Blind Dead Boxset the first review(s)!

[Crystal Plumage]

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[RyanPC]

Oh my dear God, I need this set so badly. I swear, this'll be the next thing I buy once I have the money. :banana:

[KR~!]

Those transfers look amazing!

[Myron Breck]

Oh wow...I think I've seen the third movie. Reading the alt. title HORROR OF THE ZOMBIES and seeing those two pics reminded me of a really terrible movie I saw on TV as a kid. Are there underwater shots with some coffins that look like they are sitting in the bottom of a fish tank???

[tobaccoman]

Where as once I was blind, Now I can see! I'm in dammit, but I'm still gonna wait for a sale of some sort. I definitely don't wanna pay more than $60 for this set. If I knew they were all good movies, which they aren't, I'd have no problem. Either way I'll give up even $55 for some rather mediocre yet interesting movies without a problem.

[DefJeff]

Argh, I so wanted to resist this! After reading those reviews, I can't though. Gotta head on over to DDD I suppose. Thanks, CP :p

[thrashard76]

Again, I can't wait. Bring on the Blind Dead box.

[maybrick]

I'm thinking about waiting for individual releases, but if I can snag it at the next DDD sale for less than $60 I'll do it. The isn't a single movie from the BLIND DEAD series that I'd freely pay more than $15 for.

[Crystal Plumage]

DDD has it for $66.47.
But DVDPacific has it for $57.76.

[maybrick]

That's a pretty good deal. I guess I'm just making excuses for not buying it. I don't have the money for it right now. At the moment, I have higher priorities, anyways.

[Stige]

I am a fool
even though i have barely made it through the anchorbay double DVD, I will still buy this
well just because..............

[youthief]

delete

[Crystal Plumage]

People still scared to use DVD Pacific?

[KR~!]

yep

[bachmann]

i have begun using dvdpacific again and havnt had any problems

[Crystal Plumage]

I never stopped using them.Still the best out there.Great service and no problems at all since the last Credit Card problems.

[Surge92]

I read Mondo Digital's review yesterday and although I'm very psyched up for this release, I was also very disappointed to read that the original, uncut Spanish version of RETURN OF THE EVIL DEAD/EL ATAQUE DE LOS MUERTOS SIN OJOS, being released for the first time on American video, is inferior in transfer quality (see the review) to the butchered English-dubbed version, which is also included. I'm not sure if I'm going to buy the whole set because I was never a big fan of THE GHOST GALLEON, but I know I'll definitely be getting TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD and NIGHT OF THE SEA GULLS, which are my two favorite films in the series.

My DVD Collection (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&id=surge92)

[allmessedup]

Thankfully, I picked up a temp gig last week and have already made enough to cover this...nice to have a little extra money to blow on DVDs!

[marcx]

has it for pre-order. My oirder is in already!

[Tye]

has it for pre-order. My oirder is in already!
Xploited is the best!
I'll have to check them out and find out their cost.

[bachmann]

i recieved this today from www.sendmemovies.com really fast shipping

[KillerCannabis]

Damnit. Afer these reviews I have to buy this set. I was all stoked thinking I was saving $65 on a release I wasn't too jazzed about and now I need it. It just sounds too friggin' sweet.

[zombi3]

Damn, I don't think I'll be buying this set now. The reason is because the uncut versions of the first two films will not have English language tracks. Nothing at all against Blue Underground, as it's obvious that they put a lot of effort into this release. I just don't have the patience to sit there and read subtitles. Shame, because I haven't seen any of these films before and I was really looking forward to getting this set.

[maybrick]

You must miss out on a lot of great movies. There probably was never English dubbed to the full uncut versions of any of these to begin with. If BU included an English track just to please people who are (no offense) too lazy to read, people would then complain about the jarring effect of the movie continually switching back and forth between English and Spanish with English subs. It's kind of a lose-lose scenario.

[allmessedup]

Man, I can't wait....the temp gig was extended by a couple of weeks so now I have even more to blow. I would have bought this anyway, but now I don't feel the least bit guilty about it!

I'm most curious to check out THE GHOST GALLEON, believe it or not...that's one I haven't seen in years and not since seeing the rest of the series and becoming a fan.

[zombi3]

You must miss out on a lot of great movies. There probably was never English dubbed to the full uncut versions of any of these to begin with. If BU included an English track just to please people who are (no offense) too lazy to read, people would then complain about the jarring effect of the movie continually switching back and forth between English and Spanish with English subs. It's kind of a lose-lose scenario.

