Braindead (a.k.a Dead Alive) Aussie BluRay - Blu-ray Forum

paulisdead · 04-13-2015, 06:46 AM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Brain...lu-ray/104249/

When was this added? I've never seen this on the shelves and neither JB HiFi, EzyDVD or Screenpop's sites are listing it?

What's the deal?

LordCrumb · 04-13-2015, 07:07 AM

It got cancelled because they couldn't secure the rights.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=110

Very disappointing, but i'm sure someone will release it soon enough.

Caustic · 04-13-2015, 09:05 PM

Word remains PJ wants to do these himself.

How good would a PJ boxset be with Bad Taste, Braindead and Meet the Feebles in glorious HD?

granty · 04-14-2015, 05:11 AM

it wasnt going to be the 107 minute version so no big loss.

paulisdead · 04-14-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by granty

it wasnt going to be the 107 minute version so no big loss.

So "Braindead" on the box but "Dead Alive" on the disc. Typical.

I would be in for a Peter Jackson "Gore" box set. I know Jackson prefers the shorter version but I'd love it if both were included.

Looks like I'm still hanging on to my ex-rental tape until then.

Caustic · 04-14-2015, 11:52 PM

It was Cinema Cult releasing it. They do not create masters, simply source what is available already

paulisdead · 04-16-2015, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Caustic

It was Cinema Cult releasing it. They do not create masters, simply source what is available already

Of course, it's Shock after all. The uncut version was shown in the cinemas in Australia. You would think a distributor would still have a print?

Anyway, if we get a proper Peter Jackson approved remaster - then it's no great loss.

Boschy · 04-16-2015, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by paulisdead

Of course, it's Shock after all. The uncut version was shown in the cinemas in Australia. You would think a distributor would still have a print?

Anyway, if we get a proper Peter Jackson approved remaster - then it's no great loss.

Yes, don't tempt Shock into using a local release print. Dating back to 1992-1993 it's gotta look rough-as-guts by now.

reanimatorfan82 · 04-20-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Caustic

Word remains PJ wants to do these himself.

How good would a PJ boxset be with Bad Taste, Braindead and Meet the Feebles in glorious HD?

If he does this he can shut up and take my money.

ps3bd_owner · 04-22-2022, 12:53 PM

Enjoyed this flick, but it started getting repetitive after a while. Still, even with a minor nitpick as that it's well worth watching.

The Nazi doctor scene made me chuckle.

LordCrumb · 04-22-2022, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ps3bd_owner

Enjoyed this flick, but it started getting repetitive after a while. Still, even with a minor nitpick as that it's well worth watching.

The Nazi doctor scene made me chuckle.

Random 7 year bump it is then.

ps3bd_owner · 04-22-2022, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LordCrumb

Random 7 year bump it is then.

Just wanted to share my experience/opinion about it.

Didn't know that was a thing around here.

Alister_M · 04-22-2022, 08:26 PM

If this ever happens it's bound to be a revolting DNR-smeared mess. Jackson is even worse than James Cameron when it comes to disrespecting his own work.

kuzronk · 04-23-2022, 08:08 AM

People looking at this thread likely already seen the film ngl.

agenda · 04-30-2022, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Alister_M

Jackson is even worse than James Cameron when it comes to disrespecting his own work.

This! Absolutely 100% agree.

Streamingsux · 06-28-2025, 05:08 PM

There's a blu-ray of this from Spain. Does anyone have an opinion on it or know how it compares to the US Lionsgate release? Just based off of this site's information the disc from Spain seems to have a higher bit-rate..

Alister_M · 06-28-2025, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Streamingsux

There's a blu-ray of this from Spain. Does anyone have an opinion on it or know how it compares to the US Lionsgate release? Just based off of this site's information the disc from Spain seems to have a higher bit-rate..

It's almost certainly a bootleg, probably a rip of the LG disc or an HDTV capture. Still, might be better than whatever DNR atrocity Jackson would have it look like if ever officially re-released.

TheOneWithThePrize · 06-29-2025, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Alister_M

It's almost certainly a bootleg, probably a rip of the LG disc or an HDTV capture. Still, might be better than whatever DNR atrocity Jackson would have it look like if ever officially re-released.

By the specs it's a 1080i50Hz of the longer cut, so not a rip off the LG disc. Definitely a boot though.

Alister_M · 06-29-2025, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TheOneWithThePrize

By the specs it's a 1080i50Hz of the longer cut, so not a rip off the LG disc. Definitely a boot though.

Ah yeah that's correct, plus the original title makes that even more obvious. Shady as it is, it's a better option than getting scalped for the LG disc or waiting forever to be disappointed.

Erasmus Craven · 06-30-2025, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TheOneWithThePrize

By the specs it's a 1080i50Hz of the longer cut, so not a rip off the LG disc. Definitely a boot though.

Has anybody actually checked the running time of that Spanish disc?
I know that the specs on this site and over at dvdstorespain list it at 104 minutes, but the back cover states 93 minutes...
https://dvdstorespain.es/en/films/89...022327122.html

Edit: German ofdb.de confirms the RT as 92:58 interlaced...
https://www.ofdb.de/fassung/18,504429,Braindead/

04-13-2015, 06:46 AM	#1
paulisdead Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2	Braindead (a.k.a Dead Alive) Aussie BluRay https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Brain...lu-ray/104249/ When was this added? I've never seen this on the shelves and neither JB HiFi, EzyDVD or Screenpop's sites are listing it? What's the deal?

04-13-2015, 07:07 AM	#2
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	It got cancelled because they couldn't secure the rights. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=110 Very disappointing, but i'm sure someone will release it soon enough.

04-13-2015, 09:05 PM	#3
Caustic Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Melbourne 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:2067 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:3	Word remains PJ wants to do these himself. How good would a PJ boxset be with Bad Taste, Braindead and Meet the Feebles in glorious HD?

04-14-2015, 05:11 AM	#4
granty Active Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:272 Blu-ray collection:834 DVD collection:48	it wasnt going to be the 107 minute version so no big loss.

04-14-2015, 11:52 PM	#6
Caustic Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Melbourne 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:2067 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:3	It was Cinema Cult releasing it. They do not create masters, simply source what is available already

04-22-2022, 12:53 PM	#10
ps3bd_owner Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011	Enjoyed this flick, but it started getting repetitive after a while. Still, even with a minor nitpick as that it's well worth watching. The Nazi doctor scene made me chuckle.

04-22-2022, 08:26 PM	#13
Alister_M Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2016 4K collection:352 Blu-ray collection:1923 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:5	If this ever happens it's bound to be a revolting DNR-smeared mess. Jackson is even worse than James Cameron when it comes to disrespecting his own work.

04-23-2022, 08:08 AM	#14
kuzronk Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1217 DVD collection:117	People looking at this thread likely already seen the film ngl.

06-28-2025, 05:08 PM	#16
Streamingsux Power Member Member since:Feb 2018 Location:Texas	There's a blu-ray of this from Spain. Does anyone have an opinion on it or know how it compares to the US Lionsgate release? Just based off of this site's information the disc from Spain seems to have a higher bit-rate..

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