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bgart13 · 08-20-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

Never seen any of those three. Are they any good? I am kinda partial to The Mummy's Shroud, but only because I like the mummy as a monster so much. I have no idea whether that particular mummy movies as worth it.

THE MUMMY'S SHROUD is...well, I like it more now than I did the first time I saw it.

It's not great by any means, but if you like Michael Ripper and mummies, go for it.

RASPUTIN is considered one of Christopher Lee's best acted roles, and it really is. But it's not really a horror movie.

THE DEVIL RIDES OUT, though - it's among my favorite Hammer movies. Nearly perfect, IMO. Chris Lee as the protagonist, Charles Grey as the really evil antagonist (basically a take on Aleister Crowley), some really creepy events and directed by Hammer's best, Terence Fisher. Some complain about the effects, but I think they're tops! A bit adventurey mixed with horrorific storytelling, also takes place in the 20's or 30's, I think. Hard to go wrong with it.

Lots of spoilers in the trailers, so beware!

jrsl76 · 09-09-2012, 07:36 AM

Has anyone had problems with the Quatermass extras. I recently got a region modded Oppo 83 and my TV goes to Mode not supported when I try to play the extras on this disc. My previous player, Momitsu 899 never had this problem and it played the extras on Dracula:POD, The Reptile and Plague of The Zombies.

DaveSimonH · 09-09-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jrsl76

Has anyone had problems with the Quatermass extras. I recently got a region modded Oppo 83 and my TV goes to Mode not supported when I try to play the extras on this disc. My previous player, Momitsu 899 never had this problem and it played the extras on Dracula:POD, The Reptile and Plague of The Zombies.

Are the extras PAL maybe?

jrsl76 · 09-09-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveSimonH

Are the extras PAL maybe?

Maybe, but I don't think that should be a problem. I'll check. The player converts as did my Momitsu.

Still, it makes me think of something I can check so thanks.

jrsl76 · 09-09-2012, 11:20 AM

Figured it out. It was set to Multi-System. Had to make it NTSC to force the 50i to 60 conversion.

Andrew_HD · 09-10-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveSimonH

Are the extras PAL maybe?

There are 25p/50i based extras on discs as these are region B releases.

JimDiGriz · 09-10-2012, 12:18 PM

I love The Devil Rides Out but I think the current price is extortionate for such an old film. Gonna wait this one out...unless there is a slip etc?

Judex · 09-10-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

I love The Devil Rides Out but I think the current price is extortionate for such an old film. Gonna wait this one out...unless there is a slip etc?

It does.

I really wish studio canal went with the original artwork for these releases, instead of some shoddy photoshop job.

bgart13 · 09-10-2012, 04:47 PM

Here's the teaser/preview for Hammer's next three from SC. Looking good!

JimDiGriz · 09-10-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Judex

It does.

I really wish studio canal went with the original artwork for these releases, instead of some shoddy photoshop job.

Ta for that. I wont wait too long after release then. Ill probably buy at £12 no problem.

Mr Mojo · 09-19-2012, 11:58 PM

Any rumors on what might be in the next batch of SC Hammer titles after these Oct titles?

Really looking forward to getting Devil Rides Out on Blu

troysayshi · 09-20-2012, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jrsl76

Figured it out. It was set to Multi-System. Had to make it NTSC to force the 50i to 60 conversion.

I'm always doing that on my 95.

My 'Quatermass and the pit' came without a slipcover so haven't opened it up yet.

duggie walker · 09-20-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo

Any rumors on what might be in the next batch of SC Hammer titles after these Oct titles?

Really looking forward to getting Devil Rides Out on Blu

In early 2013, we're getting DRACULA aka THE HORROR OF DRACULA.

Other titles in 2013 are rumoured to include QUATERMASS II, THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT, FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN, THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN, THE LEGEND OF THE SEVEN GOLDEN VAMPIRES THE WITCHES and CAPTAIN KRONOS VAMPIRE HUNTER.

Andrew_HD · 09-20-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

I love The Devil Rides Out but I think the current price is extortionate for such an old film. Gonna wait this one out...unless there is a slip etc?

This is very fair price as old film/source releases cost a LOT (lot means not 20%, but more like 500% or more) more to do than current ones. In some cases costs are like day and night. To be fair it's modern films, which should cost way less. Old films require 10x more work and whole process is very expensive.

