Title: Poltergeist: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (IMDb)
Starring: Heather O'Rourke
Released: 15th October 2007
SRP: £16.99
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced the release of Poltergeist: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition for the 15th of October, priced at around £16.99. Here our first look at the disc specs and artwork.
News by Chris Gould
Starring: Heather O'Rourke
Released: 15th October 2007
SRP: £16.99
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced the release of Poltergeist: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition for the 15th of October, priced at around £16.99. Here our first look at the disc specs and artwork.
- 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer
- Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo and 5.1 Audio
- Two-Part Documentary 'They Are Here: The Real World of Poltergeists Revealed' - Part I: 'Science of the Spirits'; Part II: 'Communing with the Dead'
News by Chris Gould
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I almost fell off of my chair.
They had better called it 'The Not Worth To Rebuy Edition'.
I was so looking forward to getting this...but a sore lack of extras, and I hope that there is trailer too, as one is mentioned in your recent specs. for the R1 version... Oh, and it looks like we're being stiffed on a remastered image too...very disappointing release for a fabulous Movie from my youth...
Why not create a Special Edition with decent extras - especially for such a great film? Maybe there is none available...
I'll buy this since I don't own a copy of this movie. It's a shame about the lack of extras. A documentary where they talk about the making of the movie would be cool, like how much of it was shot by Spielberg.
Whats 'deluxe' about it? Bit of a lazy re-hash for a great film.
James Tully wrote: Whats 'deluxe' about it? Bit of a lazy re-hash for a great film.
The 5.1 audio, I think is new, as well as the featurettes. This is a much needed rerelease.
The 5.1 audio, I think is new, as well as the featurettes. This is a much needed rerelease.
will the R1 have remastered image?
Where are the extras from the old DVD box-Set ?
Where is the e! Hollywood Stories doc ?
Where is the reason I should buy this... Basicly !
Where is the e! Hollywood Stories doc ?
Where is the reason I should buy this... Basicly !
I was lucky enough to see an HD presentation, via satelite, of "Poltergeist" last night (10/4) at my local theater. It was a bit of a dissapointment.
First, the film's original aspect ratio (2.20:1) was made to fit the theater screen (1.85:1), so there was some croppin' going on (it was only noticable in a couple of scenes, but it stil sucks). Second, the film was only presented in stereo and not in surround (this sucked real bad, because I have the original DVD release in 5.1 Dolby & it sounds awesome).
As I sat & watched the film, one thing is very noticable & thats the films age. "Poltergeist" needs some film restoration pronto. From what I saw there seem to be a noticable amount of color fade throughout the film. So much so, that when I got home I popped my DVD copy into my player just to double check. This also could be chalked up to the way the film was being broadcast.
The new featurette was also shown after the film & that came in crystal clear. This includes scenes from "Poltergeist" that were used throughout. The featurette is pretty lame & if you watch "Ghost Hunters" or "Ghostbusters", for that matter, you already know the basics.
The major problem with "Poltergeist" is that the rights are owned by Warner Brothers & not MGM who released the film in June 1982. That said, I can only assume that any & all special features, deleted scenes, etc. are owned & forgotten somewhere in the MGM film vaults. As for the cast, my guess is either they weren't contacted to contribute for this release or they declined because they were busy with other obligations or declined out of respect for Dominque Dunne (she was strangled to death by her boyfriend on 11/4/82) & Heather O Rourke.
As for this 25th anniversary release, if you already have the first release, stick to it. Because, even though you can't raise the dead, you can prevent yourself from burning a financial hole in your pocket.
First, the film's original aspect ratio (2.20:1) was made to fit the theater screen (1.85:1), so there was some croppin' going on (it was only noticable in a couple of scenes, but it stil sucks). Second, the film was only presented in stereo and not in surround (this sucked real bad, because I have the original DVD release in 5.1 Dolby & it sounds awesome).
As I sat & watched the film, one thing is very noticable & thats the films age. "Poltergeist" needs some film restoration pronto. From what I saw there seem to be a noticable amount of color fade throughout the film. So much so, that when I got home I popped my DVD copy into my player just to double check. This also could be chalked up to the way the film was being broadcast.
The new featurette was also shown after the film & that came in crystal clear. This includes scenes from "Poltergeist" that were used throughout. The featurette is pretty lame & if you watch "Ghost Hunters" or "Ghostbusters", for that matter, you already know the basics.
The major problem with "Poltergeist" is that the rights are owned by Warner Brothers & not MGM who released the film in June 1982. That said, I can only assume that any & all special features, deleted scenes, etc. are owned & forgotten somewhere in the MGM film vaults. As for the cast, my guess is either they weren't contacted to contribute for this release or they declined because they were busy with other obligations or declined out of respect for Dominque Dunne (she was strangled to death by her boyfriend on 11/4/82) & Heather O Rourke.
As for this 25th anniversary release, if you already have the first release, stick to it. Because, even though you can't raise the dead, you can prevent yourself from burning a financial hole in your pocket.
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