Universal originally produced special edition DVDs of their classic horror movies , including Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Mummy. For the sequels to most of these films, Universal decided to include two full-length features for the price of one on each disc. After The Bride of Frankenstein came two more sequels: 1939's Son of Frankenstein, with Boris Karloff in the role with which he will forever be identified, and 1942's Ghost of Frankenstein with Lon Chaney Jr. filling in as the Monster. Both transfers for these films are presented in their original 1.33:1 full-frame aspect ratio. With the age of these films, the excessive amount of grain, nicks, and scratches on the prints is to be expected. However, even with these imperfections, the image quality is very good for movies well over 50 years old. Black-and-white levels show some fading, but overall the images look very good. Audio is presented in Dolby 2.0 Mono on both Son of Frankenstein and Ghost of Frankenstein. Dialogue is usually clear with some distortion throughout the movie. Music and effects sometimes blur in and out, but once again, with the age of these films, distortion and hiss are to be expected. English, French, and Spanish audio tracks in Dolby Mono are available on both features, as are Spanish and French subtitles. Unlike the previous releases, the double feature of Son of Frankenstein and Ghost of Frankenstein comes with very few supplemental materials. Both Son of Frankenstein and Ghost of Frankenstein feature some production notes about the making of the films, as well as some cast and film information. Ghost of Frankenstein also features a full-frame scratchy theatrical trailer that is a lot of fun to watch. Though the extra material is slim on this disc, the fact that viewers get two movies for the price of one certainly makes up for it.
Tying this into unbreakable was genius! look forward to the sequal, the actor playing the villian should have been nominated for an academy award! superb acting
Unbreakable, M. Night Shyamalan's follow-up to the phenomenally successful The Sixth Sense, comes to DVD with this fine release from Disney/Buena Vista. The disc boasts a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1, while Spanish and French soundtracks are recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include deleted scenes introduced by the director, a behind-the-scenes featurette, multi-angle capabilities for some scenes, excerpts from Shyamalan's early films, and a pair of collectible illustrations. This is a superb THX-certified DVD.
Troy Duffy's gritty mob film The Boondock Saints comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround. English and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by the director, filmographies for the cast and crew, outtakes, trailers, and deleted scenes. This little-seen film had been given an outstanding DVD release from 20th Century Fox.
i bought this without ever watching it because of the price and i am glad i did. Great cast, great acting, i really liked it a lot and would recommend it, r rated so dont watch with the kids!
Academia will never be the same when Rodney Dangerfield enrolls to become the wackiest student ever in the quintessential 1980s comedy Back to School! Presented in non-anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen, MGM has done a fair job on this transfer. Although there are some dirt and imperfections present, overall the color levels are dutifully even, with solid blacks. It is a shame that MGM decided not to make Back to School enhanced for widescreen TVs, but what is available should please fans of the film. With only a slight amount of edge enhancement present, this transfer ranks well above average. Also included on side B of this disc is a standard 1.33:1 version of the film (same quality as side A, only this version of Back to School is chopped off on the sides). Audio is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround (in English, French, and Spanish) and could have really benefited from a Dolby 5.1 remix. As it stands, this Dolby 2.0 Surround track works well, with center and front directional speakers utilized (though not to the fullest extent). The dialogue, effects, and Danny Elfman's energetic score are all distortion-free, with minimal hiss present. Also included on the disc are French and Spanish subtitles. Back to School certainly could take a few lessons from other DVD editions, as MGM has decided to make this version very basic. The only supplemental feature included on this disc is a humorous, full-frame theatrical trailer. For audio and video this disc makes the grade. For bonus materials, Back to School is going to need some serious extra credit work to pass.
Terror hits the highways in the fast-paced thriller Joy Ride. Fox has done a very presentable job on this 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer. Sporting very solid colors and black levels, this is a nearly flawless transfer, save for a few instances of brief edge enhancement. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 in English, as well as Dolby 2.0 Surround in English and French. The 5.1 soundtrack does a very manageable job of utilizing directional effects in multiple key scenes. This is a very aggressive soundtrack that should give any home theater a sweaty workout. All aspects of this mix are free of any excessive distortion or hiss. Also included on this disc are subtitles in English and Spanish. The area where Joy Ride really shines is in its supplemental materials. Starting off this disc are no less than three commentary tracks with various cast and crew members, the first with director John Dahl, a second with writers Clay Tarver and J.J. Abrams, and a third with actors Steve Zahn and Leelee Sobieski. Taken as a whole, these commentaries are all thoroughly engrossing and exceptionally peppered with many stories, anecdotes, and information on the production of the film. Next up are some alternate endings and a deleted scene from the film. The alternate endings are well worth watching, even if the film's original ending was the best choice. The cut sequences are all available with optional commentary by the director. The voice auditions for the character Rusty Nail are also fascinating, though once again the filmmakers were smart to stick with actor Ted Levine (famous for his role as the killer in The Silence of the Lambs) for the creepy truck driver's voice. Finally there is a short production featurette on the making of the film that includes various interviews, movie clips, and other promotional materials, and a theatrical trailer for the film. This is a great edition of Joy Ride that should please any suspense/action moviegoer.
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