MESSIAH OF EVIL blu-ray from Code Red - Blu-ray Forum

reece · 02-12-2013, 10:44 PM

This is technically still a rumor, but a very reliable source has confirmed that Code Red is working on a blu ray release of Messiah of Evil for 2013! This is one of the most wonderfully bizarre and overlooked horror movies of the 70's...can't wait! Hopefully Code Red will enter the blu ray market with a title like this or Just Before Dawn instead of Electric Chair/Nailgun Massacre.

NoirFan · 02-12-2013, 10:49 PM

Give me Messiah of Evil over Electric Chair/Nail Gun Massacre any day - Messiah, unlike those other two, is actually a pretty good film! What it lacks in narrative coherence it makes up for in atmosphere and creepiness. A Blu-ray would be great.

NoirFan · 02-12-2013, 10:54 PM

There's a very interesting chapter on Messiah in Stephen Thrower's exhaustive, essential Nightmare USA book.

HorrorBlu · 02-12-2013, 10:59 PM

Would love to own this on blu-ray.

Not to sound like a cheapskate, but I hope Code Red keeps the price reasonable. I'm guessing it'll be $29.99 + shipping? I doubt I'd be willing to pay more than $19.99, unfortunately.

I haven't really bought from them since they started selling direct, just because their prices are so high for DVDs. I did make an exception for Ghost Keeper though.

psicon · 02-13-2013, 12:20 AM

I'll definitely be getting this. Love the movie and Code Red did a great job on the Dvd.

Hubunkey · 02-13-2013, 01:04 AM

Has codered actually released any of the blu-ray's thst has been rumored?

reece · 02-13-2013, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubunkey

Has codered actually released any of the blu-ray's thst has been rumored?

not yet, but they were only announced a few months ago as TBA 2013. The original plan was to start with Electric Chair and Nailgun Massacre but I have a feeling that may not be the case anymore..

reece · 02-13-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

Would love to own this on blu-ray.

Not to sound like a cheapskate, but I hope Code Red keeps the price reasonable. I'm guessing it'll be $29.99 + shipping? I doubt I'd be willing to pay more than $19.99, unfortunately.

I haven't really bought from them since they started selling direct, just because their prices are so high for DVDs. I did make an exception for Ghost Keeper though.

how is Ghost Keeper? I've been a click away from ordering that a few times now, but 20 plus shipping is a lot to pay for a blind buy of a total obscurity. I've heard some so-so things about it, but I dig canadian horror and deep winter settings...

Tybo28 · 02-13-2013, 03:28 AM

I would love this! I've never found a nice quality version of it. Hope it happens and has a decent transfer. Such a weird movie.

bgart13 · 02-13-2013, 03:31 AM

This is news to me - and Bill hasn't mentioned MESSIAH OF EVIL to me or others at the only forum he visits. Folks there, me included, have made it know we'd love to see it in HD, though.

reece · 02-13-2013, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bgart13

This is news to me - and Bill hasn't mentioned MESSIAH OF EVIL to me or others at the only forum he visits. Folks there, me included, have made it know we'd love to see it in HD, though.

what forum is that? the info came from a guy named damon packard on the code red facebook group. He does editing work for Bill.

bgart13 · 02-13-2013, 04:13 AM

Latarnia. Yeah, Damon does do work for Bill. So...maybe it's so?

EDIT: ok, found the discussion. Odd, never saw it and I don't get notifications even though I'm part of the group. Any how, I hope it's true. MoE is one of the best CR discs.

Brett C · 02-13-2013, 04:33 AM

I would to see this on BD, hopefully it happens.

DarknessBDJM · 02-13-2013, 08:46 AM

That'd be fantastic news, a genuinely good spooky horror film from Code Red's blu-ray line. I absolutely love horror films where the entire town is essentially haunted to some degree.

Member-222782 · 02-13-2013, 12:14 PM

It's great that Bill is embracing the high-def format - can't wait to get my hands of that remastered version of Just Before Dawn on Blu - but I really hope he refrains of announcing too many titles until he releases his first one. I'd hate to get all excited only for the bubble to burst if it doesn't go well. He's got quite a lineup coming up, plus I'd like to see some of the earlier titles hit the format. Good luck to him.

reece · 02-15-2013, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bgart13

Latarnia. Yeah, Damon does do work for Bill. So...maybe it's so?

EDIT: ok, found the discussion. Odd, never saw it and I don't get notifications even though I'm part of the group. Any how, I hope it's true. MoE is one of the best CR discs.

which section of the latarnia forums does code red discussion take place? looks very interesting

HorrorBlu · 02-15-2013, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by reece

how is Ghost Keeper? I've been a click away from ordering that a few times now, but 20 plus shipping is a lot to pay for a blind buy of a total obscurity. I've heard some so-so things about it, but I dig canadian horror and deep winter settings...

I love Canadian horror and deep winter settings as well, and I really enjoyed it. It's very moody and atmospheric, but it may be a bit too slow for many people.

