Any news on Halloween 2 replacement disc??

[ronnie21]

I wonder if anyone got theirs yet? or is it even ;)Worth it??

[Mutilated Prey]

Not worth the hassle for a credit change to me. Sounds like way more trouble than it's worth. I've watched my entire Blu and it works fine so I'll quit while I'm ahead.

[DanceEnergy24]

I received a pre-paid envelope to send the old one back for a replacement but haven't bothered to do so yet. Doesn't seem so important to me anymore.

[Ash28M]

I haven't watched my Blu-ray yet other then Terror in the Aisles. What was wrong with the disc?

[Agentsusp]

I haven't watched my Blu-ray yet other then Terror in the Aisles. What was wrong with the disc?

They used an old print from what looks like the mid 80s that didn't have Moustapha Akaad's production credit on it for whatever reason (even though he is credited on the packaging), people freaked out and claimed some weird conspiracy theory and made a stink out of nothing so they conceded and made a replacement disc.

[Conal Cochran]

They used an old print from what looks like the mid 80s that didn't have Moustapha Akaad's production credit on it for whatever reason (even though he is credited on the packaging), people freaked out and claimed some weird conspiracy theory and made a stink out of nothing so they conceded and made a replacement disc.

and I am pretty sure this is why we didn't get Hallloween III in October.

[Ash28M]

They used an old print from what looks like the mid 80s that didn't have Moustapha Akaad's production credit on it for whatever reason (even though he is credited on the packaging), people freaked out and claimed some weird conspiracy theory and made a stink out of nothing so they conceded and made a replacement disc.

Thanks. That doesn't seem worth the trouble of a replacement, which can be a hassle to say the least.

[Nailwraps]

and I am pretty sure this is why we didn't get Hallloween III in October.

Or maybe it's because III's 30th Anniversary is next year, silly! :p

On the note, I won't be sending out my disc for a replacement until we get the full facts on the specs and extras for the replacement disc. I know deep down that Terror Of The Aisles will be on the replacement disc, but I just gotta make sure first.

[CPT HOOK]

I hope this controversy doesn't deter Universal from releasing Halloween III or other 80s horror flicks on blu-ray in the future.

I'm happy with my blu-ray, and I'm not going to bother with a replacement. Not worth it to me.

[bigdaddyhorse]

Chalk me up as another who doesn't care enough to bother exchanging. I know who's behind the franchise, and it's just a quick credit. If anything more significant was cut I would be swapping.

[JGrendel]

I feel the same way, mine's fine as is. Not only that but i feel that Universal did this on purpose to stir up controversy.

[Mutilated Prey]

I feel the same way, mine's fine as is. Not only that but i feel that Universal did this on purpose to stir up controversy.

Some sort of conspiracy! Watch, folks will realize there's more things cut from Terror in the Aisles on the replacement disc :p

[ronnie21]

yeah like all the non universal tittles.

[Nailwraps]

Great news! The replacements disc is exactly the same with the exception of the correct credit!:

http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-movies-north-america/176154-halloween-ii-1981-30th-anniversary-edition-september-13-2011-a-91.html

So now we can put this to rest; the replacements does include Terror In The Aisles (as I thought it would)!

[Mutilated Prey]

Phew, now I can get my life back on track again. All those sleepless nights, I'm tellin' ya ;)

Thanks for the update!

[JGrendel]

Still not replacing mine

[Katatonia]

Still not replacing mine

I'm not bothering with it either. It doesn't even seem like messing with the trouble of getting a replacement for just a credit change.

[X-human]

They used an old print from what looks like the mid 80s that didn't have Moustapha Akaad's production credit on it for whatever reason (even though he is credited on the packaging), people freaked out and claimed some weird conspiracy theory and made a stink out of nothing so they conceded and made a replacement disc.

I suspect they were either legally obligated to correct it or they didn't want to piss off the Akaads so they'd take their ball back and go home.

The reality is that if it was pretty much anyone else's name fucked up on the credits Universal wouldn't have given a rat's ass. They certainly wouldn't spend money to fix it. Goofed credits are often left untouched. And 99.99% of the fans don't give a shit if Akaad's name is there or not. So it's pretty clear why this got "corrected."

The way I look at it, this is the same family who told Don May Jr. to fuck off for not letting them get away with throwing out the existing negatives for Halloween. I wouldn't miss a thing if their names were wiped off every print for the entire Halloween franchise. Seems like that name credit is all they give a shit about.

