Zombie Flesh Eaters (Arrow Video) - Page 9 - Blu-ray Forum

Judex · 10-17-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BAKA

Someone on another forum contacted them for clarification about what they recently posted on Facebook regarding the source of the transfer and were given this reply:

Thanks to Steel76 at Cult Labs for passing that on.

It's all sounding good, isn't it? I suppose there is the possibility that the original negative hasn't been looked after as well as the secondary sources, or that they're being fed a line from the licensor, but I'm quite hopeful and eagerly looking forward to see how it turns out. That last comment seems surprisingly candid, understandable considering LVR Video Recording Laboratory's work for Arrow, but Cinetecca di Bologna did an amazing job with Demons.

Urm BU blu is from the camera negative.
Infact heres a short video BU made about the restoration.

benricci · 10-17-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Judex

Urm BU blu is from the camera negative.
Infact heres a short video BU made about the restoration.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzcDDgU8WK4

Beat me to it. Not sure where Arrow is getting their info, but Blue Underground commissioned a painstaking digital restoration of the film from its camera negative a few years ago (as evidenced in that video they made).

The result was nothing short of miraculous.

sheldo · 10-18-2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by benricci

Beat me to it. Not sure where Arrow is getting their info, but Blue Underground commissioned a painstaking digital restoration of the film from its camera negative a few years ago (as evidenced in that video they made).

The result was nothing short of miraculous.

Not to mention it was done under the supervision of the cinematographer Sergio Salvati.

shogun123 · 10-18-2012, 10:56 AM

The BU disc is riddled with dnr.

Brett C · 10-18-2012, 02:14 PM

This is quite an interesting turn of events. I would not say BU has been very truthful in its proclaiming of being taken from the original camera negative. The back of the BU Zombie says under license from Jerry Gross, who was the original US distributor.
It is possible that video is less than truthful and a source other than the OCN was used. Especially with what Variety is saying.
Deep Red was a newly minted master taken from the original camera negative, when in fact its derived from a HD transfer dating back to 2004! Same situation goes for Inferno.

This weird situation happened before with Media Blasters and BU both proclaiming to have the rights for the DVD.

All this is just speculation, but it is certainly strange.
So it will be interesting to compare these releases when the Arrow comes out.

Blu MacReady · 10-18-2012, 03:04 PM

Maybe its cause
a. Not watching this clip on HD tv, but screen at work
b. Untrained eye? I love Blu Ray and can easily see the improvement it offers, although I am still happy with a load of my DVDs through an up scaling player

But was there a real difference in the before and after of the shark scene the guy was watching on his tv? Looked the same?

amesmonde · 10-30-2012, 01:04 PM

Arrow's trailer is here

Blu MacReady · 10-30-2012, 01:49 PM

Looks quality from that trailer and its an exclusive transfer, so must be different to the BU issue

crazybeats · 10-30-2012, 07:11 PM

Only £13 for the blu ray on Amazon so i might pre order it there tonight. Then again I might not. Depends how the mood takes me. I'm a bit unpredictable that way. Will I. Wont I.

SymbioticFunction · 10-31-2012, 01:06 PM

BU claimed that their Deep Red blu was from the camera negative. 'Screenshot scientist' argentophiles showed the claim to be false, and that it came from a 2004 master. Still the best looking current version though. So I'm not sure if we should put too much stock in Blue Underground claims. I haven't bought this Fulci film in HD yet, I heard that it was a problematic dnr release. Hopefully the Arrow version will best it, I like the film a lot.

DaveSimonH · 10-31-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by crazybeats

Only £13 for the blu ray on Amazon so i might pre order it there tonight. Then again I might not. Depends how the mood takes me. I'm a bit unpredictable that way. Will I. Wont I.

Spend an extra £1 and get the steelbook edition (same price at Play & Amazon but Play has superior steelbook packaging)

BAKA · 10-31-2012, 04:27 PM

The regular Blu-ray edition is only £11 at HMV, and despite usually price matching HMV, Amazon don't seem to want to. Which is strange because I read it was £11 at some point on Amazon.

Dr. Humbert · 10-31-2012, 04:29 PM

Yes but the steelbook art is uglier IMO.

And the package offers nothing more.

Mister Snoops · 10-31-2012, 06:21 PM

Horrible looking steelbook. Decent looking set of extras but dont see myself trading in my Blue Underground edition.

Mitsubishi Burning · 11-01-2012, 03:18 PM

Delayed a week until December 3rd for "final checks"

I would rather them get this right and release it when it's ready, but frustrating all the same.

dsman71 · 11-01-2012, 03:29 PM

Are these Region Free ? I was thinking about getting the LE or the Steelbook...AmazonUK has them both
I have a few Arrow releases and they were region free, but I dont know if these are ..

