Lions Gate Home Entertainment has announced a couple of re-releases that definitely look interesting. Due on June 21st is American Psycho: Killer Collector's Edition. This third release of the film comes with an anamorphic transfer, Dolby Digital 5.1, an audio commentary track (with director Mary Harron and screenwriter/actress Guinevere Turner), a second commentary track with various cast & crew, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, "Postcards from the 80s" new documentary and on-set interviews. Retail will be $19.98.
Thought this deserved its own thread. For more info on previous releases of this movie check out.
American Psycho OOP? (http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=413086&highlight=american+psycho)
American Psycho UR???? (http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=379512&highlight=american+psycho)
American Psycho?? (http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284020&highlight=american+psycho)
Rammsteinfan
03-28-05, 10:37 PM
but unrated or R rated cut?
SPiRAL
03-28-05, 10:47 PM
Sounds good, I'll pick this up.
Mondo Kane
03-28-05, 10:55 PM
Yeah if it's unrated, I'm sure to get it.
Dabaomb
03-28-05, 11:03 PM
I'm glad that I held off on this...There have been several times that I've thought of picking it up at CH.
Dean Kousoulas
03-28-05, 11:22 PM
Nice to hear. Now let's hope it's unrated.
digitalfreaknyc
03-28-05, 11:23 PM
Sooooooooooooooooooooo all over this!
Squirrel God
03-28-05, 11:25 PM
Wasn't this already anamorphic??
Peep
03-28-05, 11:29 PM
Would have to be unrated, otherwise what's the point!
digitalfreaknyc
03-28-05, 11:29 PM
Wasn't this already anamorphic??
Yup but the extras are what's to die for :)
I'm guessing they'll have all the deleted scenes from R2 and hopefully some of those other extras well.
asianxcore
03-29-05, 12:20 AM
Good news. Will probably douple dip on this if it is the unrated version. Extras sound good. Hopefully they will bring over the extras from the TFI (?) french version as well.
Flynn
03-29-05, 02:00 AM
Funny how they're releasing this a mere five days after Batman Begins comes out with Christian Bale in the lead... looks like a good thing though...
animatedude
03-29-05, 08:33 AM
wohoo! great news!
Squirrel God
03-29-05, 08:37 AM
Yup but the extras are what's to die for :)
I'm guessing they'll have all the deleted scenes from R2 and hopefully some of those other extras well.
Oh I see. I have the UK R2 anyway, so I think I have those already. Doesn't seem much point in me double dipping on this one :)
Geofferson
03-29-05, 09:24 AM
Will probably pick this up. :up:
digitalfreaknyc
03-29-05, 09:30 AM
Oh I see. I have the UK R2 anyway, so I think I have those already. Doesn't seem much point in me double dipping on this one :)
Unless you want the commentaries... :)
fumanstan
03-29-05, 09:58 AM
Interesting. I have the old Uncut release from Universal, so i'll have to wait and see how the extras are on this release.
cajun_junky
03-29-05, 11:21 AM
Interesting. I have the old Uncut release from Universal, so i'll have to wait and see how the extras are on this release.
I also have the old uncut and plan on waiting to see what the new release offers.
scott1598
03-29-05, 11:34 AM
seriously, what's the point if not unrated? if they didn't release that info, is it likely that it is rated?
digitalfreaknyc
03-29-05, 11:47 AM
seriously, what's the point if not unrated? if they didn't release that info, is it likely that it is rated?
I'm a huge fan of this movie but I dont understand why you'd disregard hours of extras because the movie is missing the 15 SECONDS of extra footage the that unrated edition offers.
clappj
03-29-05, 01:02 PM
Would have to be unrated, otherwise what's the point!
On the contrary, I'd imagine the "cut" scenes might be included only in the deleted scenes with commentary from Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner on why they were cut.
