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post #61 of 77
12/9/11 at 1:55pm
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Originally Posted by Jeff Ulmer View Post

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They won't be re-pressing or re-licensing Fright Night.

Again, this is pure speculation. If there is profit in doing so, or someone else steps up to license this or any other title, it may happen. As I said earlier, if you really want this (or any other title), then get what is available - that is the only certainty.

As much as I understand the history of home video and its pricing, those days are gone. I did the LD thing and bought into DVD day one at its high prices, but I'm not doing it with BR.

I do agree with the quality issue. I've done the double/triple dip with DVD due to crappy initial releases - I'm not doing that anymore either. If the initial release doesn't meet my expectations when reviewed, I don't need to own an inferior copy - I'll do without until it is done properly, and if it isn't, no big deal.

Seems to me that what is gone are the days when we can expect to get a catalog title on blu with all the extras for less than $20. This new model of limited bare bones releases at a higher price is where we are headed. Leastways if you want that catalog title on disc instead of streaming it.
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post #62 of 77
12/9/11 at 10:45pm
Yes, it looks incredible!

You know when I got the dvd I thought it looked way better than my laserdisc copy. But this is worlds better than the dvd. I have never seen so much detail. It certainly is a different entity than the dvd.
I wish I still had my laserdisc to do a true night, and day comparison to the Blu-Ray, unfortunately It acquired "laser rot" and was thrown out.


Glad to own such a stunning transfer of one of my favorite horror films....now If I could get Nosferatu(1979) on Blu-Ray I'll be all set..
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post #63 of 77
12/10/11 at 12:06am
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Originally Posted by Ronald Epstein View Post

Michael,

Firstly, I don't appreciate the jabs you are taking at
my review of this Blu-ray.

Secondly, I think you have -- more than enough times --
pushed your agenda in this thread.

I have taken no jabs at your review Ron. The "hyperbole" was, again, not directed at you.

Also, is there now a reply limit to threads these days? Perhaps the rules have changed since my time of regular posting stuff here, I dunno. You clearly want me to shut up. Would you be saying the same if I was saying how great the BD is? I don't understand this place any more.
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post #64 of 77
12/10/11 at 4:00am
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Micheal,

 

Unfortunately, it's very difficult to take this comment

any other way:

 

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It's a positive review to be sure but certainly not full of hyperbole.

 

That's a jab at my review.

 

I would have let that go, but you have also questioned the

integrity of my and Robert Harris' review in another thread

questioning our support of Twilight Time and if we are saying

positive things just for the sake of selling discs.

 

...and you attack our comments without even owning the disc.

 

And, yes, the situation would have been much different if you

were praising the disc you have not yet seen.  For if that were

the case, you wouldn't be attacking the integrity of the persons

reviewing titles on this forum and you wouldn't be aggressively

making multiple posts warning members not to buy this disc

because another release is on the way -- something you have

no basis for.  

 

 

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post #65 of 77
12/10/11 at 10:06am
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Originally Posted by Paul_Warren View Post

You guys based in the US will not believe that it just cost me $32.10 for shipping to London, England & the movie is only $29.95 so I paid $62 for it on express delivery rolleyes.gif
Here in the EU I believe they are not allowed to sell titles unless it includes multiple languages which is why I suspect certain catalog titles never make it to UK.

Gosh! It's not my place to criticise your shipping preferences but I only pay Screen Archives the standard amount of about $7. I never pay to have them insured and they arrive in about 7 days. None of the hundreds of orders I've place with them over the years have ever gone missing. Incidentally, there is no law in Europe which says discs have to include multiple languages.
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post #66 of 77
12/10/11 at 10:49am
And one last thing:
The audio is fantastic. sure the rear channels aren't utilized much...until the third act of the film, where there is the most tension and frightful scenes. I had a grin ear to ear hearing the wood planks creak, and the woosh of bat wings in the old house. Of course I was playing it loud to ramp up the atmosphere.
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post #67 of 77
12/10/11 at 12:33pm
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Originally Posted by Douglas R View Post

Gosh! It's not my place to criticise your shipping preferences but I only pay Screen Archives the standard amount of about $7. I never pay to have them insured and they arrive in about 7 days. None of the hundreds of orders I've place with them over the years have ever gone missing. Incidentally, there is no law in Europe which says discs have to include multiple languages.

