I Spit on Your Grave ('78 & '10) coming Feb 8

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Anchor Bay is releasing both the original and the remake of I Spit on Your Grave on Blu-ray on February 8, 2011.

1978
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BLTNL6/
http://videoeta.com/movie/14657

2010
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041KKYD8/
http://videoeta.com/movie/124426

I am thrilled that AB is releasing both films the same day. :banana:

[Katatonia]

I'm happy enough with the old Elite DVD for the original film, and it's not something I watch too often.

If the reviews show the Blu-ray to be a big improvement, I might bite...but probably only when it hits $10 or less.

[fceurich39]

will get the remake on dvd but not sure about original film though will wait and see what special features will be on it since i have the elite millenium edition

[Shannafey]

I still have the VHS of the original, so this would definitely be an upgrade for me!

[Nailwraps]

I'm glad Anchor Bay is releasing the 1978 classic, too! This is one step foward for the return of Anchor Bay releasing classics once again (not that there's anything wrong with the Anchor Bay now).

[SaviniFan]

I'm an owner of the Elite Millennium Edition as well. Not sure if it is a film I feel the need to upgrade to in high def, but if it doesn't include the excellent Joe Bob Briggs commentary then it will be an easy pass.

I'm curious about the remake though as it seems to have gotten decent word of mouth.

[Zillamon51]

Back in the day, the original ISOYG was one of those movies that I would rent every now and then, and show to friends who hadn't seen it, for shits and giggles. "Feels so good it hurts" gets 'em every time. I've never owned a copy though, so I might pick it up if the price is right, or if it's actually a two-pack or double feature w/ the remake.

Speaking of the remake, it played midnight shows in my area for a couple of weeks, while Hatchet II (also unrated, that I was really looking forward to) came and went very quickly. What gives?

[bigdaddyhorse]

I'm an owner of the Elite Millennium Edition as well. Not sure if it is a film I feel the need to upgrade to in high def, but if it doesn't include the excellent Joe Bob Briggs commentary then it will be an easy pass.

I'm curious about the remake though as it seems to have gotten decent word of mouth.

What he said, but I'll also be looking for screens as we're nearing my 5-6 year mark since last time I watched the original. I can only stand to watch it once every few years if that, but might go HD for the next viewing if the quality, features and price is right.

[Nailwraps]

Just so some people know, the original 1978 film will also come to DVD the same day:

http://www.amazon.com/Spit-Your-Grave-Eron-Tabor/dp/B004BLTNM0/ref=sr_1_17?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1289590556&sr=1-17

It's also kinda obvious the remake will come to DVD. Still, here's the pre-order link for the DVD:

http://www.amazon.com/Spit-Your-Grave-Sarah-Butler/dp/B0041KKYCY/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1289590513&sr=1-1

[CPT HOOK]

I never bought the original DVD, so I will definitely pick this up. Haven't seen this one since renting the VHS.

[russweiss]

I've got the DVD but will likely buy the blu as well.

[Midnight Buddha]

[QUOTE=Katatonia;661442]I'm happy enough with the old Elite DVD for the original film, and it's not something I watch too often....

I`m the same, i have the first Elite release that isn`t even Anamorphic widescreen. But from what i remember the picture quality is excellent !

[f.ramses]

Never picked the original up on DVD or even watched the AB VHS I bought, the only time I saw this movie was back when I rented it and I've never really had much desire to watch it again despite thinking it was alright. I'll probably pick the original up on BD anyway though, I'm bound to want to watch it again at some point so why not have it in HD?

[MisterTwister]

Own the original on DVD. Not one of my most watched dvds...

But I can't wait to see the remake. Heard a lot of good things about it.

[Paff]

I'm surprised so few of you have checked out the Millenium Edition from Elite. My '02 review of it: http://www.horrordigital.com/viewarticle.php?articleid=411

If you have even a passing interest in the film, the Millenium is a must own. The two commentaries are required listening.

