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theEXORCIST · 07-25-2018, 12:21 AM

Wasn't the original Halloween shot on 16mm film and will this be the first 16mm film on UHD disc

Geoff D · 07-25-2018, 12:25 AM

Nope. 35mm anamorphic.

Member-167298 · 07-25-2018, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by theEXORCIST

Wasn't the original Halloween shot on 16mm film and will this be the first 16mm film on UHD disc

The original Texas Chainsaw Massacre was shot on 16 and is on UHD in Germany. It looked awful due to macroblocking on my OLED so I sold it and got the UK Blu-Ray.

UpsetSmiley · 07-25-2018, 12:41 AM

You can get this considerably cheaper if you sign up for the newsletter on ImportCDs, they sent me a $5 discount off any $25 order.

I'm a bit hesitant to order this and American Psycho before the reviews get in, hmm.

Bond84 · 07-25-2018, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by theEXORCIST

Wasn't the original Halloween shot on 16mm film and will this be the first 16mm film on UHD disc

I believe mother! was the first 16mm film on UHD

Dailyan · 07-25-2018, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

As far as I can tell, yep.

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Originally Posted by UpsetSmiley

I'm a bit hesitant to order this and American Psycho before the reviews get in, hmm.

Same. Lionsgate has been good with releasing catalog titles on 4K but they were either film to DI or digitally shot. I'm going to be curious how they do with a rescan.

PowellPressburger · 07-25-2018, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bond84

I believe mother! was the first 16mm film on UHD

I think so also.. but it is an upscale and not native.

I think TCM is a native.

MechaGodzilla · 07-25-2018, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

You won't be the only one foaming at the mouth, for when it inevitably looks different yet again to any previous version then the forums arguments and people posting photos of what leaves look like in their back yard at x time of year will begin in earnest. Yay!

Oh my dear heaven, I somehow didn't consider that we'll most likely get a repeat of that whole mess with this release.

Hundreds of pages of arguing over the color of leaves, woo!

PowellPressburger · 07-25-2018, 01:38 AM

Hopefully they have people thag have worked on the new 4K transfer that take into account all the issues of all the previous BLU and DVD releases.

The fact that not all audio tracks seem to be uncompressed (again this coild be info not confirmed) well keeps me wondering

However Halloween gets more re-issues than most films so if this 4K is bad then we can always look forward to another release in 3-4 years

tehthomas · 07-25-2018, 02:07 AM

Like many here in this thread I've purchased this film in various formats over the years, double-dipping numerous times. But this is the one I'm most excited about since the, uh, Divi-Max version haha.

MattPerdue · 07-25-2018, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UpsetSmiley

You can get this considerably cheaper if you sign up for the newsletter on ImportCDs, they sent me a $5 discount off any $25 order.

I'm a bit hesitant to order this and American Psycho before the reviews get in, hmm.

To be fair the 35th Anniversary disc, I believe, used a 4K scan. More than likely that will the basis for the disc.

OldPangYau · 07-25-2018, 02:47 AM

So on that note, I guess Lionsgate would be the one to watch for any potential 4K release of The Evil Dead... though I'm not sure when they would do that. Obviously the 4K of Halloween is for both the 40th anniversary as well as to coincide with the new film, but nothing coming up that Lionsgate would jump on for The Evil Dead. Hell, they're still sitting on a 4K restoration of the first Saw.

Either way, I'll be jumping on this... this is one of those films I seem to have on most formats: VHS, LD (autographed from the three Michael Myers of the first film), DVD, and Blu-ray... no beta or VCD though

4kUltraBD · 07-25-2018, 04:14 AM

Super stoked for this release. Like many here, this is my favorite horror film of all time.

Heck, I even like H3 just for at least trying to do something innovative. I sincerely feel it would fare better among your average movie-goers if they forget about MM and let it stand alone on its own merits.

Anyway, I hope this gets a proper scan/restoration for this release and we get "THE" definitive edition on home video. Color timing issues be damned!

Predatorix38417 · 07-25-2018, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TsMkLg068426

Dolby Atmos? WTF? Do they actually have the original audio and soundtrack to up the audio quality at all? Wasn't it Dolby Stereo only in 1978.

