Night of the Living Dead (1990) - Page 53 - Blu-ray Forum

Kakihara · 12-14-2022, 05:29 AM

Interesting how some are bashing the film's score as I actually really liked it. When I think of this film, I find myself humming to it. I'd go as far as say I prefer the score over Dawn's score. Maybe it's just me but I really dig it.

Kyle15 · 12-14-2022, 02:39 PM

People who hate on this movie's score are the same kind of ppl who watch New Twin Peaks and see the 90s FMV video game style composite clip-art effects shots and scream at them for being "bad and outdated" and I'll stand by that

cakefactory · 12-14-2022, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle15

People who hate on this movie's score are the same kind of ppl who watch New Twin Peaks and see the 90s FMV video game style composite clip-art effects shots and scream at them for being "bad and outdated" and I'll stand by that

Twin Peaks has a great 90s synth score that doesn't sound low budget or dated at all. Good example to introduce to bolster why NOTLD90's score is bad!

cakefactory · 12-14-2022, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

If NIGHT '90 wasn't a remake it would be acknowledged as a modern horror classic.

On the other hand, I wonder if anyone would even still talk about it or if it would have gotten all these discs if it hadn't been a remake. Tying it to a universally known classic gave it a lot more attention than it would have gotten otherwise, I think. But, we'll never know.

Other remakes like The Fly, The Thing, and Invasion of the Body Snatchers 78 are acknowledged as classics so I don't think being a remake is any barrier.

I need to watch this again. I've only seen it a few times and it's been a while. I think I might just like Ben as a protagonist more than Barbara. I think it also weirdly feels more immediate and less like a movie, though that's completely opinion and I can't articulate why I feel that. Maybe just the black and white and almost total lack of makeup effects. And trowel girl is a much nastier shock than anything in the remake.

Kyle15 · 12-14-2022, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

Twin Peaks has a great 90s synth score that doesn't sound low budget or dated at all. Good example to introduce to bolster why NOTLD90's score is bad!

You're making me remember when a bunch of ppl argued that New Twin Peaks shouldn't have a synth score at all because synths are "inherently dated and bad" and that it needed an orchestral score instead. I love the internet.

GeoffOliver · 12-14-2022, 09:24 PM

This is a very well-made zombie film, but it doesn't leave nearly as much of an impact as the original for me. The bigger budget and story changes just made it a more bland experience IMO. Still, I enjoy it for what it is, even if I spend most of the film mentally checking off the similarities and differences. Wouldn't be surprised to see Sony release this on UHD at some point.

And yes, I do love the score for this film, especially the end credits music.

Muyfa666 · 02-02-2023, 10:08 AM

I got the US Sony release which I understand is a decent one, but are the Umbrella considered to be better?

Reason I'm asking is that I will rewatch this in a Zombie movie evening, and if the Umbrella is better, I may give that one a go.

EDIT: Most reviewers seem to deem the Sony the best release. Oh well, nice.

Markgway · 02-02-2023, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Muyfa666

EDIT: Most reviewers seem to deem the Sony the best release. Oh well, nice.

Most reviewers are wrong then.

buck135 · 02-02-2023, 01:50 PM

This is one of the most polarizing title. I've never seen so many of us split and absolutely convinced about one version over the other. I prefer the Umbrella blu-ray because it looks as I remember it growing up.

Then there's the Twilight Time blu-ray. I can't get rid of that disc. The furor over that blu-ray was insane. The pre-order insanity because the server kept crashing, then it sold out in ten minutes (IIRC). Then people played the disc....

HD Goofnut · 02-02-2023, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by buck135

This is one of the most polarizing title. I've never seen so many of us split and absolutely convinced about one version over the other. I prefer the Umbrella blu-ray because it looks as I remember it growing up.

Then there's the Twilight Time blu-ray. I can't get rid of that disc. The furor over that blu-ray was insane. The pre-order insanity because the server kept crashing, then it sold out in ten minutes (IIRC). Then people played the disc....

Umbrella all the way due to the proper color timing. The TT disc is a mess with the blue tint while the Sony disc has incorrect color timing, but marginally better compression.

Muyfa666 · 02-02-2023, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

Most reviewers are wrong then.

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Originally Posted by buck135

This is one of the most polarizing title. I've never seen so many of us split and absolutely convinced about one version over the other. I prefer the Umbrella blu-ray because it looks as I remember it growing up.

Then there's the Twilight Time blu-ray. I can't get rid of that disc. The furor over that blu-ray was insane. The pre-order insanity because the server kept crashing, then it sold out in ten minutes (IIRC). Then people played the disc....

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Umbrella all the way due to the proper color timing. The TT disc is a mess with the blue tint while the Sony disc has incorrect color timing, but marginally better compression.

Well now, then I'll rewatch the Umbrella instead. One cannot have too many zombie movies. :-)

Geoff D · 02-02-2023, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

Most reviewers are wrong then.

