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Old 09-05-11 | 09:33 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel

However, since the retards at AVS and Blu-ray.com think everything should be remixed in 5.1
or have a slip-case with every blu-ray release ...
Old 09-05-11 | 09:59 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

will walmart stores sell this on blu-ray 9/13???
Old 09-05-11 | 10:18 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel
For clarification, the Blu-ray does in fact have a lossless track; DTS-HD MA 2.0 to be exact.

However, since the retards at AVS and Blu-ray.com think everything should be remixed in 5.1, people ignore the fact that films like Halloween II were originally mixed in stereo.
I'm so glad the original track is there. Remixes are just as bad as changing the OAR.
Old 09-05-11 | 10:24 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Originally Posted by therock69
will walmart stores sell this on blu-ray 9/13???
Why didn't you just pre-order from Amazon for $12.99 like the rest of us?
Old 09-06-11 | 07:43 AM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

From the Blu-ray.com Halloween II thread, which has completely unraveled. (Do they even have mods there?)



(Terror in the Aisles) is 1.85:1 or maybe 1.78:1 and looks fantastic, Full 1080p too which was a surprise as I thought it might have been interlaced. It's had a full restoration. As for Halloween II itself it looks gorgeous, Colour and contrast are bang on there is loads of fine detail and best of all Universal haven't DNR'ed it to oblivion like most of their catalogue releases.
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

I like how BD-Live (a trailer portal) and a useless App gets more space then the actual Special Features (for a film which generally has been treated like shit in that department).
Old 09-06-11 | 12:32 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

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I like how BD-Live (a trailer portal) and a useless App gets more space then the actual Special Features (for a film which generally has been treated like shit in that department).
God bless Universal.

They've always treated their two entries of the franchise like shit, why stop now?
Old 09-06-11 | 01:30 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
I like how BD-Live (a trailer portal) and a useless App gets more space then the actual Special Features (for a film which generally has been treated like shit in that department).
Nothing new for Universal - The Thing has a massive banner for the 'U-CONTROL' function on the back, and American Werewolf's back cover also crows about the exciting BD-LIVE BLU-RAY™ EXCLUSIVE*. Ugh.
Old 09-06-11 | 02:58 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Amazon's price is back down to $12.99.
Old 09-06-11 | 03:30 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Originally Posted by NoirFan
I would have waited until this hit under the 10 buck mark but having Terror In The Aisles sealed it for me. Preordered!

I remember my Dad actually letting me watch TITA as a teen but he edited out all the minor nudity in it. He did that with all films.
Old 09-06-11 | 05:28 PM
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Thanks for the price update on Amazon. I missed the $12.99 the first time and was holding off hoping it would drop again too.
Old 09-06-11 | 09:04 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Barnes & Noble has the pre-order for $11.99. I'm wondering if it will show up cheaper in a B&M ad next week...
Old 09-06-11 | 10:50 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Originally Posted by Edison
Barnes & Noble has the pre-order for $11.99. I'm wondering if it will show up cheaper in a B&M ad next week...
It's not mentioned in next week's Target ad. Have not seen the Best Buy ad yet.
Old 09-07-11 | 12:24 AM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

I doubt it will be in any ad, but I have a feeling it will be found for $9.99 to $12.99
Old 09-08-11 | 11:46 AM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Now that it's back to $12.99, I preordered. These reviews have me far too excited.
Old 09-09-11 | 12:26 AM
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Another one I can't wait to get lol At least we're getting some deleted material, this time
Old 09-09-11 | 01:39 AM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Since it's a special feature on this BD, I'll mention it here. Cinemax HD just aired Terror in the Aisles about 1 month ago. For a film/documentary thats almost 27 years old, I thought the transfer was actually quite good. Although the film does show it's age and there is some really bad acting in the theatre segments featuring Pleasance and Allen. I'm looking forward to seeing it on the BD.
Old 09-09-11 | 08:23 AM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Originally Posted by DJariya
Although the film does show it's age and there is some really bad acting in the theatre segments featuring Pleasance and Allen.
Some of the montage music is pretty wince-inducing too: "I'm rootin' for the shaaark!"
Old 09-10-11 | 11:02 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Surprised that we haven't seen any reviews yet - with this being on the shelves early, I thought there would at least be some screencaps floating around.
Old 09-11-11 | 02:21 AM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

I went ahead and pre-ordered it now that the price has gone down. It's not nearly as good as the first Halloween, but I still enjoy watching it, especially during the Horror Challenge.

Terror In The Aisles in HD is also a big plus...
Old 09-11-11 | 07:16 AM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Originally Posted by NoirFan
Surprised that we haven't seen any reviews yet
Universal definitely hasn't sent DVD Talk a copy yet.
Old 09-11-11 | 02:47 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

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Universal definitely hasn't sent DVD Talk a copy yet.
They're too busy giving it to FYEs which put it out early...not my FYE though, of course.
Old 09-11-11 | 02:49 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Originally Posted by droidguy1119
They're too busy giving it to FYEs which put it out early...not my FYE though, of course.
Posters over at Blu-Ray.com said some Best Buy's had them out early too. Mine did not
Old 09-11-11 | 03:06 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

How much were they at FYE and BB?
Old 09-11-11 | 03:09 PM
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Re: Halloween II -- 9/13/11

Originally Posted by Darth Maher
How much were they at FYE and BB?
At BB it was reported @ $14.99


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