The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
The original 2008 Dark Sky release of the film is now OOP and Warner will be reissuing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on Blu-ray as a 40th Anniversary Edition on October 1st, 2012.
No technical specifications or bonus materials have been announced yet. An early announcement nonetheless, but I'm curious how Warner will top the original release. While the AQ and PQ were decent, they could use upgrades; however, can they top the bonus material the Dark Sky release had? For those who are unaware of what the original Blu-ray release had:
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
As I said in the Announcements thread, I really hope they port over the Dark Sky extras, as I never picked that one up. Speaking of Dark Sky, I wish they hadn't abandoned catalog titles, as they put out some solid discs.
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 11073593)
As I said in the Announcements thread, I really hope they port over the Dark Sky extras, as I never picked that one up. Speaking of Dark Sky, I wish they hadn't abandoned catalog titles, as they put out some solid discs.
The documentaries are great, but I'm hoping Warner at least does right by the title and give it a 2K or 4K restoration. |
Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
I had no idea the original release was OOP. I picked it up release week at Family Video for $9.99. It is a really great disc, too. I thought the movie looked better than ever, though you always get people who wish it looked more like the VHS.
Not sure how I feel about this double-dip. I'm just going to have to go into wait and see mode until we hear more about the AV quality, extras, MSRP. If there are some new extras and upgraded picture, I could see myself picking it up when it gets marked down because I really love the film. |
Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Is it really a double-dip when one studio lost the rights and another picked them up and released their own vesion?
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by clckworang
(Post 11073614)
It is a really great disc, too. I thought the movie looked better than ever, though you always get people who wish it looked more like the VHS.
I'd personally rather see Warner give The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning a proper Blu-ray release first despite already owning the Alliance Blu-ray (which I also picked up from FYE for $9.99 the same day). And come on MGM, where's the Blu-ray of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2? |
Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
My local Second Spin is flooded with the Dark Sky release, selling for $8.99 I believe. The only reason for me to pick it up (since I've got the 2-disc steelbook they put out on DVD) is for the extra featurette Off the Hook. I'll likely just wait and see what WB has in store. It's either going to be a fantastic, balls-out release... or a cheap, shitty quick cash grab to tie in with the new 3D film (likely to include movie cash as well).
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by joltman
(Post 11073624)
Is it really a double-dip when one studio lost the rights and another picked them up and released their own vesion?
Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel
(Post 11073626)
And come on MGM, where's the Blu-ray of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2?
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel
(Post 11073626)
Yes, the Blu-ray looked phenomenal and I've seen the film on VHS, the original Pioneer DVD (which was a direct port of the laserdisc), and both the DVD and Blu-ray from Dark Sky. The transfer has its faults, but for being a film shot on low stock 16mm, it looks fan-fucking-tastic compared to other films from that era (ahem, MGM's Blu-ray of The Last House on the Left, ahem).
I'd personally rather see Warner give The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning a proper Blu-ray release first despite already owning the Alliance Blu-ray (which I also picked up from FYE for $9.99 the same day). And come on MGM, where's the Blu-ray of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2? I'm hoping TCM 2 gets a release since it'll also tie in nicely with this release and the upcoming feature. I think it has a better chance than many other MGM horror titles. |
Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by clckworang
(Post 11073614)
I picked it up release week at Family Video for $9.99. It is a really great disc, too. I thought the movie looked better than ever.
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by KillerCannibal
(Post 11073697)
I'm hoping TCM 2 gets a release since it'll also tie in nicely with this release and the upcoming feature.
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 11073593)
As I said in the Announcements thread, I really hope they port over the Dark Sky extras, as I never picked that one up. Speaking of Dark Sky, I wish they hadn't abandoned catalog titles, as they put out some solid discs.
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
They're 2 years too early, but still scary how close this is to being 40 years old (as am I!)
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
The Dark Sky Blu-Ray release got two variants.
The standard paper sleeve and the The Rare Holofoil paper sleeve |
Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 11073750)
I'd be in for TCM III too, though at a pretty low price-point.
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
(Post 11073993)
They're 2 years too early, but still scary how close this is to being 40 years old (as am I!)
Anyway, whatever happened to this release? |
Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by Darth Maher
(Post 11377375)
I've never understood how so many "Anniversary" editions are prematurely released. Do the studios not know how to add?
Anyway, whatever happened to this release? |
Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
I really don't think it's being released next month, it's probably being held for when the new one hits theaters or home video
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
I don't one this one on Blu-Ray so defiantly picking this up.
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
I'm actually thinking about buying the previous release that had all the great shit on it. plus it was good looking too. Rocked well on DVD...now I can get it on BD.
What are the chances that a new version will be better? |
Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
Originally Posted by Solid Snake PAC
(Post 11377747)
I'm actually thinking about buying the previous release that had all the great shit on it. plus it was good looking too. Rocked well on DVD...now I can get it on BD.
What are the chances that a new version will be better? I already own the steelbook DVD with all the special features in the Blu-Ray, so I'll buy this BD in hopes for something new. |
Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
I'm plenty happy with the first Blu release and the German 4 disc set. Unless the new release is on par with that, I'll be skipping.
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
We need a mod to change the date to be TBA. ;)
Rumors over on Blu-ray.com are speculating Warner pushed the set back to 2013 considering Lionsgate delayed Texas Chainsaw 3D to January 4th, 2013. If we don't get an announcement soon, I expect the Blu-ray to be out close to Lionsgate's Blu-ray release of the remake/reboot/sequel/whatever-the-fuck-it-is. |
Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
I ordered the previous BD release from Amazon for $15. I previewed it at a friend's house last year and The Shocking Truth doc is excellent. The PQ was excellent for such an old classic.
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Re: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Double Dip (10/01/2012)
... and now the rights are back with Dark Sky, who will be releasing a 40th anniversary edition next year.
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