The **** they are. The Umbrella transfer is an over-processed piece of shit.

HD Goofnut · 02-02-2023, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

The **** they are. The Umbrella transfer is an over-processed piece of shit.

With correct color timing.

DaylightsEnd · 02-02-2023, 05:39 PM

This title is dooshed no matter what blu ray you turn to. The Umbrella HD master is painfully-processed rubbish (although I force myself to watch it, usually on a smaller display, never on my 77") and the Sony master is nigh unwatchable for me with its delusionally-wack, highly-distracting color timing. I just can't make myself settle into it. The only hope this title might have would be a hopeful 4k uhd in future.

Jay H. · 02-02-2023, 05:39 PM

I also prefer the Umbrella release.

Markgway · 02-02-2023, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

The **** they are. The Umbrella transfer is an over-processed piece of shit.

Yes, but it's an over-processed piece of shit that actually looks somewhat how the film is supposed to. The Sony master is regraded mess.

mikey horror · 02-02-2023, 11:10 PM

I prefer the Umbrella release.

Hopeirememberit · 02-02-2023, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kakihara

Interesting how some are bashing the film's score as I actually really liked it. When I think of this film, I find myself humming to it. I'd go as far as say I prefer the score over Dawn's score. Maybe it's just me but I really dig it.

Always liked the score. It's very scary & chilling, especially at night

Muyfa666 · 02-03-2023, 10:40 AM

I had no issues with the technical aspect of the Sony release, but I will watch the Umbrella next time either way.

Mikezilla3k · 02-03-2023, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

The **** they are. The Umbrella transfer is an over-processed piece of shit.

What do you call the Sony then?

That is Scream levels of crap man.

Not to mention stuff like the branches here: https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x...0&l=0&i=3&go=1

Umbrella ain't demo material in the slightest, but it sure as heck looks better than this.

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12-14-2022, 05:29 AM	#1041
Kakihara Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:866	Interesting how some are bashing the film's score as I actually really liked it. When I think of this film, I find myself humming to it. I'd go as far as say I prefer the score over Dawn's score. Maybe it's just me but I really dig it.

12-14-2022, 02:39 PM	#1042
Kyle15 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Alabama 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:334 Trading Score:5	People who hate on this movie's score are the same kind of ppl who watch New Twin Peaks and see the 90s FMV video game style composite clip-art effects shots and scream at them for being "bad and outdated" and I'll stand by that

12-14-2022, 09:24 PM	#1046
GeoffOliver Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Atlanta GA 4K collection:93 Blu-ray collection:1066 DVD collection:409	This is a very well-made zombie film, but it doesn't leave nearly as much of an impact as the original for me. The bigger budget and story changes just made it a more bland experience IMO. Still, I enjoy it for what it is, even if I spend most of the film mentally checking off the similarities and differences. Wouldn't be surprised to see Sony release this on UHD at some point. And yes, I do love the score for this film, especially the end credits music.

02-02-2023, 10:08 AM	#1047
Muyfa666 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Sweden 4K collection:394 Blu-ray collection:776	I got the US Sony release which I understand is a decent one, but are the Umbrella considered to be better? Reason I'm asking is that I will rewatch this in a Zombie movie evening, and if the Umbrella is better, I may give that one a go. EDIT: Most reviewers seem to deem the Sony the best release. Oh well, nice.

02-02-2023, 01:50 PM	#1049
buck135 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:194 Blu-ray collection:1674 DVD collection:114 Trading Score:10	This is one of the most polarizing title. I've never seen so many of us split and absolutely convinced about one version over the other. I prefer the Umbrella blu-ray because it looks as I remember it growing up. Then there's the Twilight Time blu-ray. I can't get rid of that disc. The furor over that blu-ray was insane. The pre-order insanity because the server kept crashing, then it sold out in ten minutes (IIRC). Then people played the disc....

02-02-2023, 05:39 PM	#1054
DaylightsEnd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2019 Blu-ray reviews:1	This title is dooshed no matter what blu ray you turn to. The Umbrella HD master is painfully-processed rubbish (although I force myself to watch it, usually on a smaller display, never on my 77") and the Sony master is nigh unwatchable for me with its delusionally-wack, highly-distracting color timing. I just can't make myself settle into it. The only hope this title might have would be a hopeful 4k uhd in future.

02-02-2023, 05:39 PM	#1055
Jay H. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2019 Location:in a house, surrounded by cats and dogs 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:833 DVD collection:173 Trading Score:2	I also prefer the Umbrella release.

02-02-2023, 11:10 PM	#1057
mikey horror Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:897 DVD collection:215	I prefer the Umbrella release.

02-03-2023, 10:40 AM	#1059
Muyfa666 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Sweden 4K collection:394 Blu-ray collection:776	I had no issues with the technical aspect of the Sony release, but I will watch the Umbrella next time either way.

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