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- Robert Harris
I'm one of those who likes the innocence of the old Doris Day comedies, regardless of the male star with which she was cast.
After finally spending a bit of time perusing the Hostel films, it seems obvious that for those who aren't fans of the DD epics, this is the consummate antidote.
Eli Roth's torture porn epics are definitely unusual, and for me unlikeable, but that's irrelevant.
We're here to discuss the overall quality of Mill Creek double feature, and as far as Blu-ray goes, they're quite good. Here's the breakdown.
Let me make the point up front, that I have no idea what these films are supposed to look like, so comparisons are out. Generally, Hostel has light sharpening, appears to be an older transfer, but from a proper seating distance should be satisfying to any aficionado of the genre. Audio is DTS-MA 5.1.
Hotel Part II is a far better looking transfer, to a point at which I would consider it cinema-like.
Hostel
Image - 3.25
Audio - 5
Hostel Part II
Image - 4.5
Audio - 5
While I'm really unable to speak to content, I would place this double feature Blu-ray in the Recommended category, for those who enjoy the films.
RAH
After finally spending a bit of time perusing the Hostel films, it seems obvious that for those who aren't fans of the DD epics, this is the consummate antidote.
Eli Roth's torture porn epics are definitely unusual, and for me unlikeable, but that's irrelevant.
We're here to discuss the overall quality of Mill Creek double feature, and as far as Blu-ray goes, they're quite good. Here's the breakdown.
Let me make the point up front, that I have no idea what these films are supposed to look like, so comparisons are out. Generally, Hostel has light sharpening, appears to be an older transfer, but from a proper seating distance should be satisfying to any aficionado of the genre. Audio is DTS-MA 5.1.
Hotel Part II is a far better looking transfer, to a point at which I would consider it cinema-like.
Hostel
Image - 3.25
Audio - 5
Hostel Part II
Image - 4.5
Audio - 5
While I'm really unable to speak to content, I would place this double feature Blu-ray in the Recommended category, for those who enjoy the films.
RAH