Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) - 24th November 2021 - Imprint Films

[DawnShadow]

Something is after Jessica. Something very cold, very wet… and very dead…

Finally released from an institution after suffering a nervous breakdown, Jessica seeks the tranquillity of a secluded home in Connecticut to help make her recovery complete. But instead of a restful recuperation with her husband Duncan and a close friend in the New England countryside, Jessica soon finds herself falling into a swirling vortex of madness and the supernatural.

Director John D. Hancock’s independent horror masterpiece is finally here in this new special edition.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
• 1080p High definition presentation
• NEW Audio commentary by Kat Ellinger, author and editor-in-chief of Diabolique Magazine
• Audio Commentary with Director John Hancock and Producer Bill Badalato
• “Art Saved My Life” Interview with composer Orville Stoeber
• “Scare Tactics: Reflections on a Seventies Horror Classic” interview with Film Historian Kim Newman
• “She Walks These Hills: Let’s Scare Jessica to Death Locations Then and Now” featurette
• TV Spot & Radio Spots
• Trailer
• LPCM 2.0 audio
• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• English subtitles
• Limited Edition slipcase on the first 2000 copies with unique artwork

Pre-order : https://viavision.com.au/shop/lets-s...to-death-1971/

[JohnCarpenterLives]

Anyone know which release is better? This or Shout/Scream Factories?

[rip63]

Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterLives

Anyone know which release is better? This or Shout/Scream Factories?

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/fi...=52638#overall

I'd think they likely share the same scan, though audio is LPCM for Imprint, DTS-HDMA for SF... Personally, I chose the Imprint over the SF because of the extra bonus material.

[Monterey Jack]

This is currently under $12 at Deep Discount, along with several other Imprint titles.

[dylrichard02]

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

This is currently under $12 at Deep Discount, along with several other Imprint titles.

Thanks for the heads up, Jack! I finally grabbed this and The Gift, along with the Coming to America steelbook I kept debating on getting.

[JohnCarpenterLives]

Originally Posted by rip63

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/fi...=52638#overall

I'd think they likely share the same scan, though audio is LPCM for Imprint, DTS-HDMA for SF... Personally, I chose the Imprint over the SF because of the extra bonus material.

I actually found a review of the Imprint release and the PQ section was quite harsh citing some bad DNR. I was planning on skipping it despite the great price.

[rip63]

Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterLives

I actually found a review of the Imprint release and the PQ section was quite harsh citing some bad DNR.

I didn't see any evidence of DNR, and if there is, it wouldn't have been applied by Imprint. They use what they're given. I'd be looking at SF or elsewhere if there's DNR. There were those who suggested there was DNR on the SF edition, but of course they based that on screenshots which is, in my opinion, ridiculous until it is seen in motion. It's only ever gonna look so good anyway, as it was a very low budget flick and looks it, just as it did when I saw it on TV a couple of times back in the 70's. As in, pretty grainy... So weighing it all up to answer the original question, the Imprint is still the better option. I'd think the same scan as the SF, but with more extras.

UPDATE: I've just read elsewhere that both the Imprint & SF editions are identical scans. The general consensus is that it wasn't given a new scan by SF or anyone anywhere else and based on my viewing of the Imprint, I can believe it. There's the odd soft shot, but overall it looks fine especially given its age, budget, etc, and there's generally plenty of detail.

[The Mole]

Imprint are known for messing up the compression. So I would go the save route and buy the SF. Their compression often is not top notch either but from the comparisons I have seen it is still better than what Imprint have delivered so far.

[take1leave1]

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

This is currently under $12 at Deep Discount, along with several other Imprint titles.

I ordered it on day one of the sale, then they cancelled it a week later and now its back to regular price. So unfair.