I phoned my order in and they charged me the correct amount before I was off the phone with them. Ordered 8 regular dvds and 2 double features. Quite a few were movies I wasn't looking for, but at these prices easy to gamble on.
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According to Ryan brennen, not the correct aspect ratio of 2.35:1 but 1.78:1Soul's Midnight wrote: ↑10:07 PM - 4 days agoYes, it's listed as an anamorphic widescreen edition from a 35mm print.
https://www.sinistercinema.com/product. ... ific=34070
Do you know if the correct aspect ratio is available overseas like Region 2 DVD or Region B Blu?ryanbrennan wrote: ↑10:28 PM - 4 days agoIt's not 2.35 as it should be but, rather, 1.78. It's not one of their greatest prints -- close-ups and medium shots look pretty good while wider shots tend to lose some detail -- but is certainly watchable. As they say it's "probably the best video copy on the market." I'm glad to have mine.
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Some of the titles, I am considering buying:
Dracula in Istanbul - can be seen in poor quality from an old Turkish broadcast on YouTube, but SC's version is supposedly better - perhaps taken from the old, long OOP Turkish DVD, with added English subs.
Le Golem - always been curious to see this French remake of the German film. As far as I know it has no officiel release anywhere.
The Burning Court - I have been curious to watch this since I read about it in Jonathan Rigby's book Euro Gothic. There is an official French DVD, but it does not have English subtitles. I suspect this is a port of the French DVD with added subs.
Drums of Jeopardy - I really want to see this. Again, as far as I know it has not been released officially anywhere on DVD or BD. Apparently SC updated their transfer last year, so I suppose this may be the best version out there?
Dracula in Istanbul - can be seen in poor quality from an old Turkish broadcast on YouTube, but SC's version is supposedly better - perhaps taken from the old, long OOP Turkish DVD, with added English subs.
Le Golem - always been curious to see this French remake of the German film. As far as I know it has no officiel release anywhere.
The Burning Court - I have been curious to watch this since I read about it in Jonathan Rigby's book Euro Gothic. There is an official French DVD, but it does not have English subtitles. I suspect this is a port of the French DVD with added subs.
Drums of Jeopardy - I really want to see this. Again, as far as I know it has not been released officially anywhere on DVD or BD. Apparently SC updated their transfer last year, so I suppose this may be the best version out there?
Are any of their releases of Poverty Row horrors and mysteries worth getting, when compared to other releases?
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I used this sale to take a chance on films I haven’t seen (for the most part) and are also not likely to turn up on an official US home video release.
SPELLS (1945; THE BELLMAN) French horror-crime drama featuring a demon horse, witchcraft and nice cinematography.
LAKE OF THE DEAD (1957) Norwegian film that might/might not/might be a ghost story.
DRAUGASAGA (1985; Ghost Story) TV movie from Iceland.
THE PHANTOM WAGON (1939 French version of The Phantom Carriage; supposedly Lewton-esque. We’ll see.
SOLITAIRE — 1951 episode of FIRESIDE THEATER featuring Margaret Field.
THE GHOSTS ROYALTY (1965 TV movie; a more accurate translation of the French title would be THE GHOST’S FEE. Based on Henry James’ The Ghost Rental)
THE SILENT HOUSE (1929) an old dark house movie I haven’t seen.
ONE FRIGHTENED NIGHT (1935) One of my favorite old dark house films. Just wanting to replace my old vhs.
TALES OF FRANKENSTEIN — I already have the Allday Entertainment release, but I picked this one up for the included werewolf TV show pilot THE PROFESSOR at the $6 sale price even though it’s reputed to be abysmal.
SPELLS (1945; THE BELLMAN) French horror-crime drama featuring a demon horse, witchcraft and nice cinematography.
LAKE OF THE DEAD (1957) Norwegian film that might/might not/might be a ghost story.
DRAUGASAGA (1985; Ghost Story) TV movie from Iceland.
THE PHANTOM WAGON (1939 French version of The Phantom Carriage; supposedly Lewton-esque. We’ll see.
SOLITAIRE — 1951 episode of FIRESIDE THEATER featuring Margaret Field.
THE GHOSTS ROYALTY (1965 TV movie; a more accurate translation of the French title would be THE GHOST’S FEE. Based on Henry James’ The Ghost Rental)
THE SILENT HOUSE (1929) an old dark house movie I haven’t seen.
ONE FRIGHTENED NIGHT (1935) One of my favorite old dark house films. Just wanting to replace my old vhs.
TALES OF FRANKENSTEIN — I already have the Allday Entertainment release, but I picked this one up for the included werewolf TV show pilot THE PROFESSOR at the $6 sale price even though it’s reputed to be abysmal.
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Agreed on One Frightened Night. Have it on a Mill Creek 50 movie pack.GaryP11111 wrote: ↑12:26 PM - 4 days agoI used this sale to take a chance on films I haven’t seen (for the most part) and are also not likely to turn up on an official US home video release.
SPELLS (1945; THE BELLMAN) French horror-crime drama featuring a demon horse, witchcraft and nice cinematography.
LAKE OF THE DEAD (1957) Norwegian film that might/might not/might be a ghost story.
DRAUGASAGA (1985; Ghost Story) TV movie from Iceland.
THE PHANTOM WAGON (1939 French version of The Phantom Carriage; supposedly Lewton-esque. We’ll see.
SOLITAIRE — 1951 episode of FIRESIDE THEATER featuring Margaret Field.
THE GHOSTS ROYALTY (1965 TV movie; a more accurate translation of the French title would be THE GHOST’S FEE. Based on Henry James’ The Ghost Rental)
THE SILENT HOUSE (1929) an old dark house movie I haven’t seen.
