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Abby is Q · 07-11-2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClarke

I like the Fulci movies I have seen but haven't seen this one. Worth a blind buy?

No.

It's a big step down from classic Fulci and despite a fairly funny trailer, it's not a laughable bad movie. It's more of a poor, boring Poltergeist ripoff. The few Fulci trademarks are not worth it if you're not a big fan.

Abby is Q · 07-11-2016, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFlyHighGuy

Definitely one of my least-favorite Fulci I've seen. Starts off interesting, but by the end was just glad it was over. Wish they'd be doing Murder Rock instead (since I haven't been able to see it yet)

I'm not a fan of either, but I think Manhattan Baby may still be better than Murder Rock. At least Manhattan Baby has Giovanni Frezza (aka blonde italian boy whose face you recognize from a few classic Italian cult films) and a good score.

MifuneFan · 08-03-2016, 02:14 PM

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Bab...9&keywords=Blu

Christian Muth · 08-03-2016, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFlyHighGuy

Definitely one of my least-favorite Fulci I've seen. Starts off interesting, but by the end was just glad it was over. Wish they'd be doing Murder Rock instead (since I haven't been able to see it yet)

I recall reading that the budget on this was severely slashed during production after they filmed the Egypt scenes, which probably accounts for the drop in quality after that opening segment. Frizzi's score is one of my favorites of his, though.

Chris

prkchopexpress · 08-07-2016, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Christian Muth

I recall reading that the budget on this was severely slashed during production after they filmed the Egypt scenes, which probably accounts for the drop in quality after that opening segment. Frizzi's score is one of my favorites of his, though.

Chris

that is bonkers. and is surprising. i mean, this wasnt that far removed from the beyond and this was made at what could be considered the height of success.

frizzi always delivers.

cakefactory · 08-07-2016, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by prkchopexpress

that is bonkers. and is surprising. i mean, this wasnt that far removed from the beyond and this was made at what could be considered the height of success.

frizzi always delivers.

Were those three (the trilogy) a financial success? I thought only Zombi was.

prkchopexpress · 08-09-2016, 08:41 AM

im not sure what the numbers were. but he was making a ton of movies from 77-84.

i assume he must have been successful as he was making two movies a year for a short period of time.

contraband and city of the living dead in 1980, black cat, beyond and house by the cemetery in 81. new york ripper and manhattan baby in 82. conquest, new gladiators and murder rock in 83.

i guess there is always the possibility that new york ripper was deemed too violent and controversial and did not make money. but at the time of grindhouses and drive-ins, thats exactly what the crowd would have wanted. but if wasnt successful, then how did he get funding for three movies in 83?

as fulci wasnt as well respected as argento, im guessing these had sporadic, regional releases and weren't in a ton of "respectable" movie houses. maybe they got screwed out of money by all the alternate titles. who knows?

throw in that fulci never seemed to get recognized for his talent...

that does bring up an interesting point. did he come with the idea of the gates of hell trilogy was this something mentioned by a fan examining his work later on in a period of resurgence?

greekak229 · 09-21-2016, 02:57 AM

A decent score and good gore may warrant a cheap purchase of this down the road. I too haven't seen this but I'm trying to get most of Fulci's films anyway.

prkchopexpress · 09-24-2016, 09:42 AM

just saw something on the blue underground twitter saying this edition is limited to 5000.

I would love if this sold 5000 copies. I hope this means fulci is more popular than we think.

themp3000 · 09-24-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by prkchopexpress

just saw something on the blue underground twitter saying this edition is limited to 5000.

I would love if this sold 5000 copies. I hope this means fulci is more popular than we think.

And that the chances of Don't Torture A Duckling rise as a result too.

Oh I can dream a dream.

Keegsta · 09-24-2016, 11:01 AM

From Blue Underground Facebook:

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First samples of MANHATTAN BABY are in! 5,000 unit Limited Edition. Available for pre-order NOW; release date OCTOBER 25th. Who's excited for this one?

prkchopexpress · 09-25-2016, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by themp3000

And that the chances of Don't Torture A Duckling rise as a result too.

