Bill Burns
Supporting Actor
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White Zombie's worse than that, Larry. I recall blur in faces in a number of brightly lit scenes, including a scene in which the protaganist is playing the piano (I believe Bela Lugosi is standing behind him). Blur is also very noticeable near the very end of the film, after ... um, well, to avoid spoilers, during or after the climactic "event," in a close-up of the protaganist looking suddenly back at someone. This is a darkly lit scene, but the blur is pronounced (and involves the entire head, I believe). I also recall the blur from the coach scene you mentioned, which I believe is at the beginning of the film (the occupants are jossled back and forth, up and down, and that sudden movement reveals the blurring problem very clearly).
It's been four or five years since I last watched it -- this is all that comes to mind. But it was a problem I wasn't looking for and yet one that jumped out at me all the same. Just an FYI to prospective buyers -- for all I know, it's still the best version available.
P.S. Jay, who were you quoting? I didn't say that! I've never seen an Alpha Video release. I looked for the original post, but couldn't find it.
It's been four or five years since I last watched it -- this is all that comes to mind. But it was a problem I wasn't looking for and yet one that jumped out at me all the same. Just an FYI to prospective buyers -- for all I know, it's still the best version available.
P.S. Jay, who were you quoting? I didn't say that! I've never seen an Alpha Video release. I looked for the original post, but couldn't find it.