"Blood Beach" Rare Horror Movie! Anyone Remember This? - Blu-ray Forum

CZAR · 09-22-2009, 09:56 PM

I came across this title while browsing online! I remeber watching this on HBO as a kid!! This was a great horror flick back in the 80's! Im sure its hard to find and probably not even on dvd but I didnt search for it!! Anyone have this or remember this?? This would be a blu-ray dream!! Got Em!!

redtornado · 09-23-2009, 12:29 AM

I got a copy off an old vhs. Awesome movie. I remember seeing the ads for this on TV. I even remember seeing this on Siskel and Eberts show when it came out. Its not too bad. I figure since its not out on dvd even, a blu release is a pipe dream.

CZAR · 09-23-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by redtornado

I got a copy off an old vhs. Awesome movie. I remember seeing the ads for this on TV. I even remember seeing this on Siskel and Eberts show when it came out. Its not too bad. I figure since its not out on dvd even, a blu release is a pipe dream.

I agree man!! I doubt this will ever make blu as it didnt even see dvd!! I loved this film as a youngsta!! I might have to search for it on VHS! I just cant stand to watch DVD anymore let alone VHS though! We are spoiled! Haha!! Got Em!!

davidthenikonuser · 10-01-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

I came across this title while browsing online! I remeber watching this on HBO as a kid!! This was a great horror flick back in the 80's! Im sure its hard to find and probably not even on dvd but I didnt search for it!! Anyone have this or remember this?? This would be a blu-ray dream!! Got Em!!

I remember seeing the tv spots for this as a kid. this has John Saxon in it right as the cop?

CZAR · 10-01-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by davidthenikonuser

I remember seeing the tv spots for this as a kid. this has John Saxon in it right as the cop?

Nice bring back on October 1st! Got Em!!

davidthenikonuser · 10-01-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Nice bring back on October 1st! Got Em!!

What?

madlou2 · 10-01-2010, 06:02 PM

I still have a copy of Blood Beach on a 6hr. VHS tape.

charlieray1 · 10-01-2010, 06:05 PM

Cheesy fun. I still remember the tag line:

"Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water - you can't get to it."

Lee A Stewart · 08-21-2021, 09:59 PM

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082083/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Beach

Ianzombie · 09-15-2021, 01:38 PM

I would love to seee this get a release. Its a good movie, one i enjoy watching every couple of years. I always thought the acting was solid.

DR Herbert West · 09-15-2021, 01:50 PM

Desperately needs a Blu.

CSM101 · 09-15-2021, 02:08 PM

I’ve not seen this movie in years but I remember it was at the rental section at Piggly Wiggly and the cover use to freak me out. Something about it seemed so taboo. My dad finally rented it and it wasn’t so bad. I’d totally buy this if it were released. I only have two memories of the movie itself, a tacky tourist scene and

[Show spoiler]

Akuash · 09-15-2021, 04:42 PM

A Blu-ray release using the awesome poster art would be most welcome.

Leslie Dame · 09-15-2021, 05:36 PM

It is usually one of these why certain films haven't been released to DVD or blu yet

1. Complicated rights issues
2. Original elements are lost
3. Owner doesn't care / asking for too much money

That said, I would love to own Blood Beach on blu

CrowKiller · 09-15-2021, 05:38 PM

Who the hell knows with this. Some say it's rights issues, but those have possibly been resolved. Others say there's no print (last known) to be good enough to make it worth the effort. Even some saying Lionsgate possibly owns it. Whether it's all true or none of it's true, I don't know. I do know though, that this does needs a blu release.

jaws3dfan · 12-07-2021, 05:18 PM

I bet Lionsgate will eventually releases it as part of the Vestron line although I would rather see a company like Scream Factory, Kino, VS, or Synapse release it because they would go all out and pack it with extras, steelbook, etc.

CyberpunkCentral · 12-07-2021, 05:38 PM

As long as there is a 35mm print of the film, this can definitely get a Blu release. I guess the demand isn't high enough for companies to restore it.

DaylightsEnd · 12-07-2021, 11:04 PM

I still have the German region 2 dvd for this flick somewhere, looks atrocious.