Of course, that's just speculation. :)
scott1598
03-29-05, 01:19 PM
I'm a huge fan of this movie but I dont understand why you'd disregard hours of extras because the movie is missing the 15 SECONDS of extra footage the that unrated edition offers.
well, it isn't that i would disregard it, i have the German R2 so most likely have what will be there anyway, but would rather have an R1 uncut, see...
Josh-da-man
03-29-05, 01:30 PM
Would have to be unrated, otherwise what's the point!
A re-release to give the title more visibility. It means the title would pick up shelf space in stores, and since the star of "American Psycho" is also starring in the next Batman movie, Lion's Gate wants to ride on its coattails with this title.
Which could be a strike against this edition being unrated, since, if they do want to cash in on the Bat-hype, they'll want it in as many stores as possible (ie, Wal-Mart).
Doesn't mean that the "cut" scenes couldn't end up in the deleted scenes section. (It's not uncommon to see "special features not rated" so they could slip in that way.)
digitalfreaknyc
03-29-05, 03:11 PM
again...there are no "uncut scenes." The only addition is one shot of Patrick getting head from the two pro's. That's it. It lasts MAX 10 seconds.
Julie Walker
03-29-05, 03:25 PM
Well you do know there are plenty of stores like Best Buy which DO carry unrated/NC-17 titles right?
This is not a huge mainstream title,so trying to sell it to people who don't like it,or are not interested is rather pointless.
A smart thing to do which LG seems to forget about and compeltely ignore is. Either a dual-rated dvd release with R & Unrated versions on the same dvd...or separate R & Unrated releases. That way,it gets into every retailer.
Legolas
03-29-05, 04:12 PM
This is the backstory for Bruce Wayne before Batman Begins, right? :)
Cameron
03-29-05, 09:26 PM
This is not a huge mainstream title,so trying to sell it to people who don't like it,or are not interested is rather pointless.
I would disagree to that to some extent...it's no harry potter, but I wouldn't call this an underground movie. It sold and rented well, although the theatrical run was moderate...it has worked its way into the public view. The new toy is being release in the same series as Gremlins, Friday the 13th, and the Crow...not bad company.
mind you mom and pops aren't going to grab this one off the shelf but it has a strong fan base...enough so to merit a sequel...and more to come I'm sure
Ah, the sequel. Utter madness to even think a sequel could be made to this movie - it totally misses the point -ohbfrank-
Cameron
03-29-05, 09:57 PM
Ah, the sequel. Utter madness to even think a sequel could be made to this movie - it totally misses the point -ohbfrank-
agreed...but my point is that the first movies sales and rental income merited a sequel for financial gain. I'm sure many first movies that are considered by "some" to be classics started this way....friday the 13th, nightmare on elm street, Halloween, The Crow....all these come to mind. This is another series that could be run into the ground for some sweet cash...
Squirrel God
03-29-05, 09:59 PM
friday the 13th, nightmare on elm street
There's plenty more life in these two babies! :D
mikewendt
03-29-05, 10:12 PM
If it's the unrated cut, I'll upgrade.
the action
03-30-05, 12:07 AM
Does anyone have the link to the company that is selling the toy...I think it looks sweet
Cameron
03-30-05, 12:17 AM
Does anyone have the link to the company that is selling the toy...I think it looks sweet
Not much about him on the site yet....he hasn't been released. However it is going to be an 18 inch figure. A 8 inch version is sure to follow.
NECA MAIN PAGE (http://www.necaonline.com/)
the toy on a poster
http://tinypic.com/2i6ss8
Squirrel God
04-07-05, 07:22 AM
I might have to get this now .....
Lions Gate Home Entertainment has announced a Killer's Collector's Edition of American Psycho which stars Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto and Josh Lucas. The disc will be available to own from the 21st June this year, priced at around $19.98. As well as a newly remastered anamorphic widescreen transfer and English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX track, the disc will include an audio commentary with the films director and writer, deleted scenes with an optional director audio commentary and three video essays entitled The 80’s: Downtown, American Psycho: From Book to Screen and The Pornography of Killing. Completing the package will be the original trailers. We've attached the official package artwork below:
Dammit...another double dip for me. But this is one of the few movies in my collection that has gotten several spins. Looks pretty good! And I will definitely buy that figure (if it comes in a smaller version later).
jmj713
04-07-05, 09:40 AM
Sounds like a GREAT disc. And I love the new cover art even better than the original, which I thought was ultracool. I cannot wait to get this!
