Is Assault on Precinct 13 OOP? (1 Viewer)

[Dedrick]

As I was looking around to purchase this recently, I noticed most places either don't have it in stock or (as in the case of DVD Empire) it is completely gone from the website. With a check of Ebay, it is selling for 30.00 or 40.00 dollars with one idiot trying to sell it for 90.00. Does anybody know if this has gone out-of-print? I did find that www.lasercorner.com has it in stock and I ordered one. If you want it you should go over their and get it quick.

 

[John P Grosskopf]

It's been OOP for about 2 years or more.

 

[Mikko Rasinkangas]

I think there has been some sort of confirmation from Image that AOP13 is getting re-released in 2002-2003.

 

[Damin J Toell]

Interestingly enough, Image's own database (Link Removed) still lists the disc as being "Active." Perhaps they're in between production runs? Either that, or they're in need of an improved database (which is disappointing, given that I often rely on them for information). Anyway, I've got the original release, but I'll gladly buy a new release if they do a new video transfer, as the original's picture quality leaves much to be desired.
DJ

 

[Geoff_D]

Kept my Image Laserdisc and avoided the R1 DVD. And excited was I, to learn the R2 release was anamorphic when it was released a couple of years ago. Then I read a review, and anamorphic though it was, the movie had been CROPPED to 16:9 from 2.35:1. Shudder. I even caught a beautiful anamorphic 2.35:1 showing on FilmFour a while back. Looked FANTASTIC.

Anyway, here's to a region 1 re-release! But will a 5.1 remix sound as good as the mono PCM track on the Laserdisc? I don't think so...

 

[Gordon McMurphy]

Whoo, folks - not another Carpenter DVD I'm gonna have to buy in 2003 is it!? Great stuff. AP13 is one of the all-time great low-budget movies - and it was shot in Panavision! Who'da thunk of it? Wouldn't mind a pristine THX version with DTS and a new interview with JC. Keep the old commentary though, it's one of the best ever recorded. Hope JC does a comm for the SE of Dark Star. "What a beautiful way to die - as a falling star..."
Indeed. :star: :star: :star: :star: :star:
Gordon

 

[Marc_Savoie]

Assault... is one of my alltime favorites! I hope that allusion to a possible re-release in the future comes true!!!!!!!!!

 

[Michael Allred]

I was just getting around to buying this DVD so imagine my disappointment to learn it's OOP.

 

[Kevin M]

Hopefully it get's a new OAR anamorphic transfer on any new DVD, and yes, please keep the old Commentary track, it is one of my favorites.

 

[Greg_D_R]

The Image release is coming out on 11/27. There's a review up at horrordvds.com:
http://www.horrordvds.com/reviews/a-m/a13/
It's 2.35:1, non-anamorphic, mono sound, and the commentary is there.

 

[Kevin M]

So it's the same DVD, just a new pressing...damn it.

Image presents the film in its eye-opening 2.35:1 aspect ratio, in non-anamorphic widescreen. This was one of Image's earlier DVD releases, and Assault's non-anamorphic transfer is more than acceptable. The print looks very clean and well saturated, and is a much different experience than watching it on cropped VHS tapes. Seeing John Carpenter's elaborate frame compositions in their intended ratio is truly a sight to behold. For a film over 25 years old, the clarity and sharpness of the transfer is quite spectacular. Unfortunately, the transfer is burdened by a few grainy and blemish ridden night sequences. There is also some light artifacting present as well, but the entire length of these scenes is minimal compared to the fine transfer of the rest of the film. Overall though, even despite the lack of anamorphic enhancement this is still a fine transfer.

Yes, but he leaves out the bad compression, EE and pixilation that this DVD (and most early Image discs) has, unless they remastered this current DVD.

 

[Michael Allred]

Ok so the DVD is being re-issued? Why is it NOT available on any e-tailers like amazon or DVD Empire? Even the HorrorDVDs review states it's out of print.
I say we all drop a message to Image and let 'em know the DVD needs to be made available again.
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[Greg_D_R]

Hi Michael,

The re-release date is 11/27 as far as I know. Not supposed to be available yet.

 

[Michael Allred]

Greg, where did you hear of this re-issue?
November 27th is a Wednesday which is rather odd for a release date.

 

[Greg_D_R]

My mistake. I was looking at the original release date. :b

Carry on.

 

[Michael Allred]

Some GRRRRRRRRRRReat news!!!!!!
I got a swift reply from Image tonight! Check it out!
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From: [email protected] (Garrett*Lee)
Date: Sun, Oct 6, 2002, 10:37pm (EDT-3)
To: 'my address removed' (Michael Allred) Subject: Re: Question about DVD
We will be reissuing it in a better edition. Don't have the date right now.
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A "better" edition? Whoo-hoo!

 

[Justin_S]

ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 is a masterpiece, and while I already have the original DVD version, I will still be highly anticipating the better version until it is released!

 

[oscar_merkx]

Michael you're the man. Thanks for the update about Assualt dvd, looks like another JC to be added to my collection.

Too bad, They Live r2 has not shipped to my home today, I guess tomorrow then.

 

[Gordon McMurphy]

Hey, Oscar, aren't the Momentum horror DVDs (ie. They Live, Prince Of Darkness, The Changeling etc) not out until the 21st? www.play247.com list it as 21st, so does Amazon.co.uk!
Which e-tailer did you order from?
Got to get Warners boxset of Curse Of Frankenstein, Horror Of Dracula and The Mummy from www.play247.com as it only costs £25.99! Bargain!
Great stuff, Oscar!
Gordy

 

[oscar_merkx]

Gordon
You're right ofcourse. I was confused with Straw Dogs which is suppoused to come out today or tomorrow. Now I know why there was no dvd this morning.
Two more weeks without They Live