The Evil Dead (1981) - Blu-ray Forum

Andes · 02-17-2010, 01:46 PM

Posted on Deadites Online:

"According to the Fangoria and a "source" from Anchorbay Entertainment, Evil Dead is finally hitting Blu-Ray this year. No confirmation on what features and extras will be on the disc, but we'll keep you updated."

The Evil Dead Limited Edition Blu-ray

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The Evil Dead Blu-ray

Rob71 · 02-17-2010, 01:49 PM

Don't know what it will look like, but I am definitely going to get this one. Hopefully they throw a lot of extras on it.

Porkchop Express · 02-17-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

Don't know what it will look like, but I am definitely going to get this one. Hopefully they throw a lot of extras on it.

My fear is that this will have zero extras. This is one of very few movies that I would actually watch extras on.

dallywhitty · 02-17-2010, 01:58 PM

Thank God! One of my most highly-anticipated Blu-ray releases. Here's hoping it looks and sounds brilliant (in it's full-screen version) and ports over all extras from the Ultimate Edition.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-17-2010, 02:33 PM

Great news. I will definitely get this.

Hopefully AB does it right.

Ator the Invincible · 02-17-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Thank God! One of my most highly-anticipated Blu-ray releases. Here's hoping it looks and sounds brilliant (in it's full-screen version) and ports over all extras from the Ultimate Edition.

I'd be shocked if it's the non-cropped version. Wasn't the cropped widescreen version an official Sam Raimi approved transfer? Considering this is for HD setups, they'll probably stick with that. Personally, I'd prefer both versions be available on the same disc, but I won't hold my breath on that one. We'll see what they come up with.

TheExit148 · 02-17-2010, 03:14 PM

This will be pretty sweet. One of the best horror movies made. Wide and full screen on one disk would be ideal. Either way, I'm picking this up. Keep that grain!

Vedder · 02-17-2010, 03:16 PM

Sweet! This is great news

jdub · 02-17-2010, 03:23 PM

I still haven't bought the second one on blu.. Maybe they will do a interesting two pack!

dallywhitty · 02-17-2010, 04:03 PM

I'm hoping they'll re-release EDII at some point without the excessive DNR.

MovieHermit · 02-17-2010, 04:08 PM

Cant Wait!!!

This is going to be VERY interesting to see what they come up with, Picture Quality Wise...

Al_The_Strange · 02-17-2010, 04:12 PM

At last, I can buy all three in high definition!!

Groovy!!!

Beaner666 · 02-17-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ator the Invincible

I'd be shocked if it's the non-cropped version. Wasn't the cropped widescreen version an official Sam Raimi approved transfer? Considering this is for HD setups, they'll probably stick with that. Personally, I'd prefer both versions be available on the same disc, but I won't hold my breath on that one. We'll see what they come up with.

The cropped version was Sam Raimi approved, but it was just that: cropped. I don't know why he ever approved that version, money maybe? Half the shot's have Bruce Campbell's famous chin cut-off

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I guess either version can be considered "official" because from everything I have heard when Evil Dead was shown in the theaters it was matted down and cropped. I can only assume the "bad framing" was from Sam Raimi's inexperience since it was his first film.

I myself prefer the 4:3 version.

Iron-Blu-123 · 02-17-2010, 04:53 PM

Will definitely getting this.

smp · 02-17-2010, 08:18 PM

I'll pass. Anchor Bay will mess this release up just like they did with Evil Dead 2.

SapGoblin · 02-17-2010, 08:19 PM

I'll get it and swap the disc out with my necronomicon DVD-case!!!

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 02-17-2010, 08:22 PM

As you can tell from my username i am thrilled to hear this.

All i need is some more Bruce in HD.

Ator the Invincible · 02-17-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by smp

I'll pass. Anchor Bay will mess this release up just like they did with Evil Dead 2.

Why not wait till reviews come out before making a decision like that? ED2 was an early release. They might nail this one. I'm taking a wait and see here.

P@t_Mtl · 02-17-2010, 08:26 PM

One of the few horror movies I do enjoy, I will buy this

blu_sharpy · 02-17-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by smp

I'll pass. Anchor Bay will mess this release up just like they did with Evil Dead 2.

Dont make a judgment before you see the final product. Also, remember that Studio Canal helped create the transfer for ED2 so they were part of the problem aswell. They have nothing to do with ED1 so we may get a good transfer from AB.

02-17-2010, 01:46 PM	#1
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02-17-2010, 04:08 PM	#11
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02-17-2010, 01:49 PM	#2
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	Don't know what it will look like, but I am definitely going to get this one. Hopefully they throw a lot of extras on it.

02-17-2010, 01:58 PM	#4
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:178	Thank God! One of my most highly-anticipated Blu-ray releases. Here's hoping it looks and sounds brilliant (in it's full-screen version) and ports over all extras from the Ultimate Edition.

02-17-2010, 02:33 PM	#5
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Great news. I will definitely get this. Hopefully AB does it right.

02-17-2010, 03:14 PM	#7
TheExit148 Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:276 Blu-ray collection:737 Blu-ray reviews:3	This will be pretty sweet. One of the best horror movies made. Wide and full screen on one disk would be ideal. Either way, I'm picking this up. Keep that grain!

02-17-2010, 03:16 PM	#8
Vedder Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Nor. California Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:566 Digital collection:1 Prime collection:2	Sweet! This is great news

02-17-2010, 03:23 PM	#9
jdub Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I still haven't bought the second one on blu.. Maybe they will do a interesting two pack!

02-17-2010, 04:03 PM	#10
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:178	I'm hoping they'll re-release EDII at some point without the excessive DNR.

02-17-2010, 04:12 PM	#12
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	At last, I can buy all three in high definition!! Groovy!!!

02-17-2010, 04:53 PM	#14
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	Will definitely getting this.

02-17-2010, 08:18 PM	#15
smp Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010	I'll pass. Anchor Bay will mess this release up just like they did with Evil Dead 2.

02-17-2010, 08:19 PM	#16
SapGoblin Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:OH, U.S.A. SteelBooks™:+200 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:424 Trading Score:47	I'll get it and swap the disc out with my necronomicon DVD-case!!!

02-17-2010, 08:22 PM	#17
ArmyOfDarknessAW Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Moosic, PA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	As you can tell from my username i am thrilled to hear this. All i need is some more Bruce in HD.

02-17-2010, 08:26 PM	#19
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	One of the few horror movies I do enjoy, I will buy this

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