Mitsubishi Burning · 11-01-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsman71

Are these Region Free ? I was thinking about getting the LE or the Steelbook...AmazonUK has them both
I have a few Arrow releases and they were region free, but I dont know if these are ..

They were planning to release it region free but they made an announcement a few weeks ago saying the rights holders have forced them to region lock them.

evilzedar · 11-01-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dsman71

I was thinking about getting the LE or the Steelbook...AmazonUK has them both

It only has the standard and the steelbook, the LE is exclusive to Arrow's site.

Baseball Fury · 11-01-2012, 04:12 PM

Part of the reason for the delay is that they're now offering multiple branching titles, whether you want Zombi 2, Zombie or Zombie Flesh Eaters, you get the original title cards.

Blu MacReady · 11-01-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Baseball Fury

Part of the reason for the delay is that they're now offering multiple branching titles, whether you want Zombi 2, Zombie or Zombie Flesh Eaters, you get the original title cards.

Been on Arrows site, nothing about this or the delay. Please tell me I don't have to be on bloody Facebook to find out this info in detail !!

10-18-2012, 10:56 AM	#164
shogun123 Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:15 Trading Score:1	The BU disc is riddled with dnr.

10-18-2012, 02:14 PM	#165
Brett C Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:36 4K collection:567 Blu-ray collection:4458 DVD collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:247	This is quite an interesting turn of events. I would not say BU has been very truthful in its proclaiming of being taken from the original camera negative. The back of the BU Zombie says under license from Jerry Gross, who was the original US distributor. It is possible that video is less than truthful and a source other than the OCN was used. Especially with what Variety is saying. Deep Red was a newly minted master taken from the original camera negative, when in fact its derived from a HD transfer dating back to 2004! Same situation goes for Inferno. This weird situation happened before with Media Blasters and BU both proclaiming to have the rights for the DVD. All this is just speculation, but it is certainly strange. So it will be interesting to compare these releases when the Arrow comes out.

10-18-2012, 03:04 PM	#166
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Maybe its cause a. Not watching this clip on HD tv, but screen at work b. Untrained eye? I love Blu Ray and can easily see the improvement it offers, although I am still happy with a load of my DVDs through an up scaling player But was there a real difference in the before and after of the shark scene the guy was watching on his tv? Looked the same?

10-30-2012, 01:49 PM	#168
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Looks quality from that trailer and its an exclusive transfer, so must be different to the BU issue

10-30-2012, 07:11 PM	#169
crazybeats Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Glasgow, Scotland	Only £13 for the blu ray on Amazon so i might pre order it there tonight. Then again I might not. Depends how the mood takes me. I'm a bit unpredictable that way. Will I. Wont I.

10-31-2012, 01:06 PM	#170
SymbioticFunction Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Chichester, UK 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:986 DVD collection:121 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2	BU claimed that their Deep Red blu was from the camera negative. 'Screenshot scientist' argentophiles showed the claim to be false, and that it came from a 2004 master. Still the best looking current version though. So I'm not sure if we should put too much stock in Blue Underground claims. I haven't bought this Fulci film in HD yet, I heard that it was a problematic dnr release. Hopefully the Arrow version will best it, I like the film a lot.

10-31-2012, 04:27 PM	#172
BAKA Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:2589	The regular Blu-ray edition is only £11 at HMV, and despite usually price matching HMV, Amazon don't seem to want to. Which is strange because I read it was £11 at some point on Amazon.

10-31-2012, 04:29 PM	#173
Dr. Humbert Special Member Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1117 DVD collection:118 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Yes but the steelbook art is uglier IMO. And the package offers nothing more.

10-31-2012, 06:21 PM	#174
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	Horrible looking steelbook. Decent looking set of extras but dont see myself trading in my Blue Underground edition.

11-01-2012, 03:18 PM	#175
Mitsubishi Burning Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:297	Delayed a week until December 3rd for "final checks" I would rather them get this right and release it when it's ready, but frustrating all the same.

11-01-2012, 03:29 PM	#176
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	Are these Region Free ? I was thinking about getting the LE or the Steelbook...AmazonUK has them both I have a few Arrow releases and they were region free, but I dont know if these are ..

11-01-2012, 04:12 PM	#179
Baseball Fury Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Sawtry, UK Blu-ray collection:195	Part of the reason for the delay is that they're now offering multiple branching titles, whether you want Zombi 2, Zombie or Zombie Flesh Eaters, you get the original title cards.

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