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Ask a true horror fan to name the greatest zombie films of all time and City of the Living Dead is usually always there but never before in the UK have fans been able to enjoy a properly presented quality uncut release.
After the triumph of their Dawn of the Dead Blu Ray, Arrow Video are proud to bring their unique presentation of this zombie classic to the hordes of UK horror fans that are every bit as rabid for this release as the zombies in the film!
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One Of The Most Shocking Films Of Its Time --DVD Review
One Of The Most Shocking Films Of Its Time --DVD Review
One Of The Most Shocking Films Of Its Time --DVD Review
One Of The Most Shocking Films Of Its Time --DVD Review
One Of The Most Shocking Films Of Its Time --DVD Review
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of Fulci's best finally gets the treatment it deserves. Throw away your Vipco copy as this has it all. Decent transfer, 5.1 sound and a tonne of extras to boot.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I think this film is pretty good. I think it has a creepy mood.I like the moody music of frequent collaborator Fabio Frizzi, who made music for many Fulci films. I like the theme song, but i personally think Fabio overused in the film. At the end of the film, i was a bit tired of hearing that repetitive song. I think it kind of loses it`s effect because it`s just used too much. I also like the Zombie makeup.
Picture Quality: 4/5
Previously i only had the region 1 DVD of this film, and i think this BD look much better than my old DVD. It has a lot of grain, but it is supposed to have that. The grain does not bother me. I think the details and colours are very much improved compared to my DVD.
COTLD was shot on 2-perf 35mm and only using part of the available 35 mm frame, resulting in a loss of overall resolution and detail.
It was not shot on 16mm then blown up to 35mm, as many people think. Yes, some scenes look unclear, but it is not the people doing the restoration`s fault. They looked like that originally in the cinema in 1980. There is some compression artifacts and noise, but it didn`t ruin the film experience for me. I think they did a pretty good job.
Audio Quality: 4/5
I used the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The music and the dialog sounds good coming from the Center speaker. The subwoofer channel does not sound like a new film, but i didn`t expect that at all, but there are several times when i hear good bass. Just make sure you have more volume on the sub, compared to newer films.
I was suprised to hear Zombies moaning, the wind and some other effects several times in the rear speakers. I thought the rear speakers would be used much less. I think it sounded good and was surprisingly used for good effect.
If you really like this film and has it on DVD, and was thinking about buying the BD, i would recommend you to buy it. I think it was worth the upgrade.
Film: 4.5/5
Overall: 4/5
Picture Quality: 4/5
Previously i only had the region 1 DVD of this film, and i think this BD look much better than my old DVD. It has a lot of grain, but it is supposed to have that. The grain does not bother me. I think the details and colours are very much improved compared to my DVD.
COTLD was shot on 2-perf 35mm and only using part of the available 35 mm frame, resulting in a loss of overall resolution and detail.
It was not shot on 16mm then blown up to 35mm, as many people think. Yes, some scenes look unclear, but it is not the people doing the restoration`s fault. They looked like that originally in the cinema in 1980. There is some compression artifacts and noise, but it didn`t ruin the film experience for me. I think they did a pretty good job.
Audio Quality: 4/5
I used the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The music and the dialog sounds good coming from the Center speaker. The subwoofer channel does not sound like a new film, but i didn`t expect that at all, but there are several times when i hear good bass. Just make sure you have more volume on the sub, compared to newer films.
I was suprised to hear Zombies moaning, the wind and some other effects several times in the rear speakers. I thought the rear speakers would be used much less. I think it sounded good and was surprisingly used for good effect.
If you really like this film and has it on DVD, and was thinking about buying the BD, i would recommend you to buy it. I think it was worth the upgrade.
Film: 4.5/5
Overall: 4/5
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This release of "City" is without doubt the best print of the film I have ever seen. With extras to die for, plus a collector's booklet, lobby cards and your choice of four cover inserts, I have 3 words of advice: GRAB IT NOW!
Picture quality is top-notch, from the highest quality negitives.
Note: The DVD Version of this Fulci classic contains 2-discs.
The Blu-ray has an up-graded 7.0 master soundtrack and consists of 1 disc.
Picture quality is top-notch, from the highest quality negitives.
Note: The DVD Version of this Fulci classic contains 2-discs.
The Blu-ray has an up-graded 7.0 master soundtrack and consists of 1 disc.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
City of the Living dead
After a priest hangs himself in a cemetery, the gates of Hell are opened. Zombies appear and start killing off people in the remote town of Dunwich. Read more
Published 3 days ago by A. J. Harrison
"..TOP 80'S HORROR.."
Described as one of the most shocking films of all time!! This is Lucio Fulci classic supernatural living dead movie in all its glory uncut with loads of cult classic bloody gore!! Read more
Published 21 days ago by S. Drury
dont buy this movie
the quality of this edition im sure is fine what no one is saying is that this film is crap. I love zombie movies foreign and english if anyone is thinking of buying this because... Read more
Published 1 month ago by tomohawk
Gore and dread!
Of course City of the Living Dead is an essential purchase for the horror fan.
Though the movie takes a little while to get going, the sense of dread and despair are there... Read more
Though the movie takes a little while to get going, the sense of dread and despair are there... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Colonel Decker
Bad picture quality, great extras
A lot of people seem to be discussing the pciture quality of the Arrow Video releases. While I was pleased with their outputs of "Inferno", "Phenomena" and "The Beyond", "City Of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andrea Franco
Lucio Fulci: comic genius or talentless hack?
*** BE WARNED, CONTAINS THE ODD SPOILER ***
Having decided to get into the zombie genre again after re-watching "Dawn of the Dead" (enjoyable yet overrated, but that's... Read more
Having decided to get into the zombie genre again after re-watching "Dawn of the Dead" (enjoyable yet overrated, but that's... Read more
Published 9 months ago by The Demon Pazuzu
Great release
One of infamous Video Nasties hits, with many memorable death scenes, finally got decent release, once again via Arrow. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. J. M. Zielinski
Great presentation of a great film.
By far and away the best Arrow release. This looks like a DC comic - just as it should. Rich, vibrant colour, grain and just looks wonderfully film like.
Published 13 months ago by Rick Dangerous
Great classic movie with new release
This is a modern horror classic newly remastered for blu ray with excellent extras and a booklet and 4 sided cover. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Tony Barker
Great extras ... But very mediocre transfer
Unless you are gagging to see the extras... Which admittedly are very good ... I wouldn't bother upgrading from the dvd ... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Thomas B. Walters
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