Oh I can dream a dream.

I know. that why I bought cat in the brain. It is far from the best fulci... but I will buy every fulci on blu that comes out region a/free

michal00 · 10-05-2016, 06:31 PM

Diabolik sent my copy of Manhattan baby

SpiderBaby · 10-05-2016, 09:58 PM

I haven't received any update on my Diabolik order. Maybe you're special?

michal00 · 10-06-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

I haven't received any update on my Diabolik order. Maybe you're special?

sorry it was mistake i asked diabolik dvd it is not shipping yet.

Cinema84 · 10-18-2016, 04:29 PM

Diabolik shipped my copy today - hopefully it'll be in my hands before the weekend. Looking forward to watching this again in HD. Not one of Fulci's best but still entertaining.

bruce holecheck · 10-18-2016, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

. Looking forward to watching this again in HD. Not one of Fulci's best but still entertaining.

I got mine last week -- it's a very solid transfer, with some great extras. The chat with Frizzi is almost an hour long and discusses his entire career working with Fulci, and includes a lot of footage of him and his band rehearsing.

mca213 · 10-18-2016, 05:12 PM

Whats the reverse coverart for this?

bruce holecheck · 10-18-2016, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mca213

Whats the reverse coverart for this?

The U.S. EYE OF THE EVIL DEAD poster.

Cinema84 · 10-18-2016, 05:29 PM

I forgot about the alternate art - this is a big plus as I like that art too

10-05-2016, 09:58 PM	#34
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08-03-2016, 02:14 PM	#23
MifuneFan Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:957 Trading Score:69	Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Bab...9&keywords=Blu

08-09-2016, 08:41 AM	#27
prkchopexpress Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2016 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:1464	im not sure what the numbers were. but he was making a ton of movies from 77-84. i assume he must have been successful as he was making two movies a year for a short period of time. contraband and city of the living dead in 1980, black cat, beyond and house by the cemetery in 81. new york ripper and manhattan baby in 82. conquest, new gladiators and murder rock in 83. i guess there is always the possibility that new york ripper was deemed too violent and controversial and did not make money. but at the time of grindhouses and drive-ins, thats exactly what the crowd would have wanted. but if wasnt successful, then how did he get funding for three movies in 83? as fulci wasnt as well respected as argento, im guessing these had sporadic, regional releases and weren't in a ton of "respectable" movie houses. maybe they got screwed out of money by all the alternate titles. who knows? throw in that fulci never seemed to get recognized for his talent... that does bring up an interesting point. did he come with the idea of the gates of hell trilogy was this something mentioned by a fan examining his work later on in a period of resurgence?

09-21-2016, 02:57 AM	#28
greekak229 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1463 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 8	A decent score and good gore may warrant a cheap purchase of this down the road. I too haven't seen this but I'm trying to get most of Fulci's films anyway.

09-24-2016, 09:42 AM	#29
prkchopexpress Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2016 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:1464	just saw something on the blue underground twitter saying this edition is limited to 5000. I would love if this sold 5000 copies. I hope this means fulci is more popular than we think.

10-05-2016, 06:31 PM	#33
michal00 Active Member Member since:Mar 2016 Location:ireland	Diabolik sent my copy of Manhattan baby

10-18-2016, 04:29 PM	#36
Cinema84 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 Location:NY/NJ 4K collection:565 Blu-ray collection:4563 DVD collection:496 Trading Score:140	Diabolik shipped my copy today - hopefully it'll be in my hands before the weekend. Looking forward to watching this again in HD. Not one of Fulci's best but still entertaining.

10-18-2016, 05:12 PM	#38
mca213 Power Member Member since:Nov 2014 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:1390 Trading Score:11	Whats the reverse coverart for this?

10-18-2016, 05:29 PM	#40
Cinema84 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 Location:NY/NJ 4K collection:565 Blu-ray collection:4563 DVD collection:496 Trading Score:140	I forgot about the alternate art - this is a big plus as I like that art too

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