New "Friday the 13th" Box Set in the Works?
02-06-09, 12:31 PM
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02-06-09, 12:46 PM
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Re: New "Friday the 13th" Box Set in the Works?
Hi, everyone. Maybe someone out there can clear up a couple of questions I have about the new releases this week.
1.) FRIDAY THE 13TH - I have the Region 2 U.K. import from a couple of years back that is also uncut. I can't seem to find any comparison reviews out there comparing the uncut R2 disc with the new R1 uncut disc. Is the picture quality the same? Is the new R1 disc even better looking? Does anyone on here have both and could maybe compare?
2.) FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 - I've heard reflicting reports from various reviews around the net. Is this a new transfer or not?
Thanks in advance!
1.) FRIDAY THE 13TH - I have the Region 2 U.K. import from a couple of years back that is also uncut. I can't seem to find any comparison reviews out there comparing the uncut R2 disc with the new R1 uncut disc. Is the picture quality the same? Is the new R1 disc even better looking? Does anyone on here have both and could maybe compare?
2.) FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 - I've heard reflicting reports from various reviews around the net. Is this a new transfer or not?
Thanks in advance!
02-06-09, 02:23 PM
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Although the uncut R2 disc is not included, HorrorDVDs.com has an excellent comparison of all of the R1 discs that were released for Parts 1 and 2 including the new Blu-Ray. I would post the actual URLs but I have not quite made it to 30 posts yet. It appears that these are indeed new transfers, but for some strange reason the transfer on the new DVD and Blu-Ray for Part 1 has been cropped on all sides by about 11% when compared to previous releases. And as far as the new DVD for Part 2, there is actually a tad bit more on all sides.
02-06-09, 02:43 PM
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Re: New "Friday the 13th" Box Set in the Works?
I watched His Name Was Jason. Pretty good, but not nearly as good as Halloween: 25 Years of Terror. I prefer H25YoT's narrated, film-by-film breakdown as opposed to HNWJ's "hosted", all-over-the-map approach.
Oh, and H25 had Heather Bowen's tits.
02-06-09, 05:31 PM
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Agreed. What I also liked more about H25 was it was made by the fans so if a film sucked, they pretty much told you it sucked instead of what they do in HNWJ and other than a four minute little snippet don't ever mention that not all of them were classics.
Oh, and H25 had Heather Bowen's tits.
Oh, and H25 had Heather Bowen's tits.
02-06-09, 07:06 PM
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If the review at horrordvds is any indication, the part 2 transfer is (and looks from their comparison shots) a decent improvement. They seem to believe the part 1 DVD is intentionally zoomed in.
02-06-09, 08:23 PM
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02-07-09, 01:54 AM
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i do see a slight resemblance.
oh wow, yes! I'm not sure if that is who I was trying to think of, but they look really similar.
oh wow, yes! I'm not sure if that is who I was trying to think of, but they look really similar.
02-07-09, 06:31 AM
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He looks like that "heavy metal guy" you keep bumping into at bars and grocery stores and malls. They're always short and skinny, dresses in black, and you think he sort of looks like somebody but you can never quite place him...
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02-07-09, 10:08 AM
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Re: New "Friday the 13th" Box Set in the Works?
I really hope the extras on the UK BD of part 2 and 3 will play on NTSC TV's, because the new transfer for part 2 looks fantastic on SD. I can't imagine how good the BD must look.
02-07-09, 11:58 AM
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My UK Copies of Friday the 13th Part II and III shipped 
I should have them in about a week!
I should have them in about a week!
02-07-09, 12:42 PM
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I think this is the best answer. Too true.
02-07-09, 12:49 PM
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Re: New "Friday the 13th" Box Set in the Works?
Asked on another forum by KillerCannibas
I have an S550 (and access to a PS3 as well if need be).
Keep in mind, the LG 200 is in Region A Status. It can only be DVD/BD Region Free (and PAL) if I type some codes into the remote. Without those codes its just a standard player (So it would either be all Region A, all Region B, all Region C etc). But no worries, I plan on checking Part II and III and both players as I handle the "Disc Issues" thread for the LG 200 over on AVS.
I realize you have the LG200, and thus have the capability to play whatever you want, but will you be able to determine if the bonus features will play on any other Region A BD player? Do you have a Region A-only player that you can use to verify this? I'm interested in importing these discs, but only if I can watch the bonus features as well.