ONE FRIGHTENED NIGHT (1935) One of my favorite old dark house films. Just wanting to replace my old vhs.
TALES OF FRANKENSTEIN — I already have the Allday Entertainment release, but I picked this one up for the included werewolf TV show pilot THE PROFESSOR at the $6 sale price even though it’s reputed to be abysmal.
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LAKE OF THE DEAD is excellent. Finally caught up with it on Severin’s folk horror box set.
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LAKE OF THE DEAD is really a good film. My copy was almost window boxed, so an upgrade to 2:35 for $6 was a no brainer for me.
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Ffs, I have that set! Lol!MacXoftheMounted wrote: ↑1:59 PM - 3 days agoLAKE OF THE DEAD is excellent. Finally caught up with it on Severin’s folk horror box set.
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Ha! I’ve done the same once or twice…
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Greg has charged me correctly for my four titles, adding a one-dollar charge for my use of a credit card.
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I ordered these as gifts since I already have them:
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (1916)
I, VAMPIRI
THE MAGIC SWORD (1950)
THE MAGICIAN (1926)
THE MAN WHO THOUGHT LIFE
SIGFRIDO
DRIVE-IN DOUBLE FEATURE #225 (INVISIBLE CREATURE/UNCLE WAS A VAMPIRE)
For me I ordered:
ALONE IN THE NIGHT
BLOOD ROSE
COFFIN FROM HONG KONG
MASTER SPY
PROFESSOR LUND, DOCTOR OF DEATH
LADIES FIRST
THE CURSED MANSION
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (1916)
I, VAMPIRI
THE MAGIC SWORD (1950)
THE MAGICIAN (1926)
THE MAN WHO THOUGHT LIFE
SIGFRIDO
DRIVE-IN DOUBLE FEATURE #225 (INVISIBLE CREATURE/UNCLE WAS A VAMPIRE)
For me I ordered:
ALONE IN THE NIGHT
BLOOD ROSE
COFFIN FROM HONG KONG
MASTER SPY
PROFESSOR LUND, DOCTOR OF DEATH
LADIES FIRST
THE CURSED MANSION
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My order:
DRIVE IN DOUBLE FEATURE 154 (PERFUME OF A LADY IN BLACK/THE NEXT VICTIM)
DRIVE IN DOUBLE FEATURE 218 (ALICE OR THE LAST ESCAPADE/FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON)
THE SEVENTH GRAVE
AMAZING TRANSPARENT MAN
LAKE OF THE DEAD
CARPET OF HORROR
PSYCHOMANIA (AKA VIOLENT MIDNIGHT)
BYLETH
THE DEVIL'S MISTRESS
MARK OF THE WITCH
DRIVE IN DOUBLE FEATURE 154 (PERFUME OF A LADY IN BLACK/THE NEXT VICTIM)
DRIVE IN DOUBLE FEATURE 218 (ALICE OR THE LAST ESCAPADE/FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON)
THE SEVENTH GRAVE
AMAZING TRANSPARENT MAN
LAKE OF THE DEAD
CARPET OF HORROR
PSYCHOMANIA (AKA VIOLENT MIDNIGHT)
BYLETH
THE DEVIL'S MISTRESS
MARK OF THE WITCH
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Wondering whether I should get Greg's versions of King of the Zombies and Revolt of the Zombies. Has anyone compared them to the old Roan DVD?
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Yes, I have. The Roan counterparts are superior.Jens Erik Thomsen wrote: ↑12:27 PM - 1 day agoWondering whether I should get Greg's versions of King of the Zombies and Revolt of the Zombies. Has anyone compared them to the old Roan DVD?
Sent my order in:
SAMSON AGAINST THE PIRATES
VULCAN, SON OF JUPITER
A DREAM COMES TRUE (1963 Russian Sci-fi aka Mechte Navstrechu)
WHOM THE GODS WISH TO DESTROY
THE LADY IN BLACK (1958 Norwegian mystery/thriller)
MURDER IN THE RED JAGUAR (Jerry Cotton film)
SAMSON AGAINST THE PIRATES
VULCAN, SON OF JUPITER
A DREAM COMES TRUE (1963 Russian Sci-fi aka Mechte Navstrechu)
WHOM THE GODS WISH TO DESTROY
THE LADY IN BLACK (1958 Norwegian mystery/thriller)
MURDER IN THE RED JAGUAR (Jerry Cotton film)
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Are your copies the upgraded versions (SC lists both titles as having been upgraded on 4/12/21)?
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No, they were not the upgraded titles. However, I did get the DRUMS OF JEOPARDY upgrade. At first glance I thought it was ever so slightly better. Then, upon running it and the original Sinister disc of it side-by-side, I actually prefer their older release. Is that the same for all of them? I don't know. But the Roan ones were definitely better. I also expect that Sinister took the blu-ray of KING OF THE ZOMBIES from Retro Media for their upgrade. Just a hunch, I could be wrong. I haven't seen their upgraded title. As I already have that blu-ray, it is the best on that title by far, I don't need to try it. Hope this helps.Jens Erik Thomsen wrote: ↑7:55 PM - 1 day agoAre your copies the upgraded versions (SC lists both titles as having been upgraded on 4/12/21)?
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Plus the Roan's are pressed & authored DVD's compared to the MOD DVD-R's that Sinister offers.Vintage Horror wrote: ↑3:24 PM - 1 day agoYes, I have. The Roan counterparts are superior.Jens Erik Thomsen wrote: ↑12:27 PM - 1 day agoWondering whether I should get Greg's versions of King of the Zombies and Revolt of the Zombies. Has anyone compared them to the old Roan DVD?