Now that I'm Region Free - What to Buy???

[Shannafey]

I know there have been other threads on this in the past, but I wanted to ask again. Now I am region free, so tell me some good DVDs, horror or otherwise to get. I am thinking about Argento's Sleepless, but that's just the tip of the iceberg!! I feel like there's a whole new world of DVDs out there for me to buy!

[dayglo]

If you like Phantasm the 5 disc, R2 set is a real gem.

[bigdaddyhorse]

Prince Of Darkness and They Live both have great commentaries (order the French versions from amazon.fr and they also have 5.1 and more extras). So does Starman if you can't get enough Carpenter.
Dog Soilders has a bunch more extras.
The Descent has a full bitrate DTS track.
Alligator exists, has DTS plus Alligator 2 as a bonus.
Return Of The Living Dead 3 is uncut but full frame.
French Killing Zoe has a 3 disc set with the director's cut and all kinds of extras. Unfortunatly no English subs though.
Shocker has a great Craven commentary.
Witchboard is DTS and has all the US extras for about the same price from amazon used sellers.
Hellraiser AB UK set, the best versions of 1-3 by miles.

I'm sure I'm missing some, but those can get ya started.

[KR~!]

Just go here and have a look around:

www.xploitedcinema.com

[Shannafey]

Just go here and have a look around:

www.xploitedcinema.com

Thanks I have, but it is like surfing the web! Too much info! I need more guidance!

[Paff]

I'd hit up the places that sell Asian stuff....it's nice not having to wait for a region 1 DVD to see a movie you want.

[Korngold]

It's a awesome feeling!

Look for the region 2 version of the hitcher and I highly recommend the ntsc R0 version of battle royale. It's better then 5 deep fried cheesecakes (the film not the dvd). If you look a couple threads below this one at the prom night discussion you can get the R2 prom night box set. Just get the R4 version of prom night III, the one in the box set is cut.

If you haven't choked on the million other evil dead dvds the R2 box set of the evil dead trilogy is good stuff (if you can find it).

Also this site helps a great deal with dvd comparsions: http://www.dvdcompare.net/

[The Chaostar]

If you want to check video comparisons you MUST visit www.dvdbeaver.com. The best DVD review site, easily.

[BloodMan]

Kill Bill japanese cut... region 3 NTSC disc :)

[shape22]

I can personally vouch for the Phantasm and Death Wish box sets. The Phantasm flicks all have widescreen transfers and DTS sound and all the Death Wish flicks are uncut in their correct aspect ratios. The Phantasm Sphere is also a pretty sweet piece of packaging. People who see my collection always want to put their filthy paws on it.

The new R2 Bond sets also look sweet since the sets are organized by the actor who played Bond instead of randomly as in the U.S.

Welcome to the club. And warm up your credit cards. Getting a region-free player gives you that many more DVDs to buy.

[Sam]

Pumpkinhead R2 is 16x9
Death Machine R2(?)is anamorphic and a longer running time
Army of Darkness R3 is the best looking transfer short of the HD-DVD

[Katatonia]

Death Machine R2(?)is anamorphic and a longer running time

It's only 2.35:1 letterbox, but not anamorphic enhanced.

[Numania]

I would check out The Face Of Another by Hiroshi Teshigahara. It's awesome. The dvd is put out by Eureka in a line they call Masters of Cinema. The whole line is bitchin', although the cost keeps me from owning more than I should.

[Shannafey]

WOW!! You guys are already breaking my bank!! :D

[Korngold]

Kill Bill japanese cut... region 3 NTSC disc :)

Dude thanks for reminding me! That's what part of my next paycheck is going to.

[Paff]

I would throw in a recommendation for Josee, The Tiger, and The Fish. It's only out on a Korean R2 release.

Not even close to a horror film; it's a semi-serious romantic comedy from Japan, but it's among my all-time favorite films. Very highly recommended.

[Shannafey]

I can personally vouch for the Phantasm and Death Wish box sets.

Kill Bill japanese cut... region 3 NTSC disc :)

Where can I get Kill Bill and Death Wish? Xploited is out of both sets.

[onebyone]

I can personally vouch for the Phantasm and Death Wish box sets. The Phantasm flicks all have widescreen transfers and DTS sound and all the Death Wish flicks are uncut in their correct aspect ratios. The Phantasm Sphere is also a pretty sweet piece of packaging. People who see my collection always want to put their filthy paws on it.


Holy hell, how did I not know that there was an uncut Death Wish box set in the right aspect ratios?? Thanks a lot for the tip. I got to pick that one up now myself - if I can find it.

Damn you Shannafey, now you are costing me money. :p