They now insist on $15 or $25 shipping to UK as they say too many items have been lost in the the post to UK & it clearly states on the order in a big red border for this for international customers before you confirm they will not issue a replacement unless you chose the $15 or $25 shipping options so that's what I did as Ron & Robert are on the money with the no repress once the 3000 are gone anytime soon catalog Blurays have not be selling well for a long time which is why its so easy to go on Amazon/HMV & pick up some cheap catalog titles for silly money.
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post #68 of 77
12/10/11 at 2:14pm
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Originally Posted by Paul_Warren View Post

They now insist on $15 or $25 shipping to UK as they say too many items have been lost in the the post to UK & it clearly states on the order in a big red border for this for international customers before you confirm they will not issue a replacement unless you chose the $15 or $25 shipping options

They don't insist that you pay that extra shipping option. It's a choice. You don't have to pay more than $7. I don't know why Screen Archives receive so many reports of items getting lost in the mail because that is not my personal experience. As I said, I've ordered hundreds of items from them and other suppliers over the years and everything arrives - eventually. My suspicious nature makes me wonder if some of Screen Archives customers are not being totally honest?
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post #69 of 77
12/12/11 at 6:52am
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Originally Posted by Jon Hertzberg View Post

Right. Because there are undoubtedly thousands of additional fans of this film who will definitely purchase the film on Blu-ray the next time it's released AFTER the Twilight Time 3000 sell out.

Well, I would think that a good number of fans might not even know it's even coming due to the very limited nature of this release. Maybe not even necessarily people who consider themselves "fans" but folks who go "Hey, I liked that movie, I'll buy it" if they were to see it at Wal-Mart or some such place.
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post #70 of 77
12/16/11 at 6:12pm

Finally got my chance to watch Fright Night for the first time.  What a trip back to the 1980s.  Great fun.  Everything about the film was fresh and satisfying, and I can't imagine the Blu-ray looking and sounding even the slightest bit better than this.  I think someone had some criticism about the audio, but I say crank this one up and enjoy the inventiveness of these filmmakers.

 

Whenever I'm watching a film for the first time -- whether it's a "classic" or something just for fun -- and I find myself already looking forward to subsequent viewings while still watching it unfold, that's the greatest on-the-spot compliment I can give it, and that just happened with this.  Another excellent purchase.

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post #71 of 77
12/17/11 at 11:30am

And furthermore (continuing from last night)...

 

I thought the "budget" '80s effects were not just passable, but actually great.  They're quite beautiful, and I was thoroughly entertained by every bit of it.  And of course the casting -- excellent across the board, and who doesn't love Roddy McDowall?  (Now someone will chime in with how they never could stand Roddy McDowall...)

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post #72 of 77
12/17/11 at 11:35am
Thread Starter 

Who would ever hate Roddy McDowall?!

 

For me, Peter Vincent is his second greatest character.  I first came

to know and love the man for his portrayal of Cornelius on Planet of 

the Apes.  Though masked behind prosthetics, there was a real human

element to his portrayal.  

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post #73 of 77
12/17/11 at 1:12pm

Dare I ask, and pardon me if this has already been discussed...

 

Is Fright Night Part 2 any good?  I don't expect the equal of the original, but is it worthwhile?  And if so, has there been any word of a new release, since what I'm reading is that the existing DVD was somewhat north of execrable?

 

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post #74 of 77
12/18/11 at 6:27am
Personally, I think the sequel is just as good as the original. The rights are with Lionsgate. They released an unwatchable fullscreen transfer some years ago that's going for upwards of $60 (!) on Amazon. Thankfully I was able to purchase a very nice-looking widescreen (2.35:1) copy of the film from a now-defunct website. Maybe with all the brouhaha with the original selling out someone at Lionsgate with dollar signs for eyeballs will sniff out an opportunity to cash in and re-release Part 2 in a version worthy of people's time.
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post #75 of 77
12/18/11 at 8:06am
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Originally Posted by Chas in CT View Post

Dare I ask, and pardon me if this has already been discussed...

Is Fright Night Part 2 any good?  I don't expect the equal of the original, but is it worthwhile?  And if so, has there been any word of a new release, since what I'm reading is that the existing DVD was somewhat north of execrable?

Hated the sequel, period. I did catch a WS HD broadcast a few months ago. It looked great though. Don't know if Lions Gate still owns the rights though as the DVD is OOP.
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post #76 of 77
12/20/11 at 7:52pm
This Blu-ray is officially sold out, according to the gentleman I spoke to at SA this morning. I see on eBay that the vultures are already circling - one seller has a copy at $249.00! He won't get it now, but who knows a year from now.
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post #77 of 77
12/21/11 at 2:53pm
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Originally Posted by Dick View Post

one seller has a copy at $249.00! He won't get it now, but who knows a year from now.

There is always someone willing to PAY the PRICE!
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