in the US just because they may be in MGM's hands as far as I know and they're having all kinds of issues. Then again, they may be part of the bunch that FOX has rights to now (Carrie, for example) so maybe they do in fact retain the US rights for the sequels.

I believe MGM was/is developing the remake up until this point but no clue if it's still moving ahead considering they even put off the latest 007 movie... which is likely a much bigger priority.

Filmmaker · 08-21-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mayorofsmpleton

Part 3 isn't much better...

Um, you didn't just rank III over II, did you? I...I...ugh...whuh?

blufellas · 10-11-2010, 06:03 AM

I need to get this, 15.49 at amazon for the digibook is a good deal.

mayorofsmpleton · 10-11-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Filmmaker

Um, you didn't just rank III over II, did you? I...I...ugh...whuh?

I felt P2 was a cheap attempt to recreate the first film -- P3 seems more comfortable being a schlocky supernatural thriller -- neither comes close to the first film -- but I personally enjoy the 3rd film a tad bit more than the 2nd film -- plot holes, etc. aside.

Liquid_Swords · 10-12-2010, 03:24 AM

I thought part 3 was so bad it was good

It did scare me a ton when I was younger though.

I'm all in for part 2 and 3 on blu.

picture_shooter · 10-21-2010, 12:45 PM

Hey all, wal-mart has it for $15.00. I got mine yesterday.

MaCruz · 10-21-2010, 12:52 PM

I got the Digibook from BB when it was on sale for $19.99 last year.

I bought it as a blind buy, and I thought it was okay. I'll have to watch it again since I've been watching horror movies as of late.

wil_l_0w · 10-21-2010, 04:24 PM

I actually enjoyed part 3 better than 2.

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08-16-2010, 08:25 PM	#81
DavJohnson Junior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Boston,Mass Blu-ray collection:160 DVD collection:52	Looking forward to this movie, It's an absolute classic horror movie.The clown scene still is scary till this day.

08-16-2010, 09:00 PM	#83
nf0603 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010	I know a remake is supposedly coming soon. Any chance on a special edition? I'm surprised for a movie regarded as a horror classic as Poltergeist that the previous Blu and DVD releases have been so lacking on the special feature front. I have no interest in the third movie, but will the second ever get released on Blu? I know it didn't come near the first movie but I did think Kane was one of the creepiest villians ever and enjoyed it as its own movie.

08-16-2010, 11:23 PM	#84
Freezeup Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Toronto Trading Score:1	I wish P2 was on the way

08-17-2010, 04:30 AM	#85
DiscoDan Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:2	Is this transfer going to be the same as the bd that's already released?

08-17-2010, 12:52 PM	#87
Evra Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:1	Is the extras going to be the same?

08-17-2010, 02:18 PM	#88
FrankV Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:The Netherlands Blu-ray reviews:2	Yes, the extras will be the same. Only the packaging will be different, not the disc.

08-20-2010, 08:07 PM	#89
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Fox has announced parts 2 and 3 for Japan. A US release could be coming soon. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Polte...Blu-ray/15223/ https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Polte...Blu-ray/15216/

08-20-2010, 08:15 PM	#90
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	I watched the BD a while back and Warner did a great job. I never saw the sequels; any good?

08-20-2010, 09:28 PM	#92
Sir Platypus Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:171	I enjoyed them both. I don't think I'd drop a lot of money for either sequel, though. I'd definitely pick them up if it was a 2 for 20 deal.

08-21-2010, 05:20 PM	#93
mayorofsmpleton Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:654 DVD collection:179 Blu-ray reviews:1	Part 2 attempts to recreate the first film but falls on its face. I've never understood the love for this one. It remembers the core dynamic of the family but has trouble keeping it real like the first film did. The cast try to do what they can with the script but some of it is just unwatchable. The actor who plays "Kane" is so chilling though it almost warrants an extra star from me. Part 3 isn't much better but it seems comfortable in being just a "creepy ghost story." The visuals are fun and imaginative and the actors have good chemistry and are generally engaging. The abrupt ending (due to O'Rourke's untimely death) hurts the film the most but I find it more rewatchable than the second film because instead of trying to redo part 1 (which is impossible) it goes in a different direction with the material. Neither sequel is particularly good but they make for an amusing night of "horror." As far as I know the remake is still in script stages (Oct/Nov 2011 is the time-frame they hope to get it out by) and an early script review leaked that it's fairly similar to the first film in structure except many of the characters have different names. I doubt we'll see 2/3 hit BD anytime soon in the US just because they may be in MGM's hands as far as I know and they're having all kinds of issues. Then again, they may be part of the bunch that FOX has rights to now (Carrie, for example) so maybe they do in fact retain the US rights for the sequels. I believe MGM was/is developing the remake up until this point but no clue if it's still moving ahead considering they even put off the latest 007 movie... which is likely a much bigger priority.

10-11-2010, 06:03 AM	#95
blufellas Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2010 Location:W. Palmdale, CA/ Argentina Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:311 Blu-ray collection:4081 DVD collection:49	I need to get this, 15.49 at amazon for the digibook is a good deal.

10-12-2010, 03:24 AM	#97
Liquid_Swords Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Shermer, IL Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:69	I thought part 3 was so bad it was good It did scare me a ton when I was younger though. I'm all in for part 2 and 3 on blu.

10-21-2010, 12:45 PM	#98
picture_shooter Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:6	Hey all, wal-mart has it for $15.00. I got mine yesterday.

10-21-2010, 12:52 PM	#99
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I got the Digibook from BB when it was on sale for $19.99 last year. I bought it as a blind buy, and I thought it was okay. I'll have to watch it again since I've been watching horror movies as of late.

10-21-2010, 04:24 PM	#100
wil_l_0w Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Trading Score:49	I actually enjoyed part 3 better than 2.

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