Return Of The Living Dead Invasion Of The Body Snatchers '78 on Blu-Ray - Page 5

Marshall Crist · 09-15-2010, 06:09 AM

So for RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, is the first R1 DVD release the closest to the theatrical version?

CPT HOOK · 09-15-2010, 06:58 AM

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Same with Breathless! THAT was very odd. I go to this one video store downtown that sells Criterions for very cheap (compared to the average Canadian prices of about $45-50 per blu-ray, this place you can get them for about $35) and they said they never got Breathless on their shipment today.

If you can wait until late November, bn.com usually does a Criterion 50% off sale.

dickieduvet · 09-15-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Marshall Crist

So for RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, is the first R1 DVD release the closest to the theatrical version?

Yes, Or the original region 2 DVD put out by Tartan.

dentists · 09-16-2010, 12:10 AM

The TARTAN DVD is REGION 0
& plays in my DVD player...it's the only way to watch ROTLD in my opinion.

Dobby · 09-17-2010, 09:35 AM

Can't find this movie for nothing in the world wtf gives?

dentists · 09-18-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dobby

Can't find this movie for nothing in the world wtf gives?

Try barnes & noble or borders. I had to get mine from Barnes & Noble those fuckwads charge a buttload too.
I'm a tool but I had to see this in High Def - which is the only improvement from the last DVD. The quality just looks more clear. It's NOT a giant step up from the DVD.

Grim · 09-18-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dobby

Can't find this movie for nothing in the world wtf gives?

Just order it online.

buck135 · 09-19-2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Grim

Just order it online.

That's what I did. $17 on Amazon. Don't waste your time with these stores.

killit · 09-19-2010, 01:56 AM

all uk versions should be allright? I have the mgm uk one and i think its the og soundtrack, the pic quality is a step up from the tartan. will check it out later, but am I wrong? All international editions of rotld sans canada should be good?

SaxCatz · 09-19-2010, 02:39 AM

Just checked out the HighDefDiscNews review with 1080p screengrabs. I am very disappointed. I normally see significant improvements over DVD in even lesser BD transfers (Terminator comes to mind), but with RotLD I honestly don't feel that the film looks any better on Blu-Ray then it the DVD does through a good upscaler. Granted, this comparison is based on screengrabs alone, but I hold little hope for this transfer nontheless.

Matt89 · 09-19-2010, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SaxCatz

Just checked out the HighDefDiscNews review with 1080p screengrabs. I am very disappointed. I normally see significant improvements over DVD in even lesser BD transfers (Terminator comes to mind), but with RotLD I honestly don't feel that the film looks any better on Blu-Ray then it the DVD does through a good upscaler. Granted, this comparison is based on screengrabs alone, but I hold little hope for this transfer nontheless.

Uhhhh....what are you talking about? The screenshots from the blu-ray are CLEARLY superior to the DVD release. In terms of clarity, color, grain, it definitely looks like a solid upgrade. Sure the film has a low-budget look to it, but the blu-ray seems to be a worthy upgrade.

~Matt

Katatonia · 09-19-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SaxCatz

Just checked out the HighDefDiscNews review with 1080p screengrabs. I am very disappointed. I normally see significant improvements over DVD in even lesser BD transfers (Terminator comes to mind), but with RotLD I honestly don't feel that the film looks any better on Blu-Ray then it the DVD does through a good upscaler. Granted, this comparison is based on screengrabs alone, but I hold little hope for this transfer nontheless.

It's definitely an improvement over the old DVD transfer.

Two more reviews:

http://www.avforums.com/movies/index...iareview=10249

http://www.dvdreview.com/reviews/pages/3118.shtml

dickieduvet · 09-19-2010, 04:32 PM

I've watched it twice now and take my word for it it's a huge improvement over the DVD, Screengrabs are never a clear indication of quality, Best to view it yourself I'm sure you'll be more than happy.

rhett · 09-19-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt89

Uhhhh....what are you talking about? The screenshots from the blu-ray are CLEARLY superior to the DVD release. In terms of clarity, color, grain, it definitely looks like a solid upgrade. Sure the film has a low-budget look to it, but the blu-ray seems to be a worthy upgrade.

~Matt

To be fair, there are no boobs in that review, so it is tough to compare clarity without it. Rest assured, I will not make the same oversight when my disc arrives!

killit · 09-19-2010, 08:28 PM

ok, I just compared, I have the 2002ish mgm uk and the 2007 us special ed. The mgm uk has the original soundtrack in like seven languages. I compared the two, some of the u.s. edits are improvements like the car in the dust edit. Others not so much like tar man. I think your good either way, but you dont have to get the tartan if your'e a purist, you can get mgm uk too (plus it's loads cheaper and anamorphic).

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09-15-2010, 06:09 AM	#61
Marshall Crist Stalker Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 286	So for RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, is the first R1 DVD release the closest to the theatrical version?

09-16-2010, 12:10 AM	#64
dentists Screamy Bopper Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24	The TARTAN DVD is REGION 0 & plays in my DVD player...it's the only way to watch ROTLD in my opinion.

09-17-2010, 09:35 AM	#65
Dobby i get alot of headaches Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft Posts: 1,900	Can't find this movie for nothing in the world wtf gives?

09-19-2010, 01:56 AM	#69
killit Maniac Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ATX Posts: 897	all uk versions should be allright? I have the mgm uk one and i think its the og soundtrack, the pic quality is a step up from the tartan. will check it out later, but am I wrong? All international editions of rotld sans canada should be good?

09-19-2010, 02:39 AM	#70
SaxCatz Maniac Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dry Dry Desert, AZ Posts: 927	Just checked out the HighDefDiscNews review with 1080p screengrabs. I am very disappointed. I normally see significant improvements over DVD in even lesser BD transfers (Terminator comes to mind), but with RotLD I honestly don't feel that the film looks any better on Blu-Ray then it the DVD does through a good upscaler. Granted, this comparison is based on screengrabs alone, but I hold little hope for this transfer nontheless.

09-19-2010, 04:32 PM	#73
dickieduvet Maniac Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 690	I've watched it twice now and take my word for it it's a huge improvement over the DVD, Screengrabs are never a clear indication of quality, Best to view it yourself I'm sure you'll be more than happy.

09-19-2010, 08:28 PM	#75
killit Maniac Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ATX Posts: 897	ok, I just compared, I have the 2002ish mgm uk and the 2007 us special ed. The mgm uk has the original soundtrack in like seven languages. I compared the two, some of the u.s. edits are improvements like the car in the dust edit. Others not so much like tar man. I think your good either way, but you dont have to get the tartan if your'e a purist, you can get mgm uk too (plus it's loads cheaper and anamorphic).