Waxwork/Waxwork 2

[Deus Ex Machina]

Anyone have this dvd?

What're the specs?

[killit]

While I haven't compared the dvd to the unrated tapes. The box says R rated for both films. Those who have it confirm it's the r rated versions, but never mention what's exactly missing. Having only seen the uncensored versions, I can't say what lot to look for. The disc is dolby digital stereo and full screen.

[Paul0889]

it is the unrated version. here is my review for the disc.

[Deus Ex Machina]

While I haven't compared the dvd to the unrated tapes. The box says R rated for both films. Those who have it confirm it's the r rated versions, but never mention what's exactly missing. Having only seen the uncensored versions, I can't say what lot to look for. The disc is dolby digital stereo and full screen.

Well at least it'd be a 1:1 replacement for my vhs copy (plus Waxwork 2!....I only own the first one in R rated)

[Katatonia]

There's been a few threads about the Waxwork DVD double-feature DVD somewhere on here before. It's a good deal for under $10, but don't expect high quality from an Artisan Release that isn't a hugely popular title. No special features at all for either movie.

[Deus Ex Machina]

As long as Michelle Johnson's scenes look good I'm happy

[Revoltor]

I thought Waxwork was a popular movie. Everyone I know has seen either one of them and liked them.

Feh, who knows?

[Katatonia]

I thought Waxwork was a popular movie. Everyone I know has seen either one of them and liked them.

Feh, who knows?

Artisan and "Popular" is Terminator 2. DVD re-releases and special features $$$$

[Revoltor]

Well...they did put out a fully loaded Wishmaster 1 and 2 double feature.

[Deus Ex Machina]

aside from getting people to do a commentary there might not be much to put on a dvd for extras....anything filmed before 95-ish were filmed in an era where even laserdiscs weren't feature packed so why work on preserving anything for bonus features

[Katatonia]

aside from getting people to do a commentary there might not be much to put on a dvd for extras....anything filmed before 95-ish were filmed in an era where even laserdiscs weren't feature packed so why work on preserving anything for bonus features

There are trailers for both films, press materials, a making of featurette for the first film. There may be storyboards, production stills, outtakes, etc...

[Deus Ex Machina]

but how much still exists after what...16 years after it was released?

[Dave]

Deus may be right. Who knows. Dragon's release is definitely worth owning, however. The featurette is better than nothing. I hope they can do something good for Waxwork 2 as well.

[killit]

Well at least it'd be a 1:1 replacement for my vhs copy (plus Waxwork 2!....I only own the first one in R rated)


Exactly. For the price it seems very cool. I dont have a tape player so just having them on dvd period is great. THey're both excellent. I hope it is indeed the unrated version. I think paul may be refering to the dragon disc though.

[Paul0889]

no i'm referring to the artisan disc. even home theater forum and a few other places say it's the unrated version.

[killit]

cool! is the same true for waxwork 2?

[Paul0889]

i always thought waxwork 2 was released as only an r rasted version.

[Deus Ex Machina]

R rated version or shot for an R?

[Katatonia]

i always thought waxwork 2 was released as only an r rasted version.

I think it was only an R-Rated film for the second movie...I've never heard of an unrated version.

[Paul0889]

to be honest, i've never fully watched the 2nd film. i only got the dvd for the first

[BloodMan]

I used to have a video for Waxwork 2. I don't know if it was unrated though... I remember it being quite bloody. Then i saw it on Scream Channel last year and it was edited down big time. (must be the r rated on Scream) The space sequence where the guy's helmet is smashed and his head explodes was gone. The sound fx for it are only heard. The Vid I had showed blood pouring from the hole in the helmet. I dunno what version is on the dvd though.

[killit]

Yeah, the 2nd one also had an unrated release, which had all the gore . I really like then both, I think equally. Sounds like from all this info, I and anyone who likes the films should pick up this dvd.

[dmeister]

I watch the second one just for Bruce Campbell's role as the parapsychologist. It's hysterical when he's tied to the beams in the basement...

dmeister

[Paul0889]

i just through in the dvd and on during the space scene on the artisan dvd, they showed an alien or something pul a tube attached to a guy's helmet and then you see his head explode with a huge amount of blood bursting out. so i guess waxwork 2 in unrated on the artisan dvd too!

[Workshed]

Over at The AV Club (http://www.avclub.com/articles/john-rhysdavies-on-indiana-jones-and-why-he-wanted,85044/1/), they sat down with John Rhys-Davies to discuss many of his roles over the years, and, yes, Waxwork came up!

Waxwork (1988)—“Werewolf”


JRD: Wasn’t that fun? Yes! Great fun, wonderful cast, and a great director. So, yeah, I had a lot of fun on that. The only time I’ve ever played a werewolf. I particularly liked the touch that I insisted on, which was that as his hands were gripping the desk, you could see the blood developing around his nails as the nails began to grow. I thought that was a nice touch. Actors: We’re stupid men, aren’t we? [Laughs.]

:lol:

[HAEMORRHAGE]

Oh, how I love Waxwork. Never really enjoyed part 2 though.