[Katatonia]

I'm surprised so few of you have checked out the Millenium Edition from Elite. My '02 review of it: http://www.horrordigital.com/viewarticle.php?articleid=411

If you have even a passing interest in the film, the Millenium is a must own. The two commentaries are required listening.

The Millenium Edition is the one I own. I'd be interested how many of the extras will be carried over on the Anchor Bay Blu-ray.

[MisterTwister]

I own the Millenium Edition as well.

[Craig]

These better be multiregion cos the UK editions of both original and remake or cut.

AB would get more sales if it was region free as UK buyers will want it!!

[springjack]

These better be multiregion cos the UK editions of both original and remake or cut.

AB would get more sales if it was region free as UK buyers will want it!!

Don?t forget that some companies can?t release region free DVD/Blu-Rays because of the contract made.

If the rights holder has the movie released in different countries, he can demand the discs to be region coded.

This has happened before... Shout?s Corman movies are good example of this.
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[Nailwraps]

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5472

"Anchor Bay has announced that, on February 8, 2011, it will release the cult movie I Spit on Your Grave and its 2010 remake, both in an unrated director's cut. Back in 1978, I Spit on Your Grave shocked audiences all over the world - critics reviled it, but audiences embraced its woman empowerment message.

Special features include:

I Spit on Your Grave (1978):
All-new interview with writer/producer/director Meir Zarchi about the making of this film and its legacy for the past three decades
I Spit on Your Grave (2010):
Filmmakers commentary with producer Lisa Hansen and director Steven R. Monroe
Behind-the-scenes featurette
Original theatrical teaser and trailer
Deleted scenes"


It's a shame that the extras from the Elite Millenium Edition won't be ported over.

[Katatonia]

It's a shame that the extras from the Elite Millenium Edition won't be ported over.

Definitely. I'll wait for some reviews about the A/V quality for sure now.

And the way Anchor Bay/Starz treats many of their lesser Blu-ray releases also gives me caution. Many of them actually have no menu or lossless audio, or any of the special features ported over from the old DVD's that they themselves released.

[bigdaddyhorse]

All new interview = fuck you. What new could be said?

I misread that for a second and thought the deleted scenes were for the 78 as well, was almost interested in that. With just an interview, the transfer better cook me dinner and rub my back. I'm keeping my ME for sure and doubt I'll pick up the Blu at all. Even a $10 sale sounds high for this... new interview... suck my nuts!

[Mr. Eddy]

I own the Elite LD and the Millennium dvd. I'll watch it every now and then but not a movie that really needs an upgrade to me.

[spawningblue]

Yeah it seems like the days of Anchor bay releasing quality releases is over, especially when it comes to catalog titles.

[Nailwraps]

They just got the rights to the original I Spit On Your Grave, how is that sign that there done releasing quality releases? If anything it's a return to releasing classics.

[bigdaddyhorse]

They just got the rights to the original I Spit On Your Grave, how is that sign that there done releasing quality releases? If anything it's a return to releasing classics.

Especially on Blu they are cutting so many corners these days. Like Kat said before, shit with no menus, same 5.1 audio from the dvd, and not even bothering to bring the dvd extras along.

Not to say all they release is shit, Frozen was great and had all the bonus along with HD audio, but many of the older catalog titles are getting shafted. In the old days, this would've had all the Elite bonus material and more. Now I'm kinda surprised they even got a new interview, and this is their first crack at the film!:fucked:

[spawningblue]

They just got the rights to the original I Spit On Your Grave, how is that sign that there done releasing quality releases? If anything it's a return to releasing classics.

Yeah but it seems like they are putting little effort into it. Like Bigdaddyhorse said above, back in the day they would have included all the previous extras plus more, now it seems like they don't care as long as they can just throw the movie on Blu. A lot of their recent releases like Jack Brooks, Behind the Mask, Girl Next Door, Hellboy cartoons, Masters of Horror episodes, ect. they couldn't even be bothered to add a menu, let alone all their previous DVD extras. Evil Dead was a decent release, but should have been a lot better considering what they use to release. It should have been a 2 or 3 disc Blu Ray set (not 1 Blu Ray 1 DVD), and then they could have used the extra space to include all the extras so you didn't need to own the movie three times to have everything. Just seems like they're are not trying anymore.

