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tomdkat · 12-27-2000, 04:12 AM

Hi! Does anyone know if the Director's Cut of Fatal Attraction will ever be released on DVD? I have it on LD and I was just curious about the DVD.

For that matter, does anyone know if "Brain Candy" by the Kids in the Hall will ever be released on DVD?

Peace.....

Dehrian · 12-28-2000, 03:24 AM

It's supposedly coming next year, but I doubt it will be a Director's Cut, as such. Fatal Attraction and Star Trek IV were the only two titles released in that series by Paramount. I think they called it a Directors Series, if I'm not mistaken, which I might be.

Anyway, the DC of Fatal Attraction on the LD was not really a director's cut, it just had an alternate ending as a supplement. Since the extras for Star Trek IV were presented on the DVD the same way they were on the LD, I would expect Fatal Attraction to follow the same path. Although it would be nice if they used extended branching to give the viewer the option, but I doubt we'll be that lucky. I just can't see Paramount taking that kind of time and trouble over a catalogue title.

davcole · 12-28-2000, 06:58 AM

I'd really love Paramount to use seamless branching with this title to give you the alternate original ending as opposed to as a deleted scene. It was only cut as the theatrical cut got a higher score by the test audiences.

Dehrian · 12-29-2000, 08:53 AM

The theatrical version is more of a crowd pleaser, and from a business standpoint was probably the way to go, though I personally think the original ending makes for a better, and more chilling, film.

Riedenschneider · 04-18-2003, 04:26 PM

Holy nine incher!

Sorry for reviving such an old topic, but I just watched the alternative ending, or better the director's ending, for the first time and it's an about 200% better picture! I'm mean with her sitting there, Puccini in the background and slowly slitting her throat while the screen fades to black... ! Way better than the stupid B-Movie slasher ending Lyne was forced upon.

Poor Lyne must have had the urge to slit some throats himself way back when.

Let's hear what he has to say in his commentary...

Riedenschneider · 04-18-2003, 04:49 PM

OMG, the best rehearsal footage I saw so far...
Douglas is the funniest angry-man in film!

And now I know what Kinski meant when he wrote: "She was so ugly... -it made me even more horny!!"

TwistedByDesign · 04-18-2003, 05:41 PM

if you don't mind importing, "Brain Candy" was released in Canada awhile ago. I have yet to pick it up, so I can't tell you any specs. It is available in Region 1 in Canada though!

EDIT: woops, I didn't notice this thread was "revived" so, Brain Candy probably came out in the U.S. the same time it did In Canada...and you probably own it by now...

Riedenschneider · 04-18-2003, 08:36 PM

Well, turns out Lyne himself also wanted to change the ending to please the (dumb) audience after the test screenings...

Poor hypocrites.

P.S.: Feel free to join the "discussion" folks...

ebuzz79 · 04-20-2003, 02:32 AM

The "crowd pleasing" ending does seem tacked on. It just doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the movie.
I can't ever remember hearing of a movie being changed for the better after after a test screening

BTW as much as I hate most Paramount dvd releases (bare bones and over priced) I have to admit when they do good, they do REALLY good and the Fatal Attraction disc is a perfect example of that. What else could you ask for on this disc??

Elmo Oxygen · 04-20-2003, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ebuzz79
BTW as much as I hate most Paramount dvd releases (bare bones and over priced) I have to admit when they do good, they do REALLY good and the Fatal Attraction disc is a perfect example of that. What else could you ask for on this disc??

An insert card with rabbit recipes by Glenn Close.

ebuzz79 · 04-20-2003, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elmo Oxygen
An insert card with rabbit recipes by Glenn Close.

OK I guess I was wrong

12-27-2000, 04:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	Director's Cut of Fatal Attraction Hi! Does anyone know if the Director's Cut of Fatal Attraction will ever be released on DVD? I have it on LD and I was just curious about the DVD. For that matter, does anyone know if "Brain Candy" by the Kids in the Hall will ever be released on DVD? Peace.....

