Would Halloween 2 be worthy of a SE treatment?
08-03-03, 08:42 PM
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Would Halloween 2 be worthy of a SE treatment?
In the light of the new transfer of the original Halloween coming out on Tuesday.
Does anyone think Halloween 2 is worthy of a special edition treatment. I just watched it recently, and i think it's pretty underrated. Any thoughts.
Does anyone think Halloween 2 is worthy of a special edition treatment. I just watched it recently, and i think it's pretty underrated. Any thoughts.
08-03-03, 08:47 PM
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It was going to get one not too long ago, but the director was shooting Halloween Resurrection and didn't have time to participate, so it was just released with a new 16x9 transfer. Who knows what their plans are now.
08-03-03, 08:49 PM
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Thats the first movie I ever seen twice at the theatre.There is a tv version of the movie-haven't seen it in many years.I think it deserves SE treatment but with the way Universal has been handling older titles of late-don't count on it.
08-03-03, 09:00 PM
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the universal is anamorphic, the goodtimes is not HOWEVER, there are little differences between the two and the goodtimes is like 10 bucks retail while the universal is 24.99 retail
08-03-03, 09:06 PM
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yes...it deserves a little more love. honestly, I liked this over 1. dont jump to extremes here....I loved the first film. I'm just more fond of this one.
08-03-03, 09:11 PM
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I am fond of it because of Ana Alicia.
08-03-03, 09:12 PM
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I thought the first Halloween was better in terms of overall script. However the second scared the crap out of me a bit more. Michael just seemed more menacing! I think it would be a great SE. Love to see a documentary regarding the filming.
You have to admit one thing that was so completely unrealistic with this movie. A hospital with maybe 4-5 people running the show. This is definetely not an episode of ER.
You have to admit one thing that was so completely unrealistic with this movie. A hospital with maybe 4-5 people running the show. This is definetely not an episode of ER.
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08-03-03, 09:12 PM
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I am fond of it because of Ana Alicia.
I am fond of it because of Ana Alicia.
08-03-03, 09:14 PM
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She played the nurse who didn't know how to use the walkie-talkie.Not one of her better acting roles but maybe one of her first.
08-03-03, 09:17 PM
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She was the one
I'd definitely dd for a SE version...as long as it has the TV scenes too..
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I'd definitely dd for a SE version...as long as it has the TV scenes too..
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Originally posted by Rypro 525
Was she the one in the "hot tub" scene? God that scared the living hell out of me when I was really young (and my first shot of t&a!)
Was she the one in the "hot tub" scene? God that scared the living hell out of me when I was really young (and my first shot of t&a!)
08-03-03, 09:21 PM
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Originally posted by Rainet
You have to admit one thing that was so completely unrealistic with this movie. A hospital with maybe 4-5 people running the show. This is definetely not an episode of ER.
You have to admit one thing that was so completely unrealistic with this movie. A hospital with maybe 4-5 people running the show. This is definetely not an episode of ER.
Secondly...Haddonfield is a small town whereas Chicago [where County is] is much bigger.
And Mr. Hot Tub's name is Leo Rossi.
08-03-03, 09:29 PM
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Pamela Susan Shoop who played Nurse Karen Bailey
http://us.imdb.com/Name?Shoop,%20Pamela%20Susan
http://www.halloweenmovies.com/site/interview_pss.htm
http://us.imdb.com/Name?Shoop,%20Pamela%20Susan
http://www.halloweenmovies.com/site/interview_pss.htm
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I'd like to see an SE of it, but I'll settle for the Universal one. I plan on getting that along with H20 when Halloween III is re-released (Yeah, I know that shouldn't even be considered a Halloween movie, but I'm a completist).
I'll get Parts 4 and 5 when my local store gets Resurrection back in stock.
I'll get Parts 4 and 5 when my local store gets Resurrection back in stock.
08-03-03, 09:36 PM
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I would like to see a SE of Halloween 3 also.Maybe they can throw in a free silver shamrock mask also.
08-03-03, 09:37 PM
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08-03-03, 10:14 PM
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Hey Part 3 was sweet...it gets bashed only because it is part of Halloween series...if it was just another movie, would be solid
Hey Part 3 was sweet...it gets bashed only because it is part of Halloween series...if it was just another movie, would be solid
08-03-03, 10:39 PM
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Originally posted by dvd-4-life
I would like to see a SE of Halloween 3 also.Maybe they can throw in a free silver shamrock mask also.
I would like to see a SE of Halloween 3 also.Maybe they can throw in a free silver shamrock mask also.
Yeah, sorta like 3-D only...not.
08-03-03, 10:49 PM
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Yes, it most definitely deserves a special edition.
Alright, help me to understand this, was the Rick Rosenthal commentary track actually ever recorded...and if so, why did it not see the light of day? And did the filming of H8 interfere in any way?
From HorrorDVDs.com:
In September 1998 a company by the name of Goodtimes released Halloween II onto DVD for the first time. Although it was a bare bones DVD, fans were content just getting a widescreen release of Halloween II for the first time. Flash forward nearly 3 years later, Universal plans on releasing a special edition DVD of Halloween II that will contain a commentary track by director Rick Rosenthal. Ultimately the special edition was canned and Universal ended up announcing the DVD as a bare bones release. Fan reaction was was poor, of course, and soon an on-line petition sprang up to try and get Universal to do the special edition.
In September 1998 a company by the name of Goodtimes released Halloween II onto DVD for the first time. Although it was a bare bones DVD, fans were content just getting a widescreen release of Halloween II for the first time. Flash forward nearly 3 years later, Universal plans on releasing a special edition DVD of Halloween II that will contain a commentary track by director Rick Rosenthal. Ultimately the special edition was canned and Universal ended up announcing the DVD as a bare bones release. Fan reaction was was poor, of course, and soon an on-line petition sprang up to try and get Universal to do the special edition.
After Goodtimes Halloween II distribution rights ran out Universal was soon to clame them back and Release Halloween II on there lable.Which they did on the 8th of September 2001 with all new front cover art work and with new features. Many Halloween fans wanted Universal to release the missing cut scenes and a commentary with Halloween II director, Rick Rosenthal but all these were never put on to the DVD.What the DVD includes are: A new Restored Version of Halloween II (Widescreen), The Theatrical Trailer, Production notes and Information on the cast and crew.
08-04-03, 02:58 AM
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I think Halloween 2 deserves an S.E., would definately pick it up. IMO, Rosenthal did a good job of following Carpenter's lead. I liked the idea that it took place on the same night, rather than 2 or 3 years later.