Good god, the color timing is all fucked up on the original Halloween's Blu-ray. You don't see the Akaads demand Anchor Bay fix what's wrong with every frame of that landmark film. But their name is missing from a lesser sequel and suddenly we have to boycott it and demand replacements? Fuck that shit.

[chrismac87]

The reality is that if it was pretty much anyone else's name fucked up on the credits Universal wouldn't have given a rat's ass. They certainly wouldn't spend money to fix it. Goofed credits are often left untouched. And 99.99% of the fans don't give a shit if Akaad's name is there or not. So it's pretty clear why this got "corrected."

99.99% didn't give a shit? I'd say they certainly did since I saw more people complaining about it when it happened, then those that weren't.

What I find so ironic about this whole situation is there are folks out there who did complain, and yes, they are on this board and replying to this thread with the response of not wanting to bother sending their disc in to be replaced for fear of losing a special feature or really just not wanting to be bothered at all. I'm not naming names, but y'all know who you are.

It's not just here though, so I'm not like singling this board out, it's all over. Seemed like a ton of people wanted it fixed, it got fixed, but now they have to do some work and wait a bit to get a fixed disc and they can't be bothered. Tad ironic if ya ask me.

Personally, never had much of an issue with the change myself - didn't see the need to boycott the release or put the head of Universal on a pike for all to see - it was obviously not something they did intentionally, I can't see them being malicious about it, and of course when folks started throwing racism and what not into the mix, it had to be fixed. It sucks too because Universal is one of the better companies for the horror genre to be a part of and even with a little flub like this one, they shouldn't have been given all the crap they were considering. But who am I to judge?

[Katatonia]

What I find so ironic about this whole situation is there are folks out there who did complain, and yes, they are on this board and replying to this thread with the response of not wanting to bother sending their disc in to be replaced for fear of losing a special feature or really just not wanting to be bothered at all. I'm not naming names, but y'all know who you are.

It's not just here though, so I'm not like singling this board out, it's all over. Seemed like a ton of people wanted it fixed, it got fixed, but now they have to do some work and wait a bit to get a fixed disc and they can't be bothered. Tad ironic if ya ask me.

It's not just that some of us don't want to bother with the replacement, some of us honestly really don't care one way or the other about a single credit which does appear on the back cover anyway. I really never cared if Universal fixed it to begin with, and I certainly wasn't bitching about it beforehand.

[chrismac87]

It's not just that some of us don't want to bother with the replacement, some of us honestly really don't care one way or the other about a single credit which does appear on the back cover anyway. I really never cared if Universal fixed it to begin with, and I certainly wasn't bitching about it beforehand.

Right and I fall into that category. I didn't give a shit either, the movie looked and sounded great, nothing was missing or altered to the point where it would deter from my enjoyment so I was happy.

Again that comment isn't aimed at anyone specifically, this isn't a witch hunt, and it's probably more so now that whoever is shrugging their shoulders now about the replacement disc, that was all up in arms before, probably realized it wasn't the mountain that the mole hill was. Ya dig? :glasses:

[Katatonia]

Ya dig? :glasses:

I dug. :evil:

[X-human]

It's not just here though, so I'm not like singling this board out, it's all over. Seemed like a ton of people wanted it fixed, it got fixed, but now they have to do some work and wait a bit to get a fixed disc and they can't be bothered. Tad ironic if ya ask me.

There's a difference between people being good natured and wanting to see things done right versus outrage at crimes against humanity. In general people would like to see name credits correct for any member of the cast/crew. The Akaads raised the most stink. If they hadn't then nobody really care. It's also easy to hate on a company like Universal (not without good reason). I'm not going to touch the race card on this one, but I'm sure it just boiled down to negligence on Universal's part.

Compare this to the Back to the Future debacle. Universal was negligent, slow to resolve some issues and ignored the rest. Then they went and made similar mistakes with BTTF on Blu-ray that they still haven't fixed! Yet they corrected the credits on b-movie faster than you can file legal proceeding.

:fucked:

Universal is one of the better companies for the horror genre to be a part of and even with a little flub like this one, they shouldn't have been given all the crap they were considering. But who am I to judge?

While Universal has a better catalog than most companies they only do right by fans when they have a Homer Simpson moment (look it up, it's in the dictionary). Universal shouldn't have been given crap on this when there's so much fucked up shit they do need to replace like the Spartacus Blu-ray for example. But let's not focus solely on Universal. What about the Halloween franchise in general? How about the color timing on the original (already mentioned) or the Akaad's own refusal to let fan see any of the unused footage (which Carpenter approves of doing). How about a Producer's Cut release? I'm sure if you pushed any of these concerns to the Akaads you'd either be ignored or berated. Yet they expect us to mob Universal with pitchforks and torches because they names slipped between the cracks on one single release after being right for decades.

