Lets hope 88 films will have something to say about it on facebook page

Well, they act like they always do, completely ignoring my messages and the email but at the same time they found the time to respond to someone regarding a question on one of the perks. I'm really trying to be polite and friendly but 88 Films, I'm starting to think you are a very shady operation. Please try and prove me I'm wrong. I'll apologise publicly.

From a consumer perspective advertising something as uncut when its not can be viewed as misrepresentation. While some people dont give a s*** (me included as midv is the one film from them I dont care about) for others it forms part of their decision to purchase the item. Theoretically it could be an issue for the advertising standards authority and possibly trading standards if someone kicks up a fuss. Certainly anyone aggrieved would legally be within their rights to be asked to put back into a pre-contractual position.

Misrepresentation is breach of contract and anyone who has been misled will get their money back.

My problem is this, nobody knows what is going on. Saying this film is cut, if it eventually passes uncut, could be deemed detrimental and those who say it could also leave themselves open to legal action. People should wait until the facts are known and then follow their own path.

88 Films are a small company, people need to be sure before putting statements on the Internet, it can be damaging.

Fully agree. I suspect it will end up cut, but its not been submitted yet so early days however I think they are taking a big chance with this one assuming the BBFC will pass it.

Has anyone emailed 88 or James and Richard directly about MIDV possibly been cut? I know their not always the best at responding to emails and messages but they do generally reply. There is a possibilty that 88 aren't even aware of this fuss going down on the forums.

Yes, I did email them. And I am pretty sure they are very well aware. Someone has asked them about it on blu-ray.com forums. They responded to the post made later than the Massacre in Dinosaur Valley one. This thing is what upsetting me. Their customer servicce is almost non-existent. Some time ago they were upset and were wondering why people didn't have higher opinion of them. This is one of the reasons why. Another label that act like them is Raro.

Funny how one person got a detailed reply saying it was cut though. I've emailed them a couple of times, no reply.

Good points. [emoji106]

Why? That makes no sense, expecially when uk cuts to films are made by the BBFC. They aren't cut to make them more palatable for an audiene, it's all the silly nonsense stemming from the VRA etc (which I disagree with)

I would prefer uncut everytime, of course, goes without saying. But I can live without animal violence if needs be and if a film is released uncut (like say New York Ripper or I Spit On Your Grave) I don't feel the need to bang on and on about how I am not gonna buy it. That sort of thing with genre fans does my head in, it's just as tedious a moral crusade as Mary Whitehouse as far as I am concerned

Exactly, couldn't agree with you more. A big card that is always pulled out is the "as the director intended" card, which I feel a lot of the time with animal violence isn't even relevant, as some of them fully regret including it, and I doubt any director would be fussed that a filler shot of some chickens fighting got cut.

Absolutely! "As the producer intended" maybe, judging by most of the stories you hear about this sort of thing.

I'm sure they only regret including it due to the stink it kicks up nowadays. Back then in the 70's, 80's, when they thought 'anything goes', they'd be happy to go with whatever made them a quick buck and got whichever film they'd made a bit of notoriety.

It's only now when they realize they are in the minority and the 21st century doesn't consider animal cruelty acceptable that said film makers regret it.

For the record i loathe animal cruelty, but also understand that what was once acceptable may not be deemed so now, meaning that i would still wish whatever i watch to be completely uncut and on my screen just as was intended when made.

To be quite honest, take away the lopping off of a mongoose's bollocks, or whatever was originally filmed, and many of these jungle / cannibal films are a right load of boring twaddle and are about as entertaining as watching paint dry without the exploitative elements of pulling 7 livers out of a fake torso or turning a snake into a pair of boots. Having said that i do enjoy these films and own the majority on uncut dvd, but it's not a fave genre of mine.

Unless of course you actually believe these films were intended as a socio-political message... in that case i'm not sure whose the more deluded. :lol:

Puppet Master 4! Booya!

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one of the best sequels

Anyone got a shipping notice yet for Alien 2? The fulfilment company they use now James & James take an absolute age to send things out.

Don't suppose you know when its ment to be hitting the high street, J? :thankingyou:

27th June.

I never buy a cut movie,i will never buy a revisionist version of a film

Nice one, BE. I haven't seen this since my old VTC tape decided to strangle one of my VCRs with its tape. :rolleyes:

I have Midnight Legacy's US Blu so I'm not sure whether I'll bother with 88's version.

I could probably wait for a price drop on 88's though, pick it up and sell the ML version off for a profit. ;)

Hey Michal, since I haven't got a reponse from 88 Films, could you please take a screenshot off their email to you and post it here? I believe JAMIOUSE has asked you to do it as well. Thanks in advance.

Not sure why they had to zoom in so much on the Puppet Master 4 cover. I managed to do a better job cropping the poster. [emoji39]

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Anyone know which reverse they're using on Alien 2?

You aint gonna like it!.....

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What if the original had lots of misguided scenes and reshoots added as a result of studio interference and years later the director gets a chance to rectify that with his own preferred cut, removing a lot of scenes in the process?

E.g. Clive Barker's Nightbreed. :nod:

Like Tony Scott's crappy shorter Director's Cut of Revenge. [emoji38]

Haha hush you :P...

But yeah, my example goes both ways :)

Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama i have dispatched notice today
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Seems like you sent out my order. :shocked:

Blade Runner: The Final Cut is much better than the version which was first released, as is the reconstructed version of Touch of Evil, using Orson Welles' instructions).

I also received a shipping notification for Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama, The Couch, Killer Workout and Pro All-Star Wrestlers vs. Zombies.

No.You're winding me up!

Would I lie?

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The Indiegogo is at £72,210! Feck me!

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Quality! When I got home from work at 10pm it was at £67,800 or thereabouts. Massive rush in the last couple hours there!

Good news means I get Anthro as well [emoji106] I'm happy with that wee Brucey Bonus, even though loads of folk on Facebook seem to be after an extra free film for every ten grand. Chancers!

I signed up expecting 1, 2, 3, or 4 films, so to come away with 5 is a good thing, and I thank 88 for doing that, cause they definitely didn't have to.

Though, I wonder if Anthro will have a slipcase too... [emoji57]


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Apparently someone snapped up a £5000 package. [emoji33]