[MisterTwister]

I haven't been the biggest supporter of Blu-ray but I think it's a dick move on Anchor Bay's part to exclude extras previously available on the DVD editions.

[fceurich39]

I haven't been the biggest supporter of Blu-ray but I think it's a dick move on Anchor Bay's part to exclude extras previously available on the DVD editions.

agreed they could of easily ported over the extras from the millenium edition dvd i will probably just hold on to my elite dvd and get the remake on dvd

also another thing when anchor bay reaquired the rights to night of the demons they just went ahead and put copies back on the shelves they could of put the new hd master print on the dvd but nope

[MisterTwister]

agreed they could of easily ported over the extras from the millenium edition dvd i will probably just hold on to my elite dvd and get the remake on dvd

also another thing when anchor bay reaquired the rights to night of the demons they just went ahead and put copies back on the shelves they could of put the new hd master print on the dvd but nope

I'll pick up the remake on DVD as well.

Anchor Bay is just plain lazy these days. They just don't care nearly as much anymore. What's the logic behind excluding all the extras on the Blu-ray editions? Blu-ray has more space on the disc yet instead of filling it up they decide to hold back.

Does anyone know the reason why Dark Sky got the rights to Hatchet II instead of Anchor Bay? I've been wondering about that for awhile now.

[springjack]

I'll pick up the remake on DVD as well.

Anchor Bay is just plain lazy these days. They just don't care nearly as much anymore. What's the logic behind excluding all the extras on the Blu-ray editions? Blu-ray has more space on the disc yet instead of filling it up they decide to hold back.

Does anyone know the reason why Dark Sky got the rights to Hatchet II instead of Anchor Bay? I've been wondering about that for awhile now.

Maybe they could not get the rights from Elite, don?t know, just a though.

Hatchet II is a separate movie, maybe Dark Sky arrived first...
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[MisterTwister]

Maybe they could not get the rights from Elite, don´t know, just a though.

Hatchet II is a separate movie, maybe Dark Sky arrived first...

Possibly so but what their other releases like Jack Brooks and Behind the Mask? Very strange.

I just find it odd they didn't release it since they have released all his previous films (Hatchet, Spiral, Frozen).

[springjack]

Possibly so but what their other releases like Jack Brooks and Behind the Mask? Very strange.

I just find it odd they didn't release it since they have released all his previous films (Hatchet, Spiral, Frozen).

Every release is a different deal.
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[Zillamon51]

Possibly so but what their other releases like Jack Brooks and Behind the Mask? Very strange.

I just find it odd they didn't release it since they have released all his previous films (Hatchet, Spiral, Frozen).

I'm disappointed AB didn't get Hatchet II. I was able to see the first one at a local multiplex, but Part 2 came and went so quickly I missed it.

I too am disappointed w/ the way AB treats many catalog titles on BD. It seemed like they were getting better w/ releases like Hatchet and The Evil Dead (Limited Edition crap notwithstanding), but now ISOYG is a definite step backwards. Maybe it's like DVD all over again, they just dump things on the format as lazily as possible, knowing they'll be able to release the same titles in improved form later and end up selling them to us fans multiple times. :mad:

[Nailwraps]

Great news! It seems the extras from the Elite ME Millenium Edition will be ported over after all!:

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/questex/hom993724MCN/index.php?startid=TIP1&WidgetId=null&BookId=d5c02192a8c36f0fc34c243a65a5c57f#/22

Go to page 20 and look on the right!

[springjack]

Great news! It seems the extras from the Elite ME Millenium Edition will be ported over after all!:

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/questex/hom993724MCN/index.php?startid=TIP1&WidgetId=null&BookId=d5c02192a8c36f0fc34c243a65a5c57f#/22

Go to page 20 and look on the right!

Looking good...

