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  1. MattHR

    Kolchak: The Night Stalker

    I finally found some time to compare the reissued 5-disc set against the original 3-disc flipper set. Other than replacing each disc's opening Universal logo with the current Comcast-associated one, I found no differences. They are the same overly-dark transfers with film specs and scratches...
  2. MattHR

    Kolchak: The Night Stalker

    My original DVD-18 set has always played fine, so need to "upgrade" to this re-release. If ever there was a classic series that shouted out (pun intended) for a remastered release from Shout! Factory, Kolchak: The Night Stalker would certainly be it. Or better yet, it screams out for a release...
  3. MattHR

    Kolchak: The Night Stalker

    I've been creating a few covers lately -- mostly for Universal shows that have been released, or announced for release, with rather lackluster covers, including Night Gallery, The Incredible Hulk and Amazing Stories. I had also made one for Kolchak: The Night Stalker awhile back, but never...
  4. MattHR

    Kolchak: The Night Stalker

    Just finished checking all five sides. No DVD-18 problems for me. The transfers are definitely as dark as reported. However, I don't believe anyone intentionally darkened them to appear more "X-Files-ish". Universal probably just used the best elements they had ready, without any remastering or...
  5. MattHR

    Kolchak: The Night Stalker

    I was looking forward to re-mastered episodes, especially since Universal's sell-sheet to dealers boldly indicated "each episode has been digitally re-mastered for maximum clarity". Looks like they changed their plans.
  6. MattHR

    Kolchak: The Night Stalker

    Probably the lowest point of the show.
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