Blood Beach is a super-fun Saturday afternoon guilty pleasure that sits in the same space as flicks like The Boogens. Has that campy 50's/60's monster vibe that's right in line with the Jaws creature-feature revival of the late 70's/early 80's, with a smattering of 70's paranoia/body horror as

[Show spoiler]

. The 70's beach and Santa Monica pier settings of that era have a terrific atmosphere that supports the limited sets, very basic effects, and simple themes. The cheesiest part of the flick is probably the creature reveal. It was much more creepy up until the third act. They probably should've only revealed a small portion of the actual creature, and done so on remote, blurry camera shots, leaving the audience to largely retain its own speculation and imaginings of the beast from beneath. I love that the ending puts some strong foreshadowing in motion and sets us up for a great sequel, continuing on even as the credits roll, practically almost kicking off Part 2, Bloodier Beach, Back with a Vengeance.

I also love the dark, haunting, tense, punchy score of this film, crafted by the infamous Gil Melle - a jazz, orchestral and innovative electronica wizard in his day - whom also brought us the scores for such productions as The Andromeda Strain, The Sentinel, and some of the early Columbo detective series TV shows. Great stuff all around.

This film is well-supported with loads of old-skool talent and solid performances in all areas, from acting to filming to scoring. It may have ultimately wound up to be less than the sum of its parts due to the weak effects and lackluster editing, but that doesn't take away from any of its vintage charm. It remains very high on my list of late-70's/early-80's blu ray wants.

superunknown80 · 02-09-2023, 08:18 PM

I have a bootleg copy of this which I got on ebay a while back. Picture quality is surprisingly ok. Sound is also ok. Nothing that's going to blow your socks off. But not as bad as some people have reported on other releases of this film. Has all the deleted scenes below inserted in lower quality. I imported it from Australia. It's not the same as the current Australian release I see listed on ebay though. The cover art is different. Mine says "extended and uncut" on the cover

https://www.google.com/amp/s/bootleg...composite/amp/

superunknown80 · 04-08-2023, 07:36 PM

Anyone grabbed the Australian dvd that's available on Amazon and Ebay? Looks like an official release. Just wondering about the PQ on that?

09-22-2009, 09:56 PM	#1
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	"Blood Beach" Rare Horror Movie! Anyone Remember This? I came across this title while browsing online! I remeber watching this on HBO as a kid!! This was a great horror flick back in the 80's! Im sure its hard to find and probably not even on dvd but I didnt search for it!! Anyone have this or remember this?? This would be a blu-ray dream!! Got Em!!

12-07-2021, 11:04 PM	#18
DaylightsEnd Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2019 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I still have the German region 2 dvd for this flick somewhere, looks atrocious. Blood Beach is a super-fun Saturday afternoon guilty pleasure that sits in the same space as flicks like The Boogens. Has that campy 50's/60's monster vibe that's right in line with the Jaws creature-feature revival of the late 70's/early 80's, with a smattering of 70's paranoia/body horror as [Show spoiler] . The 70's beach and Santa Monica pier settings of that era have a terrific atmosphere that supports the limited sets, very basic effects, and simple themes. The cheesiest part of the flick is probably the creature reveal. It was much more creepy up until the third act. They probably should've only revealed a small portion of the actual creature, and done so on remote, blurry camera shots, leaving the audience to largely retain its own speculation and imaginings of the beast from beneath. I love that the ending puts some strong foreshadowing in motion and sets us up for a great sequel, continuing on even as the credits roll, practically almost kicking off Part 2, Bloodier Beach, Back with a Vengeance. I also love the dark, haunting, tense, punchy score of this film, crafted by the infamous Gil Melle - a jazz, orchestral and innovative electronica wizard in his day - whom also brought us the scores for such productions as The Andromeda Strain, The Sentinel, and some of the early Columbo detective series TV shows. Great stuff all around. This film is well-supported with loads of old-skool talent and solid performances in all areas, from acting to filming to scoring. It may have ultimately wound up to be less than the sum of its parts due to the weak effects and lackluster editing, but that doesn't take away from any of its vintage charm. It remains very high on my list of late-70's/early-80's blu ray wants. Last edited by DaylightsEnd; 12-07-2021 at 11:10 PM.

