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Spencer.....I don't have the Japanese "MUMMY" laserdisc

Hi Spencer......I think the situation with COF is that the Eastman original is faded badly and Warner created a new duplicate negative several years ago from the black and white separation masters. Consequently, the UK blu ray was made either from the dupe neg or an element made from it. The...

I believe the original film materials are in a worse state than HOD, so I'm not quite sure how Warner are going to handle any future US release.

The difference between the US and UK versions, besides the title is during the Lucy staking. The close-up of the stake with blood was cut and the distressing reactions from Lucy. One of the basic rules in telecine is that wherever possible you avoid 'clipping' of highlights and 'crushing' of...

Thank you for elaborating on of what I just touched upon. It looks like it's just 1A and the switch to the B reel must be right in that area. I've always noticed that Harker's reaction was always soft and I guess it was done that way in production. It look like it may have some diffusion added.

Judging from Valerie Gaunt's first appearance, she looks slightly out of focus, which indicates to me that the first A or AB reel wasn't focused properly as reel 2AB (from Harker recovering on bed) looks fine.

It is an older HD transfer that was broadcast on MonstersHD I think.

Does it look close to this....... .....rather than this?

That what you are describing is caused probably by the level of black crush which is abnormally high.

I think your opinion is probably shared by many and as a result Warner will do nothing about it. It just amazes me that a film of this caliber can and never will be a hundred per-cent which is a shame.

That aspect I agree with but the level of black crush has created a thin margin where detail gets lost at a certain point higher than normal. I don't consider this a minor issue, in fact, I think Warner ought to recall it, keep the same color etc. and avoid crushing the black.

I'm watching this now and I have to say I am very disappointed. I agree with the last few opinions (#123 to 128). It appears Warner's intentions are good but for some reason the range to be able to darken it is not there. I thought there would have been more range in that area on the original...