Is the 1979 dawn of the dead Blu-ray picture quality, as good as halloween ??? - Blu-ray Forum

Princess Barbie · 10-25-2009, 09:15 AM

Or at least almost as good ????

KENTA · 10-25-2009, 10:04 AM

Sadly the title has DNR all over it.
If you'd really like to buy the film, I'd strongly recommend to get the new UK version from hmv.co.uk which is unfiltered.

demoni · 10-25-2009, 10:08 AM

Great movie! But I'm waiting for an ultimate edition with all versions of the movie (it WILL come). Theatrical cut, Romero's directors cut and Argento's alternative cut.

KENTA: love your Bergman quote!

Mr.White · 10-25-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by demoni

Great movie! But I'm waiting for an ultimate edition with all versions of the movie (it WILL come). Theatrical cut, Romero's directors cut and Argento's alternative cut.

KENTA: love your Bergman quote!

The theatrical IS Romero's director's cut.

OpFeRmEtZgER · 10-25-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

The theatrical IS Romero's director's cut.

i can confirm that!i own the Anchor Bay blu ray.
And the transfer is brilliant!

Princess Barbie · 10-25-2009, 02:59 PM

Kenta, its odd that you mention dnr, the review on this site doesnt mention it at all???

KENTA · 10-25-2009, 03:07 PM

Maybe it's because this title came out at a time where reviewers weren't educated on the subject digital noise reduction...
Just look at the screencaps on blu-ray.com and compare them with the new UK release.
The Anchor Bay textures are muddy with grain filtered out, whilst the UK version has the grain in it.

GGX · 10-25-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KENTA

Sadly the title has DNR all over it.

Ya this is true. The Divimax process Anchor Bay uses in general includes adding DNR to their transfers.

demoni · 10-25-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

The theatrical IS Romero's director's cut.

OK, the extended cut then...

indiephantom · 10-25-2009, 03:46 PM

If that's the case (regarding DNR) is AB's Halloween filtered too? I've been holding off on those titles in hopes for bigger editions down the road. Which if I know AB, will certainly be the case.

Princess Barbie · 10-25-2009, 03:48 PM

Where are the screencaps for the uk release so I can compare???

saginawjuggalo · 10-25-2009, 03:56 PM

Overuse of DNR as others have just said... Nothing too terrible but any 'noticeable' DNR cheapens the experience!

Princess Barbie · 10-25-2009, 03:59 PM

Well , if it only has a little bit of dnr ill get this.It cant be as bad as gladiator.So ill get this dawn of the dead from amazon, its only 12.99 now.

saginawjuggalo · 10-25-2009, 04:04 PM

Let me clear things up by saying it has more than a 'little bit'

but it's not the worst DNR disaster ever... still unacceptable IMO

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dawn-...creenshots/518

If you can't see it in the screen shoots than you won't be bothered.

hb02 · 10-25-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KENTA

Just look at the screencaps on blu-ray.com and compare them with the new UK release.

I tried, the UK versions didn't have any screen caps. Post them on here so we can see the difference.

I don't know what DNR looks like, I can't tell when its used or not. I looked at the screen caps of the U.S. release and they looked fine to me.

GGX · 10-25-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hb02

I don't know what DNR looks like, I can't tell when its used or not. I looked at the screen caps of the U.S. release and they looked fine to me.

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KENTA · 10-25-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hb02

I tried, the UK versions didn't have any screen caps. Post them on here so we can see the difference.

I don't know what DNR looks like, I can't tell when its used or not. I looked at the screen caps of the U.S. release and they looked fine to me.

I can't make any screencaps, as I don't have a BD drive, but you can find some over at AVS.

saginawjuggalo · 10-26-2009, 02:32 AM

KENTA's right, the UK release looks a good deal better... Facial details are clearly Improved.

For those that haven't seen it yet or are just too lazy to search... Click Here.

Blu Titan · 10-26-2009, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by saginawjuggalo

Let me clear things up by saying it has more than a 'little bit'

but it's not the worst DNR disaster ever... still unacceptable IMO

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dawn-...creenshots/518

If you can't see it in the screen shoots than you won't be bothered.

It is not a prefect transfer, but pretty good IMHO. For $13... I say buy it! The PQ is much better than that of the original Halloween. I own the DVd and that has a lot of "noise", which has been cleaned up for this release. The colors look very good too.

10-25-2009, 09:15 AM	#1
Princess Barbie Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:60	Is the 1979 dawn of the dead Blu-ray picture quality, as good as halloween ??? Or at least almost as good ????

10-25-2009, 03:56 PM	#12
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	Nope. Overuse of DNR as others have just said... Nothing too terrible but any 'noticeable' DNR cheapens the experience!

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10-25-2009, 10:04 AM	#2
KENTA Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Austria Blu-ray collection:103	Sadly the title has DNR all over it. If you'd really like to buy the film, I'd strongly recommend to get the new UK version from hmv.co.uk which is unfiltered.

10-25-2009, 10:08 AM	#3
demoni Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Great movie! But I'm waiting for an ultimate edition with all versions of the movie (it WILL come). Theatrical cut, Romero's directors cut and Argento's alternative cut. KENTA: love your Bergman quote!

10-25-2009, 02:59 PM	#6
Princess Barbie Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:60	Kenta, its odd that you mention dnr, the review on this site doesnt mention it at all???

10-25-2009, 03:07 PM	#7
KENTA Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Austria Blu-ray collection:103	Maybe it's because this title came out at a time where reviewers weren't educated on the subject digital noise reduction... Just look at the screencaps on blu-ray.com and compare them with the new UK release. The Anchor Bay textures are muddy with grain filtered out, whilst the UK version has the grain in it.

10-25-2009, 03:46 PM	#10
indiephantom Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 14	If that's the case (regarding DNR) is AB's Halloween filtered too? I've been holding off on those titles in hopes for bigger editions down the road. Which if I know AB, will certainly be the case.

10-25-2009, 03:48 PM	#11
Princess Barbie Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:60	Where are the screencaps for the uk release so I can compare???

10-25-2009, 03:59 PM	#13
Princess Barbie Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:60	Well , if it only has a little bit of dnr ill get this.It cant be as bad as gladiator.So ill get this dawn of the dead from amazon, its only 12.99 now.

10-25-2009, 04:04 PM	#14
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	Let me clear things up by saying it has more than a 'little bit' but it's not the worst DNR disaster ever... still unacceptable IMO https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dawn-...creenshots/518 If you can't see it in the screen shoots than you won't be bothered.

10-26-2009, 02:32 AM	#18
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	KENTA's right, the UK release looks a good deal better... Facial details are clearly Improved. For those that haven't seen it yet or are just too lazy to search... Click Here.

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