"The Quiet Earth" arrives on dvd!

Greg_D_R · 08-27-2003, 08:25 PM

Granted, it's a PAL disc, and non-OAR, but better than what we had before (i.e. nothing):

http://www.blackstar.co.uk/video/item/7000000082805

Judging from the 'obscure sci-fi' thread, I know there are a few of you who'll be as excited about this as I am. Who knows? It might even recieve an un-butchered R1 release in the near future. Miracles can happen...

Walter Kittel · 08-27-2003, 10:25 PM

Oh great. 1.33:1.

I haven't seen this film since a theatrical showing in the '80s but my memories of some of the scenes are such that the compositional aspects of some of the shots really need to be preserved. Like all apocalyptic films it derives much of its power from the abandoned cityscapes ( think 28 Days Later ) and I really believe that an open matte transfer, with its implicit side cropping due to zooming, would really damage the presentation of this film.

Glad to see the title finally being released, despite the above, but let's hope that Fox ( I believe they have the rights ) does justice to this obscure little gem and releases a nice O.A.R. transfer in Region 1. (crosses fingers)

- Walter.

Werner Heimmer · 08-28-2003, 03:20 PM

It may be open matte and not pan and scan.

I'll be glad to see it again no matter.

DannyS · 08-28-2003, 04:53 PM

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thus just gets better and better.

escape from new york, to live and die in la and now this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I must be dreaming

Jay E · 03-15-2006, 07:22 AM

The Quiet Earth is up for pre-order at DVDEMPIRE for June 13th release from Anchor Bay. The retail price is $26.98 so I'm hoping it will have extras.

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JohnRice · 05-08-2006, 10:26 PM

The list price now shows as $24.95. I haven't seen anything saying if there are any extras, but at least it is 1.85:1 anamorphic where the current R2 version is full screen and has only moderate image quality. Even the video clips available on Amazon look better than the current DVD.

I'm surprised there hasn't been more said about this release here.

Aaron Silverman · 05-09-2006, 02:19 PM

Nice to see it available finally! This one's up there with Miracle Mile as a forgotten sci-fi gem of the '80s.

JohnRice · 05-09-2006, 02:23 PM

I saw Miracle Mile years ago. I need to give it a spin. It was actually on TV a few months ago.

David_Blackwell · 05-10-2006, 12:25 AM

I love this movie and Miracle Mile. The Quiet Earth is one hell of a gem from New Zealand.