The JOHN CARPENTER THREAD

[MrBarlow]

Originally Posted by Demoncrat

Vampires

James Woods and a Baldwin head a team of Vatican sanctioned hunters. This was the first dvd I ever saw, was taken with how 'rich' the colour palette was etc. It still looks fine I will say
A film that is lifted by Woods' performance tbh. His nemesis is 'the original vampire' or Thomas Ian Griffith's version of it anyhow . Nicotero's fingerprints are all over it. Something that dates it slightly, it's a bit too po faced .... but I still love it

This film was released a week after The Blair Witch Project in 1999, Blair Witch got alot of hype around it whereas this film didnt and it was alot better and more entertaining , was a bit strange to see James Woods as a good guy.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by MrBarlow

This film was released a week after The Blair Witch Project in 1999, Blair Witch got alot of hype around it whereas this film didnt and it was alot better and more entertaining , was a bit strange to see James Woods as a good guy.

Oddly we saw Vampires at the cinema but didn't bother with Blair Witch.

Probably as i'd owned it on region one dvd already.

[Demoncrat]

Even with my fetish for double bills, I wouldn't pair that pair .

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demoncrat

Even with my fetish for double bills, I wouldn't pair that pair .

What do you make of the Jon Bon Jovi lead sequel?

[Demoncrat]

Not seen that one. He's nae singing in it is he?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demoncrat

Not seen that one. He's nae singing in it is he?

I can sense your fear.

I only saw it for the first time a few weeks ago. Wasn't bad and JBJ was okay although he's no James Woods either.

[Demoncrat]

I saw this drama a while back with yer man in it. He's not a 'showy' actor I found. I try to be fair.

[Justin101]

I know that EFNY special edition is already up for order, and these are the Cinema Posters for Oct/Nov

Hopefully all 4 will have discs coming out this Autumn. I'm only specifically after a new version of The Fog.

[Justin101]

https://www.homecinemachoice.com/new...orations/26549



Studiocanal will be bringing brand new 4K restorations of four John Carpenter classics to DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this Autumn.

Restored from the original camera negatives with colour grading approved by cinematographers Gary B Kibbe and Dean Cundey, the new disc releases kick off with The Fog and They Live on October 29, with Escape from New York and Prince of Darkness following on November 26 (although a Steelbook of the latter will be available from October 29).

Artist Matt Ferguson has created brand-new artwork for each film (pictured above). While full disc details have yet to be revealed, Studocanal claims that each release will feature a selection of brand new and 'best of' bonus goodies from previous releases. It also appears that the label will be releasing The Fog, Escape from New York and They Live in 4-Disc Collector's Editions that also include a copy of the CD soundtrack.

As well as the home entertainment releases, the four restorations will also be taking to the bigscreen – albeit for very limited releases. The restoration of The Fog will have its premiere at the London Film Festival on October 15, before getting special Halloween screenings at selected cinemas on October 31. They Live and Prince of Darkness will hit the bigscreen on October 26, while the restored Escape from New York makes its bigscreen bow on November 22. Ticket booking information will be announced soon.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Why not release The Fog and Prince of Darkness together so they are out for Halloween (just) and the two sci-fi ones together in November?