Keep in mind, the LG 200 is in Region A Status. It can only be DVD/BD Region Free (and PAL) if I type some codes into the remote. Without those codes its just a standard player (So it would either be all Region A, all Region B, all Region C etc). But no worries, I plan on checking Part II and III and both players as I handle the "Disc Issues" thread for the LG 200 over on AVS.
02-07-09, 01:43 PM
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Re: New "Friday the 13th" Box Set in the Works?
Gizmo,
Thanks. In case you didn't know that was me asking on the HiDef forums. (And it's Cannabis, not Cannibas... haha.) I look forward to hearing your thoughts once your discs arrive.
Thanks. In case you didn't know that was me asking on the HiDef forums. (And it's Cannabis, not Cannibas... haha.) I look forward to hearing your thoughts once your discs arrive.
02-07-09, 02:13 PM
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So will the UK imports play on the PS3? I have yet to import any Blus by I'm interested to know. Please excuse my ignorance on this subject.
02-07-09, 08:29 PM
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Re: New "Friday the 13th" Box Set in the Works?
By the way, not knowing who Ari is...looking at the picture I thought you had to have played Jason. I was thinking "what a nice guy to let that kid hold the machete."
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02-07-09, 09:30 PM
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Went to Best Buy and picked up my Tax Cut software for $44.99. It comes with a free movie up to $19.99, so I picked up His Name was Jason, which was $14.99. Can't beat getting it for free with something I already need.
I went to Walmart afterwards and saw they were selling HNWJ for $9.96 and the 3 Friday the 13th movies for $13 a piece. They had 1 copy of part 1 left, but the box was all dinged up, so I passed on it. I may try going to Walmart again later when they get more in.
I went to Walmart afterwards and saw they were selling HNWJ for $9.96 and the 3 Friday the 13th movies for $13 a piece. They had 1 copy of part 1 left, but the box was all dinged up, so I passed on it. I may try going to Walmart again later when they get more in.
02-07-09, 11:21 PM
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Lucky bastard, They sold out before I even know they were doing this....
I called Kane to see if he could get me one while he was there signing, hopfully he comes through....
I called Kane to see if he could get me one while he was there signing, hopfully he comes through....
02-08-09, 01:26 AM
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02-09-09, 02:34 PM
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I'm a little over half way through HNWJ and other than two gripes, it's pretty decent.
My gripes:
1. The hockey mask that accompanies the lower third CG for the cast/crew names names is reversed with the axe mark on the left when it should be on the right. Just a pet peeve of mine. I have the same complaint when I see a photo of Freddy with a glove on his left hand (like the FvJ teaser poster).
2. No actual footage of any of the New Line Jason movies, just stills and behind the scenes/test footage. Did New Line not give Anchor Bay the rights to use footage for those 3 movies? And I thought Paramount was disrespectful to the fans...
My gripes:
1. The hockey mask that accompanies the lower third CG for the cast/crew names names is reversed with the axe mark on the left when it should be on the right. Just a pet peeve of mine. I have the same complaint when I see a photo of Freddy with a glove on his left hand (like the FvJ teaser poster).
2. No actual footage of any of the New Line Jason movies, just stills and behind the scenes/test footage. Did New Line not give Anchor Bay the rights to use footage for those 3 movies? And I thought Paramount was disrespectful to the fans...
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02-09-09, 05:15 PM
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Re: New "Friday the 13th" Box Set in the Works?
I'm a little over half way through HNWJ and other than two gripes, it's pretty decent.
My gripes:
1. The hockey mask that accompanies the lower third CG for the cast/crew names names is reversed with the axe mark on the left when it should be on the right. Just a pet peeve of mine. I have the same complaint when I see a photo of Freddy with a glove on his left hand (like the FvJ teaser poster).
2. No actual footage of any of the New Line Jason movies, just stills and behind the scenes/test footage. Did New Line not give Anchor Bay the rights to use footage for those 3 movies? And I thought Paramount was disrespectful to the fans...
My gripes:
1. The hockey mask that accompanies the lower third CG for the cast/crew names names is reversed with the axe mark on the left when it should be on the right. Just a pet peeve of mine. I have the same complaint when I see a photo of Freddy with a glove on his left hand (like the FvJ teaser poster).
2. No actual footage of any of the New Line Jason movies, just stills and behind the scenes/test footage. Did New Line not give Anchor Bay the rights to use footage for those 3 movies? And I thought Paramount was disrespectful to the fans...