The Official Arrow Video Thread - Page 511 - Blu-ray Forum

Markgway · 08-10-2014, 12:06 AM

I thought The Funhouse was crap.

See... opinions vary.

theprestige85 · 08-10-2014, 05:42 AM

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Specifically during the ending I'm talking about the mind bending

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to really get the goosebumps going.

Also got The Funhouse which someone in this thread was ragging on but a generic slasher sounds fun to me as I love the tropes of the genre. I'm hoping for many a boob and bad special effect.

The other was Deadly Blessing which appears to have this thread conflicted.

I watched The Funhouse before the Arrow release, and thought it was very boring. I can't imagine you like it much. Theres a few tits and bad special effects, but without any charm or excitement. Haven't seen the Deadly Blessing film so can't comment on that one.

Marv Inc. · 08-10-2014, 08:19 AM

I thought Fun House was crap too,lol. I did'nt care for the characters and thought the setting was a missed opportunity.

Mister Snoops · 08-10-2014, 08:53 AM

I didnt rate it the first time. I enjoyed it a lot more the second and I found the commentary tracks for informing, especially the Callum Waddall one.

theprestige85 · 08-10-2014, 12:22 PM

Can't believe others are getting thanks tags despite more or less repeating what I just said while I don't get any thanks whatsoever...

tenderheartbear · 08-10-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by theprestige85

I watched The Funhouse before the Arrow release, and thought it was very boring. I can't imagine you like it much. Theres a few tits and bad special effects, but without any charm or excitement. Haven't seen the Deadly Blessing film so can't comment on that one.

I had the old CIC Video release from back in the day. It was part of a horror collection which included Friday the 13th Part III and Friday the 13th: The Final chapter (red and black spine).

I can't say I ever enjoyed it. While I have fond memories of getting it and watching it that first time, it certainly wasn't good enough to warrant a DVD upgrade (if there was one) to me, let alone Blu-ray. While I'm sure a lot of attention has been given to the release, no amount of special features would get me to re-buy it.

Dickieduvet · 08-10-2014, 01:44 PM

Quite surprised at all the negativity being thrown at The Funhouse, always enjoyed it. The Arrow release is fantastic.

Certainly one of Hooper's better flicks.

Blu MacReady · 08-10-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

Quite surprised at all the negativity being thrown at The Funhouse, always enjoyed it. The Arrow release is fantastic.

Certainly one of Hooper's better flicks.

Yeah don't get it either. And to say this is boring when compared to sleep inducing Deadly Blessing. WTF?

Blu MacReady · 08-10-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by theprestige85

I watched The Funhouse before the Arrow release, and thought it was very boring. I can't imagine you like it much. Theres a few tits and bad special effects, but without any charm or excitement. Haven't seen the Deadly Blessing film so can't comment on that one.

It's been noted as a cure for insomnia.

Mr. Thomsen · 08-10-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

Quite surprised at all the negativity being thrown at The Funhouse, always enjoyed it. The Arrow release is fantastic.

Certainly one of Hooper's better flicks.

That's, like, your opinion, man...

Seriously, I have always found it rather dull. Probably because I find the monster annoying. But I have to admit that when I watched a pristine 35mm print of it last year, I was pretty well entertained. It will never be one of my favorite among Tobe Hooper's, but I should really give it a chance on BD one day if I find a cheap copy.

Gerby · 08-10-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by theprestige85

Can't believe others are getting thanks tags despite more or less repeating what I just said while I don't get any thanks whatsoever...

You big baby!

theprestige85 · 08-10-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tenderheartbear

I had the old CIC Video release from back in the day. It was part of a horror collection which included Friday the 13th Part III and Friday the 13th: The Final chapter (red and black spine).

I can't say I ever enjoyed it. While I have fond memories of getting it and watching it that first time, it certainly wasn't good enough to warrant a DVD upgrade (if there was one) to me, let alone Blu-ray. While I'm sure a lot of attention has been given to the release, no amount of special features would get me to re-buy it.

If you enjoyed an old VHS release then maybe the new transfer will be a revelation and heighten your enjoyment, I dunno. But yeah, it's certainly not the type of film i'd have Arrow upgrade, but it does seem it have it's fans. Why I don't know.

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It's been noted as a cure for insomnia.

Yeah, I haven't heard good things about it and it doesn't sound appealing to me at all. Craven shows flashes of brilliance from time to time, (Scream, A Nightmare On Elm Street, New Nightmare, maybe The People Under The Stairs), but he is far too inconsistent and can be very boring without the help of a sharp screenplay.

CrockettandTubbs · 08-10-2014, 04:33 PM

I got the dvd version of Deadly Blessing in a sale years ago, and wouldn't upgrade it. It's ok - the spider scene, Michael Berryman, Borgnine's beard

- but I prefer The Funhouse. Much more enjoyable.

Just going to have an Arrow double bill of White of the Eye and Lifeforce

Markgway · 08-10-2014, 05:02 PM

The only thing that spoils Deadly Blessing is the producer imposed coda. If you switch the film off before the final scene it's much better.