Now that this has been fixed for them, very quickly might I add, how about we ask the Akaads for them to fix some REAL problems with the franchise? And don't give me shit about fans should be happy with what we got. We paid for what we got, just like any other fan base. The Akaads asked us to boycott on their behalf. Now it's time they did something for our behalf besides taking our money. Fix what they should have fixed long before their names were blinked from the world for a measly few seconds.

[ronnie21]

I just feel that the name change may be fixed. but something else will be screwed up..

[bigdaddyhorse]

Great news! The replacements disc is exactly the same with the exception of the correct credit!:

http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-movies-north-america/176154-halloween-ii-1981-30th-anniversary-edition-september-13-2011-a-91.html

So now we can put this to rest; the replacements does include Terror In The Aisles (as I thought it would)!

There's nothing there stating Terror has the same runtime.:evil:
I doubt it's cut, but without runtimes or a sharp-eyed review, it could still be trimmed.

I forgot about all that shit with the first film's negatives and all the lost footage. For that I say fuck the Akkads. Yeah it technically is their film, but to deny film history these important finds is prue assholism. I now feel not bad one bit for not caring about this credit change. I think I said in the original thread I would be pissed if it was my family, hope that wasn't construed as bitching about it. It wasn't meant to be.

[evildeadfan123]

This is the first that I heard about this. Interesting. Myself, I'm just going to keep my present copy and not send it off to be replaced. Man, I guess some people don't have lives at all.

[JGrendel]

There's a difference between people being good natured and wanting to see things done right versus outrage at crimes against humanity. In general people would like to see name credits correct for any member of the cast/crew. The Akaads raised the most stink. If they hadn't then nobody really care. It's also easy to hate on a company like Universal (not without good reason). I'm not going to touch the race card on this one, but I'm sure it just boiled down to negligence on Universal's part.

Compare this to the Back to the Future debacle. Universal was negligent, slow to resolve some issues and ignored the rest. Then they went and made similar mistakes with BTTF on Blu-ray that they still haven't fixed! Yet they corrected the credits on b-movie faster than you can file legal proceeding.

:fucked:



While Universal has a better catalog than most companies they only do right by fans when they have a Homer Simpson moment (look it up, it's in the dictionary). Universal shouldn't have been given crap on this when there's so much fucked up shit they do need to replace like the Spartacus Blu-ray for example. But let's not focus solely on Universal. What about the Halloween franchise in general? How about the color timing on the original (already mentioned) or the Akaad's own refusal to let fan see any of the unused footage (which Carpenter approves of doing). How about a Producer's Cut release? I'm sure if you pushed any of these concerns to the Akaads you'd either be ignored or berated. Yet they expect us to mob Universal with pitchforks and torches because they names slipped between the cracks on one single release after being right for decades.

Now that this has been fixed for them, very quickly might I add, how about we ask the Akaads for them to fix some REAL problems with the franchise? And don't give me shit about fans should be happy with what we got. We paid for what we got, just like any other fan base. The Akaads asked us to boycott on their behalf. Now it's time they did something for our behalf besides taking our money. Fix what they should have fixed long before their names were blinked from the world for a measly few seconds.

Couldn't have said it better myself X

[chrismac87]

What about the Halloween franchise in general? How about the color timing on the original (already mentioned) or the Akaad's own refusal to let fan see any of the unused footage (which Carpenter approves of doing). How about a Producer's Cut release? I'm sure if you pushed any of these concerns to the Akaads you'd either be ignored or berated. Yet they expect us to mob Universal with pitchforks and torches because they names slipped between the cracks on one single release after being right for decades.

Now that this has been fixed for them, very quickly might I add, how about we ask the Akaads for them to fix some REAL problems with the franchise? And don't give me shit about fans should be happy with what we got. We paid for what we got, just like any other fan base. The Akaads asked us to boycott on their behalf. Now it's time they did something for our behalf besides taking our money. Fix what they should have fixed long before their names were blinked from the world for a measly few seconds.

This is SO beyond true. I remember when Malek was damning Universal for destroying the "integrity" of the franchise, saying it was blatant disrespect on his family's part etc. Well, hate to break it to ya sonny - oh yes, I went there - I don't think the series kept much "integrity" when you signed the paper to license a PORN spoof of the film now did it?

JUST sayin'.

[Demoni]

I found it really amusing the fact that, since the beginning, the majority of the people are talking about something regarding "Terror In The Aisles" without any confirmation.

