Latest Movie Purchase?

BastardofYoung · 06-15-2012, 02:56 AM

Finally made the switch to blu ray. Got these:

(got it on DVD as well)

and this on DVD:

LoathsomePete · 06-15-2012, 08:02 PM

I'm still not sold on Blu-ray, or at least not on all replacing my entire DVD collection with Blu-ray counterparts. Certain films like the Extended Lord of the Rings would be awesome in Blu-ray, and even Yellow Submarine because of its wide colour palate. Other films just don't seem to be worth the extra money.

Anyhow here's what I got for a total of $7 at my local used CD store.

Ju-on (2002)

The original movie the 2004 American remake The Grudge was based on. I've only ever seen that version but as J-horror tends to be far superior to most Western horror (call me a snob, I don't care), I'm expecting good things.

Dark Water (2002)

From director Hideo Nakata, the original director of Ringu (1998). I've heard this one's not that scary and is more of a drama film with horror elements, but I still liked his directing style in Ringu so I don't really care if I'm not frightened while watching it.

A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)

I started watching this on Instant Netflix a few weeks ago but the sound was not in sync with the movie and it got really annoying. I've heard a lot of people praise this film as one of the best examples of psychological horror and my only other experience with South Korean horror has been The Host (2006).

BastardofYoung · 06-15-2012, 11:40 PM

The advantage is you can still play DVD's on them. Upscaling makes em look better too. I am only going to invest in replacements titles if they offer something substantial in the way of extras. Still keep all the old DVD's though, won't bother replacing them. I can live without HD versions of classic horror, besides.. old horror films look better in their grainy picture glory. Too much realism kills it for me... I like seeing them they way I remember.

Unknown Soldier · 06-16-2012, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

Finally made the switch to blu ray. Got these:

(got it on DVD as well)

and this on DVD:

I like your choices here, only ever seen the first Evil Dead (but plenty of times) will check out the rest of the films.

Howard the Duck · 06-16-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Dark Water (2002)

From director Hideo Nakata, the original director of Ringu (1998). I've heard this one's not that scary and is more of a drama film with horror elements, but I still liked his directing style in Ringu so I don't really care if I'm not frightened while watching it.

the only Japanese "ghost"-style horror movie that I found remotely interesting

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

my only other experience with South Korean horror has been The Host (2006).

The Host is pretty overrated like shit, try the director's (Bong Joon-Hu) Memories of Murder, which is not a horror movie, but a much superior film

BastardofYoung · 06-16-2012, 01:11 PM

also, if you have not seen this, see it ASAP:

jackhammer · 06-16-2012, 07:56 PM

Classic old school monster movie.

At last! I have been after this movie for years. How on earth you can make a beautiful, romantic film about necrophilia is beyond me but it is done here with points to spare. Superb film.

BastardofYoung · 06-17-2012, 05:33 AM

$10.... why not?

Unknown Soldier · 06-17-2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

$10.... why not?

The original is more fun though.

Howard the Duck · 06-17-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

also, if you have not seen this, see it ASAP:

get the full movie version of Fruit Chan's "Dumplings" if you liked that

double the gore double the sex

and has a different ending to boot

06-15-2012, 02:56 AM	#731 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	Finally made the switch to blu ray. Got these: (got it on DVD as well) and this on DVD: __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

06-15-2012, 08:02 PM	#732 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I'm still not sold on Blu-ray, or at least not on all replacing my entire DVD collection with Blu-ray counterparts. Certain films like the Extended Lord of the Rings would be awesome in Blu-ray, and even Yellow Submarine because of its wide colour palate. Other films just don't seem to be worth the extra money. Anyhow here's what I got for a total of $7 at my local used CD store. Ju-on (2002) The original movie the 2004 American remake The Grudge was based on. I've only ever seen that version but as J-horror tends to be far superior to most Western horror (call me a snob, I don't care), I'm expecting good things. Dark Water (2002) From director Hideo Nakata, the original director of Ringu (1998). I've heard this one's not that scary and is more of a drama film with horror elements, but I still liked his directing style in Ringu so I don't really care if I'm not frightened while watching it. A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) I started watching this on Instant Netflix a few weeks ago but the sound was not in sync with the movie and it got really annoying. I've heard a lot of people praise this film as one of the best examples of psychological horror and my only other experience with South Korean horror has been The Host (2006). __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

06-15-2012, 11:40 PM	#733 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	The advantage is you can still play DVD's on them. Upscaling makes em look better too. I am only going to invest in replacements titles if they offer something substantial in the way of extras. Still keep all the old DVD's though, won't bother replacing them. I can live without HD versions of classic horror, besides.. old horror films look better in their grainy picture glory. Too much realism kills it for me... I like seeing them they way I remember. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

06-16-2012, 01:11 PM	#736 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	also, if you have not seen this, see it ASAP: __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

06-16-2012, 07:56 PM	#737 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Classic old school monster movie. At last! I have been after this movie for years. How on earth you can make a beautiful, romantic film about necrophilia is beyond me but it is done here with points to spare. Superb film. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

06-17-2012, 05:33 AM	#738 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	$10.... why not? __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.