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09-23-2009, 12:29 AM	#2
redtornado Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Fox Valley, Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:323 Digital collection:159 Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:553	I got a copy off an old vhs. Awesome movie. I remember seeing the ads for this on TV. I even remember seeing this on Siskel and Eberts show when it came out. Its not too bad. I figure since its not out on dvd even, a blu release is a pipe dream.

10-01-2010, 06:02 PM	#7
madlou2 Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:1701 DVD collection:1274	I still have a copy of Blood Beach on a 6hr. VHS tape.

10-01-2010, 06:05 PM	#8
charlieray1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Blu-ray reviews: 1	Cheesy fun. I still remember the tag line: "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water - you can't get to it."

08-21-2021, 09:59 PM	#9
Lee A Stewart Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jan 2019 Location:Albuquerque, NM	https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082083/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Beach

09-15-2021, 01:38 PM	#10
Ianzombie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Dublin 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:809	I would love to seee this get a release. Its a good movie, one i enjoy watching every couple of years. I always thought the acting was solid.

09-15-2021, 01:50 PM	#11
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Desperately needs a Blu.

09-15-2021, 02:08 PM	#12
CSM101 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:1693 Blu-ray collection:5447 DVD collection:507 Digital collection:8 iTunes collection:20 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:5	I’ve not seen this movie in years but I remember it was at the rental section at Piggly Wiggly and the cover use to freak me out. Something about it seemed so taboo. My dad finally rented it and it wasn’t so bad. I’d totally buy this if it were released. I only have two memories of the movie itself, a tacky tourist scene and [Show spoiler]

09-15-2021, 04:42 PM	#13
Akuash Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2020 Location:Toronto 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:2231 DVD collection:666	A Blu-ray release using the awesome poster art would be most welcome.

09-15-2021, 05:36 PM	#14
Leslie Dame Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Germany Blu-ray collection:1003 DVD collection:1857 Blu-ray reviews: 7	It is usually one of these why certain films haven't been released to DVD or blu yet 1. Complicated rights issues 2. Original elements are lost 3. Owner doesn't care / asking for too much money That said, I would love to own Blood Beach on blu

09-15-2021, 05:38 PM	#15
CrowKiller Banned Member since:Feb 2017 4K collection:276 Blu-ray collection:2504 DVD collection:1190 Trading Score:2	Who the hell knows with this. Some say it's rights issues, but those have possibly been resolved. Others say there's no print (last known) to be good enough to make it worth the effort. Even some saying Lionsgate possibly owns it. Whether it's all true or none of it's true, I don't know. I do know though, that this does needs a blu release.

12-07-2021, 05:18 PM	#16
jaws3dfan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:1480 DVD collection:254 Digital collection:506 Trading Score:80	I bet Lionsgate will eventually releases it as part of the Vestron line although I would rather see a company like Scream Factory, Kino, VS, or Synapse release it because they would go all out and pack it with extras, steelbook, etc.

12-07-2021, 05:38 PM	#17
CyberpunkCentral Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:6	As long as there is a 35mm print of the film, this can definitely get a Blu release. I guess the demand isn't high enough for companies to restore it.

02-09-2023, 08:18 PM	#19
superunknown80 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2017 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:3429 DVD collection:408 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have a bootleg copy of this which I got on ebay a while back. Picture quality is surprisingly ok. Sound is also ok. Nothing that's going to blow your socks off. But not as bad as some people have reported on other releases of this film. Has all the deleted scenes below inserted in lower quality. I imported it from Australia. It's not the same as the current Australian release I see listed on ebay though. The cover art is different. Mine says "extended and uncut" on the cover https://www.google.com/amp/s/bootleg...composite/amp/

04-08-2023, 07:36 PM	#20
superunknown80 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2017 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:3429 DVD collection:408 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	Anyone grabbed the Australian dvd that's available on Amazon and Ebay? Looks like an official release. Just wondering about the PQ on that?

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