Talking about Internet rumors...

[ronnie21]

now iam tempted to replace it.. how do you go about doing that anyway? do you have to send the disc itself. or the disc and case??

[bigdaddyhorse]

now iam tempted to replace it.. how do you go about doing that anyway? do you have to send the disc itself. or the disc and case??

Probably just the disc itself, esp. after hearing others say the replacement came in a jewel case. Info about where to send it is either page 1 here or the old Hallwoeen II and Halloween III Blu-ray thread.

[ronnie21]

yeah. i wonder why or how they got the credit fixed so quick.

[ronnie21]

is the print exactly the same as before with just the credit change?

[ronnie21]

does anyone have the link where i can send replacement??

[Nailwraps]

yeah. i wonder why or how they got the credit fixed so quick.

Well the credit is like possibly 10 seconds long. That's how it got fixed quick.

[dvdfan]

does anyone have the link where i can send replacement??


Here you go: http://www.universalstudiosentertainment.com/contact-us.php

Just fill out the form and explain about the Halloween II BluRay and they will send you a stamped envelope to send it back in.

[ronnie21]

thanks baby...

[JGrendel]

Well the credit is like possibly 10 seconds long. That's how it got fixed quick.

Seems kinda like a waste of time doesn't it?

[shape22]

No thanks Universal. The original disc passed your quality assurance check despite the credit snafu. And now you expect me to exchange that slightly flawed disc for a hastily authored replacement disc that might be plagued with more significant issues? I'm not going to give up the functional disc I have to become an unpaid beta tester.

If Universal really gave a damn they'd send out a replacement disc for anyone who can provide proof of purchase. I won't even consider sending in the original disc until I see some positive reviews of the replacement.

[ronnie21]

i just got an email asking for me address and number so i quess they will be sending me an envelope, i did however hear that the replacement disc is fine and no problems..

[ronnie21]

got an email from them, saying they will be sending an envelope for replacement disc. it says to fill out the following. the make and model number of my player. where the defect is or what chapter..??? did you all have to answer these too???

[shithead]

A credit change just doesn't matter to me....at all.

I'll be keeping the copy I have now. It'll be considered rare in the future!:cool:

[Nailwraps]

got an email from them, saying they will be sending an envelope for replacement disc. it says to fill out the following. the make and model number of my player. where the defect is or what chapter..??? did you all have to answer these too???

No not me. All they just said in my e-mail was the envelope is on the way. On subject of replacements, it's amazing how we haven't heard anything about a replacement program for the Conan The Barbarian Blu-ray.

[ronnie21]

ok got the enevolope today.. will send in the morning. does anyone know how long it will take? for disc to arrive?

[Nailwraps]

Got my enevelope yesterday and sent it in today. According to the paer I got, it should take 2-4 weeks.

[buck135]

Now Universal needs to offer a replacement for their disgusting Big Lebowski blu-ray.

[Katatonia]

Now Universal needs to offer a replacement for their disgusting Big Lebowski blu-ray.

...and a bunch of others that they sourced from antiquated HD masters and then digitally tinkered to hell.

Universal released several truly superb looking Blu-rays (Casino for instance), but they've released a ton more turds.

[buck135]

...and a bunch of others that they sourced from antiquated HD masters and then digitally tinkered to hell.

Universal released several truly superb looking Blu-rays (Casino for instance), but they've released a ton more turds.

Amen brother.

[dvdfan]

I got my replacement disc. Besides the fixed credit the disc now has DTS-HD Master Audio. Everything else is identical to the first pressing including the Terror in the Aisles bonus feature.

[Demoni]

I got my replacement disc. Besides the fixed credit the disc now has DTS-HD Master Audio. Everything else is identical to the first pressing including the Terror in the Aisles bonus feature.

If they upgraded the sound then I´ll do a replacement after all.

[DanceEnergy24]

I received everything in the mail but wasn't going to bother with a replacement. I will now that the audio has been upgraded.

[DanceEnergy24]

Did you receive your replacement disc in an envelope or jewel case?

[Stige]

does the HD audio make a huge amount of difference in a movie like halloween 2? I have the equipment for decoding the HD formats, but was just wondering if the upgrade was a world of difference? Guess I'll just buy it again , a trade from Norway would probably be more trouble than it's worth

[Katatonia]

does the HD audio make a huge amount of difference in a movie like halloween 2? I have the equipment for decoding the HD formats, but was just wondering if the upgrade was a world of difference? Guess I'll just buy it again , a trade from Norway would probably be more trouble than it's worth

Hopefully it really is an upgrade, but it begs the question of why they didn't have DTS HD Master Audio on the disc (instead of lossy DTS) in the first place? It just doesn't make much sense.

