Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 (Zombi 3) (1988) - September 21, 2015

[RandyK]

Zombi 3 Blu-ray PRE-ORDER



Figure I'd give this its own thread. From 88 Films:

A little weekend surprise from 88 Films.

Forthcoming in our Italian Collection is Lucio Fulci's iconic ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS 2 (AKA ZOMBI 3) - re-mastered from the original HD materials, uncut and uncensored, in a stunning new restoration!

Pre-order link (with offer of exclusive slipcase art only from 88 Films direct!)
http://88-films.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/zombie-flesh-eaters-2-blu-ray-the-italian-collection-9-pre-order-now-this-title-will-be-released-21-09-2015

SYNOPSIS AND SPECS:
The late, great Lucio Fulci (with a little uncredited help from ZOMBIE CREEPING FLESH helmer Bruno Mattei) returned to his living dead roots with ZOMBI 3 – the long awaited sequel to ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS (AKA ZOMBI 2). However, just as ZOMBI 2 was inspired by DAWN OF THE DEAD, with ZOMBI 3 Fulci spins his own terrific take on another Hollywood hit: RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. The end result is a fast-paced, plasma-packed popcorn romp in which contagious fumes consequent in an invasion of flesh-feasting ghouls. A classic carnage-ridden splatter caper in its own right, ZOMBI 3 is ripe for reappraisal and arrives on BluRay in a worldwide HD debut that looks finger-licking fabulous! For Fulci fans it’s a no-brainer – this gory, gut-tearing gem is an essential addition to your collection.

SPECIAL FEATURES
BRAND NEW HD Master
Uncompressed LPCM English Soundtrack
Uncompressed LPCM Italian Soundtrack with English Subtitles
Interview with star Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
Live Q&A with Catriona MacColl sharing her own Fulci memories
PAURA: LUCIO FULCI REMEMBERED - iconic 2008 documentary on the Italian gore master directed by Mike Baronas and featuring extensive interviews with many of Fulci's colleagues including Zombi 3's Beatrice Ring*
Reversible Sleeve with alternative art
Includes a Collectible 300gsm Original Poster Post Card
Collectible booklet by Calum Waddell with an interview with Beatrice Ring

Region B Locked

*Only orders through 88 Films' website will receive the limited edition Slipcase and the Paura Lucio Fulci documentary DVD.*

[wooble89]

Never seen this one, but it's exactly the sort of title I'll grab blind.

Judgement be damned.

[EddieLarkin]

I always enjoyed this bad movie review of Zombi 3:

http://jabootu.net/?p=8852

It makes it sound awful. But I'll buy it anyway...

[Brian81]

Some bits are cool, some bits are pretty awful

I think this was from 1988? and it's definitely not of the good Fulci. But it is a guilty pleasure.

[Metallix87]

Odds of this being region locked? I'd love to get my hands on this one!

[BAKA]

It's a great pick up, one I didn't expect from 88 Films, considering it recycles shots from the earlier film. Or perhaps I'm confusing it with the third?

[Mr Kite]

Do 88 take payment straight away on pre orders?

[Trampled]

Originally Posted by tele1962

Do 88 take payment straight away on pre orders?

I am not sure about CC's but I can confirm that if you use Paypal the money is taken immediately, I pre-ordered Anthropophagous a few weeks ago using Paypal and the money was taken straight away which I personally don't mind.

As for the film Zombie Flesh Eaters 2, it is TERRIBLE.

By the way I also really like that artwork for Bloodstained Shadow, it's a film I have never seen or had even heard of before 88 Films announced it but it looks like a good Giallo and I really want to see it now.

[Wernski]

If all the usually cut footage is getting the HD treatment, too (i.e. this won't be another composite), then this release should be pretty sweet. A couple new extras, too.

[EvilResident]

Originally Posted by Trampled

As for the film Zombie Flesh Eaters 2, it is TERRIBLE.

SHUT YOUR FILTHY MOUTH. This movie is awesome.

I hope this ends up being miraculously region-free. This movie has a lot of nostalgia power for me.

[Lambo28]

Just got this from 88films store with slipcover, wondering why it's in a blue case instead of clear like pictures and the rest of my Italian collection films? Anyone had same thing.

[Yakuza Demon Sith Lord]

Originally Posted by RandyK

Zombi 3 Blu-ray PRE-ORDER



Figure I'd give this its own thread. From 88 Films:



Region B Locked

*Only orders through 88 Films' website will receive the limited edition Slipcase and the Paura Lucio Fulci documentary DVD.*

Was this a typo?

SPECIAL FEATURES
BRAND NEW HD Master
Uncompressed LPCM English Soundtrack
Uncompressed LPCM Italian Soundtrack with English Subtitles

Got this over the weekend. Does not have no subtitle. When I check the page it said English Subtitle while the 2 Disc Special Edition had none.

[GasmaskAvenger]

I ordered a copy from Zavvi and got it in the mail earlier today.

My copy is, oddly enough, Region Free despite it clearly having been initially a Region B locked disc. I guess the license holders game 88 Films the A-OK to make Region Free discs rather recently.

Also, mine came with a clear case.

[Armakuni]

Any comparisons between this and the Severin disc?

[CompleteCount]

Originally Posted by Armakuni

Any comparisons between this and the Severin disc?

The Severin retains the grain, which was hit with DNR on the 88 Films edition. The extras are a little more focused on the movie itself (no Catriona McCall Q&A, and you do get the trailer on this one, along with subtitles) but it depends of your tolerance for compression problems, as the Severin has its share of them.

[Armakuni]

Originally Posted by CompleteCount

The Severin retains the grain, which was hit with DNR on the 88 Films edition. The extras are a little more focused on the movie itself (no Catriona McCall Q&A, and you do get the trailer on this one, along with subtitles) but it depends of your tolerance for compression problems, as the Severin has its share of them.

Thank you! Considering it's OOP, I must as well wait for the (inevitable?) UHD.

[CompleteCount]

Originally Posted by armakuni

thank you! Considering it's oop, i must as well wait for the (inevitable?) uhd.

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[RossyG]

Surely this and Zombie Flesh Eaters (1) will be upgraded to 4K UHD sooner rather than later?

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by rossyg

surely this and zombie flesh eaters (1) will be upgraded to 4k uhd sooner rather than later?

[RossyG]

Originally Posted by ravenus

I should've been clearer. I meant by 88 Films.