Where's THE HUNGER? (1 Viewer)

[Robert Floto]

I think this is supposed to be in the Software forum...

 

[John Kilduff]

I can tell you right now that MGM won't be releasing it.

That's because they don't own it anymore. "The Hunger" was acquired as part of the pre-1986 MGM library by Turner, which was bought by Time Warner in the mid-90s.

It's Warner you want to talk to, not MGM.

Thank goodness, too...Your chances of an OAR release go up exponentially with Warner Brothers.

Sincerely,

John Kilduff...

Bela Lugosi's dead.

 

[Rex Bachmann]

Len Simons wrote (post #1):

Quote:

Live Chat with Warner Brothers
Date: April 22, 2003http://www.hometheaterforum.com/files/warner03.txt
. . . . what are your plans for releasing THE HUNGER and GREYSTOKE? A[l]so . . . one more vote for Batman Animated sets and a Lost Boys Special Edition. thanks
Both HUNGER and GREYSTOKE are in the works for next year [2004]

 

[Mikael Soderholm]

I hate to think I am stuck watching my widescreen VHS

Well, if it is any consolation, I also watch it on VHS, from time to time, but my VHS is P&S :frowning:

 

[Brian Kidd]

Anyone wanting to catch this cool flick can see it on the big screen on October 19 as part of a 24 hour Horror marathon called Nightmare at Studio 35 in Columbus, OH.

 

[Mark Zimmer]

MGM, despite their recent forays into P&S only, have an excellent record of releasing their horror genre titles in OAR, uncut, which is more than you'd ever say for Warner. I don't hold out much hope for a Warner disc of The Hunger, and certainly don't expect it to have any extras, but I'm prepared to be surprised. Maybe about the time we see an uncut The Devils....

 

[Mark-W]

Well, this film was just released by WB at a $14.99 price, and while it seems like a "bare bones" DVD, actually it features a commentary track with Tony Scott and Susan Sarandon. And, the film is widescreen!

Thanks Warner Bros!

 

[Roger Rollins]

I got this disc at BB on Tuesday, featured right in the front of the store sitting next to Fahrenheit 9/11.

The transfer is immaculate, the commentary is great, the packaging is an elegant presentation of original key art elements (in a sturdy keepcase!), and I'm delighted that Warners has given us yet another superb release.

I also picked up FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS, the 3 IT'S ALIVE movies and HE KNOWS YOU'RE ALONE, but haven't had time to watch them yet.

 

[Michael Reuben]

The transfer is truly impressive, particularly given the difficulties of the source material (lots of tricky lighting, a kind of "textured" look that must have been a challenge for the compressionist). The soundtrack, which is mono but features very sophisticated editing, is a bit harsh, and I found it uncomfortable to listen to at high volume. I suspect that remixing the sound would be a major undertaking (assuming the elements survived), and this DVD isn't likely to sell a lot of copies, even with the explicit love scene between Sarandon and Deneuve (did I just sell a few more? ).
I was struck again by the degree to which the film departs from the traditional vampire movie, and not just because these vampires can survive the sunlight. The real horror in this movie isn't blood-sucking; it's the fear of aging. That makes this a quintessential 80s film.
M.

 

[Kevin M]

I wish they could dig up the uncut (or un-stylistically edited) finale Makeup FX by Dick Smith as an extra, he spent a lot of time coming up with the unique effect of Deneuve disintegrating
and was rather upset that they essentially cut it out with the editing.

 

[JonZ]

Im having a really hard time resisting going and picking this one up :frowning:

 

[Stephen J*]

Don't resist. It was so easy to wear out the tape on this one when it was VHS only.

 

[JonZ]

Picked it up. Its been forever since Ive seen it. Gonna watch it tonight.

 

[Michael Reuben]

BTW, fans of Tony Scott's True Romance will appreciate the irony of the musical selection that Deneuve's character plays on the piano during the seduction scene. It's the same music used during the famous scene between Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper ten years later.

M.

 

[Will_B]

Its been forever since Ive seen it.

Forever...and ever?

Looking forward to picking this one up.

 

[Tim-H.]

Boy, this transfer looks great. Deneuve, Sarandon, dust motes, doves - what's not to like? Looking forward to the commentary.