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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! Directed by Lucio Fulci whose releases like New York Ripper guarantee great sales this easily qualifies as one of the major cult releases of 2010!
Extras:2 sided sleeve, poster, postcards and booklet.
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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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
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 The Living Dead" sure is kind of a let-down. I'm not sure about the heavy grain on this transfer, but what really scares me is that this Blu-Ray has severe compression-problems. On many occasions you can see heavy digital blocking and it looks like a DVD. While it sure is an upgrade to the DVD, it is not up to par with the Blue Underground Release.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By LoBo
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.... Read more ›
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.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By P. Lockwood
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
from the director of "zombie 2"the beyond "& "house by the cemetary"
released under italian title of "paura nella citta dei morti viventi"or
"the gates of hell" the film begins when father thomas hangs himself in
dunwich causing the gates of hell to open & the dead return from their graves in dunwich.
medium mary (catriona macoll)dies after seeing the dead city in a vision.
reporter bell (christoper george)saves her from a nasty premature burial
& together they set out to find dunwich,they must destroy the priest before all saints day when the dead will rise to seek their revenge on
dunwich.
eerie atmosphere of a fog shrouded city ,lots of shocks along the way.
the music is by fabrio frizzi of "zombie 2 "fame .
forget the plainly packaged vipco version,buy the blue underground or
ec entertainmemt versions with digital sound .
another classic gore-drenched classic by fulci,buy it!
released under italian title of "paura nella citta dei morti viventi"or
"the gates of hell" the film begins when father thomas hangs himself in
dunwich causing the gates of hell to open & the dead return from their graves in dunwich.
medium mary (catriona macoll)dies after seeing the dead city in a vision.
reporter bell (christoper george)saves her from a nasty premature burial
& together they set out to find dunwich,they must destroy the priest before all saints day when the dead will rise to seek their revenge on
dunwich.
eerie atmosphere of a fog shrouded city ,lots of shocks along the way.
the music is by fabrio frizzi of "zombie 2 "fame .
forget the plainly packaged vipco version,buy the blue underground or
ec entertainmemt versions with digital sound .
another classic gore-drenched classic by fulci,buy it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five stars for the film. 5 stars for this print and extras from Arrow.
26 July 2010
By Joshua B
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.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Chrissy H
Format:DVD
Okay, first of all this is a Lucio Fulci zombie film - if you've never heard of Lucio Fulci chances are you'll be bemused/appalled/bored by this. But for those of us with a taste for cheesy Italian 80's splatter this is indeed a guilty pleasure.
Made back in the early 80's when Zombie movies were all the rage after the success of the original 'Dawn of the Dead', it's finally available uncut (previous versions were cut to bits by the BBFC) in all of it's gory detail. Plot wise it's loosely based on the work of HP Lovecraft (very loosley!) but to be honest it's the usual incoherent mess livened up by the occassional gruesome scene. The infamous 'head drilling' scene in particular is a real show stopper - they really don't make 'em like this anymore! Fans of Fulci will claim that the illogical plot adds to the dreamlike quality of the film - that probably makes perfect sense late at night after several strong beers and a kebab, which to be honest is the best way to enjoy this kind of film.
Picture quality is average - VIPCO are to be commended for digging out obscure previously banned horror/exploitation titles like this, but one thing they don't seem to be bothered with is picture or sound quality. I belive there is a far superior region 1 Anchor Bay version out there for those that want to import.
So in summary well worth checking out if Italian zombie gore is your thing (come on, you know who you are!.....). By the way, if you like this check out 'The Beyond' - in my opinion Fulci's finest (yes, even better that Zombie Flesh Eaters.......).
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Great movie not as awesome as I remember it but still a fantastic movie to add to anyones collection ;)
Published 2 months ago by Brian Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
City of the living dead is a great film. To have it on blu-ray is amazing. I luv the italian style of horror,the grave,the tombs,very nice. Read more
Published 2 months ago by João Barros
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wrong format
I ordered the dvd City of the Living Dead... But got the BluRay version instead... I havdnt got a BluRay player
Published 2 months ago by Eric van Dooren
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fulci masterpiece
This is a wonderful release of this movie.
Its a two disc edition with some really decent extras, excellent artwork and a couple of little suprises inside too. Read more
Its a two disc edition with some really decent extras, excellent artwork and a couple of little suprises inside too. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Peter T. Dalziel
3.0 out of 5 stars
bit disappointment
i have receive it prefect and no damaged branded new but it said it have subtitle so i watch it but it have no subtitle
Published 4 months ago by christopher feeley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Master of the maggot-storm
For the benefit of those who do not madly scrabble for the latest BD release and who sometimes find Blu-ray renditions of older films too coldly clinical, this review refers only... Read more
Published 4 months ago by croaksnooze
5.0 out of 5 stars
SALEMS LOT ZOMBIE STYLE
I LOVE LUCIO FULCI'S FILMS THEY ARE DREAMY, ATMOSPHERIC,SCARY AND EVEN FUNNY AT TIMES AND THIS FILM IS AMONG THE BEST
Published 5 months ago by D.POWELL
4.0 out of 5 stars
You pays your money...
And you make your choice.
The choice is between the Blue Underground version of this film or the Arrow version.
At first glance it seems an easy one. Read more
The choice is between the Blue Underground version of this film or the Arrow version.
At first glance it seems an easy one. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Crossman
5.0 out of 5 stars
DA VINCI OF DEATH
After what twenty years of watching films with almost obsessive compulsive disorder like zeal i have found myself loitering in the splatter genre of the late 70s and the italian... Read more
Published 9 months ago by mister joe
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Fulci's best!
City of the Living Dead is probably my favourite of Lucio Fulci's infamous quartet of horror films, which included (as well as CotLD): The Beyond, Zombie Flesh-Eaters and House by... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Richwicz
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