Day one buy for both versions.
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[Nailwraps]

Sad news about the release, the Joe Bob Briggs commentary won't be ported over:

http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-movies-north-america/157279-i-spit-your-grave-1978-meir-zarchi-2.html

Read post #25.

[fceurich39]

weird i dunno what to believe that one link says joe bob briggs commentary and the other says it wont be ported over

[springjack]

Sad news about the release, the Joe Bob Briggs commentary won't be ported over:

http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-movies-north-america/157279-i-spit-your-grave-1978-meir-zarchi-2.html

Read post #25.

In the forum, he says "Apparently"... let´s hope the other link is the right one.

[Nailwraps]

http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-movies-north-america/157279-i-spit-your-grave-1978-meir-zarchi-2.html

Read post #33. I think you'll like what you read. ;)

[indiephantom]

I'll be getting both editions for sure ('78 and '10)

[Nailwraps]

Blu Reviews are in!

1978 Original (the pics look gorgeous!):
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/I-Spit-on-Your-Grave-Blu-ray/17849/#Review

2010 Remake:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/I-Spit-on-Your-Grave-Blu-ray/16247/#Review

[Zillamon51]

I too am disappointed w/ the way AB treats many catalog titles on BD. It seemed like they were getting better w/ releases like Hatchet and The Evil Dead (Limited Edition crap notwithstanding), but now ISOYG is a definite step backwards. Maybe it's like DVD all over again, they just dump things on the format as lazily as possible, knowing they'll be able to release the same titles in improved form later and end up selling them to us fans multiple times. :mad:

Well, color me corrected. According to that review, all of the previous Elite extras have been ported over. Excellent work, Anchor Bay! That seals the deal, I'll be buying this one! :D

[bigdaddyhorse]

I probably shouldn't have read that review about the remake, I now have so little interest I doubt I'll take the time to look for torrent or other download. Although I am a gore hound and it said the gore is good, even gorerhounds like me get burned out on gore for the sake of gore. With nothing else to hold it together, and following the rapists instead of the main girl? It sounds bad and as un-needed as anything since the shot for shot Psycho remake.

I might get the original someday if I see it cheap enough, but imagine the dvd is plenty enough for the next few years at least.

[Mutilated Prey]

I'll be getting the original Blu for sure. Looks sweet!

[dave13]

i had no expectation of it being good, but i'll still see it out of curiosity.

[Stige]

probably buy them both but only if they have all the bonus features and are region free, tired of getting anchorbay blu's and them finding out the extras were all on the 'DVd but not on the "better" format

[MisterTwister]

I probably shouldn't have read that review about the remake, I now have so little interest I doubt I'll take the time to look for torrent or other download. Although I am a gore hound and it said the gore is good, even gorerhounds like me get burned out on gore for the sake of gore. With nothing else to hold it together, and following the rapists instead of the main girl? It sounds bad and as un-needed as anything since the shot for shot Psycho remake.

I might get the original someday if I see it cheap enough, but imagine the dvd is plenty enough for the next few years at least.

What are you expecting? It's an exploitation film! And the remake is a damn fine one.

In fact I thought the remake was better than the original. Great acting, brutal rape scene and satisfying as hell sequences of revenge.

[Katatonia]

The Blu-ray for the original film sounds surprisingly solid per the Blu-ray.com review, but I'll probably still hold off for this to hover down to $10 or less.

[KamuiX]

I'll be getting the original Blu for sure. Looks sweet!

For sure; whoever thought we'd see such a piece of trash on the format? It's truly arrived :D

[The Tall Man]

The remake is great. The kills are brutal. That's all ya need. Watched it 3 times now ... worth it for sure.

[dave13]

just watched the remake. not bad. doesn't feel as sleazy as the first one (which isn't necessarily a point for or against either one). the lead actress was decent, and definitely easy on the eyes. hopefully this doesn't kill her career the way it did camille keaton's. i don't think it was the right decision to follow the men after the attack. the empathy you've built up for the character over the first half of the film kind of dissipates, since she's off camera for what feels like a long time. and who wants to follow these guys around anyways? they're slime. the story's not about them, its about her. i enjoyed it, but it could have been better.