Geofferson
04-07-05, 09:41 AM
Most definitely picking this one up.
LBCrazyFool
04-07-05, 09:45 AM
By the time I wanted to pick this up, it was too late and the unrated version went OOP. I will definitely be picking this one up. Glad I held off!
djtoell
04-07-05, 09:51 AM
The box art says "UNCUT VERSION"... can it be?
Why couldn't it be?
DJ
Nickofdoom
04-07-05, 10:11 AM
Dammit...another double dip for me. But this is one of the few movies in my collection that has gotten several spins. Looks pretty good! And I will definitely buy that figure (if it comes in a smaller version later).
It will be avalible in a smaller version.
check out:
www.cornerstorecomics.com
it's under "cult classics" and it's avalible for pre-order for $11.99
mikewendt
04-07-05, 12:45 PM
Uncut Version... I'll be picking it up.
scott1598
04-07-05, 04:35 PM
does this new version have anything different than the R2 German?
Making Of" featurette
"Music Of The 80s" featurette
Deleted Scene
Cast Interviews
"B-Roll" Footage
Outtakes
Theatrical Trailer
Bonus Trailers:
- "Tomb Raider"
- "Wonder Boys"
Production Notes
Cast And Crew Biographies
DVD-ROM Features
Josh H
04-07-05, 04:44 PM
Don't get the concern over whether it's the uncut version. Did the extra 10 seconds or so in the sex scene (with 2 unattractive hookers) add that much to the original version?
No double dip for me either way. Don't like the film enough to rebuy for extras. The book is far superior.
djtoell
04-07-05, 05:12 PM
does this new version have anything different than the R2 German?
Pretty much everything. None of the extras on the upcoming disc appear on the R2 releases, other than the deleted scenes (and it remains to be seen which deleted scenes will show up on the new release). The commentaries (on the features and the deleted scenes) and featurettes are all new.
DJ
Squirrel God
04-07-05, 08:03 PM
does this new version have anything different than the R2 German?
The bits I highlighted in bold for starters, which are the key reason for me upgrading:
1. Remastered video
2. Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
:)
ukywyldcat
04-07-05, 09:03 PM
This is awesome! I have the unrated version no-frills version, but this version sounds killer.
ukywyldcat
04-07-05, 09:04 PM
Don't get the concern over whether it's the uncut version. Did the extra 10 seconds or so in the sex scene (with 2 unattractive hookers) add that much to the original version?
No double dip for me either way. Don't like the film enough to rebuy for extras. The book is far superior.
If the quote "Don't just stare at it, eat it!" is taken out, yes, the 10 seconds cut out makes a ton of difference.
Or if the clips with him checking out his muscles while banging that chick doggy is taken out, yes, it makes a ton of difference.
conscience
04-07-05, 09:10 PM
Don't get the concern over whether it's the uncut version. Did the extra 10 seconds or so in the sex scene (with 2 unattractive hookers) add that much to the original version?
Sabrina was friggin' hot. No wonder he spent most of his "time" on her. The other one was a dog. :yack:
djtoell
04-07-05, 09:16 PM
If the quote "Don't just stare at it, eat it!" is taken out, yes, the 10 seconds cut out makes a ton of difference.
That line was never cut. A different line that in that scene had the final word changed from "asshole" to "ass".
