496fe58675 (For a look at some comparison pics between the Blu-ray and the THX-certified, Cundy-approved transfer, see this thread in our forums area.) Other aspects of the transfer are much better. In fact, I only counted one real instance of prominent discrete activity, and that is with some thunder during the early scene where Michael Myers breaks out of the asylum. Sadly, this 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 sports most of the same color timing problems as the DiviMax DVD edition. Police are called to 43 Lampkin Ln. ..
All ranking a cut above are the film's sharp cinematography (by future Oscar-winner Dean Cundey), memorable performances by a cast of then-unknowns (including Jamie Lee Curtis in her debut performance as Laurie Strode, and still the genre's honorary "scream queen") and Hill's fine ear for teenage "girl talk," which effectively counter-balances Carpenter's sometimes nihilistic worldview and his unrelenting need to scare the audience, occasionally at the expense of logic. Soles, Charles Cyphers, Brian Andrews, and Nancy Loomis; and the shape himself, Nick Castle. While the length of the doc is a bit punishing – only the most devoted 'Halloween' fan will care about some of the minutiae – this is a detailed and thorough look back at not only a classic horror film but a seminal moment in independent moviemaking. However, this Blu-ray is not the absolute definitive treasure trove some fans may have wanted – missing is the fabled "TV cut" with 12 minutes of additional footage that was previously released on DVD, and some featurette material has been also snipped. (Note that this Blu-ray edition drops the "Halloween: 'On Location' - Twenty-Five Years Later" featurette and a still gallery, both of which graced the DiviMax DVD edition.) HD Bonus Content: Any Exclusive Goodies in There? In a nice surprise (and a clever marketing move for a film that has already been released on disc a gazillion times), Anchor Bay/Starz has produced a fun new "Fast Film Facts" subtitle trivia track for this Blu-ray edition of Halloween. Granted, die-hard fans won't find much new at all, but high-def exclusive content is always welcome especially from an indie – so cheers to Starz for this one. (Note that thankfully, Starz also included the film's original mono mix, which I actually prefer.
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