[Katatonia]

Best Buy will have the '78 Blu-ray for $9.99 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/I+Spit+on+Your+Grave+-+Blu-ray+Disc/1767887.p?id=47674&skuId=1767887&st=Best_Buy_Exclusive_Blu-rays_20110130&lp=1&cp=2), and that's just my price to edge me to buy the bitch.

They also list it in their list of 20 Blu-ray exclusives (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=2360903948290296554&id=pcat17071&type=page&ks=960&st=Best_Buy_Exclusive_Blu-rays_20110130&sc=Global&cp=1&sp=&qp=&list=n&usc=All+Categories&nrp=22&iht=n) to Best Buy. An error, or some exclusive content?

[Horrorphilly]

That price is awesome.I shall pick up 3 movies now that week.




sean

[bigdaddyhorse]

They have the remake out at my Best Buy today, $14.99 for the blu-ray.

I broke down and got it cuz I had a $10 reward cert. burning through my pocket. Almost grabbed Last House on the Left, but figured I'd wait for early reviews here first.

Plus, if I can sell my ME of the original for $10 or so, I'll probably be getting that Blu Tuesday as well.

[Shannafey]

I'm definitely going to Best Buy this week! That's a great price and I have a rewards certificate too.

[Matt89]

Jesus, so many fucking Best Buy exclusives. The Manchurian Candidate too!?

~Matt

[CPT HOOK]

I'm hoping amazon matches the $9.99 for I Spit On Your Grave. I'm heading to Best Buy this week to pick up a few of these exclusives, I don't want to have to make another trip next week. Plus, I already have it pre-ordered from amazon.


I just notified amazon of the price. Anyone else who has it pre-ordered there should take a second to do so as well. You just go to the item's page, scroll down to the Product Details, and click "tell us about a lower price".

[bigdaddyhorse]

So I was on crack when I mentioned I shouldn't have read that review.
This is my genre, and sleazy sexplotation never gets old. Still not sure why we stick with the assholes and the escape is never explained, but wow were those some great fucking kills! Very entertaining redo.

[MisterTwister]

So I was on crack when I mentioned I shouldn't have read that review.
This is my genre, and sleazy sexplotation never gets old. Still not sure why we stick with the assholes and the escape is never explained, but wow were those some great fucking kills! Very entertaining redo.

It was done to put some suspicion on Matthew. Maybe he was the one fucking with them? Out of guilt obviously.

I actually like how she just disappears and for that one month those assholes think they are in the clear.

[dave13]

So I was on crack when I mentioned I shouldn't have read that review.
This is my genre, and sleazy sexplotation never gets old. Still not sure why we stick with the assholes and the escape is never explained, but wow were those some great fucking kills! Very entertaining redo.

i definitely agree about the kills. but i was a little skeptical about the death-by-crow segment. i mean thats a fucking brutal way to torture somebody, but would it really kill them? i kind of doubt it. i suppose the addition of the extra rapist, as well as the shift in focus for the middle part of the film were attempts to separate this film from the original, which i applaud. The addition of the new character works really well, and while i'm not 100% sold on the shift in focus, i guess i understand what they were trying to do.

[Nailwraps]

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews53/i_spit_on_your_grave_blu-ray.htm

[KamuiX]

Has anyone else seen the remake already out at their Best Buy for $15? Online they're selling it for $30 (:eek1:), but if anybody else can confirm they've seen it for $15 in-store, I'm just going to cancel my Amazon pre-order and buy it when I go to pick up my order for the original on Tuesday (my local store had the $9.99 signs up for it, but when I didn't see any and asked, the guy went to the back and then said it was a mistake and didn't release until 2/8).

[bigdaddyhorse]

Has anyone else seen the remake already out at their Best Buy for $15? Online they're selling it for $30 (:eek1:), but if anybody else can confirm they've seen it for $15 in-store, I'm just going to cancel my Amazon pre-order and buy it when I go to pick up my order for the original on Tuesday (my local store had the $9.99 signs up for it, but when I didn't see any and asked, the guy went to the back and then said it was a mistake and didn't release until 2/8).

