The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Blu-ray Disc 9/30 (1 Viewer)

[Jesse Blacklow]

More from Don May Jr from AVS (links won't work, but it's in the "Blu-ray Software" section):

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[Scott Temple]

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Blu-ray Tobe Hooper 1974

 

[Daryl L]

Thx for the posts Jessie n Scott. I just pre-ordered this along with Iron Man earlier today.

 

[Radioman970]

I'll be watching this version next year. It just looks too good. Nice job all around. I wish I could spend the money on a BD player now and go ahead...but I can't. :frowning:

 

[Scott Temple]

I found the BD of Chain Saw today at Hastings for $13.99. One word: Awesome! If you think the 2006 DVD looks outstanding (and it does), you're really going to be in for a surprise. The level of clarity and detail is amazing - compare the "We Slaughter" sign on the gas station from the 2006 DVD to the BD. A world of difference. Overall, an absolutely gorgeous video presentation.

The Teri McMinn interview runs about 17 minutes and is a very nice addition to an already overflowing bundle of extras.

Very well done, Don May and Dark Sky Films

 

[Don May Jr]

I found the BD of Chain Saw today at Hastings for $13.99. One word: Awesome! If you think the 2006 DVD looks outstanding (and it does), you're really going to be in for a surprise. The level of clarity and detail is amazing - compare the "We Slaughter" sign on the gas station from the 2006 DVD to the BD. A world of difference. Overall, an absolutely gorgeous video presentation.
The Teri McMinn interview runs about 17 minutes and is a very nice addition to an already overflowing bundle of extras.
Very well done, Don May and Dark Sky Films

Thanks for the kind words! I am extremely proud of the BD release of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE and I was impressed with how close the encode looks to the original HD master tapes I created. Definitely the best EVER presentation of the movie.
This is, really, the culmination of almost 14 years of work on the film for me and I am excited that people can finally see it in HD the way Tobe originally envisioned it.

 

[Daryl L]

I got mine and I think the transfer is amazing. I can clearly see an improvement in picture quality. As much as I've loved watching this movie many times in my life (never saw it in theaters though). I waited for the anamorphic transfer to SD DVD before buying it which I bought. Now owning and viewing it on Blu-Ray though was my most enjoyable viewing of it so far. 5 Stars from me for this transfer. Excellent work.

 

[TravisR]

I watched this disc last week and I agree with Daryl- this movie looks great and true to its source.

 

[Kriztoffer Swank]

Is there any definite word on whether the missing sound effects problem was fixed for the BD release? The video is looking promising so I definitely want to get this, but I'd really like to know ahead of time about the mono and 2.0/5.1 audio issues.

 

[Jari K]

2014 update: New 4K restoration with 7.1 sound is ready, supervised by Mr. Hooper himself:"Working with the color grading, working with the 7.1 sound mix, working with very good people. It was the work a director should do to keep his film preserved."( http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/03/06/sxsw-texas-chain-saw-massacre-tobe-hooper/?hpt=hp_t3 ) Great news! Although I'm pretty sure that we have a good old "Mono vs new mix" debate starting very shortly. 1, 2, 3, 4 .... (Blu-ray version of this new restoration has NOT been announced. But I'm pretty sure that it's coming at some point.)

 

[Vincent_P]

Dark Sky Films confirmed on their Twitter account that a new Blu-ray based off this 4K restoration will be released later this year: https://twitter.com/darkskyfilms/status/442117855673593856

Personally, I'm hoping for some theatrical dates

Vincent

 

[Jari K]

Some more info about the 4K restoration:http://m.bloody-disgusting.com/bloodydisgusting/#!/entry/full-details-4k-stills-for-restored-the-texas-chain-saw,531b5a2e025312186cdf5786I'm pretty hyped, actually. Dark Sky, please include all the old extras from the 1st Blu-ray. Since you already did Hooper/Hansen/Pearl commentary, perhaps you could now add Hooper in solo (moderated) as he's watching the 4K version?

 

[Jari K]

Trailer looks great.http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/06/13/texas-chainsaw-massacre-rerelease-trailer/

 

[TravisR]

^ That is a really cool trailer. Unfortunately, there's no Alamo Drafthouse near me so the closest theatrical engagement is New York City/about 100 miles from where I live.

 

[hanshotfirst1138]

I really hope this goes wider and hits my neck of the woods. Would 4K be overkill for a movie shot on grainy 16mm? I do have a minor worry that it'll lose that raggedy feel if the "remaster" is TOO good. And hopefully Hooper hasn't gone all Cameron on the colors. That aside, it's all academic, because this isn't coming to my neck of the woods ! Fingers crossed that it'll go wider !