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

Shannafey · 01-21-2007, 09:59 PM

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 · 01-21-2007, 10:22 PM

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

bigdaddyhorse · 01-21-2007, 10:49 PM

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~! · 01-21-2007, 10:58 PM

Just go here and have a look around:

www.xploitedcinema.com

Shannafey · 01-21-2007, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KR~!

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 · 01-22-2007, 12:14 AM

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 · 01-22-2007, 01:16 AM

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 · 01-22-2007, 01:36 AM

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

BloodMan · 01-22-2007, 02:35 AM

Kill Bill japanese cut... region 3 NTSC disc

shape22 · 01-22-2007, 06:24 AM

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 · 01-22-2007, 06:25 AM

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 · 01-22-2007, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam

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

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

01-22-2007, 12:46 PM

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 · 01-22-2007, 04:34 PM

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

Korngold · 01-23-2007, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BloodMan

Kill Bill japanese cut... region 3 NTSC disc

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

01-21-2007, 09:59 PM	#1
Shannafey Don't Monkey With Me! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: South Florida, But Far from the Hell that is Miami Posts: 6,395	Now that I'm Region Free - What to Buy??? 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!

01-21-2007, 10:22 PM	#2
dayglo Maniac Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 502	If you like Phantasm the 5 disc, R2 set is a real gem. __________________

01-21-2007, 10:49 PM	#3
bigdaddyhorse Detroit Hi-on Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Under a rock Posts: 11,956	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. __________________ "!" My Fucking DVDS

01-21-2007, 10:58 PM	#4
KR~! The Apocalyptic Kid Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In Hel's Womb Posts: 5,462	Just go here and have a look around: www.xploitedcinema.com __________________ We do not have to visit a madhouse to find disordered minds; our planet is the mental institution of the universe. - Johann von Goethe

01-22-2007, 12:14 AM	#6
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,554	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. __________________ CINEMA PAFF - Your BB-Movie Showcase * * - The extra B is for BYOBB Paff's Laserdiscs

01-22-2007, 01:16 AM	#7
Korngold Stalker Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 377	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/ __________________ My DVDs Last edited by Korngold; 01-22-2007 at 01:40 AM.

01-22-2007, 01:36 AM	#8
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,258	If you want to check video comparisons you MUST visit www.dvdbeaver.com. The best DVD review site, easily. __________________ "Only on Horrordvds.com could a well intentioned get well thread turn into an infomercial about the propensity for testicular perspiration". There Is No Freedom, Wake Up.

01-22-2007, 02:35 AM	#9
BloodMan Kill Time B4 It Kills You Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4,434	Kill Bill japanese cut... region 3 NTSC disc __________________ We Are Never Very Far From Those We Hate, For This Very Reason, We Shall Never Be Truly Close To Those We Love If I Don't Have The Right To Torture You, Why Then Do You Have The Right To Torture Me By Taking Away The Pleasure That I Could Get From Torturing You? Remember, one cannot make footprints in the sands of time by sitting on their butt, and who wants to leave butt prints in the sands of time?

01-22-2007, 06:24 AM	#10
shape22 Maniac Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 997	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.

01-22-2007, 06:25 AM	#11
Sam Maniac Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 809	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

01-22-2007, 12:46 PM	#13
Numania Guest Posts: n/a	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.

01-22-2007, 04:34 PM	#14
Shannafey Don't Monkey With Me! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: South Florida, But Far from the Hell that is Miami Posts: 6,395	WOW!! You guys are already breaking my bank!!

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