Event Horizon - Blu-ray Forum

scrumptious · 05-01-2009, 05:51 PM

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/...d.php?t=210343

It says the picture is improperly vertically stretched ... but I wonder if maybe that was intended as part of the effect of going near a black hole?

Anyone know for sure?

quirkmanly · 05-01-2009, 06:01 PM

They touch upon this in the DVDBeaver BD review:

Quote:

"This release is still vertically stretched. Maybe on encoding the original 1080p master for the last special edition they just scaled vertically to fit 1.85:1 into 1.78:1, but maybe there is another explanation.

You can tell its stretched in the corridor shot and the screen graphics which should be circular, but look like horizontally narrow ovals instead.
The stretching was not there in the original DVD releases nor in the European DVD releases.

It seems to have occurred when making the last US DVD special edition where this stretching was first appeared. Now the stretching seems to have carried over to the USA blu-ray release."

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...on_blu-ray.htm

drtre81 · 05-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quirkmanly

They touch upon this in the DVDBeaver BD review:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...on_blu-ray.htm

Event Horizontal special edition.

Michael1989 · 05-01-2009, 06:07 PM

Does the UK release have this problem too?

quirkmanly · 05-01-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtre81

Event Horizontal special edition.

?

persuazion · 05-01-2009, 10:01 PM

It still looks very good though...

jw · 05-02-2009, 12:11 AM

cheapassgamer is a reliable blu-ray site. Take everything they post as the truth and accept nothing less

Adam.C · 05-02-2009, 12:32 AM

Didnt know about this. Been wanting to pick this up as well. Its one of my favorite Sci-Fi flicks

Clark Kent · 05-02-2009, 02:31 AM

The stretching is really not noticeable unless one really looks for it. I think most fans of the movie will be satisfied with the picture quality. It looks very good at times for a catalog title.

jc480 · 05-02-2009, 02:38 AM

Man...I started to read that site posted by the OP of defects in BDs...had to stop reading it.

I do NOT WANT to know where they are cause then I'm gonna be looking for them and it's going to ruin my viewing experience :/

I guess it sounds lame, but I'd rather be an ostrich with my head in the ground than to worry about defects that I probably won't notice if I stay ignorant.

Nielsb90 · 04-14-2010, 05:59 PM

Did anyone else notice the change of the cover on this site? Mine doesn't look like the new cover.. Does it look like this on new releases?

AKORIS · 04-14-2010, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clark kent

the stretching is really not noticeable unless one really looks for it. I think most fans of the movie will be satisfied with the picture quality. It looks very good at times for a catalog title.

+1

Germtop · 04-14-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKORIS

+1

I didn't notice anything either. I'm just finding out.

Porkchop Express · 04-14-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Germtop

I didn't notice anything either. I'm just finding out.

I'm happy with the release

Sarge · 04-14-2010, 08:41 PM

Movie wasn't watchable again anyway... scared the be-jeezus out of me!

AKORIS · 04-14-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Germtop

I didn't notice anything either. I'm just finding out.

I'd be willing to bet half of the stuff that turns up here (as far as blu-ray
imperfections) would go unnoticed by most of us...

RYJAPE21 · 04-14-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarge

Movie wasn't watchable again anyway... scared the be-jeezus out of me!

I consider myself a huge horror buff and nothing phases me in the slightest when it comes to horror nowadays (I consider myself desensitized and immune to being scared).

...watched this movie in its entirety for the first time a few months back and had to sleep with the light on for a few days after. I was seriously disturbed by this film and doubt I could ever watch it again.

Nielsb90 · 04-15-2010, 04:35 AM

Anyone read my question? lol

Adam.C · 04-15-2010, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Did anyone else notice the change of the cover on this site? Mine doesn't look like the new cover.. Does it look like this on new releases?

yea i believe so. Several catalog titles just got new cover art

gregmasciola · 04-15-2010, 08:29 AM

I rented this release a few months ago. I never noticed any stretching. The only complaint I had was that sometimes there's a bit of dust on the print that gets distracting once in awhile. Still a great transfer, though.

05-01-2009, 05:51 PM	#1
scrumptious Banned Member since:Feb 2009	Event Horizon http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/...d.php?t=210343 It says the picture is improperly vertically stretched ... but I wonder if maybe that was intended as part of the effect of going near a black hole? Anyone know for sure?

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persuazion Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:1525 MA collection:9 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:92	It still looks very good though...

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jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	cheapassgamer is a reliable blu-ray site. Take everything they post as the truth and accept nothing less

05-02-2009, 12:32 AM	#8
Adam.C Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:201 Trading Score:31	Didnt know about this. Been wanting to pick this up as well. Its one of my favorite Sci-Fi flicks

05-02-2009, 02:31 AM	#9
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	The stretching is really not noticeable unless one really looks for it. I think most fans of the movie will be satisfied with the picture quality. It looks very good at times for a catalog title.

05-02-2009, 02:38 AM	#10
jc480 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:10 Digital collection:882 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:15	Man...I started to read that site posted by the OP of defects in BDs...had to stop reading it. I do NOT WANT to know where they are cause then I'm gonna be looking for them and it's going to ruin my viewing experience :/ I guess it sounds lame, but I'd rather be an ostrich with my head in the ground than to worry about defects that I probably won't notice if I stay ignorant.

04-14-2010, 05:59 PM	#11
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Did anyone else notice the change of the cover on this site? Mine doesn't look like the new cover.. Does it look like this on new releases?

04-14-2010, 08:41 PM	#15
Sarge Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Montreal Blu-ray collection:182 DVD collection:387	Movie wasn't watchable again anyway... scared the be-jeezus out of me!

04-15-2010, 04:35 AM	#18
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Anyone read my question? lol

04-15-2010, 08:29 AM	#20
gregmasciola Special Member Member since:May 2008 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:539 DVD collection:454 Blu-ray reviews: 11	I rented this release a few months ago. I never noticed any stretching. The only complaint I had was that sometimes there's a bit of dust on the print that gets distracting once in awhile. Still a great transfer, though.

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