Evil Dead II (1987) - Blu-ray Forum

The Lion King · 04-03-2008, 03:50 AM

Does anyone here own this? Evil Dead II is one of my favourite movies of all time, and I'm wondering what it looks like on Blu-ray. Is it better or worse than the standard DVD? Comments please.

BStecke · 04-03-2008, 03:54 AM

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/970/evildead2.html

Why does everybody always ask if Blu-rays are better than DVD? Do BD's exist that are actually worse than their DVD counterparts? Since they come from an identical, or better, master, it seems like it would be impossible for a Blu-ray to look worse than its DVD counterpart.

dieheart · 04-03-2008, 03:57 AM

I have Army of Darkness downloaded in HD 720p. And it looks way better than the DVD. I can only imagine what this, and AOD look like on blu ray. Its a day one buy for me when they put AOD on blu ray.

The Lion King · 04-03-2008, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Why does everybody always ask if Blu-rays are better than DVD? Do BD's exist that are actually worse than their DVD counterparts? Since they come from an identical, or better, master, it seems like it would be impossible for a Blu-ray to look worse than its DVD counterpart.

Well sorry, but the official review says different.

"I'm sorry to report that I found my old, upconverted THX-approved standard definition DVD copy of Evil Dead II to look better than it's 1080p Blu-ray counterpart."

buckshot · 04-03-2008, 04:09 AM

it looked...........meh (shrugs shoulders) it was an improvement over the dvds i've owned, but not much. its the film from a low budget production so its ok. still hilarious. but i sold it since i've seen it so many times now i can't watch it over and over. i got it on the b2g1 sale a while ago. i wouldn't spend more than $20 on it.

BStecke · 04-03-2008, 04:10 AM

http://www.dvdauthority.com/reviews.asp?reviewID=5315
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/970/evildead2.html

To a lesser extent http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review.php?ID=30592
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...l-dead-ii.html

All say Blu-ray > DVD.

nycomet · 04-03-2008, 04:14 AM

Ash is my favorite innocent bystander who happens to get sucked into the world of EVIL! What an awesome picture. Thank goodness no one uses reel to reel tape anymore - "CANDA!" Maybe someday I will get this on BD. After all, it is THX certified -- just like my oldray DVD pressing.

Talk about MAKE-UP! But that low-budget stop-motion girlfriend is so cheesy. I can deal with it thanks to the chainsaw scene.

Marcusarilius · 04-03-2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

it looked...........meh (shrugs shoulders) it was an improvement over the dvds i've owned, but not much. its the film from a low budget production so its ok. still hilarious. but i sold it since i've seen it so many times now i can't watch it over and over. i got it on the b2g1 sale a while ago. i wouldn't spend more than $20 on it.

I think its worth the up-grade. Colours are more intense, slightly better sharpness and the audio is much clearer and more dynamic. Go for it!!!

nycomet · 04-03-2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

I think its worth the up-grade. Colours are more intense, slightly better sharpness and the audio is much clearer and more dynamic. Go for it!!!

RU saying that U have ED2 on BD? Did U have the THX oldray DVD? as well?

I might get the BD next time it goes on sale.

THX.

Marcusarilius · 04-03-2008, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

RU saying that U have ED2 on BD? Did U have the THX oldray DVD? as well?

I might get the BD next time it goes on sale.

THX.

Yes. I have two different DVD versions of The Evil Dead in DTS and Evil Dead 2.

I'm cruel. I was at a small mom and pop video store a few years back looking in the horror section. A girl of about 10 years old picked up "CHUD" and asked me if it was very scary. She went on to say that she was having a slumber party and wanted the scariest movie I knew of. Well you can guess the rest. The Evil Dead found its way to the slumber party and a years worth of therapy sessions as well I can imagine.

nycomet · 04-03-2008, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Yes. I have two different DVD versions of The Evil Dead in DTS and Evil Dead 2.

I'm cruel. I was at a small mom and pop video store a few years back looking in the horror section. A girl of about 10 years old picked up "CHUD" and asked me if it was very scary. She went on to say that she was having a slumber party and wanted the scariest movie I knew of. Well you can guess the rest. The Evil Dead found its way to the slumber party and a years worth of therapy sessions as well I can imagine.

Today we all know that young girl as Rosie O'Donnell. Thanks alot Marcus!

Marcusarilius · 04-03-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

Today we all know that young girl as Rosie O'Donnell. Thanks alot Marcus!

Oh the humanity!

HumanMedia · 04-03-2008, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by The Lion King

Does anyone here own this? Evil Dead II is one of my favourite movies of all time, and I'm wondering what it looks like on Blu-ray. Is it better or worse than the standard DVD? Comments please.