DJ
dsa_shea
04-07-05, 09:17 PM
The movie will never be (even with the deleted scenes) the portrayal of Patrick in the novel. None of the deleted scenes will show any of the extreme violence found in the book. I really liked the movie but it doesn't compare to the novel. I really am not sure if I would want to see what was spoken of in the novel acted out. Some of the ways he tortured and murdered some women.
ukywyldcat
04-07-05, 09:41 PM
Sabrina was friggin' hot. No wonder he spent most of his "time" on her. The other one was a dog. :yack:
But she wasn't quite a blonde, was she? More like a dirty-blonde...
Squirrel God
04-07-05, 09:42 PM
But she wasn't quite a blonde, was she? More like a dirty-blonde...
All blondes are dirty :D
conscience
04-07-05, 09:49 PM
But she wasn't quite a blonde, was she? More like a dirty-blonde...
:lol:
He sure didn't mind when he did her in almost every position while he left what's it's face on the side to watch.
Okay, back to the dvd: :D
I already have the Unrated version so I won't double dip, but that figure looks hella cool.
Robert
04-07-05, 10:16 PM
The movie will never be (even with the deleted scenes) the portrayal of Patrick in the novel. None of the deleted scenes will show any of the extreme violence found in the book. I really liked the movie but it doesn't compare to the novel. I really am not sure if I would want to see what was spoken of in the novel acted out. Some of the ways he tortured and murdered some women.
I wish they had filmed the scene in the book where he gives a chocolate-covered urinal cake to his girlfriend.
:up:
Julie Walker
04-08-05, 12:43 AM
I wish they had filmed the scene in the book where he gives a chocolate-covered urinal cake to his girlfriend.
:up:
As would I:D
Man I was SO disappointed with this film. I put it up there with Less Than Zero as a terrible Ellis adaption.
While I didn't expect the torture/violence of the novel to be filmed(from comments by the director). I didn't expect all the pitch black unPC offensive humor to be dropped as well!!
Everything was cleaned up down to a shallow unfunny poseur of it's novel incarnation. It just shows Mary had no guts at all with the material. She pretends to 'know' what it's all about and completely misses the mark.
It is OK to be offended by the charecters thoughts and opinions in the novel and should have been filmed. You laughed at them(since they were so offensively egotystical and ignorant),not with them. So taking that aspect out,further ruined the film for myself(that and plenty of important sequences dropped completely,or badly handled). But she feels "we don't want to offend anyone,so we'll leave that out" and that completely kills the intent of the material. It is supposed to get under your skin,make you react,make you think,make you disturbed and unsettled and laugh uncomfortably at some of the more outrageously darkly humorous moments.
This book is one of my dream directorial jobs,that I would love to make a reality someday...and show them how it should be done!
It is even possible to film most of the torture/murder sequences,without completely filming them in pornographic in your face fashion. Some artful angles,composition and editing choices could make them very disturbing and effective. You see alittle bit here,hear alot here,catch another glimpse in this shot,uh oh 'what's happening?' here in another obscurbed shot . So your mind will fill in the blanks and make it very disturbing and seem even worse than had it been shown with no cut aways.
Also you don't need to film every murder sequence in the book,just a few of the more 'important' ones showcasing Batemans journey through madness and beyond..and his reactions too murder over the course of it all.
Professor Frink
04-08-05, 02:16 PM
"Don't just stare at it, eat it!"
:lol:
One of my favorite lines.
dsa_shea
04-08-05, 02:53 PM
Some of the murders in the book go beyond some of the worst acts ever done to human beings.
Squirrel God
04-08-05, 03:30 PM
Some of the murders in the book go beyond some of the worst acts ever done to human beings.
If only that were true. Reality is always far worse than fiction, sadly :(
So you didn't read page 2 of this thread then :lol:
dsa_shea
04-12-05, 09:42 PM
When it comes to dvds, unrated doesn't mean shit anymore.
Julie Walker
04-12-05, 09:53 PM
Well in this case it is honestly and a unrated version of an otherwise NC-17 film:)
Yeah it's tame as hell and the MPAA are pricks. But you can't deny this version was given an NC-17 until the tame orgy was cut down abit.