If they can mix Bridge on the River Kwai with Atmos, they can mix anything in Atmos.

ambient_indie · 07-25-2018, 04:31 AM

It better have the original mono.

Nailwraps · 07-25-2018, 06:56 AM

Let's all agree once it's officially announced, we ask Lionsgate to make sure the original UNALTERED mono is there.

pi2loc · 07-25-2018, 07:12 AM

Can't wait for this!

Agent Kay · 07-25-2018, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Nope.

You are correct, it was all IP/print based.

Martoto · 07-25-2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Harryhausen AF

BD had a blanket green tint I just watch the spoRv version when I want to watch it on halloween night. Hope the colors are fixed this time and no teal please.

I was interested in spoRv until I saw a cap of the shot of the exterior of the Doyle house.

They porch lights were never that led blue-white colour.

GODHOOD · 07-25-2018, 02:04 PM

Decided to preorder at DiabolikDVD.com for $16.99 (+$5.00 shipping), I know it will be packaged well for shipping. Never got around to getting the bluray releases of Halloween so it should be a big upgrade.

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07-25-2018, 12:21 AM	#141
theEXORCIST Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Minneapolis Mn 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:930	Wasn't the original Halloween shot on 16mm film and will this be the first 16mm film on UHD disc

07-25-2018, 12:25 AM	#142
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Nope. 35mm anamorphic.

07-25-2018, 12:41 AM	#144
UpsetSmiley Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:UK Trading Score:6	You can get this considerably cheaper if you sign up for the newsletter on ImportCDs, they sent me a $5 discount off any $25 order. I'm a bit hesitant to order this and American Psycho before the reviews get in, hmm.

07-25-2018, 01:38 AM	#149
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Hopefully they have people thag have worked on the new 4K transfer that take into account all the issues of all the previous BLU and DVD releases. The fact that not all audio tracks seem to be uncompressed (again this coild be info not confirmed) well keeps me wondering However Halloween gets more re-issues than most films so if this 4K is bad then we can always look forward to another release in 3-4 years

07-25-2018, 02:07 AM	#150
tehthomas Special Member Member since:Apr 2015 Location:ATL 4K collection:169 Blu-ray collection:705 DVD collection:31	Like many here in this thread I've purchased this film in various formats over the years, double-dipping numerous times. But this is the one I'm most excited about since the, uh, Divi-Max version haha.

07-25-2018, 02:47 AM	#152
OldPangYau Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:596 DVD collection:194	So on that note, I guess Lionsgate would be the one to watch for any potential 4K release of The Evil Dead... though I'm not sure when they would do that. Obviously the 4K of Halloween is for both the 40th anniversary as well as to coincide with the new film, but nothing coming up that Lionsgate would jump on for The Evil Dead. Hell, they're still sitting on a 4K restoration of the first Saw. Either way, I'll be jumping on this... this is one of those films I seem to have on most formats: VHS, LD (autographed from the three Michael Myers of the first film), DVD, and Blu-ray... no beta or VCD though

07-25-2018, 04:14 AM	#153
4kUltraBD Expert Member Member since:Nov 2017 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:494 DVD collection:262 Digital collection:231 Trading Score:35	Super stoked for this release. Like many here, this is my favorite horror film of all time. Heck, I even like H3 just for at least trying to do something innovative. I sincerely feel it would fare better among your average movie-goers if they forget about MM and let it stand alone on its own merits. Anyway, I hope this gets a proper scan/restoration for this release and we get "THE" definitive edition on home video. Color timing issues be damned!

07-25-2018, 04:31 AM	#155
ambient_indie Expert Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:959 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:8	It better have the original mono.

07-25-2018, 06:56 AM	#156
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1826 Digital collection:3	Let's all agree once it's officially announced, we ask Lionsgate to make sure the original UNALTERED mono is there.

07-25-2018, 07:12 AM	#157
pi2loc Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Saco, ME 4K collection:579 Blu-ray collection:2188 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:459	Can't wait for this!

07-25-2018, 02:04 PM	#160
GODHOOD Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Orlando, Florida U.S.	Decided to preorder at DiabolikDVD.com for $16.99 (+$5.00 shipping), I know it will be packaged well for shipping. Never got around to getting the bluray releases of Halloween so it should be a big upgrade.

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