Massacre At Central High (1976) - Coming Soon from Synapse Films! - Blu-ray Forum

redrunner97 · 02-24-2014, 08:12 PM

MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH:

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Originally Posted by SYNAPSE FILMS

SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT! It's "M" for "Monday" announcement day! Announcing ONE more Synapse Films release that begins with the letter "M"... MORITURIS, MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE, MOSQUITO, and now...

MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH! The violent cult-classic gets the HD treatment and, for the first time EVER, gets a truly authorized optical disc format release in conjunction with director Rene Daalder. Coming from Synapse Films on DVD and Blu-ray in 2016!

Synapse Films is proud to announce work has begun on MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH, directed by Rene Daalder. Rene has completed and supervised a beautiful HD transfer for us, and we are in the process of locating the original audio sound elements (stored at Paramount, evidently, so we're working with their legal department as fast as we can to get access) and doing some additional work at Reliance Mediaworks/Prime Focus for picture restoration (the master was created from a negative element, but were making it the best we can make it!). Extras are still to be coordinated, so no further info on additional supplemental material is available at this time (Rene is busy now working on a new film, so we are waiting for him). We'll give more info on the release, as we have it. We may be able to post some sample frames of the new HD master in the near future right here, on the Synapse Films Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/synapsefilm...type=1&theater

NoirFan · 02-24-2014, 08:15 PM

Whoa, that's unexpected! I have the German DVD, but it's not exactly reference quality. Really curious to see what kind of extras they have planned, if any.

RiFiFi1955 · 02-24-2014, 08:35 PM

Good news for sure!

The Great Owl · 02-24-2014, 10:45 PM

This brings back memories.

When I was younger, a cable station ran a double feature of Heathers (1989) and Massacre At Central High. I thought that this choice of double feature flicks was hilariously demented.

cropsy · 02-24-2014, 10:47 PM

I've never seen a copy of this movie that wasn't terrible quality. Look forward to this one.

AlexIlDottore · 02-24-2014, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cropsy

I've never seen a copy of this movie that wasn't terrible quality. Look forward to this one.

Yep.

pronggod13 · 02-24-2014, 11:22 PM

Was just hoping that someone would release this gem...and now they are. One off my 25 most wanted list.

Jobla · 02-25-2014, 12:01 AM

I'll believe it when I see it.

redrunner97 · 02-25-2014, 12:10 AM

What the hell does that mean?

It's not like they are sitting in a room laughing at what fools the fans are for believing they would release MACH... Pessimist.

They wouldn't be telling people they were doing it, if they weren't. Why does someone always have to jump in with an "I'll believe it when I see it" comment?

NoirFan · 02-25-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by redrunner97

They wouldn't be telling people they were doing it, if they weren't. Why does someone always have to jump in with an "I'll believe it when I see it" comment?

It would be a reasonable sentiment if we were talking about Code Red, or Media Blasters/Shriek Show back in the day, but as far as I know, Cult Epics are a completely reputable and reliable company.

iamnoone · 02-25-2014, 12:29 AM

I think it's because this title has been planned a few times in the past and never materialized, maybe due to some rights issues. Even Subversive was going to release it once years ago, and then they mysteriously dropped it, well before they went out-of-business. Something has held this film back. I'll try to stay optimistic that Cult Epics has finally worked through whatever issues had to be done to finally get this film out.

redrunner97 · 02-25-2014, 12:33 AM

The director of Central High is working with them already, the blu-ray of Hysteria I received even has an interview with him. (He did both films).

But, correct me if I'm wrong, they have never outright said "this is the next release we're working on" regarding Central High. Now they have. And they've never "lied" before. Jeez.

AlexIlDottore · 02-25-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jobla

I'll believe it when I see it.

They've also said that the HD transfer is ready. Are they lying about that, too ?

khangniehu · 02-25-2014, 12:55 AM

I'll believe it when I see it.

jvorhees · 02-25-2014, 01:16 AM

Sounds promising.....love these kind of announcements.

