#1226
I went the skull route as well. The absurdity of the whole enterprise did amuse me at points, and I was never irritated while watching it, just groaning inwardly and shifting a bit in my seat. I wish there had been more of Sam Raimi, as he was genuinely hilarious, whereas the "actor" playing the lead seemed like someone from community theater. With a group it could be loads of fun though, and the transfer is another major winner from Synapse.
#1227
Count me as another who went with the skull cover.
#1228
PopcornBandit , 04-16-12 07:22 AM
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Has anyone else who ordered from Amazon received multiple damaged copies? Or is my luck just that bad? Both of the discs were scratched in my first copy (yes, even the blu-ray) and both discs were also scratched when I got my replacement. The discs weren't loose so I'm assuming it's a manufacturing problem. I should be receiving a THIRD copy today. I hope it's okay.
#1229
riotinmyskull , 04-16-12 07:34 AM
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it always takes me multiple times to get a non-scratched version of a synapse release. i have no idea who packages their discs but i'm assuming it's freddy kruegerOriginally Posted by PopcornBandit
Has anyone else who ordered from Amazon received multiple damaged copies? Or is my luck just that bad? Both of the discs were scratched in my first copy (yes, even the blu-ray) and both discs were also scratched when I got my replacement. The discs weren't loose so I'm assuming it's a manufacturing problem. I should be receiving a THIRD copy today. I hope it's okay.
#1230
PopcornBandit , 04-16-12 10:17 AM
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Ah, ok. Glad it's not just me then. The past few Synapse titles I've received have gotten the Frankenstein treatment.Originally Posted by riotinmyskull
it always takes me multiple times to get a non-scratched version of a synapse release. i have no idea who packages their discs but i'm assuming it's freddy krueger
#1231
For some reason, BU are reissuing Maniac and Zombie as one-disc releases on 9/25. Aren't we due for a July announcement about now?
#1232
ThePhantomGoat , 04-16-12 03:26 PM
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was maniac a 2disc before?
EDIT: I panicked and ordered the two disc blu from amazon in case its going OOP. There were only 12 left in stock and I had $15 in gift certificates, so I couldn't help but pull the trigger.
EDIT: I panicked and ordered the two disc blu from amazon in case its going OOP. There were only 12 left in stock and I had $15 in gift certificates, so I couldn't help but pull the trigger.
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...TWINS OF EVIL sellsheet finished (yes, it's coming in July)...
#1235
Twins of Evil pre-order is up on Synapse's site, with a release date of 7/10.
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THE FLESH AND THE FURY: X-POSING TWINS OF EVIL (84 mins.) - An all-new, feature-length documentary exploring Hammer's infamous 'Karnstein' trilogy from the origin of Carmilla, to the making of TWINS OF EVIL! Featuring exclusive interviews with director John Hough, star Damien Thomas, cult film director Joe Dante, Video Watchdog editor Tim Lucas, and more!
THE PROPS THAT HAMMER BUILT: THE KINSEY COLLECTION – Featurette (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Motion Still Gallery (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Deleted Scene (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Original Theatrical Trailer & TV Spots (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Isolated Music & Effects Track (Blu-ray Exclusive)
THE FLESH AND THE FURY: X-POSING TWINS OF EVIL (84 mins.) - An all-new, feature-length documentary exploring Hammer's infamous 'Karnstein' trilogy from the origin of Carmilla, to the making of TWINS OF EVIL! Featuring exclusive interviews with director John Hough, star Damien Thomas, cult film director Joe Dante, Video Watchdog editor Tim Lucas, and more!
THE PROPS THAT HAMMER BUILT: THE KINSEY COLLECTION – Featurette (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Motion Still Gallery (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Deleted Scene (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Original Theatrical Trailer & TV Spots (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Isolated Music & Effects Track (Blu-ray Exclusive)
#1236
Superdaddy , 04-30-12 06:46 PM
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Very nice...Originally Posted by NoirFan
Twins of Evil pre-order is up on Synapse's site, with a release date of 7/10.Extras:
#1237
Yup, looks like the delays were worth it - I would have liked a commentary, but a full-length doc with the likes of Dante and Lucas should be terrific fun. Now, if they'd get cracking on the other Hammer titles...
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About damn time that gets an actual release date. I can't wait to see the Collinson twins in HD Originally Posted by NoirFan
Twins of Evil pre-order is up on Synapse's site, with a release date of 7/10.
#1239
So ready for it to finally come out! Hoping to get a screener! 
#1240
MTRodaba2468 , 04-30-12 10:34 PM
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About goddamn time...
#1241
Twins of Evil release date, best news I've heard in awhile. My birthday is July 9th and I know what I'm getting.
#1242
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July 7th, writing it down now.Originally Posted by NoirFan
Twins of Evil pre-order is up on Synapse's site, with a release date of 7/10.Extras:
#1244
42nd Street Forever Blu-Ray reveiew - http://celluloidterror.blogspot.com/...y-edition.html
#1245
SterlingBen , 05-08-12 11:53 PM
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Not with Synapse per say but yeah I have had quite a lot of Amazon quality issues.Originally Posted by PopcornBandit
Has anyone else who ordered from Amazon received multiple damaged copies? Or is my luck just that bad? Both of the discs were scratched in my first copy (yes, even the blu-ray) and both discs were also scratched when I got my replacement. The discs weren't loose so I'm assuming it's a manufacturing problem. I should be receiving a THIRD copy today. I hope it's okay.
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#1249
I'm always wary of any Italian transfer, DNR-wise, but it looks like this one is fine in that department.
#1250
What's up with BU? Lately they seem to be entirely focused on churning out redundant DVD 3-packs and re-releasing stripped-down Blu-rays, with nothing HD on the immediate horizon.