The price is a little high, so it's tough to recommend. But the plus is that the transfer is really good. It looks a little rough around the reel changes, but I doubt it has ever looked better (or ever will). From a technical standpoint, it's a great disc.

The movie is not for everyone, but if you like moody late 70s / early 80s horror, it's worth a try.

reece · 02-15-2013, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

I love Canadian horror and deep winter settings as well, and I really enjoyed it. It's very moody and atmospheric, but it may be a bit too slow for many people.

The price is a little high, so it's tough to recommend. But the plus is that the transfer is really good. It looks a little rough around the reel changes, but I doubt it has ever looked better (or ever will). From a technical standpoint, it's a great disc.

The movie is not for everyone, but if you like moody late 70s / early 80s horror, it's worth a try.

eh what the hell I'll just buy the ****in thing. You have to take risks in this business! Plus I need to grab a copy of Madman and The Visitor.

Mr. Thomsen · 02-15-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by reece

which section of the latarnia forums does code red discussion take place? looks very interesting

The Nightmare USA section.

Undeadcow · 02-15-2013, 03:22 PM

Hopefully this rumor is true. I think Messiah of Evil is a lot better of a leader for them to test the high definition market with than Electric Chair (or even Nail Gun Massacre). If I recall correctly the DVD was sourced from a high definition master / restoration so I don't imagine Code Red would have to lavish too many resources into making a worthy blu-ray.

02-12-2013, 10:44 PM	#1
reece Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	MESSIAH OF EVIL blu-ray from Code Red This is technically still a rumor, but a very reliable source has confirmed that Code Red is working on a blu ray release of Messiah of Evil for 2013! This is one of the most wonderfully bizarre and overlooked horror movies of the 70's...can't wait! Hopefully Code Red will enter the blu ray market with a title like this or Just Before Dawn instead of Electric Chair/Nailgun Massacre.

02-13-2013, 04:13 AM	#12
bgart13 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	Latarnia. Yeah, Damon does do work for Bill. So...maybe it's so? EDIT: ok, found the discussion. Odd, never saw it and I don't get notifications even though I'm part of the group. Any how, I hope it's true. MoE is one of the best CR discs. Last edited by bgart13; 02-13-2013 at 04:20 AM.

02-12-2013, 10:49 PM	#2
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Give me Messiah of Evil over Electric Chair/Nail Gun Massacre any day - Messiah, unlike those other two, is actually a pretty good film! What it lacks in narrative coherence it makes up for in atmosphere and creepiness. A Blu-ray would be great.

02-12-2013, 10:54 PM	#3
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	There's a very interesting chapter on Messiah in Stephen Thrower's exhaustive, essential Nightmare USA book.

02-12-2013, 10:59 PM	#4
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1	Would love to own this on blu-ray. Not to sound like a cheapskate, but I hope Code Red keeps the price reasonable. I'm guessing it'll be $29.99 + shipping? I doubt I'd be willing to pay more than $19.99, unfortunately. I haven't really bought from them since they started selling direct, just because their prices are so high for DVDs. I did make an exception for Ghost Keeper though.

02-13-2013, 12:20 AM	#5
psicon Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:1389	I'll definitely be getting this. Love the movie and Code Red did a great job on the Dvd.

02-13-2013, 01:04 AM	#6
Hubunkey Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Fort Scott, KS 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:253 DVD collection:40 Trading Score:357	Has codered actually released any of the blu-ray's thst has been rumored?

02-13-2013, 03:28 AM	#9
Tybo28 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Williamsport, Pennsylvania 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:1175 DVD collection:1	I would love this! I've never found a nice quality version of it. Hope it happens and has a decent transfer. Such a weird movie.

02-13-2013, 03:31 AM	#10
bgart13 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	This is news to me - and Bill hasn't mentioned MESSIAH OF EVIL to me or others at the only forum he visits. Folks there, me included, have made it know we'd love to see it in HD, though.

02-13-2013, 04:33 AM	#13
Brett C Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:36 4K collection:567 Blu-ray collection:4458 DVD collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:247	I would to see this on BD, hopefully it happens.

02-13-2013, 08:46 AM	#14
DarknessBDJM Power Member Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:6	That'd be fantastic news, a genuinely good spooky horror film from Code Red's blu-ray line. I absolutely love horror films where the entire town is essentially haunted to some degree.

02-13-2013, 12:14 PM	#15
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	It's great that Bill is embracing the high-def format - can't wait to get my hands of that remastered version of Just Before Dawn on Blu - but I really hope he refrains of announcing too many titles until he releases his first one. I'd hate to get all excited only for the bubble to burst if it doesn't go well. He's got quite a lineup coming up, plus I'd like to see some of the earlier titles hit the format. Good luck to him.

02-15-2013, 03:22 PM	#20
Undeadcow Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:1855 Trading Score:196	Hopefully this rumor is true. I think Messiah of Evil is a lot better of a leader for them to test the high definition market with than Electric Chair (or even Nail Gun Massacre). If I recall correctly the DVD was sourced from a high definition master / restoration so I don't imagine Code Red would have to lavish too many resources into making a worthy blu-ray.

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