04-18-2003, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Riedenschneider Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hamburg, Deutschland	Holy nine incher! Sorry for reviving such an old topic, but I just watched the alternative ending, or better the director's ending, for the first time and it's an about 200% better picture! I'm mean with her sitting there, Puccini in the background and slowly slitting her throat while the screen fades to black... ! Way better than the stupid B-Movie slasher ending Lyne was forced upon. Poor Lyne must have had the urge to slit some throats himself way back when. Let's hear what he has to say in his commentary... __________________ "The Hughes wealth, power and sex appeal devastated scores of broken-hearted movie stars and made grown men shudder with envy and anxiety every time he entered a room. Mr. DiCaprio just makes any logical person over 14 wonder if he ever graduated high school." -Rex Reed

04-18-2003, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Riedenschneider Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hamburg, Deutschland	OMG, the best rehearsal footage I saw so far... Douglas is the funniest angry-man in film! And now I know what Kinski meant when he wrote: "She was so ugly... -it made me even more horny!!" __________________ "The Hughes wealth, power and sex appeal devastated scores of broken-hearted movie stars and made grown men shudder with envy and anxiety every time he entered a room. Mr. DiCaprio just makes any logical person over 14 wonder if he ever graduated high school." -Rex Reed

04-18-2003, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
TwistedByDesign Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec	if you don't mind importing, "Brain Candy" was released in Canada awhile ago. I have yet to pick it up, so I can't tell you any specs. It is available in Region 1 in Canada though! EDIT: woops, I didn't notice this thread was "revived" so, Brain Candy probably came out in the U.S. the same time it did In Canada...and you probably own it by now... __________________ >My DVD Collection/Wishlist >My Top 20 Films

04-18-2003, 08:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Riedenschneider Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hamburg, Deutschland	Well, turns out Lyne himself also wanted to change the ending to please the (dumb) audience after the test screenings... Poor hypocrites. P.S.: Feel free to join the "discussion" folks... __________________ "The Hughes wealth, power and sex appeal devastated scores of broken-hearted movie stars and made grown men shudder with envy and anxiety every time he entered a room. Mr. DiCaprio just makes any logical person over 14 wonder if he ever graduated high school." -Rex Reed

12-28-2000, 03:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dehrian Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CA	It's supposedly coming next year, but I doubt it will be a Director's Cut, as such. Fatal Attraction and Star Trek IV were the only two titles released in that series by Paramount. I think they called it a Directors Series, if I'm not mistaken, which I might be. Anyway, the DC of Fatal Attraction on the LD was not really a director's cut, it just had an alternate ending as a supplement. Since the extras for Star Trek IV were presented on the DVD the same way they were on the LD, I would expect Fatal Attraction to follow the same path. Although it would be nice if they used extended branching to give the viewer the option, but I doubt we'll be that lucky. I just can't see Paramount taking that kind of time and trouble over a catalogue title.

12-28-2000, 06:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
davcole Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH	I'd really love Paramount to use seamless branching with this title to give you the alternate original ending as opposed to as a deleted scene. It was only cut as the theatrical cut got a higher score by the test audiences.

12-29-2000, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dehrian Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CA	The theatrical version is more of a crowd pleaser, and from a business standpoint was probably the way to go, though I personally think the original ending makes for a better, and more chilling, film.

04-20-2003, 02:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
ebuzz79 Actor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada	The "crowd pleasing" ending does seem tacked on. It just doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the movie. I can't ever remember hearing of a movie being changed for the better after after a test screening BTW as much as I hate most Paramount dvd releases (bare bones and over priced) I have to admit when they do good, they do REALLY good and the Fatal Attraction disc is a perfect example of that. What else could you ask for on this disc?? __________________ "Yes folks, this isn't any cheap x rated movie or any fifth rate porno play. This is the show you want. The sleaziest show on earth!" My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

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