Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)

[NoirFan]

Pretty absurd to see a SD-only release in 2013- if you're taking the time and money to create the ostensibly definitive overview of an iconic franchise, why wouldn't you want it to have optimal image quality?

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by HarrisonJohn

In answer to some of the questions we have been receiving with respect to the upcoming release of CRYSTAL LAKE MEMORIES:

1. The running time of the feature documentary is approximately 7 hours (final running time has not been officially locked but that is a very close guesstimate).

2. The combo pack will contain a single Blu-ray disc containing the full documentary. The full documentary will also be included on two DVDs (split into two parts due to space limitations of the DVD format).

3. The bonus DVD (available exclusively via crystallakememories.net and the official launch event at Dark Delicacies) will contain approximately 4 hours of extended interviews and featurettes that were not included in the documentary.

4. All discs will be zone and region free and should be viewable on any Blu-ray or DVD player around the world.

5. International shipping will be available via crystallakememories.net; cost to be determined based on current shipping rates to individual countries.

6. Money orders will be accepted.

More details will be available once the official site launches for our pre-sale on July 8th.

Thanks to everyone for your enthusiasm and patience. We are looking forward to bringing you this epic look back at the legacy of Jason Voorhees and FRIDAY THE 13TH!

- 1428 Films/Hutson Ranch Media

Over 7 hours on 1BD? That sounds pretty tight. I understand a lot of the stuff is probably upscaled and won't consume as much space, and the PQ doesn't need to be Lawrence of Arabia PQ, but wow...I hope it doesn't suffer.

Any chance you can breakdown the bonus disc. For me, not being on BD is an instant turnoff, so perhaps getting a better understanding of it would entice me to order direct vs. Amazon.

[NoirFan]

There's no way I'm spending $30 for an upscale - won't the BD (of SD material) look identical to the upscaled DVD? I'll just download it and save my money. I'm through buying DVDs, especially ones that cost $30. Pass.

[tylergfoster]

For 11 hours of content, I can handle paying $30, but since the films are presumably talked about individually, I agree there's no reason they couldn't have done two BDs, five films on each BD, and done 1080p.

[McCrutchy]

While the ideal situation would have been (at least) two BD-50 for the feature documentary and then the bonus disc (preferably also a BD), the format of this release is not going to keep me from buying it. Never Sleep Again was only available on DVD, and I was happy to buy that and spend many hours watching its discs (I even bought it again to get the SE audio commentary, which I listened to), and while I'm nowhere near as big a fan of the Friday the 13th series, I expect this documentary will increase my appreciation for all of the films.

Also, pure speculation, but I wouldn't count Kevin Bacon out for this. The makers have conformed every other pass for this documentary on Facebook, but when Bacon is mentioned, they don't answer.

[Britbuffguy]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

While the ideal situation would have been (at least) two BD-50 for the feature documentary and then the bonus disc (preferably also a BD), the format of this release is not going to keep me from buying it. Never Sleep Again was only available on DVD, and I was happy to buy that and spend many hours watching its discs (I even bought it again to get the SE audio commentary, which I listened to), and while I'm nowhere near as big a fan of the Friday the 13th series, I expect this documentary will increase my appreciation for all of the films.

Also, pure speculation, but I wouldn't count Kevin Bacon out for this. The makers have conformed every other pass for this documentary on Facebook, but when Bacon is mentioned, they don't answer.

I remember them saying they did snag a HUGE name but then they never posted about it again. I felt it was Bacon, cause getting Crispin to do an interview was probably not going to happen...he's just weird like that.

I thought they'd find more of the original cast since most of them have been found around New York and all.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Never Sleep Again was only available on DVD, and I was happy to buy that and spend many hours watching its discs

This might be of interest to you...



Its region locked, but I have my 1080p version of it on my media server right now and it's substantially better then the DVD release. It's still just a documentary, and mostly of people chatting so whether this needs to be seen in 1080p is up for debate, but if you really want it in HD it is available presuming you the means of playing/watching the content.

I'm looking forward to the Crystal Lake documentary as well. I've never been a huge Friday the 13th Fan, but documentary's like these get me excited about the film franchise as a whole and are just so much fun to watch.

[donedrove]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

This might be of interest to you...



Its region locked, but I have my 1080p version of it on my media server right now and it's substantially better then the DVD release. It's still just a documentary, and mostly of people chatting so whether this needs to be seen in 1080p is up for debate, but if you really want it in HD it is available presuming you the means of playing/watching the content.

I'm looking forward to the Crystal Lake documentary as well. I've never been a huge Friday the 13th Fan, but documentary's like these get me excited about the film franchise as a whole and are just so much fun to watch.

thought that was 1080 i not p ?

[mar3o]

Does anybody know if pre-orders are available yet? And where do you pre-order from to get the 4th discs of extras?

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by donedrove

thought that was 1080 i not p ?

I believe you are correct... However my point was that the film was available in HD, and certainly looked better then the standard definition DVD available in the US. My media server copy is actually in 720p anyways to cut down on the file size (still close to 8gb though after encoding).

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by mar3o

Does anybody know if pre-orders are available yet? And where do you pre-order from to get the 4th discs of extras?

Pre-orders go live on July 8th on the official site. You have to order directly from http://crystallakememories.net/ in order to get the extra disk if my memory serves correct. Right now they have a placeholder page on the site with a countdown clock, the pre-order and official release date, and a coming soon sign.

[Britbuffguy]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Pre-orders go live on July 8th on the official site. You have to order directly from http://crystallakememories.net/ in order to get the extra disk if my memory serves correct. Right now they have a placeholder page on the site with a countdown clock, the pre-order and official release date, and a coming soon sign.

They said you could get the disc by ordering one through the Dark Delicacies event too...plus it'd be autographed by a ton of cast & crew too.

[mar3o]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Pre-orders go live on July 8th on the official site. You have to order directly from http://crystallakememories.net/ in order to get the extra disk if my memory serves correct. Right now they have a placeholder page on the site with a countdown clock, the pre-order and official release date, and a coming soon sign.

Gotcha, thanks!

[NoirFan]

You can now pre-order the autographed copy from Dark Delicacies. Click on 'Signings/Events' and then scroll down. Has it been confirmed that the bonus disc won't be included in the autographed version? I'll send an email to DD.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Has it been confirmed that the bonus disc won't be included in the autographed version?

Yes, it will be included:

The bonus DVD (available exclusively via crystallakememories.net and the official launch event at Dark Delicacies) will contain approximately 4 hours of extended interviews and featurettes that were not included in the documentary.

No reason not to order it from DD if the price is identical then.

[*PREACHER*]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

You can now pre-order the autographed copy from Dark Delicacies. Click on 'Signings/Events' and then scroll down. Has it been confirmed that the bonus disc won't be included in the autographed version? I'll send an email to DD.

Thanks for this NoirFan!!!

[shogun123]

Real Friday fans would pay 100 dollars for this, 30 dollars is a total bargain, it should have been 50 dollars at least.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Yes, it will be included:



No reason not to order it from DD if the price is identical then.

So for $29.99 I can preorder an autographed copy? That's pretty cool.
Is it known who will be signing these?

[shogun123]

Originally Posted by rickah88

So for $29.99 I can preorder an autographed copy? That's pretty cool.
Is it known who will be signing these?

The janitor that worked in their production offices.

[MovieManiac82]

Originally Posted by shogun123

Real Friday fans would pay 100 dollars for this, 30 dollars is a total bargain, it should have been 50 dollars at least.

I'm a real Friday fan and I wouldn't pay $100. Why should it of been $50?