Beside this- do you think that modern movies are worth more because they are current/modern? Most of them are total crap- there are more cool old movies than new ones.

duggie walker · 09-20-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew_HD

This is very fair price as old film/source releases cost a LOT (lot means not 20%, but more like 500% or more) more to do than current ones. In some cases costs are like day and night. To be fair it's modern films, which should cost way less. Old films require 10x more work and whole process is very expensive.

Beside this- do you think that modern movies are worth more because they are current/modern? Most of them are total crap- there are more cool old movies than new ones.

Agreed. I understand people are strapped for cash but if we don't support catalogue releases by buying them full-price we genuinely make it less likely that they get produced. This is not the case for new releases, 99 percent of which will be released on Blu regardless.

JimDiGriz · 09-20-2012, 12:27 PM

[QUOTE=Andrew_HD;6485084]This is very fair price as old film/source releases cost a LOT (lot means not 20%, but more like 500% or more) more to do than current ones. In some cases costs are like day and night. To be fair it's modern films, which should cost way less. Old films require 10x more work and whole process is very expensive.

Beside this- do you think that modern movies are worth more because they are current/modern? Most of them are total crap- there are more cool old movies than new ones.[/QUOTE]

You sound like me! Check my blu's and you will see what I mean.

Still seems a bit pricey but Ill probably buy it soon as I want the slipcase for a film like this.

CinemaScope · 09-20-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

I love The Devil Rides Out but I think the current price is extortionate for such an old film. Gonna wait this one out...unless there is a slip etc?

I also think the price is a bit steep (£3-£4 more than Lawrence Of Arabia!), about right for The Curse Of Frankenstein, that's a good package & an important horror film, but too much for the other titles.

JimDiGriz · 09-20-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CinemaScope

I also think the price is a bit steep (£3-£4 more than Lawrence Of Arabia!), about right for The Curse Of Frankenstein, that's a good package & an important horror film, but too much for the other titles.

Dont get me wrong, this film is far more important to me than Lawrence of Arabia or Curse of Frankenstein! I just think its overpriced. Its not out for a while yet though so we shall see.

Andrew_HD · 09-20-2012, 05:08 PM

Than you can wait and price will drop ( I assume)

ptb2010 · 09-20-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ste71

I think a lot of people would have made a few quid if they knew that 50 years later their films would still be so popular!

And that home viewing would happen on first video, then laser disc, then dvd then Blu.....

09-09-2012, 07:36 AM	#82
jrsl76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Glendale, CA 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:3240 DVD collection:637 Trading Score:66	Has anyone had problems with the Quatermass extras. I recently got a region modded Oppo 83 and my TV goes to Mode not supported when I try to play the extras on this disc. My previous player, Momitsu 899 never had this problem and it played the extras on Dracula:POD, The Reptile and Plague of The Zombies.

09-09-2012, 11:20 AM	#85
jrsl76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Glendale, CA 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:3240 DVD collection:637 Trading Score:66	Figured it out. It was set to Multi-System. Had to make it NTSC to force the 50i to 60 conversion.

09-10-2012, 12:18 PM	#87
JimDiGriz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK 4K collection:262 Blu-ray collection:645 DVD collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:11	I love The Devil Rides Out but I think the current price is extortionate for such an old film. Gonna wait this one out...unless there is a slip etc?

09-19-2012, 11:58 PM	#91
Mr Mojo Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Chicago 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:703	Any rumors on what might be in the next batch of SC Hammer titles after these Oct titles? Really looking forward to getting Devil Rides Out on Blu

09-20-2012, 12:27 PM	#96
JimDiGriz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK 4K collection:262 Blu-ray collection:645 DVD collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:11	[QUOTE=Andrew_HD;6485084]This is very fair price as old film/source releases cost a LOT (lot means not 20%, but more like 500% or more) more to do than current ones. In some cases costs are like day and night. To be fair it's modern films, which should cost way less. Old films require 10x more work and whole process is very expensive. Beside this- do you think that modern movies are worth more because they are current/modern? Most of them are total crap- there are more cool old movies than new ones.[/QUOTE] You sound like me! Check my blu's and you will see what I mean. Still seems a bit pricey but Ill probably buy it soon as I want the slipcase for a film like this.

09-20-2012, 05:08 PM	#99
Andrew_HD Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray reviews:2	Than you can wait and price will drop ( I assume)

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