Eaten Alive (Hooper) - WTF on Latest Specs

08-22-2007, 12:08 PM

if you go to dark sky's web site you'll see the artwork and specs for the new 2 disc edition. what happened to the commentary? it's not listed. and is it really full frame like it says it's going to be. i know the old elite was widescreen. i guess that was a typo. but i really don't want to have to buy both the new disc and the old recalled Dark Sky disc just to get the commentary. that way i get everything in terms of extras.

anyone know what's up with this?

here's the latest specs:

“My Name is Buck” (Robert Englund featurette)
“The Butcher of Elmendorf: The Legend of Joe Ball”
Marilyn Burns featurette
Theatrical trailers
TV spots
Radio spots
Still gallery slideshow
Alternate credits and title sequences
Comment cards

shame they couldn't find the legendary deleted scenes. i remember reading on here about one involving a midget. anyone know the other ones?

sorry if i'm being anal but i was hoping they wouldn't screw up their Eaten Alive disc again.

knewby · 08-22-2007, 02:00 PM

What is the deal with the disc Dark Sky released earlier this year? I got mine from Amazon months ago. I never opened it yet so I can't comment on the quality, picture, etc. Was this one defective?..............................Larry

Crystal Plumage · 08-22-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by knewby

What is the deal with the disc Dark Sky released earlier this year? I got mine from Amazon months ago. I never opened it yet so I can't comment on the quality, picture, etc. Was this one defective?..............................Larry

No,that's a promo/review copy,released before it got pulled back (rights problems I guess)
Just like what happened with their Kill Baby Kill release.

knewby · 08-22-2007, 03:28 PM

Thanks. I see that Amazon has the 2 disc one up for pre-order with a release date of 09-25 and the cover (if thats the one they use) looks impressive.

08-22-2007, 04:17 PM

I believe the previous release was pulled because the transfer had progressive scan problems.

Matt89 · 08-22-2007, 06:18 PM

They pulled the last one because they found better print materials at the last minute, basically so they could give us better image quality. That's what I remember reading, anyway.

~Matt

fceurich39 · 08-22-2007, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyanPC

I believe the previous release was pulled because the transfer had progressive scan problems.

got mine at best buy for 14.99 which was weird to even see it watched and no problems with progressive scan playback

spawningblue · 08-22-2007, 09:43 PM

that doesn't explain why they got rid of the commentary? they find a better print so they throw away the commentary. it doesn't seem like any new extras were added either. hopefully they just made a mistake on their website, as that would make the most sense.

bigdaddyhorse · 08-22-2007, 10:04 PM

Does the recalled one really have a commentary, or is it a misprint on the covers?

17thJuggalo · 08-22-2007, 10:19 PM

Perhaps the commentary was made for the last release and didn't match the new materials/footage correctly? That would make the most sense.

fceurich39 · 08-22-2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

Does the recalled one really have a commentary, or is it a misprint on the covers?

yep it does when i watched it i wa sflipping through the audio tracks

Kolpitz · 08-22-2007, 11:19 PM

Back in July, Fangoria had this to say about the new Eaten Alive DVD:

Quote:

This edition will include a new, improved anamorphic 1.85:1 transfer with the filmmaker/actors commentary, Robert Englund interview and featurette on real serial killer/inspiration Joe Ball from the previous edition (a few copies of which got out into the marketplace before it was cancelled), plus new onscreen chats with Hooper and actress Marilyn Burns, alternate credits, stills, trailers and TV/radio spots. Retail price is $24.98.

That sounds more like it to me so hopefully Dark Sky Films just has the wrong specs on their site.

Devo1313 · 08-22-2007, 11:44 PM

Yeah,I got mine at Rasputin or Amoeba a few months back and enjoy it totally. Glad to have it. I have no problem with it and have fun watching it.

08-23-2007, 12:54 AM

Amazon.com says it's in Widescreen and the audio commentary is included.

