Evil Dead (Elite vs. AB)

I'm almost positive the AB fullframe disc and the Elite disc have the exact same transfer. I'm not sure why you thought they looked different.

[welb25]

I have always heard that the old AB disc and the Elite disc have the same transfer also.

Well, I hate the way A.B. put a widescreen version of the film out. Other than that one problem I love my Book Of The Dead dvd edition.

Originally Posted by AndrewBBD

I'm almost positive the AB fullframe disc and the Elite disc have the exact same transfer. I'm not sure why you thought they looked different.

I've never actually seen the Elite disc. I just heard the picture was bright, and the old AB Disc is far from bright, it's a pretty dark transfer actually. I just assumed they were both different .....

Yeah, I liked the Elite version because you couldn't see all of the bad moon mattings and some of the bad effects. And I do believe the still galleries on the A.B. version and Elite are a tad different. And yes, that book did stink, but I haven't really noticed it (but then again I don't go around sniffin' rubber books) And where's my Within The Woods short? ( I know, we'll never see it on dvd...)

I skipped a few replies, so maybe somebody already pointed this out, but Anchor Bay UK includes Evil Dead both matted and full frame in their Evil Dead box set.

[Silent Noize]

Elite vs. Anchor Bay editions. Screenshot comparisons included.

Originally Posted by Silent Noize

Elite vs. Anchor Bay editions. Screenshot comparisons included.

Isn't it funny how the original Anchor Bay release is better than the THX widescreen version from 2002?

That said, I think the Elite version looks the best, while the 1999 AB looks a tad bit bright in comparison. The 2002 AB is too dark, IMO.

[Silent Noize]

Originally Posted by RyanPC

Isn't it funny how the original Anchor Bay release is better than the THX widescreen version from 2002?

That said, I think the Elite version looks the best, while the 1999 AB looks a tad bit bright in comparison. The 2002 AB is too dark, IMO.

yeah. I only own the Book of the Dead edition. But after i saw those pics i was really shocked that the Book of the dead is WAY to dark and it looses alot of the picture due to the widescreen. I think i may get a copy of the Elite dics now.

Wait, guys, I don't understand ... There's an Elite disc in 1.33:1 available on several sites. Check here for example:

http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=42286

Isn't it the one you're looking for ?



Hugs,
Franco

Originally Posted by fcalderon

Wait, guys, I don't understand ... There's an Elite disc in 1.33:1 available on several sites. Check here for example:

http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=42286

Isn't it the one you're looking for ?



Hugs,
Franco

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1.33:1 IS fullscreen. There's only one Elite disc of The Evil Dead.

also 16mm is basically 1.33:1 which is of course fullscreen

[zombi3]

I'm happy with my Elite version. I almost got the BOTD version, until they decided to shitcan Within the Woods.

Originally Posted by zombi3

I'm happy with my Elite version. I almost got the BOTD version, until they decided to shitcan Within the Woods.

If you can get it for a decent price the FANalysis is a pretty good doc.

I have the elite full screen and the book of the dead version signed by bruce campbell as Ash