The Howling 4 and 5 mediabook - Blu-ray Forum

fred25_Ca · 09-09-2023, 11:12 AM

These two were announced a bit earlier coming out I think in September? The infos have been really hard to find, honestly. Have they even been releases yet? Anybody have them yet? Can't find any reviews. I love both movies (especially The rebirth, which is one of the first werewolf movie I saw. I still own the vhs from back then, always loved the cover and the werewolf design in that one!).

On and here's a link to one of the edition on amazon Germany:

https://www.amazon.de/Philip-Catlin-...s%2C168&sr=8-4

The Mole · 09-09-2023, 02:10 PM

Who wants these terrible movies in a 30-€-Mediabook?

fred25_Ca · 09-10-2023, 10:42 AM

How helpful, thanks.

Andrew Woo · 09-10-2023, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fred25_Ca

These two were announced a bit earlier coming out I think in September? The infos have been really hard to find, honestly. Have they even been releases yet? Anybody have them yet? Can't find any reviews. I love both movies (especially The rebirth, which is one of the first werewolf movie I saw. I still own the vhs from back then, always loved the cover and the werewolf design in that one!).

On and here's a link to one of the edition on amazon Germany:

https://www.amazon.de/Philip-Catlin-...s%2C168&sr=8-4

Amazon has them in stock, so they have been released of course. Prices are way too high at Amazon compared to other retailers.
I only own Howling IV and quality-wise it's acceptable. Nothing stunning in terms of picture and audio but not totally bad either. I can't say if that goes for Howling V too.

mfan1986 · 09-10-2023, 01:47 PM

The PQ for part 4 is stunning. Very amazing transfer. It’s one of those transfers that makes a movie seem like it’s completely brand new.

fred25_Ca · 09-10-2023, 04:43 PM

Awesome, glad to hear! Any idea what aspect ratios the movies were?
I really hope these new transfers make it to North America. While no masterpieces, I think both of those sequels could be appreciated a lot more with better transfers. They both deserve it, imo.

Andrew Woo · 09-10-2023, 07:33 PM

Howling IV didn't have a theatrical release here, but the aspect ratio on the Blu-ray is 1.78:1. I assume it was shot in 1.85:1 originally.

fred25_Ca · 09-10-2023, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Woo

Howling IV didn't have a theatrical release here, but the aspect ratio on the Blu-ray is 1.78:1. I assume it was shot in 1.85:1 originally.

Yeah, I remembered it was a direct to video and it's been stuck in "full screen" mode ever since. I always wondered if one day we'd get widescreen versions. This is a pretty big deal for these two movies. Thanks for the info!

BluPat · 09-15-2023, 02:19 AM

Hopefully we get Howling 4, 5 & 6 on Blu-ray here in the states maybe by Lionsgate/Vestron.

BluPat · 06-26-2024, 08:00 AM

Are these Region Free?

BluPat · 07-03-2024, 08:08 AM

I can't find any confirmation from the pictures of the back of the cases online.

Andrew Woo · 07-03-2024, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluPat

Are these Region Free?

Can't speak for part 5 but Howling IV is region free, yes.

And here are pics of front and back of my copy:

zw94 · 02-21-2025, 07:44 PM

Does anybody have these releases? Are they the same or similar? I notice they're from a different company but they're considerably cheaper

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Howli...lu-ray/379330/

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Howli...lu-ray/379329/

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Howli...lu-ray/379328/

dlh · 02-23-2025, 09:23 AM

Same discs, just different packaging (scanavo case instead of mediabook).

09-09-2023, 11:12 AM	#1
fred25_Ca Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Montreal, Canada Trading Score:3	The Howling 4 and 5 mediabook These two were announced a bit earlier coming out I think in September? The infos have been really hard to find, honestly. Have they even been releases yet? Anybody have them yet? Can't find any reviews. I love both movies (especially The rebirth, which is one of the first werewolf movie I saw. I still own the vhs from back then, always loved the cover and the werewolf design in that one!). On and here's a link to one of the edition on amazon Germany: https://www.amazon.de/Philip-Catlin-...s%2C168&sr=8-4

09-09-2023, 02:10 PM	#2
The Mole Power Member Member since:May 2014	Who wants these terrible movies in a 30-€-Mediabook?

09-10-2023, 10:42 AM	#3
fred25_Ca Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Montreal, Canada Trading Score:3	How helpful, thanks.

09-10-2023, 01:47 PM	#5
mfan1986 Special Member Member since:Apr 2014	The PQ for part 4 is stunning. Very amazing transfer. It’s one of those transfers that makes a movie seem like it’s completely brand new.

09-10-2023, 04:43 PM	#6
fred25_Ca Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Montreal, Canada Trading Score:3	Awesome, glad to hear! Any idea what aspect ratios the movies were? I really hope these new transfers make it to North America. While no masterpieces, I think both of those sequels could be appreciated a lot more with better transfers. They both deserve it, imo.

09-10-2023, 07:33 PM	#7
Andrew Woo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Germany	Howling IV didn't have a theatrical release here, but the aspect ratio on the Blu-ray is 1.78:1. I assume it was shot in 1.85:1 originally.

09-15-2023, 02:19 AM	#9
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1455 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	Hopefully we get *Howling 4, 5 & 6* on Blu-ray here in the states maybe by Lionsgate/Vestron.

06-26-2024, 08:00 AM	#10
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1455 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	Are these Region Free?

07-03-2024, 08:08 AM	#11
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1455 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	I can't find any confirmation from the pictures of the back of the cases online.

02-21-2025, 07:44 PM	#13
zw94 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:1157 DVD collection:99 iTunes collection:5	Does anybody have these releases? Are they the same or similar? I notice they're from a different company but they're considerably cheaper https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Howli...lu-ray/379330/ https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Howli...lu-ray/379329/ https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Howli...lu-ray/379328/

02-23-2025, 09:23 AM	#14
dlh Member Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Germany	Same discs, just different packaging (scanavo case instead of mediabook).

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