I think you missed the boat on the $15 sale. From what I was told, they were never supposed to be released last weekend, but came in on those racks with all the exclusive blu-rays and most stores didn't notice, then mixed up with the ad about the original but confused abouit prices, sold em for $14.99.

I bought one for $14.99 Sunday, then by Tuesday they were pulled. When I asked about the original thinking it came out last Tuesday, I saw on the computer in store both were dated 2/08, the original will be on sale for $9.99 and the remake should be on sale for $19.99, if I saw what I thought I did on the screen.

The closet thing to an ad was a piece of paper on the side of the bd rack saying "On Sale $9.99 - 14.99 each" then all the titles but nothing saying which title costs what ammount. Of course it meant the original, but with the remake discs already in the rack it confused some stores for a day or 2.

[KamuiX]

Guess I should have went last weekend, but oh well, was waiting for the 'ol tax refund. I'll just keep my Amazon pre-order on it, $14.99 + tax from BB would make it next to the same price anyway. Was just looking for that instant gratification.

[JIMX1975]

Just picked the remake of this up on blu-ray yesterday at Wal-Mart for $15. Really planned on renting it first, but for that price, I thought I would take a chance. I liked it...don't think that it's one you could watch over and over again. To me it was like a combination of Last House on the Left, Hostel, and Saw.

[Mr. Eddy]

Just found the standard dvd for $10 at Wal-Mart. Had no interest in buying the thing but shit, for that price I couldn't pass it up!

[cjg]

Amazon has the BLU for 9.99

[Stige]

just bought both from amazon couldn't resist

[Cannibal Chris]

Picked it up on blu along with the Last House blu for 9.99 each. I also spotted the Maniac blu. It's nice to see Best Buy carrying these titles, usually I have to go to Hastings or order online.

[Anaestheus]

Don't know how hard these have been to find for others. But, the Skokie, IL BB has a few copies of LHotL inconveniently placed in one of their display cases. Figured I'd mention it in case anyone Chicagoland is having difficulty finding a copy.

EDIT: Whoops - meant to put this in the LHotL thread.

[Katatonia]

I was in Blockbuster last night, and this was funny as hell...

This girl and her boyfriend come in asking for the '10 remake of I Spit. The dude working behind the counter says "nope, it's not even in theaters yet!" :rolleyes:

I grabbed the DVD off the wall and handed it to him.

That's one hell of a date rape movie. :nervous:

[Demoni]

I was in Blockbuster last night, and this was funny as hell...

This girl and her boyfriend come in asking for the '10 remake of I Spit. The dude working behind the counter says "nope, it's not even in theaters yet!" :rolleyes:

I grabbed the DVD off the wall and handed it to him.

That's one hell of a date rape movie. :nervous:

Employer of the year!!! :D

[Horrorphilly]

I'm watching the '78 version on BD now.Its stunning, absolutely stunning,almost too good.The first night scene looks grainy but the daylight scenes look perfect.The audio on a regular flat screen sounds really odd,almost too beefy.



sean

[msw7]

I just saw the remake tonight. You know, I actually think it's a much better movie than the original. The one relative weakness may be that the kills are overly complicated in the new one (though they were also pretty contrived in the original), but the script, acting and filmmaking were all stronger. The remake is also less exploitative, which works better I think.

[rxfiend]

I'm watching the '78 version on BD now.Its stunning, absolutely stunning,almost too good.The first night scene looks grainy but the daylight scenes look perfect.The audio on a regular flat screen sounds really odd,almost too beefy.



sean



I finally got around to watching the original last night and was blown away at the quality of the transfer. AB did a hell of a job on this disc!

[SaxCatz]

I finally got around to watching the original last night and was blown away at the quality of the transfer. AB did a hell of a job on this disc!

Yes they did. Anchor Bay has really turned things around (again) on Blu-ray.

[Nailwraps]

Unseen featurette not included on DVD!:

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=18313