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EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Is The Halloween 4 Blu-ray Missing Something?

UPDATE FROM ANCHOR BAY TO HORRORBID:

Dear HorrorBid:

The previous announcement regarding the August 21st release of HALLOWEEN 4 and HALLOWEEN 5 on Blu-ray contained information not reflective of the final product.

Below are the final confirmed specs and descriptions for the HALLOWEEN 4 and HALLOWEEN 5 Blu-ray releases.

As always, thanks for your support!

Ed Peters SPPR, Inc.

August 8, 2012

Dear HorrorBid:

On August 21st, Anchor Bay Entertainment revamps two of the most iconic horror films to ever grace the big screen with Halloween 4 and Halloween 5.

Coming to Blu-ray with all new 1080p HD transfers, lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio and over an hour of both archival and newly created bonus features, Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 both hit retail with an SRP of $24.99.

Pre-book is July 25th.

Halloween 4

He had maimed 16 people to get to his ster.

He was shot and incinerated, but still the entity that Dr. Sam Loomis (the legendary Donald Pleasence) calls “Evil on two legs” would not die. Tonight, Michael Myers has come home again…to kill! This time, Michael returns to Haddonfield for Jamie Lloyd (Danielle Harris, Halloween 5, The Last Boy Scout) – the orphaned daughter of Laurie Strode – and her babytter Rachel (Ellie Cornell, Halloween 5, House of the Dead). Can Loomis stop Michael before the unholy slaughter reaches his innocent young niece?

Bonus Features: Audio Commentary with Director Dwight H. Little and Author Justin Beahm (NEW) , Audio Commentary with Actors Ellie Cornell and Danielle Harris, Halloween 4/5 Discuson Panel, and Theatrical Trailer

Halloween 5

Michael Myers survived the mine exploon thought to have killed him. One year later, his traumatized young niece Jamie is horrified to discover she has a telepathic bond with her evil Uncle…and that Uncle Michael is on his way back to Haddonfield. But Dr. Loomis has a new plan to destroy The Boogey Man in his childhood home ung Jamie as bait.

With enhanced gore and effects, vengeance has never looked so gruesome!

Bonus Features: Audio Commentary with Actor Don Shanks and Author Justin Beahm (NEW); Halloween 5: Orginal Promo (NEW ); Halloween 5: On The Set (NEW behind the scenes footage); Audio Commentary with Director Dominique Othenin-Girard and actors Danielle Harris and Jeffrey Landman and Theatrical Trailer Halloween 4 Blu-ray™ Street Date:
August 21, 2012 Pre-Book:July 25, 2012 UPC #:01313 25671-9 8 Catalog:BD25671 Aspect Ratio:Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) Audio: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Subtitles: English, Spanish Retail Price:
$24.99 Genre:Halloween, Horror Rating: R Run Time: 88 minutes Year: 1988

Halloween 5 Blu-ray™ Street Date:
August 21, 2012 Pre-Book:July 25, 2012 UPC #:01313 25672-9 7 Catalog: BD25672 Aspect Ratio:Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) Audio: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Subtitles: English, Spanish Retail Price:
$24.99 Genre:Halloween, Horror Rating:R Run Time: 98 minutes Year: 1989

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Well Bidites we've got some disappointing news for you. Today we received review copies of the upcoming HALLOWEEN 4 & 5 Blu-rays, and the 30 minutes of deleted/alternate scenes were not on the disc, but they were mentioned on the press release that came with the discs.

You might be thinking, "isn't a review copy something that just has the movie, comes in a paper sleeve/plastic case, and doesn't really include anything else?" Yes, that's exactly what it is. However, these came shrink wrapped in Blu-ray cases with artwork. nce the actual release date (August 21st-According To Amazon, or August 28th-According To The Official Press Release) is so close I'm led to believe that these are FINAL releases.

Official Press Release That Lists The Deleted Scenes As A Bonus Feature

Back Of H4 Blu-ray Case

I popped the disc in to take a look, and while I LOVE the menu no option to view the footage is present, and I doubt they'd go through the trouble of making it an Easter Egg (A Hidden Feature On The Disc.) I'm still holding onto some small hope that these might be review copies and that the footage might be present when the Blu-ray is officially released later this month. I'm hoping we get some answers soon. I've tried to reach out to Anchor Bay about this, but have not gotten a response yet.

I'm curious, how many of you will still buy this release without the deleted scenes? Is a superior 1080p transfer with a DTS-HD-MA 5.1 audio track with a NEW commentary by Director Dwight H. Little & Author Justin Behmn enough to make you pick it up?

I feel that the sole reason a lot of you we're picking this up because these scenes were going to be included, but it looks like we were just being teased and set up for disappointment.

I'd go after them for false adverting, then.

I have to wonder why these Blu Ray producers keep dropping the ball on the Halloween movie releases.

I've never been crazy about IV and V to begin with so it's an easy pass for me if there's nothing new to see.

That Sucks!

I'll still buy them.

I'll buy them too. I heard the transfers are amazing! I'm just a little let down that this footage was mentioned when it probably doesn't even exist. Of all the releases of H4 its just strange that it was mentioned now and never before.

I would buy them for the 1080p transfer, but am quite disappointed about the deleted scenes.

I do feel that these and the other sequels need so much more included with the package, and not because I think the films aren't good.