It depends on which standard DVD you have.

Most DVD versions are pretty bad with earlier ones being overly dark and the more recent are are lighter but heavily DNRed and maybe a bit too light. (The Blu-ray is based on the later DNRed master)

However the "THX Edition" DVD version is the best of the bunch and actually looks better than the Blu-ray in many sections, but not all. In the darker scenes with little detail the Blu-ray looks superior.

Also the compression on the Blu-ray is very strange with gradients having a GIF like dithering in the image, whihc I havent seen in any other Blu-ray.

So if you DONT have the older "THX" DVD the Blu-ray is a definite step up from the more recent DVDs.
If you DO have the THX DVD edition, save your money as the Blu-ray isnt much better (maybe a little inferior)

hc666 · 04-03-2008, 11:31 AM

I own it. I like it, looks pretty good.

Blu Titan · 04-03-2008, 11:36 AM

If you are interested, Deep Discount is selling the BD for $12.21 shipped.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/DVD---An...8VVviewcat.htm

MacDaddyOJack · 04-03-2008, 11:42 AM

I don't want the BD because it doesn't come in the latex Necronomicon case that my THX versions are in!

Sky_Captain · 04-03-2008, 12:18 PM

Looks fine to me.

Zyclone · 04-03-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Oh the humanity!

you scared that girl into eating everyone else at that party the origins of roise o donnel are now know!.

and as for the bluray always better then dvd comment iv'e heard the german blu ray release of jet li's hero looks like a vhs tape.

so not everyone is a winner but 99% are.

DetroitSportsFan · 04-03-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Lion King

Well sorry, but the official review says different.

"I'm sorry to report that I found my old, upconverted THX-approved standard definition DVD copy of Evil Dead II to look better than it's 1080p Blu-ray counterpart."

And then goes on to give the picture quality a 4/5.

Anyway, I own this, and it's the best this film has ever looked on home video.

DutchBoy · 04-03-2008, 02:21 PM

I've considered this before but I have the THX version on DVD, so maybe not. Can you ever really have too many copies of these movies?

04-03-2008, 03:50 AM	#1
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04-03-2008, 03:54 AM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/970/evildead2.html Why does everybody always ask if Blu-rays are better than DVD? Do BD's exist that are actually worse than their DVD counterparts? Since they come from an identical, or better, master, it seems like it would be impossible for a Blu-ray to look worse than its DVD counterpart.

04-03-2008, 03:57 AM	#3
dieheart Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas Blu-ray reviews:1	I have Army of Darkness downloaded in HD 720p. And it looks way better than the DVD. I can only imagine what this, and AOD look like on blu ray. Its a day one buy for me when they put AOD on blu ray.

04-03-2008, 04:09 AM	#5
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	it looked...........meh (shrugs shoulders) it was an improvement over the dvds i've owned, but not much. its the film from a low budget production so its ok. still hilarious. but i sold it since i've seen it so many times now i can't watch it over and over. i got it on the b2g1 sale a while ago. i wouldn't spend more than $20 on it.

04-03-2008, 04:10 AM	#6
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	http://www.dvdauthority.com/reviews.asp?reviewID=5315 http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/970/evildead2.html To a lesser extent http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review.php?ID=30592 http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...l-dead-ii.html All say Blu-ray > DVD.

04-03-2008, 04:14 AM	#7
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	Ash is my favorite innocent bystander who happens to get sucked into the world of EVIL! What an awesome picture. Thank goodness no one uses reel to reel tape anymore - "CANDA!" Maybe someday I will get this on BD. After all, it is THX certified -- just like my oldray DVD pressing. Talk about MAKE-UP! But that low-budget stop-motion girlfriend is so cheesy. I can deal with it thanks to the chainsaw scene.

04-03-2008, 11:31 AM	#14
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	I own it. I like it, looks pretty good.

04-03-2008, 11:36 AM	#15
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	If you are interested, Deep Discount is selling the BD for $12.21 shipped. http://www.deepdiscount.com/DVD---An...8VVviewcat.htm

04-03-2008, 11:42 AM	#16
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	I don't want the BD because it doesn't come in the latex Necronomicon case that my THX versions are in!

04-03-2008, 12:18 PM	#17
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Looks fine to me.

04-03-2008, 02:21 PM	#20
DutchBoy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:R. Cucamonga, CA Blu Ray Steelbooks™: 22 Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:12	I've considered this before but I have the THX version on DVD, so maybe not. Can you ever really have too many copies of these movies?

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