cineMANIAC
Senior HTF Member
The Anchor Bay releases are the only versions I've seen of this film.
That means you're perfectly happy with those versions and won't be upgrading, right?
The Anchor Bay releases are the only versions I've seen of this film.
I would.I won't buy it again for "the original mono track".
This would explain why all his commentary tracks are from 20-30 years ago.John Carpenter has said that he never rewatches his old movies, because he finds it to be "torture."
This would explain why all his commentary tracks are from 20-30 years ago.
That means you're perfectly happy with those versions and won't be upgrading, right?
I think newly approved transfers look different each time because the reference monitors can change from studio to studio. There are differences between an Eizo LCD, a Sony PVM, a Sony BVM, JVC, or WRGB OLEDs... some looks cool and some look pink and I'm sure whatever is being used (providing it's a properly calibrated monitor) the final approved tone can change somewhat. And now we've got evolving HDR workflows and how (not) to use them. I can see how one could want to make a different approved image on better studio reference equipment... or else the Sony BVM CRT would still be used like in the day of DVD and early Blu-ray. Those approvals would be all outdated in my opinion...
Yep.Is the included Blu-ray from the new scan?
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative, Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
Listening to the comparisons in the posted video, I hear zero difference. Maybe they're completely right but I can't get worried about what I can't hear. There's such a thing as being too fanatical.People on another forum are complaining that the mono has been filtered on the past few releases, and that extends to the new release. They say the laserdisc had clearer sound with more bass. I honestly can't hear the difference on the comparison videos someone posted. I must be missing something.
I listened to a couple and I can hear subtle differences in some scenes but not all. There is a bit more bass at times.People on another forum are complaining that the mono has been filtered on the past few releases, and that extends to the new release. They say the laserdisc had clearer sound with more bass. I honestly can't hear the difference on the comparison videos someone posted. I must be missing something.
Criterion probably applied a different EQ curve to the DME when they transfered it in 1994. Doesm't make it more accurate though.People on another forum are complaining that the mono has been filtered on the past few releases, and that extends to the new release. They say the laserdisc had clearer sound with more bass. I honestly can't hear the difference on the comparison videos someone posted. I must be missing something.
I think newly approved transfers look different each time because the reference monitors can change from studio to studio. There are differences between an Eizo LCD, a Sony PVM, a Sony BVM, JVC, or WRGB OLEDs... some looks cool and some look pink and I'm sure whatever is being used (providing it's a properly calibrated monitor) the final approved tone can change somewhat. And now we've got evolving HDR workflows and how (not) to use them. I can see how one could want to make a different approved image on better studio reference equipment... or else the Sony BVM CRT would still be used like in the day of DVD and early Blu-ray. Those approvals would be all outdated in my opinion...
I guess I can agree with that; there's no pop, but, honestly, with a good upconverting player (I'm using a Panasonic UB9000 right now) the disc looks surprisingly satisfying....even in detail and color saturation.My favorite look for the original Halloween is the 1999 THX DVD. It has the feeling of Autumn. However on a 4K TV it just doesn't pop like HD or 4K.
That's surprising about the Lionsgate disc -- glad I didn't pick that one up. Was it graded with Dolby Vision or regular HDR10?I picked up the Lionsgate 4K disc when it came out and I never liked it. The pumpkin in the opening credits is so desaturated it looks almost gray not to mention the whole movie lacks any real color and is way too dark in my opinion. The last few years I've been watching the 2007 Blu-Ray that came with the Lionsgate 4K because it has more color and is brighter. I'm not happy with it but until this year I didn't have too much of a choice.
Indeed; even the reworked Dolby Digital 5.1 mix on the later DVDs, as prepared by Chase Studios, sounds great with a punchy bass undertone and awesome, subtle surround work.I can't wait till my copies of Shouts H1 - H5 arrive. The screenshots I've seen of H1 look great! H1 doesn't have the mono from the Criterion Laserdisc but that's OK. I have a surround system and would rather watch it with the new ATMOS anyway.
The 1999 THX DVD looks good on my TV but still looks soft. I think since the disc has both the widescreen and pan and scan versions on the one disc they suffer in quality a bit. I do have other DVD's that look sharper. However it's still my favorite version.I guess I can agree with that; there's no pop, but, honestly, with a good upconverting player (I'm using a Panasonic UB9000 right now) the disc looks surprisingly satisfying....even in detail and color saturation.
In comparison, the original Starz/Anchor Bay Blu-ray from 07 or so is brighter and crisper -- but the transfer just "lacks" something and seems noisier to me.
That's surprising about the Lionsgate disc -- glad I didn't pick that one up. Was it graded with Dolby Vision or regular HDR10?
Indeed; even the reworked Dolby Digital 5.1 mix on the later DVDs, as prepared by Chase Studios, sounds great with a punchy bass undertone and awesome, subtle surround work.