Friday the 13th box set worth it?

GameGenie · 10-25-05, 07:45 PM

Ive always liked this series and i havent picked up the box set yet. Is it worth it without jason goes to hell and jason x? How is the transfer compared to the previous Friday the 13th dvds and hows the audio? Also how are the extras and is it as good as the nightmare on elm street collection?

Willh51 · 10-25-05, 08:25 PM

I'd say its worth it. It is pretty cheap for that many movies and the audio/video is fine for what the films are. The bonus disc is also very interesting, if a little incomplete.

Mr. Cinema · 10-25-05, 08:31 PM

It's still overpriced. The movies are on double sided discs and they are not the uncut versions. Audio/Video is the same as the previous single releases, if I'm not mistaken.

The Third Jake · 10-25-05, 08:36 PM

The movies are featured two to a disc, but they are not double-sided discs.

island007 · 10-25-05, 08:57 PM

If you own the singles there is no reason to upgrade. Otherwise, this box set is a nice deal.

AllHallowsEve · 10-26-05, 12:21 AM

It's ok.

It's reasonable for the price, but don't expect the definitive collection. Maybe next generation for HD-DVD or Blu-Ray (whatever wins).

But, these started coming out 6 years ago and we paid alot at the time. $20 a movie on average. So yeah, it's an ok deal. The movies look the best they have since their theatrical days, but they are the same transfers. If you saw the previous DVD's, you have already seen the transfers.

If you like the series and don't own the others, then yes. It's worth it. If you already own all the other discs, I don't think their is enough her to warrant upgrading.

Eric D. · 10-26-05, 01:30 AM

If you like the movies and don't already own them...it's worth it. Extras are fine, I wish there were more even with the BB bonus disc.

reverie · 10-26-05, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AllHallowsEve

If you like the series and don't own the others, then yes. It's worth it. If you already own all the other discs, I don't think their is enough her to warrant upgrading.

Agreed. I already had the single discs, and much as I'd love the box, saw no reason to upgrade. Well, unless they drop the price to like $30 or less.. nudge nudge wink wink.

L Chabert Lover · 10-26-05, 01:44 PM

For the most part the transfers are the same as the individual discs, but there are a few differences and improvements. On the original part 1 disc (released in 1999) Annie's death is uncut and Pamela Voorhees' death is trimmed. On the box set disc it's the official R rated theatrical print with Annie's death back to its cut form and Pamela's death restored. Over at horrordvds.com the reviewer mentions that "the transfer for the original film is a bit brighter now than it was before in the single disc release. It is also a little less vibrant, but it is hardly a distinguishable difference. The new transfer for The Final Chapter looks a smidge softer than the single disc release, but again it is nitpicking."

1999 DVD

2004 DVD

On the original Part IV: The Final Chapter disc (released in 2000) there are a few missing audio cues. During the opening credits when "The Final Chapter" explodes through the hockey mask you're supposed to hear a stinger, but it's gone. There are at least one or two other examples of this happening on the original disc. On the box set disc these cues have been restored.

10-25-05, 07:45 PM	#1
GameGenie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 368	Friday the 13th box set worth it? Ive always liked this series and i havent picked up the box set yet. Is it worth it without jason goes to hell and jason x? How is the transfer compared to the previous Friday the 13th dvds and hows the audio? Also how are the extras and is it as good as the nightmare on elm street collection?

10-25-05, 08:25 PM	#2
Willh51 DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Chapel Hill, N.C. Posts: 1,462	I'd say its worth it. It is pretty cheap for that many movies and the audio/video is fine for what the films are. The bonus disc is also very interesting, if a little incomplete. __________________ *In my mind I'm going to Carolina.*

10-25-05, 08:31 PM	#3
Mr. Cinema DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 16,941	It's still overpriced. The movies are on double sided discs and they are not the uncut versions. Audio/Video is the same as the previous single releases, if I'm not mistaken. __________________ 1. Side Effects • 2. - • 3. - • 4. - • 5. - • 6. - • My Countdown Counting down to: Black Swan

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10-26-05, 01:44 PM	#9
L Chabert Lover Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, TX Posts: 313	For the most part the transfers are the same as the individual discs, but there are a few differences and improvements. On the original part 1 disc (released in 1999) Annie's death is uncut and Pamela Voorhees' death is trimmed. On the box set disc it's the official R rated theatrical print with Annie's death back to its cut form and Pamela's death restored. Over at horrordvds.com the reviewer mentions that "the transfer for the original film is a bit brighter now than it was before in the single disc release. It is also a little less vibrant, but it is hardly a distinguishable difference. The new transfer for The Final Chapter looks a smidge softer than the single disc release, but again it is nitpicking." 1999 DVD 2004 DVD On the original Part IV: The Final Chapter disc (released in 2000) there are a few missing audio cues. During the opening credits when "The Final Chapter" explodes through the hockey mask you're supposed to hear a stinger, but it's gone. There are at least one or two other examples of this happening on the original disc. On the box set disc these cues have been restored. __________________ DVD, HD DVD, and Blu-ray Disc are so fetch! - Lacey Chabert My Adult XXX Lesbian Porn DVD Collection

10-25-05, 08:36 PM	#4
The Third Jake Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: New York, NY Posts: 218	The movies are featured two to a disc, but they are not double-sided discs.

10-26-05, 12:21 AM	#6
AllHallowsEve Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 589	It's ok. It's reasonable for the price, but don't expect the definitive collection. Maybe next generation for HD-DVD or Blu-Ray (whatever wins). But, these started coming out 6 years ago and we paid alot at the time. $20 a movie on average. So yeah, it's an ok deal. The movies look the best they have since their theatrical days, but they are the same transfers. If you saw the previous DVD's, you have already seen the transfers. If you like the series and don't own the others, then yes. It's worth it. If you already own all the other discs, I don't think their is enough her to warrant upgrading.

10-26-05, 01:30 AM	#7
Eric D. DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,501	If you like the movies and don't already own them...it's worth it. Extras are fine, I wish there were more even with the BB bonus disc.