Blue Underground going Blu-Ray

[X-human]

Originally Posted by chrismac87

It makes zero sense that one scene would be heavily imposed with DNR, and others wouldn't.

Preferably they don't just press a button and everything is DNR'ed. They'll go scene by scene and even shot by shot to evaluate how much DNR to apply. And well, in my book at least, zero DNR is the amount I'd apply.

I really don't see anything wrong with this transfer, it's as good as the film will ever look.

There's a difference between "will ever look" and "could ever look." There is very definite proof that they're scanning on a HD CRT scanner in Italy and this is introducing unnecessary analog noise. Comparisons of the French Wild Side transfer of Tenebre to the UK Arrow Video transfer is clear evidence of that. This is separate from the inherent film grain. This is just bad scanning, not bad filming.

I don't think this is the last chance we have at Zombie, or most any of these Italian horrors, because in reality we got multiple transfers on SD-DVD before we ever got to Blu-ray. Three here stateside (Anchor Bay, Media Blasters (although not utilized) and Blue Underground) at least. So in five years HD masters will be cheaper and maybe someone without their head straight up their ass will do the transfer all over again.

[NIN]

Originally Posted by X-human

Preferably they don't just press a button and everything is DNR'ed. They'll go scene by scene and even shot by shot to evaluate how much DNR to apply.

Do you have any proof that they work this way?

[X-human]

Originally Posted by NIN

Do you have any proof that they work this way?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzcDDgU8WK4


"Now go away son, you bother me."

[Katatonia]

A couple more upcoming Blue Underground Blu-ray releases:

Baba Yaga (2/28/12)

Strip Nude for Your Killer (3/27/12)

[Kim Bruun]

Originally Posted by Katatonia

A couple more upcoming Blue Underground Blu-ray releases:

Baba Yaga (2/28/12)

Strip Nude for Your Killer (3/27/12)

I never got around to checking out Baba Yaga. I'll gladly take Strip Nude for Your Killer, though. Not a top tier giallo, but definitely a fun one. I hope they will eventually release The Fifth Cord on blu. It may not have quite the same replay value, but it's technically superior and one of the most enjoyable in their giallo catalogue.

[satans-sadists]

I think Baba Yaga is the better movie, but I will probably end up getting both of these on Blu.

[Korngold]

Well something is going on with Amazon. I tried ordering tonight and this was on the item page:

Item Under Review
While this item is available from other marketplace sellers on this page, it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!)

We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible.

I bought one from the Amazon marketplace sellers, but it was weird.


Also glad to finally buy it. I own the blue underground release from several years ago, but had trouble making up my mind to dip for the blu.

EDIT: And Hey Rhett, maybe I missed it, but where's the Zombie 2 Blu Review?

[Nailwraps]

http://10kbullets.com/

"Coming soon from Blue Underground

“Enough Sleaze And Nudity To Enchant Even The Most Dedicated Giallo Fan!” – 10k Bullets

The stunning Edwige Fenech (THE CASE OF THE BLOODY IRIS, THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH) stars in this infamous shocker that packs more grisly violence and sexual depravity into each frame than most any other film in the entire giallo genre. There’s succulent flesh aplenty as a mysterious killer dressed in black leather and wearing a motorcycle helmet begins butchering beautiful young fashion models with no mercy and one deranged request: STRIP NUDE FOR YOUR KILLER!

Nino Castelnuovo (THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG) and Femi Benussi (HATCHET FOR THE HONEYMOON) co-star in this sleazy ‘70s classic directed by Andrea Bianchi (BURIAL GROUND, MALABIMBA), now presented in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original uncut and uncensored camera negative!

Extras:
• Strip Nude For Your Giallo – Interviews with Actress Solvi Stubing and Co-Writer Massimo Felisatti
• International Trailer
• Italian Trailer

Video Specs: 2.35:1 1080p
Running Times: 98 minutes
Audio Specs: DTS-HD Mono
Languages: English, Italian
Optional Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish, English for Italian Version
Region Code: All

Suggested Retail Price: $29.98
Street Date: March 27th, 2012"

[Nailwraps]

http://10kbullets.com/

"Coming soon from Blue Underground

“Enough Sleaze And Nudity To Enchant Even The Most Dedicated Giallo Fan!” – 10k Bullets

The stunning Edwige Fenech (THE CASE OF THE BLOODY IRIS, THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH) stars in this infamous shocker that packs more grisly violence and sexual depravity into each frame than most any other film in the entire giallo genre. There’s succulent flesh aplenty as a mysterious killer dressed in black leather and wearing a motorcycle helmet begins butchering beautiful young fashion models with no mercy and one deranged request: STRIP NUDE FOR YOUR KILLER!

Nino Castelnuovo (THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG) and Femi Benussi (HATCHET FOR THE HONEYMOON) co-star in this sleazy ‘70s classic directed by Andrea Bianchi (BURIAL GROUND, MALABIMBA), now presented in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original uncut and uncensored camera negative!

Extras:
• Strip Nude For Your Giallo – Interviews with Actress Solvi Stubing and Co-Writer Massimo Felisatti
• International Trailer
• Italian Trailer

Video Specs: 2.35:1 1080p
Running Times: 98 minutes
Audio Specs: DTS-HD Mono
Languages: English, Italian
Optional Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish, English for Italian Version
Region Code: All

Suggested Retail Price: $29.98
Street Date: March 27th, 2012"

[ReelFear]

just watched HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY on Blu. This is the best looking version of the film i have ever seen in any format. I noticed many new things on this viewing no doubt helped by the upgraded clarity and brightness. For instance, I've seen this movie 20 times and never realized it was Dr. Freudstien that was making the childlike crying sounds. awesome!

[Katatonia]

Killer Nun is coming to Blu-ray on April 24th: http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=7797

[Nailwraps]

Night Train Murders reviews:

http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/n...rdersblu75.htm
http://10kbullets.com/reviews/n/nigh...ground-bluray/

[Katatonia]

DVD Talk review of Night Train Murders: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/52543...train-murders/

^^ full HD screenshots and comparisons with the old BU DVD transfer.

[Katatonia]

DVDBeaver review (and screen comparisons) for Night Train Murders: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...in_murders.htm

[dave13]

Originally Posted by Katatonia

DVDBeaver review (and screen comparisons) for Night Train Murders: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...in_murders.htm

I just saw that. the difference is amazing! its not one of my favorites from their catalog, but seeing the giant leap in quality makes me consider upgrading my dvd!