The Official Arrow Films 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
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Meh, maybe. Nothing really leaps out at me. I think I'll pass.
I'm in the process of selling all of my Arrow titles, except for The Funhouse - it's a wonderfully stacked disc with a very nice transfer. I've watched the film a half-dozen times (plus the commentaries) since buying it.
Originally Posted by KillerCannibal
I just ordered a region-free copy of The Funhouse along with Tenebre. Good deal with BOGO.
#377
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Originally Posted by Amazon.co.uk review
DEMONS and DEMONS 2 are great, gory, cheesy 80's Italian horror films. If you like that kind of thing, then you'll love these as well. If you want reviews of the films, check out the Internet Movie Database or a ton of other sites, and you will find more info.
My review, is specifically about this Steelbook version of the films. Sadly, this release has a couple of issues fans should be made aware of:
1) Partway through DEMONS, there is a break in the film, and an on-screen title comes up that says "End Of First Half", before continuing on with the rest of the film. This moment occurs, as the cinemagoers destroy the projection booth, and stop the film they've been watching from being projected. This issue does NOT exist in other versions of DEMONS I've seen, so I am a little shocked about this moment appearing in this release. It really breaks the tension of the moment, and it's a shame that Arrow have decided to include this in their version of the film. There's no real point or purpose, and it takes viewers out of the enjoyment of the movie.
My review, is specifically about this Steelbook version of the films. Sadly, this release has a couple of issues fans should be made aware of:
1) Partway through DEMONS, there is a break in the film, and an on-screen title comes up that says "End Of First Half", before continuing on with the rest of the film. This moment occurs, as the cinemagoers destroy the projection booth, and stop the film they've been watching from being projected. This issue does NOT exist in other versions of DEMONS I've seen, so I am a little shocked about this moment appearing in this release. It really breaks the tension of the moment, and it's a shame that Arrow have decided to include this in their version of the film. There's no real point or purpose, and it takes viewers out of the enjoyment of the movie.
I think that news alone has confirmed I'm going to cancel my orders for the single releases and stick with the steelbook alone as it'll save me $10.
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Don't most films in Italy have intermissions still do this day? If it's an Italian Print of the film that would be accurate to the original version.
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For those getting the individual releases, Demons and its sequel is now delayed to May 14th.
The steel book still comes out next week.
The steel book still comes out next week.
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Lady Snowblood 1 & 2 coming in September! (9/24/12)
Region B Locked
I haven't bought any Arrow releases since their early ones, I (still) hope they don't botch this one.
BD/DVD (Regular Packaging)
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?c=y&tle_id=640&v=
BD/DVD (Limited Edition Steelbook)
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?tle_id=641
Region B Locked
I haven't bought any Arrow releases since their early ones, I (still) hope they don't botch this one.
BD/DVD (Regular Packaging)
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?c=y&tle_id=640&v=
BD/DVD (Limited Edition Steelbook)
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?tle_id=641
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Lady Snowblood 1 & 2 coming in September! (9/24/12)
Region B Locked
I haven't bought any Arrow releases since their early ones, I (still) hope they don't botch this one.
BD/DVD (Regular Packaging)
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?c=y&tle_id=640&v=
BD/DVD (Limited Edition Steelbook)
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?tle_id=641
Region B Locked
I haven't bought any Arrow releases since their early ones, I (still) hope they don't botch this one.
BD/DVD (Regular Packaging)
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?c=y&tle_id=640&v=
BD/DVD (Limited Edition Steelbook)
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?tle_id=641
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^
It's worth the 80 bucks or whatever it is that the Insignia models go for at Best Buy. Imagine enjoying the hi-def glories of They Live, The Howling, Rolling Thunder, The Innocents, Touch of Evil or uh, a Demons double-feature? Not to mention the huge collection of Hammer titles being prepped.
It's worth the 80 bucks or whatever it is that the Insignia models go for at Best Buy. Imagine enjoying the hi-def glories of They Live, The Howling, Rolling Thunder, The Innocents, Touch of Evil or uh, a Demons double-feature? Not to mention the huge collection of Hammer titles being prepped.
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^
It's worth the 80 bucks or whatever it is that the Insignia models go for at Best Buy. Imagine enjoying the hi-def glories of They Live, The Howling, Rolling Thunder, The Innocents, Touch of Evil or uh, a Demons double-feature? Not to mention the huge collection of Hammer titles being prepped.
It's worth the 80 bucks or whatever it is that the Insignia models go for at Best Buy. Imagine enjoying the hi-def glories of They Live, The Howling, Rolling Thunder, The Innocents, Touch of Evil or uh, a Demons double-feature? Not to mention the huge collection of Hammer titles being prepped.
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Did they ever get back to you and let you know how many copies they have left? Im still waiting for their reply ( just decided at the last minute that i would buy blind this movie along with De Palma's "Obsession").
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Assuming those are Region Free, I'm sure those'll be good for those whom have been waiting for Troma to get around to release their own films on Blu-Ray for some time...
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FYI, the Troma releases from Arrow will be region free. The bonus material has already been announced for Class of Nuke 'Em High:
That being said, depends on where one looks, one can score the Troma Blu-ray release for pretty cheap which contains the same bonus material, plus more (deleted scenes).
- High Definition Blu-ray and Standard Definition DVD transfer of the unrated Director's Cut of the film
- Audio commentary with Troma Studios founder and Class of Nuke 'em High co-director Lloyd Kaufman
- Interview with stars Robert and Jennifer Prichard
- Theo Pingarelli on the making of the nuclear power plant effect
- Troma Studios tour with Llloyd Kaufman
- Public Service Announcement by Lemmy from Motörhead featuring Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of South Park
- Aroma du Troma
- Troma Studios Trailer Reel
- Reversible sleeve with original poster and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphries
- Collector's Booklet by critic and author David Hayles
- Region ABC
#394
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Arrow is having a one hour lighting deal on their website that is supposed to begin shortly. One dvd and one blu-ray will be on sale. Last month's was Frankenhooker for £6.99.
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I was just shocked that it wasn't a title I already owned. I ordered it. I considered ordering the Kentucky Fried Movie, but since I own the U.S. dvd I would be ordering it just for the packaging so I passed.
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Because I sent my e-mail in before the deadline on the BOGO sale, their rep said I can still get in on the sale and that they had a couple of copies of the Region Free version of "The Funhouse". I hope they are worth the blind buy.