I contacted them for a replacement mailer. I wasn't going to just for the credit, but it's worth it for the audio I guess. :eek2:

[ronnie21]

wow, audio upgrade. so glad i did now.......

[ronnie21]

Makes me wonder if they were planning this along. how did they fix all this so quickly..

[dvdfan]

Did you receive your replacement disc in an envelope or jewel case?

Jewel Case. And it came rather quickly. I received the envelope on December 27th, sent the disc back on the 28th and received the new disc yesterday the 7th. Not too bad considering this was during the New Year holidays.

[shape22]

Wow. For the lossless audio upgrade I'll bite too.

Being a conspiracy theorist I definitely find this suspicious. Sounds like they agreed to fix the credit because the original discs were authored with the wrong audio track.

Thanks to all who shared info about the replacement process.

[buck135]

Wow. For the lossless audio upgrade I'll bite too.

Being a conspiracy theorist I definitely find this suspicious. Sounds like they agreed to fix the credit because the original discs were authored with the wrong audio track.

Thanks to all who shared info about the replacement process.

Agreed. Thanks all. I too have now contacted Universal for the replacement. The extra audio track is enough for me.

[Nailwraps]

It was nice of Universal to upgrade the audio too. Just wanna to say that. ;)

[ronnie21]

Now we can have H2 in all or most of it's glory. and a great extra. the whole unedited terror in the ailes..Hey, maybe next time i go to library, i can get the ad for terror. and post it.

[bigdaddyhorse]

Still not replacing. The audio isn't gonna matter much as it's all from a 2 channel source with nearly nothing happening in the rear or subs. I'll keep the fucked up disc, it was fine.

[JGrendel]

Still not replacing. The audio isn't gonna matter much as it's all from a 2 channel source with nearly nothing happening in the rear or subs. I'll keep the fucked up disc, it was fine.

Same here

[shape22]

I think it's a mistake to minimize the potential superiority of lossless audio for stereo soundtracks. Regardless of the number of channels lossless codecs allow for higher highs, lower lows, stronger separation of channels, and substantially clearer and cleaner sound.

If we're talking about a film that was made in the 30s or 40s the dynamic range would be severely limited by the recording technology of the era. So a soundtrack of that vintage might not be substantially improved by lossless encoding. But by the 80s very high quality equipment was in play--particularly in the highly structured studio environments used to record soundtrack music. The analog recording technology in use at that time certainly captured a far wider sonic range than any lossy codec could accurately reproduce.

Obviously no one will have the opportunity to do a side-by-side comparison (since you have to give up your existing disc to get the new one). But I suspect the new lossless track sounds superior even on mid-range equipment.

I just upgraded several Bond films from the ultimate edition DVDs. And I was really struck by the clarity increase of the Live And Let Die blu-ray soundtrack. Dialogue passages that used to be murky are now clear as a bell. And the music has much more presence. It's not really a subtle difference. It's a huge difference.

Obviously the lossy DTS bitrates are higher for blu-ray discs. And Halloween II hasn't been re-encoded to take advantage of the 5.1 sound field. So the difference might not be as pronounced or dramatic. But I'll be shocked if there aren't noticeable improvements to crispness, clarity, and the heft of the bass frequencies.

I'll post my impressions when I get the replacement disc.

[Nailwraps]

Still not replacing. The audio isn't gonna matter much as it's all from a 2 channel source with nearly nothing happening in the rear or subs. I'll keep the fucked up disc, it was fine.

Speaking of, does anyone know if the English 2.0 Surround or Stereo track is included on the replacement disc?

[Katatonia]

Speaking of, does anyone know if the English 2.0 Surround or Stereo track is included on the replacement disc?

It is included. A screenshot was posted in the Blu-ray.com forum (http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-movies-north-america/176154-halloween-ii-1981-30th-anniversary-edition-september-13-2011-a-92.html#post5648011) of the audio menu on the replacement disc.

[buck135]

Yeah, it now features a new 5.1 dts-HD Master Audio track and the 2.0 dts Digital Surround track.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/5648011-post1839.html

[spawningblue]

I sent them an e-mail and they said they are sending me the disc. I heard someone else mention this as well, but looks like it is only for Canadians that they are not asking you to send old disc back first. So if you are Canadian might as well get a replacement and have both versions!

[Mikey Horror]

I wasn't going to bother for a simple credit replacement, but the upgraded audio has me sold. My replacement envelope is on its way from Universal.

