Home Theater Forum - View Single Post - Anyone know the story behind the name change of Dolph Lundgren's "I Come In Peace"?

Grant H · 01-01-2004, 07:47 AM

I've been a fan of this film for a very long time.

When it was in theaters (at least USA) it was "I Come in Peace". I remember the trailers on TV. I didn't see it until it was on VHS, still under "I Come in Peace."

Years later, maybe 5-7 years ago, I purchased my own copy on widescreen VHS. This was a newly mastered version. Though still titled "I Come in Peace" on the box and VHS label the title "Dark Angel" was on the film itself. Somewhere it was explained that this was the title on the print they used to master it. It was in the best condition so it had what presumably was an older title.

All versions I've seen have the alien saying "I Come in Peace" before his kills. So that line being removed at all, especially at the finale (which would be incredibly stupid) is totally new news to me.

That being said, I really want this movie on DVD. Hopefully they can digitally put the proper ICIP title back on it.

01-01-2004, 07:47 AM	#6 of 22
Grant H *Grant H* Member Location: Vienna, VA Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 10:48 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008 Posts: 2,757	I've been a fan of this film for a very long time. When it was in theaters (at least USA) it was "I Come in Peace". I remember the trailers on TV. I didn't see it until it was on VHS, still under "I Come in Peace." Years later, maybe 5-7 years ago, I purchased my own copy on widescreen VHS. This was a newly mastered version. Though still titled "I Come in Peace" on the box and VHS label the title "Dark Angel" was on the film itself. Somewhere it was explained that this was the title on the print they used to master it. It was in the best condition so it had what presumably was an older title. All versions I've seen have the alien saying "I Come in Peace" before his kills. So that line being removed at all, especially at the finale (which would be incredibly stupid) is totally new news to me. That being said, I really want this movie on DVD. Hopefully they can digitally put the proper ICIP title back on it. My midis bring all the Force to the yard; my midis are better than yours!