I don't know about the blu ray David but I'm convinced there must be an issue with the master that has been used previously because both the VHS and the R2 Dvd transfers were very very grainy.
The trouble is that Carrie isn't really a big enough movie to warrent a restoration process and what with MGM's financial woes in recent years there is unlikely to have been the budget to restore things even if the inclination had been there.
Matters probably aren't helped by Mario Tosi's cinematography which was very washed out in places (DePalma going for a dreamlike quality apparently), so all things considered I'd be willing to bet what you've heard about the blu is probably correct.
I'm surprised they're putting the film out on Blu-ray.
Laurence Olivier and Jennifer Jones were both superb in this---perhaps the best performances either ever gave on film.
It's an outstanding film; the fine, sensitive, and thoughtful production only seems to get better as the years roll on and the production design, photography, and score are exceptional.
You ARE talking about William Wyler's CARRIE, aren't you?
CARRIE is shot on 70's Eastmancolor, uses a lot of diffusion filters and opticals in all the split-screen sequences. A lot of grain and softness is inherent, has been there since Day One and will always be there unless you heavily manipulating the image.
"Carrie" isn't really a big enough movie to merit a clean up/restoration?
Seriously?
The "Carrie" I know is a cult phenomenon. It also had a healthy theatrical release.
On a budget of approximately $1.8 million, CARRIE did $33.5 million in 1976 dollars. It produced a Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress (should have won) nomination, and has been seen by millions from every generation, since. Not big enough? To the point of the thread, though, the Blu is not good, and not worthy of an upgrade, imo.
CARRIE is shot on 70's Eastmancolor, uses a lot of diffusion filters and opticals in all the split-screen sequences. A lot of grain and softness is inherent, has been there since Day One and will always be there unless you heavily manipulating the image.
Apparently no one wants to hear this information - but every word of it is correct - the Blu-ray looks just fine and very much like the film looked when it came out, which is all you should ever want.
Scream Factory has extended the list of bonus features for its upcoming anniversary Blu-ray edition of Brian De Palma's classic film Carrie (1976). The release will be available for purchase on October 11.
The label has just revealed that in addition to the previously announced bonus features, the upcoming release will include a brand new video interview with legendary composer Pino Donnagio.
SPECIAL FEATURES AND TECHNICAL SPECS: NEW 4K Scan of the original negative and restoration NEW More Acting Carrie – featuring interviews with Nancy Allen, Betty Buckley, William Katt, Piper Laurie, Edie McClurg and P.J. Soles NEW Writing Carrie – an interview with screenwriter Lawrence Cohen NEW Cutting Carrie – an interview with editor Paul Hirsch NEW Shooting Carrie – an interview with director of photography Mario Tosi NEW Casting Carrie – an interview with casting director Harriet B. Helberg NEW Bucket of Blood – interview with composer Pino Donaggio NEW Horror's Hallowed Grounds – a tour of the film's locations Acting Carrie- interviews with Sissy Spacek, Amy Irving, Betty Buckley, Nancy Allen, Jack Fisk, William Katt, Piper Laurie, Priscilla Pointer, P.J. Soles and Brian DePalma Visualizing Carrie- interviews with Brian De Palma, Jack Fisk, Lawrence D. Cohen, Paul Hirsch Carrie, the Musical Vinatge TV Spots Vintage Radio Spots Still Gallery – rare behind-the-scenes photos, posters and lobby cards Stephen King and the Evolution of Carrie text gallery Original Theatrical Trailer CARRIE Franchise Trailer Gallery
Just watched the new Scream Factory Blu (early shipping as a pre-order perk, plus two free posters), and it looks splendid...a huge upgrade from the crummy MGM disc.
Just watched the new Scream Factory Blu (early shipping as a pre-order perk, plus two free posters), and it looks splendid...a huge upgrade from the crummy MGM disc.
Caps-a-holic has some comparison shots up, contrasting with the UK blu...which probably features the same master as the region A/1 disc. It raises some questions about luminance levels, but otherwise the new Scream edition looks promising:
