Any good "High Tension" dvds already out?
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Any good "High Tension" dvds already out?
I was wondering if there are any good High Tension/Haute Tension/Switchblade Romance dvds already on the market with the uncut version of the film, original audio, english subs, widescreen, and 5.1? Preferably all region and with extras. I was looking at ebay but wasn't sure if most were bootlegs or not. Any help would be appreciated.
One of the dvds I was looking at
One of the dvds I was looking at
Last edited by Willh51; 05-01-05 at 09:57 AM.
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There is an uncut all-region Thai release but it's PAL and not much for extras, except for a trailer. There's the all-region NTSC Korean version but it's cut.
Of course, the good one to get is the R3 for the uncut version... at least until the R1 gets released and no telling if it'll be the uncut or R-rated upcoming theatrical release.
The link you have is probably a boot because that's the cover of the Thai release... and converted over to NTSC.
Of course, the good one to get is the R3 for the uncut version... at least until the R1 gets released and no telling if it'll be the uncut or R-rated upcoming theatrical release.
The link you have is probably a boot because that's the cover of the Thai release... and converted over to NTSC.
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http://www.dddhouse.com/dddhouse/en/...productID=4276
That's the version I got recently and it's anamorphic, original french audio with english subtitles and DTS. Has 1 trailer as an extra and about 30 minutes in interviews with the two main actresses. Region 3 though.
Great movie. considering it's getting cut in America I went ahead and got this version assuming that an uncut dvd version won't find it's way in Region 1 land.
That's the version I got recently and it's anamorphic, original french audio with english subtitles and DTS. Has 1 trailer as an extra and about 30 minutes in interviews with the two main actresses. Region 3 though.
Great movie. considering it's getting cut in America I went ahead and got this version assuming that an uncut dvd version won't find it's way in Region 1 land.
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Originally Posted by onebyone
I agree, there is a very good R2 dvd for this with extras you and everything, but it goes by the name Switchblade Romance. It looks like this , but if you need all region, then I guess that isn't helpful.
Yes, the UK one is a damn good release.
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Originally Posted by Eric D.
The UK release is the way to go.
DVD FEATURES:
Anamorphic (16:9) Widescreen (2.35:1) Version
French 5.1 and Stereo Audio
Forced English Subtitles
Audio commentary by director Alexandre Aja and actress Cecile De France (exclusive to this UK release!)
'Making Of' documentary
Interviews with members of the cast and crew
Interview with Special Make-Up Effects Artist Giannetto de Rossi
Trailers
Its $28 @ xploitedcinema.com
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I think I may do the UK version, wouldn't it be cheaper to get it from Amazon UK? I'm not too good on the coversions so I don't know. If anyone can tell me the bottom line cheapest for movie and shipping that'd be awesome.
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Originally Posted by TomOpus
There is an uncut all-region Thai release but it's PAL and not much for extras, except for a trailer. There's the all-region NTSC Korean version but it's cut.
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Originally Posted by flashburn
Actually, they rereleased Haute Tension in Korea as a Special Edition, and included the uncut version this time.
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Originally Posted by AdamComic2
This is just speculation, but I imagine LION'S GATE will release an uncut version on DVD... It's just R-Rated in theaters because NC-17 = NO MONEY.
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This is just speculation, but I imagine LION'S GATE will release an uncut version on DVD... It's just R-Rated in theaters because NC-17 = NO MONEY.
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Originally Posted by TomOpus
Really? Didn't know that! Any websites here in states that carry it? The ones I usually traffic only have the cut version.
http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvda...ml?id=vYLjKNSe
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another vote for the UK release. it has all the extras from the French 2 Disc (which I also have), as well as an audio commentary in english with Alexandre Aja, and Cecile De France. it's also, as other posters have mentioned, uncut and subtitled (extras and feature)
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Originally Posted by AdamComic2
This is just speculation, but I imagine LION'S GATE will release an uncut version on DVD... It's just R-Rated in theaters because NC-17 = NO MONEY.
I asked Lions Gate this on their forum. I doubt it will get a reply,but it does'nt hurt to try.
But given their track record with uncut releases. I would say the chances are very slim when you look at it.
The majority of the uncut dvds they have released themselves were released uncut theatrically(cut versions were created for Wal-Mart,Blockbuster etc). These titles include Bully and Vulgar.
Only Eves Bayou and Monsters Ball were rereleased later on in unrated versions. They were R rated theatrically.
None of their horror titles have been released uncut/unrated at all!!
I sure hope they release High Tension uncut and undubbed immediately along side the R version. But given LG track record,that may be highly unlikely
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Thanks for all the info. I really want to get that Region 2 one. I did mention this above but by the time I added it, several posts had been made: where is the cheapest place to get his? I wasn't sure whether the link provided was the cheapest, or Amazon, ebay, or some other retailer. Any thoughts?
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I got mine from amazon uk, as it wasn't at Xploited inc. at the time. With s/h, it came to about $32.00 shipped. With s.h, it is $32.95 at Xpoited and will probably be close to that at Diabolik. For the quicker shipping, I would go with Xploited or diabolik. Both are very reputable and have been nothing but great to deal with.
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Originally Posted by Willh51
Is the French version uncut and with English subs?
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Ok cool. I am going to try to get this new on Ebay. I was wondering if anyone who has the UK version could check the official runtime so I can make sure it's uncut. Also, what is the EAN on the disc?
Finally, is this one legit? This is not the one I am going to buy I was just wondering...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
Finally, is this one legit? This is not the one I am going to buy I was just wondering...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW