The Arrow Thread

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Especially when the BD releases looked so good-anyone think the 4k transfers will be that MUCH of a difference?

[trebor8273]

Originally Posted by The Reaper Man@Cult Labs

Especially when the BD releases looked so good-anyone think the 4k transfers will be that MUCH of a difference?

The prices are the worst thing , ****ing zavvi! Greedy B-stards!

[Rob4]

Not sure if anyone noticed a rather special, special feature in the release of MSF?

SPECIAL FEATURES:
New 4K restoration from the original camera negatives by Sony Pictures Entertainment
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by film historians Michael Brooke and Johnny Mains
Brand new interview with composer Patrick Doyle
Brand new interview with costumer designer James Acheson
Brand new interview with make-up designer Daniel Parker
Mary Shelley and The Creation of a Monster, a brand new documentary featurette on the origins and evolution of the Frankenstein story, featuring Gothic specialists David Pirie, Jonathan Rigby and Stephen Volk
Dissecting Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a brand new featurette with David Pirie, Jonathan Rigby and Stephen Volk on the differences between the novel and Kenneth Branagh’s screen adaptation
Frankenstein: A Liberal Adaptation from Mrs. Shelley’s Famous Story for Edison Production (1910): The first screen adaptation of Shelley’s story in a 2K restoration by the Library of Congress, with music by Donald Sosin
Original trailers
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laz Marquez

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

It is a packed release, one full of brand-new supplementary material, with that film almost single-handedly warranting a purchase.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Tis a pity it's not a collectors edition. I'd have gone for that. Loved Mary Shelley's Frankenstein since i first saw it in the cinema.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

I first saw Mary Shelley's Frankenstein on VHS in the late 1990s. As the only copy I own is a DVD bought in 2006 for the princely sum of £3.51, I think an upgrade is overdue.

I like the film, despite its shortcomings, and will likely pick up the 4K Ultra HD release.

[will graham]

Yeah that short is the most appealing thing for me about that release. Only saw kenneth branagh version once, was certainly better than Coppola's adaptation of dracula. Just yeah like others werent impressed with de Niro as the monster.

[J Harker]

I love Brannaghs version of Frankenstein. A definite upgrade for me. Pity there doesn't seem to be much involvement from the filmmakers on the extras though.
I had a huge cardboard standing promotional thing I'd managed to pilfer from my local rental store when the film first hit vhs. Not sure what happened to it when I moved out from my parents.

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[Susan Foreman]

Originally Posted by will graham

Yeah that short is the most appealing thing for me about that release

Same here. I think the Charles Ogle version will be fascinating

Originally Posted by will graham

Only saw kenneth branagh version once

I saw it at the cinema when it first came out. Wasn't overly impressed

Originally Posted by will graham

was certainly better than Coppola's adaptation of dracula

Saw that one at the cinema when it first came out as well. Again, wasn't overly impressed

Originally Posted by will graham

Just yeah like others werent impressed with de Niro as the monster.

We all know De Niro is a method actor. I've always wondered what he had to do to 'get into character' for this particular role!

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

I've seen it before the 1910 version. It's on Youtube in HD. As it's still a public domain title being over 100 years old they made it free to air in HD.