Which "Halloween" DVD version is the best? - Page 2

Seantn · 09-03-07, 03:01 PM

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They’re have been numerous threads, asking which Halloween DVD is the best; sadly I have no link so my banter is less witty.

That's ok, you're quoting something I said over 1 year ago!

MTRodaba2468 · 09-04-07, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by droidguy1119

If you are a completist, I would get the 2-disc Limited Edition (OOP) and the 2-disc Divimax Edition (also OOP?), as that would get you all the currently available extras and both the Cundey and Carpenter transfers, but keep in mind that apparently deleted scenes were discovered recently and of course fans still debate over which transfer is accurate. So in my personal opinion it wouldn't be far-fetched to suggest that Anchor Bay might do an Ultimate 4-Disc Edition in 2008 ala Dawn of the Dead...but I don't know for sure. Just something to keep in mind.

The 2-Disc Divimax version is still in print, along with the 1-disc version w/ the THX transfer. The Limited Edition (which is essentally the 1-disc version with the extended TV version) is OOP.

As a completist, I own both copies. And like you, I'm positive that there will be a multi-disc Ultimate Edition coming up next year for the 30th Anniversary. I just hope it has ALL the features of the previous releases (so I could retire these), along with a new transfer w/ the best of both releases (the clearer picture of the Divimax & the coloring of the THX release).

mayorofsmpleton · 09-04-07, 11:25 AM

I can see a big special edition coming for the 30th Anniversary. And since this is one of my favorite movies of all time... the wait is agony, and I'm aching to see that newly found footage! Hope Anchor Bay is able to license it from Synapse...

Seantn · 09-04-07, 07:26 PM

The link at the beginning of this thread with the "Side by Side" comparison shots of the 2 versions is no longer a working link - Does anyone know what the working link might be?

PopcornTreeCt · 09-11-07, 03:36 PM

Does anyone have any info on what to expect for the Blu-Ray release? Most likely the same transfer from the recent divimax, right?

Dave23 · 11-03-09, 08:39 PM

im pretty late here but i was going through my collection and it was bugging me to know what transfer of halloween is the best? i have the single disc with special cover that was released a couple years ago. which transfer was done first, that version or the divimax?

Dave23 · 11-05-09, 06:39 PM

bump. anyone???

sb5 · 11-05-09, 07:22 PM

From your description, I think the version you have is the '99 THX transfer (it should have a THX banner on the case, and a 1999 copyright on the back), which was done before the '03 Divimax transfer.

To summarize this thread: the Divimax transfer looks better from a technical standpoint, but the THX transfer has the cinematographer Dean Cundey-approved color timing.

Dave23 · 11-05-09, 09:18 PM

ok thanks man

KillerCannibal · 11-07-09, 05:37 PM

I've read reports that Carpenter himself supervised the DiviMax transfer, and that that's how the film looked in theaters 30+ years ago. I've also heard that Cundey tweaked the film to look how he felt it should have when he supervised his transfer. Now, I don't know if any of that is true or not, but the Blu-ray of the film does look pretty damn good. So, when I'm in the mood to watch the film that's what I choose.

sb5 · 11-07-09, 07:52 PM

I have heard some say that the Divimax color timing was closer to how it looked in the original theatrical release and the Cundey color timing was done later for video releases, but I've never heard any conclusive proof other than some vague, sketchy "I think the film look liked that when I saw it in the 70's". You'd think Carpenter would have commented on it in the 6 years since its release so we'd have a conclusive answer, but I haven't read anything. Maybe if and when he does press for The Ward someone will ask.

09-04-07, 07:26 PM	#29
Seantn DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 5,526	The link at the beginning of this thread with the "Side by Side" comparison shots of the 2 versions is no longer a working link - Does anyone know what the working link might be? __________________ "Why don't you get a blog where you can tell others to get a blog?" - Parcher

09-11-07, 03:36 PM	#30
PopcornTreeCt DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 15,202	Does anyone have any info on what to expect for the Blu-Ray release? Most likely the same transfer from the recent divimax, right? __________________

11-03-09, 08:39 PM	#31
Dave23 New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11	Re: Which "Halloween" DVD version is the best? im pretty late here but i was going through my collection and it was bugging me to know what transfer of halloween is the best? i have the single disc with special cover that was released a couple years ago. which transfer was done first, that version or the divimax?

11-05-09, 06:39 PM	#32
Dave23 New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11	Re: Which "Halloween" DVD version is the best? bump. anyone???

11-05-09, 07:22 PM	#33
sb5 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 721	Re: Which "Halloween" DVD version is the best? From your description, I think the version you have is the '99 THX transfer (it should have a THX banner on the case, and a 1999 copyright on the back), which was done before the '03 Divimax transfer. To summarize this thread: the Divimax transfer looks better from a technical standpoint, but the THX transfer has the cinematographer Dean Cundey-approved color timing. Last edited by sb5; 11-05-09 at 07:29 PM.

09-04-07, 11:25 AM	#28
mayorofsmpleton Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 248	I can see a big special edition coming for the 30th Anniversary. And since this is one of my favorite movies of all time... the wait is agony, and I'm aching to see that newly found footage! Hope Anchor Bay is able to license it from Synapse...

11-05-09, 09:18 PM	#34
Dave23 New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11	Re: Which "Halloween" DVD version is the best? ok thanks man

11-07-09, 05:37 PM	#35
KillerCannibal DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,515	Re: Which "Halloween" DVD version is the best? I've read reports that Carpenter himself supervised the DiviMax transfer, and that that's how the film looked in theaters 30+ years ago. I've also heard that Cundey tweaked the film to look how he felt it should have when he supervised his transfer. Now, I don't know if any of that is true or not, but the Blu-ray of the film does look pretty damn good. So, when I'm in the mood to watch the film that's what I choose. __________________ Top 10 most-wanted BD titles:Blue Velvet/Once Upon A Time in the West/Jaws/Boogie Nights/Prince of Darkness/Videodrome/Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla ('74)/Beyond the Valley of the Dolls/Phantasm/Death Wish October Horror Movie Challenge 2009

11-07-09, 07:52 PM	#36
sb5 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 721	Re: Which "Halloween" DVD version is the best? I have heard some say that the Divimax color timing was closer to how it looked in the original theatrical release and the Cundey color timing was done later for video releases, but I've never heard any conclusive proof other than some vague, sketchy "I think the film look liked that when I saw it in the 70's". You'd think Carpenter would have commented on it in the 6 years since its release so we'd have a conclusive answer, but I haven't read anything. Maybe if and when he does press for The Ward someone will ask.