You're probably right. However, it's not that I'm "too lazy" to read, but if I feel like reading I'll pick up a book. I find it very distracting when I have to keep looking up and down to read subs while I'm trying to follow what's happening on the screen.

[DeathDealer]

Well the second time you watch the movie, you really don't have to pay attention to the subs. You can concentrate on the visuals than.

[Agent Z]

You're probably right. However, it's not that I'm "too lazy" to read, but if I feel like reading I'll pick up a book. I find it very distracting when I have to keep looking up and down to read subs while I'm trying to follow what's happening on the screen.

I think reading subs comfortably is something that takes time. The more you try it the faster you will get. I am at a point now where I can enjoy the entire picture and read the subtitles without even thinking about it. :)

[maybrick]

It also helps if the movie you're watching isn't very talky. I've seen numerous Asian movies where I couldn't even keep up with the subtitles. At times they'd mere flash on the screen for a split second before the next set would pop up. The Blind Dead movies, on the other hand, have more emphasis on atmosphere than dialogue, so it's not nearly as much of an issue.

[maskull]

I won't buy the set. I have so many other movies to buy and I really don't like to buy things that won't fit on my shelves easily. Plus I've never seen them before and being broke, just can't justify a blind buy. I will check em out if they ever get released separately.

As for subtitles, I can pretty much enjoy a movie with subtitles without getting distracted. It does take some time to get used to it but after a few movies with subs, you'll be used to it and you'll hardly even notice them...well except for some of those anime comedies where there's like 50 things to read on the screen at the same time and they only stay up for a second.

[Mok]

Hmm, I maust say those transfers look pretty damn good. Maybe if I see it at a low enough price I'd revisit these. I remember them being so damn boring though :hum:

[Korngold]

Just got the news. DDD has started shipping mine!

[BloodMan]

Those covers r sweet, but I don't think I will spring for this. I saw the first 2 flicks... well the first and half the second. But what Mok said... I do recall they were pretty boring movies. :(

[RyanPC]

They lowered the price at DDD... it used to be around $66 and now it's only $60!

[bruce h]

For all of those people saying the second film is boring, keep in mind that the old Anchor Bay disc only presented the English edit, which eliminated most of the gory violence! The film plays much better in its original Spanish rendition, and is my favorite of the series. Blue Underground's box set is indeed quite nice, and I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with it.

[bruce h]

I won't buy the set. I have so many other movies to buy and I really don't like to buy things that won't fit on my shelves easily.

Actually, the box isn't like the crappy ones released by Anchor Bay UK -- the Blind Dead Collection is only like a quarter-inch taller than a regular DVD case! I was a bit worried that I'd have problems fitting it on my shelf, too, but it fits perfectly.

[Tye]

For all of those people saying the second film is boring, keep in mind that the old Anchor Bay disc only presented the English edit, which eliminated most of the gory violence! The film plays much better in its original Spanish rendition, and is my favorite of the series. Blue Underground's box set is indeed quite nice, and I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with it.
I'm glad you pointed this out. I just ordered the boxset from DDD (seeing as how they lowered their price and all) & I'm anxiously awaiting for it's arrival.
I'm hoping to have a completely different opinion of The Return of the Evil Dead because it has been my least favorite of the four films. But like you said the version I saw was the Anchor Bay disc (and I prefer subtitles over dubbing any day).
Course now I need to lay off purchasing DVDs for a while. :(

[foller]

Hi,
there is a rumor going round that the RC 2 discs of part 4 miss a scene. Some people claim that the handicaped man gets beheaded after he has left the doctor's house (approx min. 75). Is there a scene like that on the Blue Underground DVD???

[allmessedup]

I actually liked the second film as it was on the Anchor Bay disc, but can't wait to see what is different. Wish it would get here already....maybe it will today.

Curse you, DDD! I pre-ordered from them and paid the $67! I guess they're punishing me for getting that 3-disc SUSPIRIA for $7.70....

[Korngold]

Just got mine today. Very cool looking box. I'm really looking forward to my first taste of the blind dead.

[wago70]

I love these films...yet I have an ear for dubbed voices (charming to me) - is there an option to watch these films dubbed in English?

[zombi3]

I love these films...yet I have an ear for dubbed voices (charming to me) - is there an option to watch these films dubbed in English?

I believe the third and fourth films give you the option of English or Spanish audio tracks, while the first two only include English tracks on the cut versions. The longer cuts of Tombs and Return are in Spanish only with optional English subs. I personally prefer dubs, so I'm still on the fence because of this, but I'll probably end up getting it.