[buck135]

I sent them an e-mail and they said they are sending me the disc. I heard someone else mention this as well, but looks like it is only for Canadians that they are not asking you to send old disc back first. So if you are Canadian might as well get a replacement and have both versions!

Yeah, I'm in the US and I have to send the disc back before I receive the replacement.

[ronnie21]

tried to see the picture on blu-ray.com need to be a registred member and its too much a pain to sign up so oh well.. quess i will see it when i get the replacement disc...

[shithead]

For anyone who has received their replacement disc...Does it come sent back in any kind of case for protection? Or is it just the disc in a mail bubble?

[Nailwraps]

It's been said the replacement disc came in a jewel case.

[buck135]

I just received the return envelope. Despite my current lack of surround sound, the inclusion of the HD 5.1 track was too good to pass up.

[ronnie21]

still havent got mine yet. hopefully next week...

[Katatonia]

I just received the return envelope. Despite my current lack of surround sound, the inclusion of the HD 5.1 track was too good to pass up.

I also just received the return envelope yesterday too. I sent a message to Universal with my address, but oddly never received any email reply from them.

The lossless track's inclusion interests me far more than a name at the beginning of the film.

[Sinister Ash]

Yeah, it now features a new 5.1 dts-HD Master Audio track and the 2.0 dts Digital Surround track.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/5648011-post1839.html

2.0 DTS on the new disc? This upgrade is a must for me.

I'm surprised how many people don't think it's important to fix Akkad's credit. It's only proper to give him acknowledgement for financing the movie and for assuming any other duties as the executive producer.

[Katatonia]

I'm surprised how many people don't think it's important to fix Akkad's credit. It's only proper to give him acknowledgement for financing the movie and for assuming any other duties as the executive producer.

He got a credit on the back cover's credit block. It's not like he was totally omitted from the release.

[Ash28M]

I'm surprised how many people don't think it's important to fix Akkad's credit. It's only proper to give him acknowledgement for financing the movie and for assuming any other duties as the executive producer.

I may be wrong but I guess I've always saw him as someone who was only involved in the series for the money. Yet he did die a tragic death a few years ago so I can understand the uproar.

[shithead]

Sent an email for my replacement today.

The improved audio won me over.:o

[Mutilated Prey]

I got an envelope on the way. I am an Audiophile, so I may just have to get the replacement. We shall see.

[ronnie21]

hope to get mine this week... it aint coming quick..

[deepred]

Sent mine back today. I figured it doesn't cost me anything, so why not?

[DanceEnergy24]

It's been a couple weeks and I haven't received my replacement disc yet. How long have you all had to wait for it to arrive in the mail? I'm thinking Universal might have been slammed with more discs sent in now that the news of the audio upgrade has been released.

[Kim Bruun]

Quick question, sorry if it has been covered: Will the upgraded disc with the corrected credits and improved soundtrack eventually replace the first print in shops and on amazon, etc.? Or will you have to buy the first print and then send it to Universal for a replacement?

[buck135]

It's been a couple weeks and I haven't received my replacement disc yet. How long have you all had to wait for it to arrive in the mail? I'm thinking Universal might have been slammed with more discs sent in now that the news of the audio upgrade has been released.

I believe they said 2-4 weeks.

[spawningblue]

Received my replacement in the mail the other day. it arrived in a jewel case.

Again, for any Canadians they do not require you to send back your old disc, or even ask for any proof that you actually own the disc. I didn't scam them as I did have the old disc, just saying, it is a quick and harmless affair. For 2 min. of your time sending them an e-mail, it's worth getting the new disc with the new sound.

[Katatonia]

I finally mailed mine in via the pre-paid mailer yesterday, so hopefully it won't take too long...

[Nailwraps]

Got my replacement disc! :D

[ronnie21]

got mine today and everything looks as it should. great job.. iam so glad i upgraded...

[Horrorphilly]

Looks like I may be the only person on here with a rare disc on my hands.LOL

[DanceEnergy24]

I received my replacement today. I can also confirm that the credit has been fixed and the audio has been upgraded.

[buck135]

Looks like I may be the only person on here with a rare disc on my hands.LOL

Lol. I've been thinking the same thing. It feels strange having the case on the shelf minus the disc. BTW kudos to the new avatar. :)

[Bluenoser]

I sent them an e-mail and they said they are sending me the disc. I heard someone else mention this as well, but looks like it is only for Canadians that they are not asking you to send old disc back first. So if you are Canadian might as well get a replacement and have both versions!

Same here. I emailed them on the weekend with my address, got a response today simply saying my replacement disc was on its way from their office in Toronto.

