Umberto Lenzi's Nightmare City - December 31, 2013 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

zbinks · 04-11-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Is that always the case? Not counting public domain titles, aren't there films that have been released by more than one label without one of them being/going OOP?

Yes. A couple examples off the top of my head:

Blue Underground and Shriek Show (Media Blasters) released their respective DVD's of Zombie/Zombi 2 on the same day.

Universal's Halloween II 2011 Blu-Ray didn't go OOP when they licensed the title to Shout! Factory last year.

Seymour · 04-11-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Is that always the case? Not counting public domain titles, aren't there films that have been released by more than one label without one of them being/going OOP?

The major studios can license stuff out, and keep their versions on the market at the same time (Universal's Halloween II BD is still available even with Shout Factory's version out there). Edit: zbinks beat me.

But when it comes to smaller labels and movies like Nightmare City--I think the rights generally belong to just one label. Raro even mentions that they're prepping a new DVD (along with the BD). Edit: zbinks brings up an interesting case. Hmmmm....(With Zombie--was there a dispute as to which label had the rights?)

In any event, I'd say it's a good thing that Raro picked Nightmare City up--since BU hasn't done jack squat with it the last few years.

Brett C · 04-11-2013, 06:13 PM

I just hope this new HD transfer is not handled by LVR.

MTRodaba2468 · 04-11-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

Going by this, could it mean RARO is prepping Hell of the Living Dead and others for Blu? Man, am I intrigued

Well that's all we need: Bruno Mattei on Blu-Ray...

Brian81 · 04-11-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shiki76

Is this further proof that Blue Underground is dead?

This is one of those old titles, dating back to Anchor Bay.

OldPangYau · 04-11-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Never heard of it before, but that poster in the op is pretty awesome

If you look hard enough, there's a SUPER cheapie DVD 2 pack that you can potentially find at dollar stores that has this film under the "City of the Walking Dead" title (along with Phenomena under its "Creepers" title) to give you a rough idea of what you're in for before buying it... hell, you could probably find the remastered DVD from Anchor Bay for a decent price used. If you enjoy cheesy Italian horror, you'll enjoy this! It's not as over the top ridiculous as, say, Hell of the Living Dead, but it's still awesome! On that note...

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Originally Posted by cine74

Going by this, could it mean RARO is prepping Hell of the Living Dead and others for Blu? Man, am I intrigued

Yes, please, YES! That would be epic, in all of its Dawn of the Dead knock-off glory

Spring/summer is when I most get into watching these kinds of movies.

Hell, speaking of Mattei on blu, Zombi 3 WAS supposed to get a blu release from Shriek Show (I even spoke to them about it in person), but obviously that ain't happening anytime soon. Hell, just getting Zombie Holocaust and Burial Ground was a chore.

sethdlh · 04-11-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OldPangYau

If you look hard enough, there's a SUPER cheapie DVD 2 pack that you can potentially find at dollar stores that has this film under the "City of the Walking Dead" title (along with Phenomena under its "Creepers" title) to give you a rough idea of what you're in for before buying it... hell, you could probably find the remastered DVD from Anchor Bay for a decent price used. If you enjoy cheesy Italian horror, you'll enjoy this! It's not as over the top ridiculous as, say, Hell of the Living Dead, but it's still awesome! On that note...

Yes, please, YES! That would be epic, in all of its Dawn of the Dead knock-off glory

Spring/summer is when I most get into watching these kinds of movies.

Hell, speaking of Mattei on blu, Zombi 3 WAS supposed to get a blu release from Shriek Show (I even spoke to them about it in person), but obviously that ain't happening anytime soon. Hell, just getting Zombie Holocaust and Burial Ground was a chore.

I'd love Zombi 3 on blu. How did ZH look?

benricci · 04-11-2013, 09:54 PM

Wow! One I never thought I'd see on blu. Super excited for this.

odriley · 04-11-2013, 11:21 PM

EXCELLENT news!!! This is one my favorites. Got to see it on the big screen a year or 2 ago in Chicago. Such a fun one.

Mr. Movie Fan · 04-11-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shiki76

Is this further proof that Blue Underground is dead?

Looks like it.

OldPangYau · 04-11-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sethdlh

I'd love Zombi 3 on blu. How did ZH look?