But yes if you do buy this version after having seen the R rated version. You will still feel gipped and hate the MPAA even more(since it could be R rated uncut!!!).
babka
04-12-05, 11:34 PM
So you didn't read page 2 of this thread then :lol:
YOU'RE F-CKN HILARIOUS!
RagingBull80
04-13-05, 12:57 AM
I don't like the new cover art. Although I don't think the older versions were great I still like them better than the new one.
I think it makes it look kinda like a cheap slasher flick.
Cameron
04-13-05, 04:10 AM
original poster
http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/xp/uno1/20040220/17/482079784.jpg
old dvd
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004U8H4.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
new dvd
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009A40ES.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
the new toy trade ad
http://tinypic.com/2i6ss8
and for good measure the sequel
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000066C76.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Random
04-15-05, 11:21 PM
if the transfer is about the same from the original unrated disc tha I have and this new one, then I won't have to get it.
If the audi/video is somewhat better I may get it if i can find a good price.
scott1598
06-22-05, 06:43 PM
now, the old version, some sites say 104 minutes.
this new version is 102 minutes.
what's the deal if the new was supposed to include the added seconds?
bis22
06-22-05, 07:21 PM
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=16314
The runtime is incorrect.
Julie Walker
06-22-05, 07:23 PM
It's called a typo and the film uncut runs 102 minutes and so many seconds. :)
yeldarb367
06-22-05, 07:39 PM
I've seen so many people pick this up from DDD that I'm contemplating doing so myself. I haven't seen the movie so is it worth the blind buy? What are some movies to compare it to?
whoopdido
06-22-05, 09:50 PM
I like this movie and bought it as sort of a blind buy. I saw bits and pieces of it before but I've now seen it all the way through. It's good, but nothing too special. One question was I supposed to be really offended and disturbed by this movie? I've heard a lot of things about how disturbing this movie is and how it really gets under your skin. I can't believe I'm so desensitized that what most people find disturbing I find normal. I mean only about 10 murders were shown and most of the violence was off screen or just gunshot wounds that weren't any more gruesome than what's found in a pg-13 rating. I find this movie to be pretty tame compared to many other mainstream movies out there.
dsa_shea
06-22-05, 10:33 PM
Very tame compared to the graphic depictions of torutre and death that are in the novel.
Julie Walker
06-22-05, 11:28 PM
The film is a G rated version of the NC-17 XXX novel:)
The novel is very hilarious and deeply disturbing,the film is kids stuff. The humor is offensive in the novel,but cleaned up greatly in the film that even that isn't offensive,which is a shame(since thats the point of the satire afterall).
surfingelectrod
06-22-05, 11:37 PM
The director and co-writers both said that they cut a lot of the violence, because it would be a lot worse on film, and would not transition well. They said that they wanted their most violent scene to be the chainsaw scene.
yeldarb367
06-22-05, 11:55 PM
I decided to rent it and I watched it tonight. Entertaining but nothing too special. I'd recommend renting it but for me it wouldn't have been worth spending the extra for the DVD (even if it is only $8.50).
slop101
06-23-05, 12:46 PM
I decided to rent it and I watched it tonight. Entertaining but nothing too special. I'd recommend renting it but for me it wouldn't have been worth spending the extra for the DVD (even if it is only $8.50).
I felt the same after I frist saw it in the theater... but it turns out that this is one of those great films (like Big Lebowski) that get much better the more you watch it. Turns out that it's a very funny, very quotable movie, with a huge re-watch factor. Really!
digitalfreaknyc
06-23-05, 04:14 PM
I felt the same after I frist saw it in the theater... but it turns out that this is one of those great films (like Big Lebowski) that get much better the more you watch it. Turns out that it's a very funny, very quotable movie, with a huge re-watch factor. Really!
Agreed. But I loved it the first time around. Thrilled that it's finally getting a SE!!