Mr.Dig · 02-25-2014, 01:23 AM

Great news! One of my favorite slashers!

How is Cultepics? Never heard of them before...

AlexIlDottore · 02-25-2014, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Dig

Great news! One of my favorite slashers!

How is Cultepics? Never heard of them before...

I only have their release of In a Glass Cage, and that's a great release.

rrpmpstck · 02-25-2014, 02:19 AM

I'm always up for a good slash up the kids flick. Count me in.

redrunner97 · 02-25-2014, 02:19 AM

'Massacre at Central High' isn't really a slasher. To me, it's a stretch to even call it a horror film.

I guess it is though, in the same way 'Heathers', or to a lesser extent 'We Need to Talk about Kevin', could be considered one.

Mr.Dig · 02-25-2014, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by redrunner97

'Massacre at Central High' isn't really a slasher. To me, it's a stretch to even call it a horror film.

I guess it is though, in the same way 'Heathers', or to a lesser extent 'We Need to Talk about Kevin', could be considered one.

Massacre at Central High is definitely a slasher movie.

02-24-2014, 11:22 PM	#7
pronggod13 Banned Member since:Feb 2013 Blu-ray collection:-	I Am In Heaven Was just hoping that someone would release this gem...and now they are. One off my 25 most wanted list.

02-25-2014, 12:55 AM	#14
khangniehu Junior Member Member since:Feb 2014	I'll believe it when I see it. Last edited by khangniehu; 02-25-2014 at 01:00 AM.

02-24-2014, 08:15 PM	#2
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Whoa, that's unexpected! I have the German DVD, but it's not exactly reference quality. Really curious to see what kind of extras they have planned, if any.

02-24-2014, 08:35 PM	#3
RiFiFi1955 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Albany, NY 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:1930	Good news for sure!

02-24-2014, 10:45 PM	#4
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6029 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	This brings back memories. When I was younger, a cable station ran a double feature of Heathers (1989) and Massacre At Central High. I thought that this choice of double feature flicks was hilariously demented.

02-24-2014, 10:47 PM	#5
cropsy Power Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Manchester, Uk Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:1	I've never seen a copy of this movie that wasn't terrible quality. Look forward to this one.

02-25-2014, 12:01 AM	#8
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	I'll believe it when I see it.

02-25-2014, 12:10 AM	#9
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	What the hell does that mean? It's not like they are sitting in a room laughing at what fools the fans are for believing they would release MACH... Pessimist. They wouldn't be telling people they were doing it, if they weren't. Why does someone always have to jump in with an "I'll believe it when I see it" comment?

02-25-2014, 12:29 AM	#11
iamnoone Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Antarctica Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:91	I think it's because this title has been planned a few times in the past and never materialized, maybe due to some rights issues. Even Subversive was going to release it once years ago, and then they mysteriously dropped it, well before they went out-of-business. Something has held this film back. I'll try to stay optimistic that Cult Epics has finally worked through whatever issues had to be done to finally get this film out.

02-25-2014, 12:33 AM	#12
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	The director of Central High is working with them already, the blu-ray of Hysteria I received even has an interview with him. (He did both films). But, correct me if I'm wrong, they have never outright said "this is the next release we're working on" regarding Central High. Now they have. And they've never "lied" before. Jeez.

02-25-2014, 01:16 AM	#15
jvorhees Expert Member Top contributor Member since:May 2013 Location:Camp Crystal Lake 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:21	Sounds promising.....love these kind of announcements.

02-25-2014, 01:23 AM	#16
Mr.Dig Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Norway 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:902 Trading Score:1	Great news! One of my favorite slashers! How is Cultepics? Never heard of them before...

02-25-2014, 02:19 AM	#18
rrpmpstck Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:3195 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:14	I'm always up for a good slash up the kids flick. Count me in.

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