[deepred]

Got mine today. :D

[JGrendel]

Same here. I emailed them on the weekend with my address, got a response today simply saying my replacement disc was on its way from their office in Toronto.

I finally bit too & yeah they said the same thing didn't ask for the other disc at all just said the replacement was on the way.

[RNunez187]

Got my mailer today. Sent the email on Jan 25th.

[Matt89]

Same here. I emailed them on the weekend with my address, got a response today simply saying my replacement disc was on its way from their office in Toronto.

Nice!! I'm gonna email them today (could have this bad boy by mid-week if it ships from Toronto). That's hilariously simple though. Someone could just steal the case from a rental shop, email these guys and then BAM. Free bluray.

Still gotta get my West Side Story bluray replaced. That's a little more complicated though, they want you to send in all 4 discs. Retarded.

~Matt

[Drinkinstein]

Nice!! I'm gonna email them today (could have this bad boy by mid-week if it ships from Toronto). That's hilariously simple though. Someone could just steal the case from a rental shop, email these guys and then BAM. Free bluray.

Still gotta get my West Side Story bluray replaced. That's a little more complicated though, they want you to send in all 4 discs. Retarded.

~Matt

I wouldn't assume Too much for discs shipping from Toronto, I'm a very short jaunt away and I've been waiting 2 weeks for my replacement!

[Bluenoser]

Nice!! I'm gonna email them today (could have this bad boy by mid-week if it ships from Toronto). That's hilariously simple though. Someone could just steal the case from a rental shop, email these guys and then BAM. Free bluray.

Still gotta get my West Side Story bluray replaced. That's a little more complicated though, they want you to send in all 4 discs. Retarded.

~Matt

That was my thought too... I guess it costs more to verify purchase than to just risk losing revenue from the sales? Seems odd to me.

[promnight13]

Got mine almost two weeks after sending the replacement disc. Wasn't going to at first but glad I did now.

[ronnie21]

its really worth it...

[Stige]

well they won't exchange for a replacement in Norway so....

for those who have heard both audio tracks, is it worth buying it again? Am I going to be blown away by all the subtle sounds I never would have noticed, or is it just louder ?

[Matt89]

Just emailed them.

~Matt

[JGrendel]

Finally received mine in the mail today, so now I have two copies which is kinda cool.

[buck135]

I'm still waiting. Seems longer than a month.

[shape22]

I'm still waiting. Seems longer than a month.

I feel your pain. I'm impatiently waiting for my replacement disc too. The longer this goes on the more I think something got screwed up with the mail one way or the other. Damn my paranoia.

[Matt89]

I emailed them and got a reply within a couple hours saying my replacement will ship from their headquarters in Toronto and to expect 3-6 weeks for delivery. I hope not, since I'm in Toronto. Would seem ridiculous for a package to take 3-6 weeks to get from Toronto to Toronto lol.

~Matt

[dayglo]

Would seem ridiculous for a package to take 3-6 weeks to get from Toronto to Toronto lol.



Not when you're dealing with Canada Post. :p

[Bluenoser]

Got mine yesterday.

[Mikey Horror]

The post office is absolutely deplorable it's no wonder why they're practically out of business. I could go into my local post office, hand them a letter and tell them to deliver it to the person behind me in line and it would still take them a month.

[JGrendel]

The post office is absolutely deplorable it's no wonder why they're practically out of business. I could go into my local post office, hand them a letter and tell them to deliver it to the person behind me in line and it would still take them a month.

And cost you twice the postage lol... Which makes me wonder if you ask them to ship it by air would they just chuck it over your head?

[x666x]

I find that Canada Post is quite reliable, really. The private ones are worse to deal with. Just got an email stating that mine will be sent out shortly.

[shithead]

Got mine today.

Only took about 2 weeks.

[buck135]

Got mine today.

Only took about 2 weeks.

Incredible. I've been waiting for over 4 already.

[shithead]

Incredible. I've been waiting for over 4 already.

Are you in the states?

[buck135]

Are you in the states?

Yeah, in Connecticut.

[ronnie21]

yeah mine took about 3 weeks. seemed like forever.. iam in PA. They should have just done this from the beginning instead of messing with it..

[Matt89]

Got mine. Only took 4 days. (3-6 weeks my ass).

~Matt

[buck135]

Got mine. Only took 4 days. (3-6 weeks my ass).

~Matt

That's right...rub it in. :lol:

[Mikey Horror]

Got mine today finally, three and a half weeks later.

[Katatonia]

Received my replacement disc earlier today also. It took about 3 weeks after I mailed it out to them.