ZH was a case of "not bad, could've been better". But it was still a step up from the muddy/interlaced DVD transfer (which at the time, was the best looking disc... how far we've come!)

beadelf · 04-12-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Never heard of it before, but that poster in the op is pretty awesome

the poster is awesome..

the film is good on a so mentally bad/tacky level.

its more like 28 days later running zombie infected things tearing around attacking people, with some hilarious performances!

the first time i saw it i really didnt like it...it took me another couple of watches to get into it.

the dvd is dirt cheap maybe you should check it out before paying full wack on this.

sethdlh · 04-12-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OldPangYau

ZH was a case of "not bad, could've been better". But it was still a step up from the muddy/interlaced DVD transfer (which at the time, was the best looking disc... how far we've come!)

Thanks, for some reason I've never gotten around to upgrading the DVD.

MrZappa · 04-13-2013, 05:46 AM

Day 1 buy for me absolutely. The score is worth it alone.

Beauvoir · 08-05-2013, 04:16 AM

I'll be grabbing this for sure.

And if "Hell Of The Living Dead" comes out, I am totally all over that one as well!

(have two different DVDs of it and would love to upgrade)

OldPangYau · 08-20-2013, 03:20 PM

Officially announced for October... no specific date yet, but pre-order links are up on Raro's site:

http://rarovideousa.com/PRE-ORDER-NOW-Nightmare-City-to-be-released-October-2013

Seymour · 08-20-2013, 03:34 PM

I'm probably gonna order this directly from Raro. Maybe they'll ship it out early? Is the aspect ratio really 2.35:1? That seems hilarious for a low budget zombie flick...

OldPangYau · 08-20-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Seymour

Is the aspect ratio really 2.35:1? That seems hilarious for a low budget zombie flick...

Yep, it is... and hell, Fulci seemed to shoot 2.35 on a regular basis, so I guess Umberto Lenzi gave it a shot as well

tenebre6 · 08-20-2013, 06:04 PM

i cant seem to make the "add to cart" work from Raro? anyone ordered it?

Giallogist · 08-20-2013, 08:46 PM

I like to order directly from Raro when I can. They usually ship early, and they often offer promotions like B2G1. Their customer service, while not the fastest to reply, have always been helpful, and once shipped me a free movie over a minor inconvenience due to a shipping mishap.

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04-11-2013, 06:13 PM	#23
Brett C Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:36 4K collection:336 Blu-ray collection:4028 DVD collection:383 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:235	I just hope this new HD transfer is not handled by LVR.

04-11-2013, 09:54 PM	#28
benricci Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Wow! One I never thought I'd see on blu. Super excited for this.

04-11-2013, 11:21 PM	#29
odriley Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:693 Blu-ray collection:5128	EXCELLENT news!!! This is one my favorites. Got to see it on the big screen a year or 2 ago in Chicago. Such a fun one.

04-13-2013, 05:46 AM	#34
MrZappa Active Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Parts Unknown Blu-ray collection:188	Day 1 buy for me absolutely. The score is worth it alone.

08-05-2013, 04:16 AM	#35
Beauvoir Expert Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Toronto 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:1021 DVD collection:225	I'll be grabbing this for sure. And if "Hell Of The Living Dead" comes out, I am totally all over that one as well! (have two different DVDs of it and would love to upgrade)

08-20-2013, 03:20 PM	#36
OldPangYau Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:596 DVD collection:194	Officially announced for October... no specific date yet, but pre-order links are up on Raro's site: http://rarovideousa.com/PRE-ORDER-NOW-Nightmare-City-to-be-released-October-2013

08-20-2013, 03:34 PM	#37
Seymour Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:3231 DVD collection:360	I'm probably gonna order this directly from Raro. Maybe they'll ship it out early? Is the aspect ratio really 2.35:1? That seems hilarious for a low budget zombie flick...

08-20-2013, 06:04 PM	#39
tenebre6 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013	i cant seem to make the "add to cart" work from Raro? anyone ordered it?

08-20-2013, 08:46 PM	#40
Giallogist Member Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:1	I like to order directly from Raro when I can. They usually ship early, and they often offer promotions like B2G1. Their customer service, while not the fastest to reply, have always been helpful, and once shipped me a free movie over a minor inconvenience due to a shipping mishap.

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