So: Just how many different version of Romero's DAWN OF THE DEAD do you own?

wago70 · 10-05-2004, 10:46 PM

I love this film and after purchasing the new Ultimate Edition as well as getting the movie-only one last year, I find it hard to give away my 1997 Collector's Edition and the Theatrical Cut. The lasers I have (the Box set from Elite and Japan along with the movie-only from Elite) STAY - they're in for life.
How about you all?

Roo · 10-05-2004, 10:59 PM

I just have the one version, Ultimate Edition. I always borrowed a friends copy when ever I needed to watch it. Funny thing is....now he borrows mine all the time.

dayglo · 10-05-2004, 11:02 PM

I only have the UE of Dawn. I used to have the anniversary one, but threw it on ebay as soon as AB decided to re-release. Got some great coin from it too.

10-05-2004, 11:14 PM

I own the UE, as well as the AB Theatrical release. (As I couldn't hold out the couple of months before the UE was released).

10-05-2004, 11:14 PM

I have the Canne's Cut, the 20th Anniversary, and the Ultimate ED. I was gonna get rid of the two previous releases but I just can't bring myself to it and probably never will. It's just one of those things.

10-05-2004, 11:15 PM

I have the original Divimax edition of the Theatrical cut released last year and the UE. In the past, I have owned an old Republic VHS, the Theatrical cut widescreen VHS from AB, and the old Theatrical cut DVD.

Paff · 10-05-2004, 11:29 PM

One

The director's cut on LD. That one's a keeper, as it's signed by Tom Savini and Ken Foree.

I'll buy the Ultimate Edition DVD, when I can find it used. I bet I pick one up in the next two months. Still want the Elite box set LD, and possibly that Japanese one.

bigdaddyhorse · 10-05-2004, 11:32 PM

Used to have both of the old dvds, but those got ebayed years ago when the boxset was first announced.
Also couldn't resist the Divimax disc as it was cheap and shinny. I still have it just cuz the cover looks so cool with the gold logo. UE of course, and I still have the AB "Director's Cut" VHS with the second tape of trailers. Always got outbid on the Elite LD set, so I still don't have that although I may try again sometime.

Mortis · 10-05-2004, 11:40 PM

I have the UE and the DC. The DC will always be in my possession because it's signed by Foree, Emge and Savini.

I never bought the newly released TC, but has anyone noticed two different covers? They're the same picture, but the spine on one is yellow and the other is shiny gold.

bigdaddyhorse · 10-05-2004, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mortis

I have the UE and the DC. The DC will always be in my possession because it's signed by Foree, Emge and Savini.

I never bought the newly released TC, but has anyone noticed two different covers? They're the same picture, but the spine on one is yellow and the other is shiny gold.

Yep, the first ones out were shinny gold, I'd guess this was a first run thing. Everything since has been the ugly yellow. Amazing how much better the gold looks.
Gold ones have started showing up at used stores around here, and one or 2 in Best Buy since the UE got released (they weren't there the week before it came out).
There's also a single disc, normal case version of Day of the Dead.
Is the 2-discer going out of print?
There's a couple 2 discers left at BB for $16.99, the single disc beside it is $14.99. Better get it quick if you've been waiting for whatever reason cuz it looks like it might be going away.

Silent Noize · 10-05-2004, 11:48 PM

I have the Divimax Theatrical cut and the Ultimate Edition. Everybody get ready to buy it again when the Blu-Ray format becomes available. Anchor Bay has already said they will be releasing movies on Blu-Ray and I have no doubt that they will release a HD version of Dawn.

fceurich39 · 10-05-2004, 11:55 PM

i have the dawn of the dead single disc divimax dvd
2.dawn of the dead 1997 director's cut 2 tape vhs
3.dawn of the dead ultimate edition dvd box set
4.dawn of the dead european cut on vhs shitty quality with jap subtitles
5.dawn of the dead ultimate 156 min vhs german language only

jscott · 10-05-2004, 11:58 PM

VHS:
HBO Video
Republic
Anchor Bay Cannes Edition (single tape version)
LD:
Elite CAV Cannes Boxset
Elite CLV Cannes
Republic
DVD:
Anchor Bay Cannes
Anchor Bay 20th Anv.
Anchor Bay Divimax
Anchor Bay Ultimate Edition
Dutch Film Works 2 Disc
Astro Film Composite Cut

Paff · 10-05-2004, 11:59 PM

We have a winner!

jscott · 10-06-2004, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paff

We have a winner!

