Night of the Living Dead (Mill Creek) (1 Viewer)

[dana martin]

so I was on the other site, and saw a Mill Creek announcement, I know that the film is in the PD, and most of us are waiting to see the Romero/Scorsese restoration from Criterion, but if you want to have it prior to Halloween, this might be it, and it will be a cheap price till what I can only hope is the definitive version comes out. Some were saying that it seems like a bad cash grab to capitalize on Romero's death, sort of like how the rushed Postcards from the edge after Carrie Fishers passing.

 

[3D Projectionist]

The Blu-Ray steelbook of the 1968 movie is probably the best in my collection and they did a wonderful job on it.

 

[TravisR]

Some were saying that it seems like a bad cash grab to capitalize on Romero's death, sort of like how the rushed Postcards from the edge after Carrie Fishers passing.

Mill Creek = genuine class

 

[Will*B]

Sorry if I've missed it elsewhere, but have Criterion confirmed they'll be releasing it at some point? If so, I'll wait.

The last version of NOTLD I bought was the original Elite Entertainment DVD in 1998...

 

[Brandon Conway]

Sorry if I've missed it elsewhere, but have Criterion confirmed they'll be releasing it at some point?

Yes. They are currently touring the restoration under the Janus label.

 

[Tino]

Yes. They are currently touring the restoration under the Janus label.

Do you have a link to that story?

 

[Tony Bensley]

Sorry if I've missed it elsewhere, but have Criterion confirmed they'll be releasing it at some point? If so, I'll wait.

The last version of NOTLD I bought was the original Elite Entertainment DVD in 1998...

Yes. They are currently touring the restoration under the Janus label.

One potential concern might be that this Blu-ray release by Mill Creek could cut into Criterion's bottom line, and scuttle plans for their own release. If so, this would be a huge shame, especially with the NOTLD's 50th Anniversary right around the corner! I hope that this doesn't prove to be the case!

CHEERS!

 

[Kyrsten Brad]

Wonder if either new release ( Criterion or Mill Creek) will include the colorized version (colorizing done in mid 2000s I believe, not the one done in late 1980s)?

On a side note the Mad Film Colorization Heretic just bit his tongue while enjoying a snack!

 

[Brandon Conway]

Do you have a link to that story?

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3...d-4k-restoration-now-theatrical-distribution/

I thought it had already started, but it actually starts October 13.

 

[Tino]

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3...d-4k-restoration-now-theatrical-distribution/

I thought it had already started, but it actually starts October 13.

Thanks for that Brandon. But there is no confirmation yet that Criterion will be releasing yet as I thought. It's all speculation at this point. I hope it is confirmed soon. That would be awesome if it ever happens.

 

[Brandon Conway]

There's zero reason Criterion wouldn't release it. They have the exclusive rights to the restoration.

 

[cadavra]

Mill Creek licensed a ton of stuff from Sony. Is it possible this is the 1990 remake?

Mike S.

 

[darkrock17]

Mill Creek licensed a ton of stuff from Sony. Is it possible this is the 1990 remake?

Mike S.

No, it's the original 1968 classic, here's what the cover looks like.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Night-of-the-Living-Dead-Blu-ray/185970/

 

[cadavra]

All righty, then, thanks.

 

[Mark_TB]

In case any one was thinking of picking this up, I would highly recommend avoiding it. It's public domain garbage -- soft and filled with scratches and dirt. My Dimension DVD disc from 2008 still beats it, easily. That disc is still the best I've ever seen, at least until the hoped-for Criterion issue.

 

[Brian Kidd]

I don't think it's nearly as bad as most PD releases, but you are correct, Mark, that it isn't good enough to spend money on it. I suspect Criterion will release their restoration on disc before too long. That one will be the one to get. They've released PD films before, so the fact that there are multiple releases of NotLD out there won't deter them. See Carnival of Souls, for example.

 

[Konstantinos]

Why this film gets released by so many labels?
Mill Creek released it this month, Criterion will be releasing it in a new restoration from what I know next year, and Film Detective just announced it for their label too!

Ok, I'm in a complaining mode now, but there are so many great classic films that don't have even one release, and this one gets 3! (if we leave out the older ones)

edit: Hmmm.. Maybe I'm mistaken and they won't release it.. I can't understand from their facebook post.

 

[Lord Dalek]

It's public domain due to a copyright glitch. Any Joe Sixpack can put NOTLD out on home video, although Romero only made money off of the Elite and Anchor Bay versions.

 

[RolandL]

Sorry, cropped from my PC screen. More can be found at caps-a-holic.

Elite DVD

Optimum UK Blu-ray

Network UK Blu-ray

 

[Gromilini]

I have seen the Janus Films release currently in release, and it looks & sounds fantastic--there's every reason to think Criterion will distribute it on Blu/DVD next year. And as far as I know, Janus/Criterion are the only ones actually compensating Image Ten (Romero's production company). My advice: hold off on further NOTLD purchases until the Criterion issue.