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Nien Nunb · 11-01-2004, 05:44 AM

I wanted to get the evil dead trilogy on dvd but i was wondering wich ones are the best versions to get.

**SilentBob** · 11-01-2004, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nien Nunb

I wanted to get the evil dead trilogy on dvd but i was wondering wich ones are the best versions to get.

Well here's a site that a regular poster on the IGN Insider DVD Boards has made up. Break down for all 3 movies and their dvd releases The best is currently the Book of the Dead edition. But was a limited production and a bit expensive to get when. . .

you can buy for 1/2 maybe even a 1/3 of the price this edition. Which doesn't have some extras from the edition above but contains some exclusive extras of their own. Transfer and sound are the same so might be the best one to get in the end.

invincyble · 11-01-2004, 06:37 AM

thanks i was also looking for the same info

Chunkblower · 11-01-2004, 06:46 AM

I actually prefer the Elite version, if only for the proper framing.

GaLvAtRoN187 · 11-01-2004, 12:02 PM

this is the edition i own, it had the proper OAR, where the Anchor bay is a modified widescreen transfer and the OAR was fullscreen 1:33.1

Marq · 11-01-2004, 01:13 PM

My life wouldn't be complete without owning both the Book of the Dead version and the Elite release. Both are superb.

The Elite release looks fantastic and is presented in its OAR. The Book of the Dead has several nice extras (some also found on the Elite edition) and an interesting alternate framing.

larphillips · 11-01-2004, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Marq

My life wouldn't be complete without owning both the Book of the Dead version and the Elite release. Both are superb.

The Elite release looks fantastic and is presented in its OAR. The Book of the Dead has several nice extras (some also found on the Elite edition) and an interesting alternate framing.

So Marq, would you say that two own those two versions (which I do), it would give you the most complete look at the film on DVD?

ILSA · 11-01-2004, 05:03 PM

I also own both but I have to admit I mostly watch the BOTD version.
I just prefer WS even though it´s not the OAR but since Raimi supervised and approved of the modification, it´s absolutely cool with me. Plus both of my ED DVDs are signed by Raimi and the complete cast, so I´m keeping both, of course.

ILSA

Ruined · 11-01-2004, 06:02 PM

evil dead 1 - elite release
evil dead 2 - anchor bay release
army of darkness - any of the anchor bay releases

there is at least one sight gag the WS framing of BOTD obscures, elite is the best presentation of the oar available

Marq · 11-01-2004, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by larphillips

So Marq, would you say that two own those two versions (which I do), it would give you the most complete look at the film on DVD?

Exactly what I'm saying!
This book is a nice companion to the film as well.

Hollow Man · 11-01-2004, 06:36 PM

Whee, I knew my October wouldn't be complete without seeing a topic on Evil Dead!

I still stand by my insistance that this film was probably never shown in 1.33:1, regardless of some of the framing issues on the newest AB versions. I feel many shots look better when framed in the wider format because Raimi knew theaters would matte it. And if anyone has proof either way (because I'm still waiting to come across any), I'd love to see/hear it.

-HM

Inconceivable! · 11-02-2004, 12:27 AM

IIRC, Raimi did not supervise the BOTD transfer, because of time constraints involved with Spider-Man. Bruce actually just signed off on the transfer for Raimi, since it is fairly obvious there was no re-framing for the 1.85:1 aspect ratio. It's just hard matted, and some shots suffer as a result. There were various screenshots that pointed out the differences from around the time the BOTD edition came out.

Hollow Man · 11-02-2004, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Inconceivable!

There were various screenshots that pointed out the differences from around the time the BOTD edition came out.

Yes, I was one of the people who did that.

And as I stated, although some of the shots aren't framed right, there are some that look better in a wider format. If anything, I feel Sam shot keeping both aspects in mind. (as I said, knowing full well most theaters would matte the film).

-HM

McMurphy · 11-02-2004, 03:52 AM

Book 'o the Dead is by far the best. You can still find it around.

11-01-2004, 05:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nien Nunb Supporting Actor Join Date: Oct 2004	What is the best version of evil dead on dvd? I wanted to get the evil dead trilogy on dvd but i was wondering wich ones are the best versions to get.

11-01-2004, 06:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
invincyble Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	thanks i was also looking for the same info __________________ until the time next . . .

11-01-2004, 12:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
GaLvAtRoN187 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	this is the edition i own, it had the proper OAR, where the Anchor bay is a modified widescreen transfer and the OAR was fullscreen 1:33.1 __________________ DVD & Blu-Ray Collection

11-01-2004, 06:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	evil dead 1 - elite release evil dead 2 - anchor bay release army of darkness - any of the anchor bay releases there is at least one sight gag the WS framing of BOTD obscures, elite is the best presentation of the oar available __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

11-01-2004, 06:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hollow Man Not Kevin Bacon Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Connecticut	Whee, I knew my October wouldn't be complete without seeing a topic on Evil Dead! I still stand by my insistance that this film was probably never shown in 1.33:1, regardless of some of the framing issues on the newest AB versions. I feel many shots look better when framed in the wider format because Raimi knew theaters would matte it. And if anyone has proof either way (because I'm still waiting to come across any), I'd love to see/hear it. -HM __________________ "I see a Hollow Man, gun in hand, it points my way." - The Cult Band Chat

11-01-2004, 06:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chunkblower Banned Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: 612 Wharf Avenue	I actually prefer the Elite version, if only for the proper framing.

11-01-2004, 01:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	My life wouldn't be complete without owning both the Book of the Dead version and the Elite release. Both are superb. The Elite release looks fantastic and is presented in its OAR. The Book of the Dead has several nice extras (some also found on the Elite edition) and an interesting alternate framing.

11-01-2004, 05:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
ILSA Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: L.A.	I also own both but I have to admit I mostly watch the BOTD version. I just prefer WS even though it´s not the OAR but since Raimi supervised and approved of the modification, it´s absolutely cool with me. Plus both of my ED DVDs are signed by Raimi and the complete cast, so I´m keeping both, of course. ILSA

11-02-2004, 12:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Inconceivable! Actor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southern California	IIRC, Raimi did not supervise the BOTD transfer, because of time constraints involved with Spider-Man. Bruce actually just signed off on the transfer for Raimi, since it is fairly obvious there was no re-framing for the 1.85:1 aspect ratio. It's just hard matted, and some shots suffer as a result. There were various screenshots that pointed out the differences from around the time the BOTD edition came out. __________________ From where I sat it looked as though you were conjugating some irregular verbs.

11-02-2004, 03:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
McMurphy Actor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Ont.	Book 'o the Dead is by far the best. You can still find it around. __________________ The next woman takes me on's gonna light up like a pinball machine and pay off in silver dollars! --Randle P. McMurphy , One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

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