If you think that's a lot, you should see Michael E. Smith's collection (He's contributed stills of his items to the most recent Dawn & Day AB DVD's). The last time I spoke with him, he owned 110 different versions on VHS, LD, and DVD!

10-05-2004, 10:46 PM	#1
wago70 Robinson Crusoe on Mars Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Francisco - down by them two ol' sheds Posts: 2,978	So: Just how many different version of Romero's DAWN OF THE DEAD do you own? I love this film and after purchasing the new Ultimate Edition as well as getting the movie-only one last year, I find it hard to give away my 1997 Collector's Edition and the Theatrical Cut. The lasers I have (the Box set from Elite and Japan along with the movie-only from Elite) STAY - they're in for life. How about you all?

10-05-2004, 11:02 PM	#3
dayglo Maniac Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 502	I only have the UE of Dawn. I used to have the anniversary one, but threw it on ebay as soon as AB decided to re-release. Got some great coin from it too. __________________

10-05-2004, 11:29 PM	#7
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,534	One The director's cut on LD. That one's a keeper, as it's signed by Tom Savini and Ken Foree. I'll buy the Ultimate Edition DVD, when I can find it used. I bet I pick one up in the next two months. Still want the Elite box set LD, and possibly that Japanese one. __________________ CINEMA PAFF - Your BB-Movie Showcase * * - The extra B is for BYOBB Paff's Laserdiscs

10-05-2004, 11:32 PM	#8
bigdaddyhorse Detroit Hi-on Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Under a rock Posts: 11,931	Used to have both of the old dvds, but those got ebayed years ago when the boxset was first announced. Also couldn't resist the Divimax disc as it was cheap and shinny. I still have it just cuz the cover looks so cool with the gold logo. UE of course, and I still have the AB "Director's Cut" VHS with the second tape of trailers. Always got outbid on the Elite LD set, so I still don't have that although I may try again sometime. __________________ "!" My Fucking DVDS

10-05-2004, 11:40 PM	#9
Mortis GARBAGE DAY! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7,399	I have the UE and the DC. The DC will always be in my possession because it's signed by Foree, Emge and Savini. I never bought the newly released TC, but has anyone noticed two different covers? They're the same picture, but the spine on one is yellow and the other is shiny gold. __________________ Punish!

10-05-2004, 10:59 PM	#2
Roo Maniac Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cedar Hill, TX Posts: 570	I just have the one version, Ultimate Edition. I always borrowed a friends copy when ever I needed to watch it. Funny thing is....now he borrows mine all the time.

10-05-2004, 11:14 PM	#4
Morg Guest Posts: n/a	I own the UE, as well as the AB Theatrical release. (As I couldn't hold out the couple of months before the UE was released).

10-05-2004, 11:14 PM	#5
Latency Guest Posts: n/a	I have the Canne's Cut, the 20th Anniversary, and the Ultimate ED. I was gonna get rid of the two previous releases but I just can't bring myself to it and probably never will. It's just one of those things.

10-05-2004, 11:15 PM	#6
RyanPC Guest Posts: n/a	I have the original Divimax edition of the Theatrical cut released last year and the UE. In the past, I have owned an old Republic VHS, the Theatrical cut widescreen VHS from AB, and the old Theatrical cut DVD.

10-05-2004, 11:48 PM	#11
Silent Noize Maniac Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 849	I have the Divimax Theatrical cut and the Ultimate Edition. Everybody get ready to buy it again when the Blu-Ray format becomes available. Anchor Bay has already said they will be releasing movies on Blu-Ray and I have no doubt that they will release a HD version of Dawn. __________________ My DVD's / My Music

10-05-2004, 11:55 PM	#12
fceurich39 HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ira's Toys store Posts: 7,591	i have the dawn of the dead single disc divimax dvd 2.dawn of the dead 1997 director's cut 2 tape vhs 3.dawn of the dead ultimate edition dvd box set 4.dawn of the dead european cut on vhs shitty quality with jap subtitles 5.dawn of the dead ultimate 156 min vhs german language only

10-05-2004, 11:58 PM	#13
jscott Guided By Voices Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 787	VHS: HBO Video Republic Anchor Bay Cannes Edition (single tape version) LD: Elite CAV Cannes Boxset Elite CLV Cannes Republic DVD: Anchor Bay Cannes Anchor Bay 20th Anv. Anchor Bay Divimax Anchor Bay Ultimate Edition Dutch Film Works 2 Disc Astro Film Composite Cut __________________ http://www.profondocinema.com

10-05-2004, 11:59 PM	#14
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,534	We have a winner! __________________ CINEMA PAFF - Your BB-Movie Showcase * * - The extra B is for BYOBB Paff's Laserdiscs

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