Halloween comes (again) this August

rhett · 08-01-2007, 06:34 PM

John Carpenter's masterpiece is getting yet ANOTHER release from Anchor Bay, this time to coincide with Rob Zombie's upcoming remake. Not to worry though, faithful fans who've bought either the old HALLOWEEN restoration in its many incarnations or the new 25th Anniversary Edition. This new edition is merely a repacking of the single disc downsizing of the original restoration (with just Michael's face on the THX approved original), but this time with an embossed and reflective new slipcase. If you ever wanted to see your reflection in Michael's knife, now you can. His eyes glow and those veins on his iconic knife clenching hand even stand out. Anchor Bay must have had plenty of old stock to get rid of, and this should get the job done with all the publicity for Zombie's take.

The disc will street on August 14th for $14.99. All will be carved.

dwatts · 08-01-2007, 06:40 PM

Isn't it hitting hi-def at around the same time?

Grim · 08-01-2007, 07:03 PM

I believe October 2nd is when the Blu-ray release is supposed to hit shelves. That sucker will be mine.

satans-sadists · 08-01-2007, 07:07 PM

So how many times now has Halloween been reissued on dvd? I'm guessing it probably beats the Evil Dead series at this point?

dwatts · 08-01-2007, 07:11 PM

Well, Evil Dead hi-def comes out the same time, I think.

satans-sadists · 08-01-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dwatts

Well, Evil Dead hi-def comes out the same time, I think.

Some things never change with Anchor Bay.

rhett · 08-01-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by satans-sadists

So how many times now has Halloween been reissued on dvd? I'm guessing it probably beats the Evil Dead series at this point?

It definitely beats THE EVIL DEAD. By my count:

original Anchor Bay P&S monstrosity
2 disc limited edition
single disc limited edition (lenticular)
single disc (with Michael face)
single disc extended cut
25th anniversary
Halloween horror slipcase
new shiny slipcase

There's probably another version I'm missing, but that's 8 different releases. Nice.

Dave · 08-01-2007, 11:40 PM

I'm torn on buying these high-def releases. I don't have HD player, but someday I will. Halloween and Evil Dead play on Monsters HD all the time, but on the off chance AB loses the rights, I can see these going sky high in value. But on the other hand, AB knows they are cash bows and will most likely keep them around.

othervoice1 · 08-01-2007, 11:48 PM

I am so mad at anchor bay/Starz for only backing blu ray right now and not hd-dvd (pout)

maybrick · 08-02-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I'm torn on buying these high-def releases. I don't have HD player, but someday I will. Halloween and Evil Dead play on Monsters HD all the time, but on the off chance AB loses the rights, I can see these going sky high in value. But on the other hand, AB knows they are cash bows and will most likely keep them around.

Well, think about the dawning of DVD and how many people may have bought AB's crappy first Halloween DVD on the idea that they would own a player "someday". How many of them were happy to see a superior edition released shortly after, or even before, that day actually came?

dwatts · 08-02-2007, 12:47 AM

No - these are the last versions that will ever be released. Honest. AND THEY'RE LIMITED!!!!

othervoice1 · 08-02-2007, 02:49 AM

so whatever happened to all that stuff they found in a box that was almost thrown out ect ect regarding Halloween- wasnt there like deleted scenes and stuff and if so are there any plans to release that on dvd

evildeadfan123 · 08-02-2007, 12:16 PM

I have the Limited Edition and 25th Anniversary Editions of Halloween. I think I will pass on this edition.

satans-sadists · 08-02-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dwatts

No - these are the last versions that will ever be released. Honest. AND THEY'RE LIMITED!!!!

The last version to be released before next year's 30TH ANNIVERSARY KILLER BOX EDITION.

horrorlover · 08-02-2007, 09:09 PM

I will be picking this one up, I have yet to buy Halloween on dvd ( I had it on vhs), but I can't see this being a buy for anyone who already has it on dvd. I agree though they way overdo the releases, I mean at least 8 times it's been put out that's just crazy!

08-01-2007, 06:34 PM	#1
rhett Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 8,874	Halloween comes (again) this August John Carpenter's masterpiece is getting yet ANOTHER release from Anchor Bay, this time to coincide with Rob Zombie's upcoming remake. Not to worry though, faithful fans who've bought either the old HALLOWEEN restoration in its many incarnations or the new 25th Anniversary Edition. This new edition is merely a repacking of the single disc downsizing of the original restoration (with just Michael's face on the THX approved original), but this time with an embossed and reflective new slipcase. If you ever wanted to see your reflection in Michael's knife, now you can. His eyes glow and those veins on his iconic knife clenching hand even stand out. Anchor Bay must have had plenty of old stock to get rid of, and this should get the job done with all the publicity for Zombie's take. The disc will street on August 14th for $14.99. All will be carved. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's a good scream...it's a good scream..."

08-01-2007, 07:03 PM	#3
Grim HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,277	I believe October 2nd is when the Blu-ray release is supposed to hit shelves. That sucker will be mine. __________________ AIM: MrGrim132002

08-01-2007, 11:40 PM	#8
Dave Pimp Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Newton, NH Posts: 6,185	I'm torn on buying these high-def releases. I don't have HD player, but someday I will. Halloween and Evil Dead play on Monsters HD all the time, but on the off chance AB loses the rights, I can see these going sky high in value. But on the other hand, AB knows they are cash bows and will most likely keep them around. __________________ Horror Digital Amazon Link

08-01-2007, 11:48 PM	#9
othervoice1 HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,385	I am so mad at anchor bay/Starz for only backing blu ray right now and not hd-dvd (pout) __________________ 'Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love... the clarity of hatred... and the ecstasy of grief.' Angel Passion

08-02-2007, 02:49 AM	#12
othervoice1 HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,385	so whatever happened to all that stuff they found in a box that was almost thrown out ect ect regarding Halloween- wasnt there like deleted scenes and stuff and if so are there any plans to release that on dvd __________________ 'Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love... the clarity of hatred... and the ecstasy of grief.' Angel Passion

08-01-2007, 06:40 PM	#2
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	Isn't it hitting hi-def at around the same time?

08-01-2007, 07:07 PM	#4
satans-sadists Humanitarian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,867	So how many times now has Halloween been reissued on dvd? I'm guessing it probably beats the Evil Dead series at this point?

08-01-2007, 07:11 PM	#5
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	Well, Evil Dead hi-def comes out the same time, I think.

08-02-2007, 12:47 AM	#11
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	No - these are the last versions that will ever be released. Honest. AND THEY'RE LIMITED!!!!

08-02-2007, 12:16 PM	#13
evildeadfan123 Sam & Dean Winchester Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,968	I have the Limited Edition and 25th Anniversary Editions of Halloween. I think I will pass on this edition. __________________ Why have you disturbed our sleep? Awaken us from our ancient slumber? You will die! Like the others before you. One by one we will take you. I know a good hangover remedy, a greasy pork sandwich served in a dirty ashtray. RIP: John Winchester, all us Supernatural fans will miss you. http://www.myspace.com/jaredjensenfan I love Jared's flaring nostrils

08-02-2007, 09:09 PM	#15
horrorlover Stalker Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 408	I will be picking this one up, I have yet to buy Halloween on dvd ( I had it on vhs), but I can't see this being a buy for anyone who already has it on dvd. I agree though they way overdo the releases, I mean at least 8 times it's been put out that's just crazy! __________________ Robots do it better!

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