Buford T Pusser
06-24-05, 12:48 AM
original poster
http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/xp/uno1/20040220/17/482079784.jpg
old dvd
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004U8H4.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
new dvd
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009A40ES.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
the new toy trade ad
http://tinypic.com/2i6ss8
and for good measure the sequel
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000066C76.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
At least the mouths were closed so we don't know if they changed the tooth count. :p
:buford:
yeldarb367
06-24-05, 01:13 AM
I felt the same after I frist saw it in the theater... but it turns out that this is one of those great films (like Big Lebowski) that get much better the more you watch it. Turns out that it's a very funny, very quotable movie, with a huge re-watch factor. Really!
A day or two after watching it I can see what you're talking about.
"I have to return some videotapes."
And I liked the rain coat he put on for the axe murder.
Green Smurf
06-24-05, 03:17 AM
For anyone that read the book, my friend was telling me about a starved rat scene and some peanut butter, is that true?
Julie Walker
06-24-05, 04:27 AM
Yes that is true,and very sick. A scene that would have been great to film(sure it'd get an NC-17..but that's how it should be done).
If I make a more faithful adaption someday,that scene would be intact,even if alot is still left to the imagination(it is possible to film this stuff..with only showing bits and pieces you know!).
But don't read the book for the gore only,since you won't get alot of that. It is spread out very far apart in the novel(takes 130 pages to get to the first murder scene!). But it is extremely disturbing sickening stuff when it does hit,and along with the satire. Makes for one hell of a reading experiance.
One of my all time favorite novels,as you can tell:)
Cameron
06-24-05, 11:48 PM
At least the mouths were closed so we don't know if they changed the tooth count. :p
:buford:
so true...
Green Smurf
06-25-05, 01:13 AM
Yes that is true,and very sick. A scene that would have been great to film(sure it'd get an NC-17..but that's how it should be done).
If I make a more faithful adaption someday,that scene would be intact,even if alot is still left to the imagination(it is possible to film this stuff..with only showing bits and pieces you know!).
But don't read the book for the gore only,since you won't get alot of that. It is spread out very far apart in the novel(takes 130 pages to get to the first murder scene!). But it is extremely disturbing sickening stuff when it does hit,and along with the satire. Makes for one hell of a reading experiance.
One of my all time favorite novels,as you can tell:)
Thanks, I've been meaning to check it out since hearing about it, but I keep forgetting
digitalfreaknyc
07-08-05, 06:14 PM
Just got my copy today from DDD. Some notes...none of the extras from the previous edition nor the R2 SE are included in this. Also of note, they've put music completely unrelated to the movie on the menus and some of that music runs over one of the deleted scenes (the first one). If you watch the R2 disc, the music playing in the background is actually Madonna's Into The Groove. I'm guessing they didn't want to pay for the rights to the song for this R1 edition. But strange considering they must have gotten them for the R2.
Squirrel God
07-08-05, 06:16 PM
I compared the image on the new Killer CE with my UK R2 and the UK R2 is slightly sharper with a little more detail. There is more aliasing on the R2 however and it's also windowboxed. Even so, it's a shame that Lion's Gate couldn't have produced a sharper transfer seeing as they remastered it.
Julie Walker
07-08-05, 07:00 PM
Maybe the R1 dvd is how it is supposed to look and what the director intended?
People seem to keep forgetting about that. Since most other region releases are never approved by the filmmakers,leaving the companies to do what they feel.
Sort of like how people quickly assume 5.1 = superior...and sharper means 'better'....when the film was originally in mono and intended to be soft looking:)
Squirrel God
07-08-05, 07:08 PM
Yeah I did consider that, but it's not like one is in a different style or something. It looks exactly the same except that the detail is finer on the R2. Some of that naturally comes down to the increased resolution of PAL, which is why I said it's only "slightly" sharper.
digitalfreaknyc
07-08-05, 11:23 PM
Sort of like how people quickly assume 5.1 = superior...and sharper means 'better'....when the film was originally in mono and intended to be soft looking:)
Careful...or people will think you're talking about THIS movie. :)
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