"Triple Feature" disks, How bad are they? (1 Viewer)

[Scott A.]

Just saw a Triple feature disk at the local Wal-Mart that had "Nosferatu", "Phantom of the Opera", and "Metropolis" on it.

Anyone know anything about the quality of these disks?

Thanks,

S.

 

[Patrick McCart]

Awful by default.

The best version of Nosferatu out is the Blackhawk films version. (The upcoming BFI/Kino edition may be pretty good, too. It'll have a Kevin Brownlow restored version with a Carl Davis score)

The best version of Metropolis isn't out yet. Transit Films and Kino will release a newly restored/reconstructed version next year. Until then, the existing DVDs are NOT reccomended at all.

The Blackhawk Phantom of the Opera is the best right now. However, I think Kino will release Kevin Brownlow's version (which is perfect) sometime next year. That version looks fantastic.

For right now, get the Image Phantom and Nosferatu and wait for Metropolis.

 

[Jesse Skeen]

My dad got "Great WWII Movies" and the part I saw looked awful. I'm planning on checking out this company's "Classic 70's Movies" disc though, which includes Harrard Experiment and 2 others- bad video might enhance these a bit.

 

[Scott A.]

Patrick,

Thanks for the tip on Metropolis. I had no idea that a restoration was in progress. You just made my day.

S.