[JGrendel]

I was on the fence in the beginning but am really glad I emailed them for the replacement the new audio is awesome. Thanks Spawning Blue for the convincing arguement & the help.

[Mutilated Prey]

I still have yet to send mine in, but I did get the envelope.

[Sinister Ash]

Just received mine too. About 2 weeks turnaround time.

[Mutilated Prey]

They're still honoring this right? Any announcements anywhere that it's over? I was finally going to send my old Blu back tomorrow.

[SpaceAce]

I just bought H2 blu about 2 weeks ago (at mejier) and my cousin has it now and I have yet to watch it. Would I most likely have the flawed disc or did they correct it for recent discs?

[Katatonia]

I just bought H2 blu about 2 weeks ago (at mejier) and my cousin has it now and I have yet to watch it. Would I most likely have the flawed disc or did they correct it for recent discs?

If you bought it retail, you're more likely to get the "flawed" disc. People on Amazon are still receiving the original disc for example.

Just remember that the original disc isn't really defective. It will play fine, you just won't have the Moustapha Akkad credit at the beginning of the film, or the lossless audio upgrade.

[Stige]

universal wouldn't exchange to Norway. When I then asked if the "correct" disc would be available in stores after a while they replied they didn't know

[Kim Bruun]

universal wouldn't exchange to Norway. When I then asked if the "correct" disc would be available in stores after a while they replied they didn't know

Same story with the DK. It bugs me to no end, because this remains one of my faves. I want - and deserve - the best, damnit! :) I hope the corrected disc will eventually replace the first one in stores and in online shops - but they weren't able to address that.

[Mutilated Prey]

Hello,

Yes, the "Halloween II" replacement program is still in effect. Please allow three to four weeks to receive the replacement from the time you return the original disc.

Sincerely,

Consumer Relations
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

[startide]

I just bought this disc. The credit thing didn't even occur to me!! But then I didn't buy it for H2 either.

[Dobby]

The packaging cover now says on the back 5.1 audio +mono track. Saw this at the local frys few days ago while shopping.

[SpaceAce]

I just checked mine, got the "problem" disc......no Akkad credit...and the audio says processed instead of master (or something to that effect).

I wouldn't send for a replacement if it was only a credit change, but it sounds like the audio upgrade is worth it right?

[Mutilated Prey]

That's the word on the street, and why I did it.

[Mutilated Prey]

Got my replacement disc today - came in a jewel case, double packaged/enveloped. Sounds great and a super quick turnaround from Universal - 1 week!

[WesReviews]

So, with the news about the Shout Factory Special Edition of Halloween III: Season of the Witch... I'm wondering if they are likely to also do a special edition of Halloween II... and if so, I am considering holding off on purchasing this version.

Though I suppose this one would still be worth it for Terror in the Aisles alone, and there's no guarantee of a Shout Factory version of 2. Just came to mind when I heard they were working on Season of the Witch.

[Mutilated Prey]

Though I suppose this one would still be worth it for Terror in the Aisles alone,

That's actually a damn good point.

[startide]

Terror in the Aisles is actually the reason I bought this disc. Don't care for H2, but like everyone else, didn't ever think Terror would see the light of day.

Not that it's a dealbreaker or anything, but what's up with the lack of original trailers on these blu rays? I've watched three in the last week or so (or sampled them at least) and none of them had trailers on them. Of all the extras on DVDs and blu, I would have thought that would have been the first? I like to see how movies are marketed, esp. seeing as I see so few films theatrically these days. (Not by choice, I just don't get the opportunity.) Takes me back to my VHS days and the assortment of trailers on them were often better than the crap I was about to witness!

[buck135]

Not that it's a dealbreaker or anything, but what's up with the lack of original trailers on these blu rays? I've watched three in the last week or so (or sampled them at least) and none of them had trailers on them. Of all the extras on DVDs and blu, I would have thought that would have been the first? I like to see how movies are marketed, esp. seeing as I see so few films theatrically these days. (Not by choice, I just don't get the opportunity.) Takes me back to my VHS days and the assortment of trailers on them were often better than the crap I was about to witness!

Amen brother. I'm a big fan of Zach Snyder's films, and not one blu-ray of his films contains the films trailer. The teaser trailers for Watchmen and Sucker Punch are amazing. Oh well.

[baggio]

Now that Shout Factory version is coming out, I wonder if the Universal version with Terror in the Aisles will go out of print?

[Nailwraps]

Not necessarily. Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas and Dazed and Confused got Criterion releases and the Universal Blus are still in print.