Wes Craven >>> Tobe Hooper

cropsy · 08-10-2014, 05:29 PM

awww poor Deadly Blessing, gotta say i love it. Its completely bat**** in places but i don't know, i just find it enjoyable, Incubus!!!. Enjoy The Funhouse too.

adamhopelies · 08-10-2014, 09:01 PM

The Funhouse is one of my favourite films that Arrow have released. I was surprised by just how great the film looks, and I don't mean in a restoration way, but the cinematography is something else for a film I had initially pinned as "just another American slasher". Love the opening section too, reminded me of Blow Out.

Pizzamorg · 08-10-2014, 09:08 PM

So many conflicting opinions haha. I wish I had more time for movies so I could get them watched and compare. Gets me really excited though, can't be worse than Sisters as far as blind buys go... could it?

EddieLarkin · 08-10-2014, 09:12 PM

Whilst I largely agree with the comments regarding Deadly Blessing, I'm with Adam when it comes to The Funhouse. The film is a visual delight with a great use of Bava like colour. I think if Bava or Argento had directed it, people would feel quite differently.

adamhopelies · 08-10-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

So many conflicting opinions haha. I wish I had more time for movies so I could get them watched and compare. Gets me really excited though, can't be worse than Sisters as far as blind buys go... could it?

Ha, I loved Sisters...

fuzzymctiger · 08-10-2014, 11:08 PM

Well here's my opinions:

The Funhouse - Very slow burn, but very well shot, and very tense. Overall sadly, a bit boring

Deadly Blessing - Decent little horror, I enjoyed it

The ending was stupid as hell though

Sisters - Not too hot second half, but a good premise and very well made.

08-10-2014, 12:06 AM	#10201
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	I thought The Funhouse was crap. See... opinions vary.

08-10-2014, 08:19 AM	#10203
Marv Inc. Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2012 Location:The British Empire Blu-ray collection:5	I thought Fun House was crap too,lol. I did'nt care for the characters and thought the setting was a missed opportunity.

08-10-2014, 08:53 AM	#10204
Mister Snoops Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Wales, UK 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:666 Blu-ray reviews: 47 Trading Score:1	I didnt rate it the first time. I enjoyed it a lot more the second and I found the commentary tracks for informing, especially the Callum Waddall one.

08-10-2014, 12:22 PM	#10205
theprestige85 Banned Member since:Jan 2013 Blu-ray collection:146 Blu-ray reviews: 18	Can't believe others are getting thanks tags despite more or less repeating what I just said while I don't get any thanks whatsoever...

08-10-2014, 01:44 PM	#10207
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Quite surprised at all the negativity being thrown at The Funhouse, always enjoyed it. The Arrow release is fantastic. Certainly one of Hooper's better flicks.

08-10-2014, 04:33 PM	#10213
CrockettandTubbs Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Er...Miami? 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:2455	I got the dvd version of Deadly Blessing in a sale years ago, and wouldn't upgrade it. It's ok - the spider scene, Michael Berryman, Borgnine's beard - but I prefer The Funhouse. Much more enjoyable. Just going to have an Arrow double bill of White of the Eye and Lifeforce

08-10-2014, 05:02 PM	#10214
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	The only thing that spoils Deadly Blessing is the producer imposed coda. If you switch the film off before the final scene it's much better. Wes Craven >>> Tobe Hooper

08-10-2014, 05:29 PM	#10215
cropsy Power Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Manchester, Uk Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:1	awww poor Deadly Blessing, gotta say i love it. Its completely bat**** in places but i don't know, i just find it enjoyable, Incubus!!!. Enjoy The Funhouse too.

08-10-2014, 09:01 PM	#10216
adamhopelies Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Sheffield Blu-ray reviews:1	The Funhouse is one of my favourite films that Arrow have released. I was surprised by just how great the film looks, and I don't mean in a restoration way, but the cinematography is something else for a film I had initially pinned as "just another American slasher". Love the opening section too, reminded me of Blow Out.

08-10-2014, 09:08 PM	#10217
Pizzamorg Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2014 Blu-ray collection:102	So many conflicting opinions haha. I wish I had more time for movies so I could get them watched and compare. Gets me really excited though, can't be worse than Sisters as far as blind buys go... could it?

08-10-2014, 09:12 PM	#10218
EddieLarkin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2011 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:4697 DVD collection:893 Trading Score:1	Whilst I largely agree with the comments regarding Deadly Blessing, I'm with Adam when it comes to The Funhouse. The film is a visual delight with a great use of Bava like colour. I think if Bava or Argento had directed it, people would feel quite differently.

08-10-2014, 11:08 PM	#10220
fuzzymctiger Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Melbourne, Australia 4K collection:230 Blu-ray collection:1203 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Well here's my opinions: The Funhouse - Very slow burn, but very well shot, and very tense. Overall sadly, a bit boring Deadly Blessing - Decent little horror, I enjoyed it The ending was stupid as hell though Sisters - Not too hot second half, but a good premise and very well made.

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