*Pre-orders*

Kolpitz · 09-21-2007, 09:46 PM

I got my copy today and here are the final specs:

DISC 1
- 1.85 Anamorphic Widescreen feature (brand new transfer from long-lost vault materials)
- Audio commentary with producer Mardi Rustam, actors Roberta Collins, William Finley and Kyle Richars, & make-up artist Craig Reardon
- English subtitles
- Still Gallery

DISC 2
- "The Gator Creator: Tobe Hooper"
- "My Name is Buck: Robert Englund"
- "The Butcher of Elmendorf: The Legend of Joe Ball"
- "5ive Minutes with Marily Burns"
- Theatrical trailers, TV and radio spots
- Behind the Scenes Slideshow
- Alternate credits and title sequences
- Comment Cards

New cover art (courtesy of DVD Empire):

08-22-2007, 12:08 PM	#1
GutCruncher Guest Posts: n/a	Eaten Alive (Hooper) - WTF on Latest Specs if you go to dark sky's web site you'll see the artwork and specs for the new 2 disc edition. what happened to the commentary? it's not listed. and is it really full frame like it says it's going to be. i know the old elite was widescreen. i guess that was a typo. but i really don't want to have to buy both the new disc and the old recalled Dark Sky disc just to get the commentary. that way i get everything in terms of extras. anyone know what's up with this? here's the latest specs: “My Name is Buck” (Robert Englund featurette) “The Butcher of Elmendorf: The Legend of Joe Ball” Marilyn Burns featurette Theatrical trailers TV spots Radio spots Still gallery slideshow Alternate credits and title sequences Comment cards shame they couldn't find the legendary deleted scenes. i remember reading on here about one involving a midget. anyone know the other ones? sorry if i'm being anal but i was hoping they wouldn't screw up their Eaten Alive disc again.

08-22-2007, 06:18 PM	#6
Matt89 HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,997	They pulled the last one because they found better print materials at the last minute, basically so they could give us better image quality. That's what I remember reading, anyway. ~Matt __________________ "If a man can bridge the gap between life and death ... I mean, if he can live on after his death, then maybe he was a great man." - James Dean

08-22-2007, 10:04 PM	#9
bigdaddyhorse Detroit Hi-on Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Under a rock Posts: 11,931	Does the recalled one really have a commentary, or is it a misprint on the covers? __________________ "!" My Fucking DVDS

09-21-2007, 09:46 PM	#15
Kolpitz Purely and Simply Evil Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Boxborough, MA Posts: 1,503	I got my copy today and here are the final specs: DISC 1 - 1.85 Anamorphic Widescreen feature (brand new transfer from long-lost vault materials) - Audio commentary with producer Mardi Rustam, actors Roberta Collins, William Finley and Kyle Richars, & make-up artist Craig Reardon - English subtitles - Still Gallery DISC 2 - "The Gator Creator: Tobe Hooper" - "My Name is Buck: Robert Englund" - "The Butcher of Elmendorf: The Legend of Joe Ball" - "5ive Minutes with Marily Burns" - Theatrical trailers, TV and radio spots - Behind the Scenes Slideshow - Alternate credits and title sequences - Comment Cards New cover art (courtesy of DVD Empire): __________________ Everyone is entitled to one good scare. My DVD Collection Everybody's Doing It Be a Follower The Films I've Watched: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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08-22-2007, 02:00 PM	#2
knewby Victim Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 125	What is the deal with the disc Dark Sky released earlier this year? I got mine from Amazon months ago. I never opened it yet so I can't comment on the quality, picture, etc. Was this one defective?..............................Larry

08-22-2007, 03:28 PM	#4
knewby Victim Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 125	Thanks. I see that Amazon has the 2 disc one up for pre-order with a release date of 09-25 and the cover (if thats the one they use) looks impressive.

08-22-2007, 04:17 PM	#5
RyanPC Guest Posts: n/a	I believe the previous release was pulled because the transfer had progressive scan problems.

08-22-2007, 09:43 PM	#8
spawningblue Deadite Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,364	that doesn't explain why they got rid of the commentary? they find a better print so they throw away the commentary. it doesn't seem like any new extras were added either. hopefully they just made a mistake on their website, as that would make the most sense.

08-22-2007, 10:19 PM	#10
17thJuggalo HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,592	Perhaps the commentary was made for the last release and didn't match the new materials/footage correctly? That would make the most sense.

08-22-2007, 11:44 PM	#13
Devo1313 Stalker Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 479	Yeah,I got mine at Rasputin or Amoeba a few months back and enjoy it totally. Glad to have it. I have no problem with it and have fun watching it.

08-23-2007, 12:54 AM	#14
SliceOfHorse Guest Posts: n/a	Amazon.com says it's in Widescreen and the audio commentary is included. Pre-orders