I feel that because I've seen them so many times, it would be nice to see them from other angles.

Great job anchor bay, you lied to us hardcore fans to get us to pre order these, then don't have the balls to let anyone know and we have to find out from a reviewer

Not only do i want my money back but i will never buy any of your products ever again you damn liars

Can anyone confirm if they are region locked yet?? Am desperate to find out as am in regionB territory and want to complete my

collection

These are Region A locked unfortunately.

Pass I'll wait until the one with delete scene come out this suck and they should be sued for false advertisement

It is now official ... we were correct.

UPDATE FROM ANCHOR BAY TO HORRORBID:

Dear HorrorBid:

The previous announcement regarding the August 21st release of HALLOWEEN 4 and HALLOWEEN 5 on Blu-ray™ contained information not reflective of the final product.

Below are the final confirmed specs and descriptions for the HALLOWEEN 4 and HALLOWEEN 5 Blu-ray™ releases.

As always, thanks for your support!

Ed Peters SPPR, Inc.

August 8, 2012

Dear HorrorBid:

On August 21st, Anchor Bay Entertainment revamps two of the most iconic horror films to ever grace the big screen with Halloween 4 and Halloween 5.

Coming to Blu-ray with all new 1080p HD transfers, lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio and over an hour of both archival and newly created bonus features, Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 both hit retail with an SRP of $24.99.

Pre-book is July 25th.

Halloween 4

He had maimed 16 people to get to his ster.

He was shot and incinerated, but still the entity that Dr. Sam Loomis (the legendary Donald Pleasence) calls “Evil on two legs” would not die. Tonight, Michael Myers has come home again…to kill! This time, Michael returns to Haddonfield for Jamie Lloyd (Danielle Harris, Halloween 5, The Last Boy Scout) – the orphaned daughter of Laurie Strode – and her babytter Rachel (Ellie Cornell, Halloween 5, House of the Dead). Can Loomis stop Michael before the unholy slaughter reaches his innocent young niece?

Bonus Features: Audio Commentary with Director Dwight H. Little and Author Justin Beahm (NEW) , Audio Commentary with Actors Ellie Cornell and Danielle Harris, Halloween 4/5 Discuson Panel, and Theatrical Trailer

Halloween 5

Michael Myers survived the mine exploon thought to have killed him. One year later, his traumatized young niece Jamie is horrified to discover she has a telepathic bond with her evil Uncle…and that Uncle Michael is on his way back to Haddonfield. But Dr. Loomis has a new plan to destroy The Boogey Man in his childhood home ung Jamie as bait.

With enhanced gore and effects, vengeance has never looked so gruesome!

Bonus Features: Audio Commentary with Actor Don Shanks and Author Justin Beahm (NEW); Halloween 5: Orginal Promo (NEW ); Halloween 5: On The Set (NEW behind the scenes footage); Audio Commentary with Director Dominique Othenin-Girard and actors Danielle Harris and Jeffrey Landman and Theatrical Trailer Halloween 4 Blu-ray™ Street Date:
August 21, 2012 Pre-Book:July 25, 2012 UPC #:01313 25671-9 8 Catalog:BD25671 Aspect Ratio:Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) Audio: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Subtitles: English, Spanish Retail Price:
$24.99 Genre:Halloween, Horror Rating: R Run Time: 88 minutes Year: 1988

Halloween 5 Blu-ray™ Street Date:
August 21, 2012 Pre-Book:July 25, 2012 UPC #:01313 25672-9 7 Catalog: BD25672 Aspect Ratio:Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) Audio: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Subtitles: English, Spanish Retail Price:
$24.99 Genre:Halloween, Horror Rating:R Run Time: 98 minutes Year: 1989

I just want to say great work by The Skeleton Crew getting this news before we even got official word from Anchor Bay today. Amazing journalism work guys!

I have a feeling that all the deleted scenes and other features, will be part of the HalloweeN Collector's Set.

I just want to say great work by The Skeleton Crew getting this news before we even got official word from Anchor Bay today. Amazing journalism work guys

Thanks Justin! We're just glad it's out there now, and that fans have a better idea what they're getting on August 21st. As Halloween fans ourselves we're very disappointed.

What a bunch of crap! Great field work by you guys for finding this out but it sucks!

Good work Skeleton Crew!

I'm just pissed that Anchor Bay's reply was mply 'What we put out there wasn't really the case'. What kind of bullshit is that?

I could really care less about the deleted scenes myself, I'm gonna buy them just so I can see my favorite movies on Blu-ray, but for them to say that the press release was not "reflective" of the final product, is just a cowards way of saying...."We fucked up guys, sorry".

They must have had the footage (or at least thought they could get it) to even include it as a feature in the initial press release. Were they given bad information from their sources, or are they just withholding so they can make another edition down the road (they are famous for multiple releases of the same film)?

Is there any news of a Halloween 30th Anniversary Blu Ray next year with the Cundey approved transfer perhaps?

I also heard that the "TRUE HD' audio mix is subpar to the DVD DIVIMAX 5.1 mix?! Talk about HD failed release. Sorry Anchor Bay but in this even more so connected world of word of mouth, social networking etc. you cant get away with this crap anymore. Guess you missed the H2 debacle?! Anyway you wont be getting my coin until you respect the fans enough to do a proper HD release with advertised extras. Pretty embarrasng if you ask me.