Psycho (1960) (50th Anniversary Edition) - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

dougotte · 05-11-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

I think I read that The Birds was going through a restoration also. Perhaps Universal will release it next year.

Can you provide a source? Best not to post vague memories, because people assume anything they read on the Inet is the truth.

I'm going to be cautious about Psycho. Universal has a bad track record so far with putting old transfers on BD that were intended for DVD. I'll wait for some reviews before purchasing.

I hope they do a fitting transfer for BD, and that they correct the aspect ratio.

Doug

surfdude12 · 05-11-2010, 03:01 PM

just watched Psycho for the first time last year. Great film and an instant favorite of mine. My only issue was

[Show spoiler]

Sheba · 05-11-2010, 03:16 PM

YES, YES, YES!

I have been waiting for something like this to happen for quite some time! It's about time master of perfected thrillers gets his rightful place on bluray. I can only hope this opens the doors to many more of his classics.

Now if I can just get released date for Scarface....oooh baby, that would make my day, year, month--whatever!

Sheba · 05-11-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

just watched Psycho for the first time last year. Great film and an instant favorite of mine. My only issue was

[Show spoiler]

Yeah, it's been on of my fav since I first watch when I was about 13 (...wow, that feels so long ago, lol). And I sort of agree w/ you about that part, but I think you have to understand what Hitchcock was talking about as a subject matter in this movie, back in those days most people didn't know or understand about stuff like that. So I think that particular part (in the movie) was more so a product of its time than anything else.

Banned User · 05-11-2010, 05:07 PM

I've always had my dislikes of that final exposition scene. It was a bad choice in a otherwise perfect film. At the time its understandable as it was a subject matter that few had encountered in other media. Completely different time. Also I question whether Hitch placed it there at the behest of the studio or if it was his decision.

KubrickFan · 05-11-2010, 05:13 PM

It was forced on him by either the studio or the censors (can't remember).

Brad1963 · 05-11-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dougotte

Can you provide a source? Best not to post vague memories, because people assume anything they read on the Inet is the truth.

I'm going to be cautious about Psycho. Universal has a bad track record so far with putting old transfers on BD that were intended for DVD. I'll wait for some reviews before purchasing.

I hope they do a fitting transfer for BD, and that they correct the aspect ratio.

Doug

I am trying to remember where I read it, but I know I did. Hopefully it will not be in 2013 when it will be 50 years old.

Re: Psycho, I think this will be a prestine offering from Universal. It is actually being restored and not just remastered.

Mr. Cinema · 05-11-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

I am trying to remember where I read it, but I know I did. Hopefully it will not be in 2013 when it will be 50 years old.

Re: Psycho, I think this will be a prestine offering from Universal. It is actually being restored and not just remastered.

I have no doubt that this title was handled with extreme care. This is one of Universal's gems and they know how important a release it is. It just so happens to be my favorite film of all-time, so it better be good.

KubrickFan · 05-12-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

I have no doubt that this title was handled with extreme care. This is one of Universal's gems and they know how important a release it is. It just so happens to be my favorite film of all-time, so it better be good.

Just like they handled Spartacus? Universal has to do an amazing effort on this, since most of their catalog titles looked awful.

Mr. Al · 05-12-2010, 07:57 AM

Psycho and The Exorcist are at the top of my list.

Nielsb90 · 05-12-2010, 08:56 AM

A classic I may have to blind buy!

Mr. Al · 05-12-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nielsb90

A classic I may have to blind buy!

Then your in for a real treat.

Nielsb90 · 05-12-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Al

Then your in for a real treat.

Thats what I'm hoping for! Guess I cant call myself a horror-buff before I've seen this

Banned User · 05-12-2010, 01:19 PM

I envy anyone who has never seen this film. There nothing like watching it for the first time.

F-Man · 05-12-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

I envy anyone who has never seen this film. There nothing like watching it for the first time.

So true. I still remember my first time very well as it was a few years ago.

Mr. Cinema · 05-12-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KubrickFan

Just like they handled Spartacus? Universal has to do an amazing effort on this, since most of their catalog titles looked awful.

The press release for Psycho said the movie was restored. They never said they did a full restoration on Spartacus.

csdot · 05-12-2010, 10:07 PM

my parents a big Hitchock fans so they turned me on to his films early on, i probably say Psycho for the first time almost 20 years ago. wish i could have that experience again, hopefully it will be one of those blurays where watching it feels like the first time all over again.

ragingbull · 05-12-2010, 11:01 PM

I wish I could go back in time and view this flick without knowing anything about it. Not the shower scene or anything. Imagine walking in, watching what is basically a "heist" movie and then 40 or so minutes in, BAM! The main character is dead and the movie takes you on a whole new ride!

tellybox · 05-12-2010, 11:15 PM

I took a film class a year ago during third year university and Psycho was on the syllabus. My friend had never seen it, nor was aware of the ending. Seeing his reactions really showed me how powerful the film actually is. I, too, wish I could go back in time and see it for the first time.

And I'm pretty sure Paramount strongly urged him to include the epilogue with the doctor. Different times, I guess.

Mr Brzozowski · 05-13-2010, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by paperthrower2000

Bluray needs Hitchcock !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Totally!! I just watched "North by Northwest" recently and holy poop it was good, and looked superb! I can't wait for "Psycho" to come out. That's a day one buy for me.

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05-11-2010, 03:01 PM	#82
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	just watched Psycho for the first time last year. Great film and an instant favorite of mine. My only issue was [Show spoiler]

05-11-2010, 03:16 PM	#83
Sheba Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:NC Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:27	YES, YES, YES! I have been waiting for something like this to happen for quite some time! It's about time master of perfected thrillers gets his rightful place on bluray. I can only hope this opens the doors to many more of his classics. Now if I can just get released date for Scarface....oooh baby, that would make my day, year, month--whatever!

05-11-2010, 05:07 PM	#85
Banned User Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:2380 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I've always had my dislikes of that final exposition scene. It was a bad choice in a otherwise perfect film. At the time its understandable as it was a subject matter that few had encountered in other media. Completely different time. Also I question whether Hitch placed it there at the behest of the studio or if it was his decision.

05-11-2010, 05:13 PM	#86
KubrickFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:319	It was forced on him by either the studio or the censors (can't remember).

05-12-2010, 07:57 AM	#90
Mr. Al Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:1676	Psycho and The Exorcist are at the top of my list.

05-12-2010, 08:56 AM	#91
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	A classic I may have to blind buy!

05-12-2010, 01:19 PM	#94
Banned User Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:2380 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I envy anyone who has never seen this film. There nothing like watching it for the first time.

05-12-2010, 10:07 PM	#97
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	my parents a big Hitchock fans so they turned me on to his films early on, i probably say Psycho for the first time almost 20 years ago. wish i could have that experience again, hopefully it will be one of those blurays where watching it feels like the first time all over again.

05-12-2010, 11:01 PM	#98
ragingbull Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:79	I wish I could go back in time and view this flick without knowing anything about it. Not the shower scene or anything. Imagine walking in, watching what is basically a "heist" movie and then 40 or so minutes in, BAM! The main character is dead and the movie takes you on a whole new ride!

05-12-2010, 11:15 PM	#99
tellybox Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Toronto 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:400 DVD collection:125 iTunes collection:38 Trading Score:4	I took a film class a year ago during third year university and Psycho was on the syllabus. My friend had never seen it, nor was aware of the ending. Seeing his reactions really showed me how powerful the film actually is. I, too, wish I could go back in time and see it for the first time. And I'm pretty sure Paramount strongly urged him to include the epilogue with the doctor. Different times, I guess.

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