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orko007 · 11-30-2001, 12:43 PM

OK, this is bugging me.. Which version of Halloween 2 should I get.. I dont have a widescreen tv, so the anamorphic issue, isnt leaning me either way.. Im more interested in the quality of the picture. The universal I can get for $40.00 AU, or I can get the good times version for $13.00 AU. The price gap is huge, but for all I know, this DVD sux, or it frigin rocks....

Any tips most appreciated..

cheers

ctyankee · 11-30-2001, 01:14 PM

Here is an address where you can get a full review of Universal's release ...
http://www.horrordvds.com/reviews/a-m/halloween2/

Here is my take:

Let's face it anamorphic would be nice ... because we all will be moving to 16x9 eventually so why buy something that won't get you there? Perhaps simple in this case, some people I've chatted with actually think the image quality of Good Times is better than Universal .. but because they were such big fans they got it anyway.

You can bet priviledges to your favorite beach that someone is going to come out and do this movie right sometime ... Anchor Bay are ya listening. So why pay big bucks for something that is only questionably better?

Let the "Good Times" Roll

chrisw · 11-30-2001, 02:06 PM

Hi,

The Goodtimes version is excellent. I bought it when it first came out because I waited years for a ltbx version. I did buy the Universal, and the big difference is in the colors. The Universal has better, more vibrant, more pronounced color then the Goodtimes. However, you really have to compare the two, like I did, to really notice it. Also, I like the cover art, and keepcase packaging better. If you really want the best, go with the Universal. The differences ARE there, but they are not huge.

Hope this helps!

Chris

orko007 · 11-30-2001, 02:06 PM

Thanks dude..

Ill go the good times.. PLus bit of luck one day the ultimate version will arrive..

cheers

Lord Crumb · 11-30-2001, 03:31 PM

There's also an easter egg on the GOODTIMES disc. If you go to scene selections, it plays the entire soundtrack through the whole thing. You have to go forward in the scenes to hear more, but the whole thing is still there.

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Chris Knight · 12-01-2001, 03:08 AM

I personally would go with the Good-Times version just to screw over Universal for putting out that lame, piece of crap bare-bones release.

True, The Good-Times release is bare-bones too, but the price reflects this... $5.99 VS. $19.99.

Universal ignored our pleas for a Special Edition... so I will do my small part by refusing to buy their product.

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AnonomusBob15 · 12-01-2001, 03:40 AM

I agree. I refuse to buy their stupid Halloween 2. You can get the Goodtimes disc (in a keepcase) for 5.00 even.

Or you can get the Universal H2 with a bad looking trailer and some cheesy bios for 22.99.

I have seen both and the anamorphic picture is not THAT much of an improvement.

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11-30-2001, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
orko007 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUSTRALIA	Halloween 2 OK, this is bugging me.. Which version of Halloween 2 should I get.. I dont have a widescreen tv, so the anamorphic issue, isnt leaning me either way.. Im more interested in the quality of the picture. The universal I can get for $40.00 AU, or I can get the good times version for $13.00 AU. The price gap is huge, but for all I know, this DVD sux, or it frigin rocks.... Any tips most appreciated.. cheers

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11-30-2001, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
ctyankee Supporting Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wilton, CT	Here is an address where you can get a full review of Universal's release ... http://www.horrordvds.com/reviews/a-m/halloween2/ Here is my take: Let's face it anamorphic would be nice ... because we all will be moving to 16x9 eventually so why buy something that won't get you there? Perhaps simple in this case, some people I've chatted with actually think the image quality of Good Times is better than Universal .. but because they were such big fans they got it anyway. You can bet priviledges to your favorite beach that someone is going to come out and do this movie right sometime ... Anchor Bay are ya listening. So why pay big bucks for something that is only questionably better? Let the "Good Times" Roll

11-30-2001, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
chrisw Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	Hi, The Goodtimes version is excellent. I bought it when it first came out because I waited years for a ltbx version. I did buy the Universal, and the big difference is in the colors. The Universal has better, more vibrant, more pronounced color then the Goodtimes. However, you really have to compare the two, like I did, to really notice it. Also, I like the cover art, and keepcase packaging better. If you really want the best, go with the Universal. The differences ARE there, but they are not huge. Hope this helps! Chris

11-30-2001, 02:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
orko007 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUSTRALIA	Thanks dude.. Ill go the good times.. PLus bit of luck one day the ultimate version will arrive.. cheers

11-30-2001, 03:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lord Crumb Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Hiding behind my friggin' couch after watching "THE EYE".	There's also an easter egg on the GOODTIMES disc. If you go to scene selections, it plays the entire soundtrack through the whole thing. You have to go forward in the scenes to hear more, but the whole thing is still there. ------------------ _________________________ Karma is only vengeance without the satisfaction

12-01-2001, 03:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chris Knight 1 of 10 "Actors" left Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chicagoland	I personally would go with the Good-Times version just to screw over Universal for putting out that lame, piece of crap bare-bones release. True, The Good-Times release is bare-bones too, but the price reflects this... $5.99 VS. $19.99. Universal ignored our pleas for a Special Edition... so I will do my small part by refusing to buy their product. ------------------ This? This is ice. This is what happens to water when it gets too cold. This? This is Kent. This is what happens to people when they get too sexually frustrated.

12-01-2001, 03:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
AnonomusBob15 Actor for over 4 years now! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Auburn University	I agree. I refuse to buy their stupid Halloween 2. You can get the Goodtimes disc (in a keepcase) for 5.00 even. Or you can get the Universal H2 with a bad looking trailer and some cheesy bios for 22.99. I have seen both and the anamorphic picture is not THAT much of an improvement. ------------------ Matt's DVDs