ON THE TRAIL OF THE WICKER MAN (Robin Hardy)

[Daemonia]

Yeah, I think I'll keep the steelie on order and hang on to the old DVDs for the theatrical and director's cut.

And, probably due to my lack of observational powers, I'll watch the Final Cut and won't be able to tell you what's different anyway.

[sjconstable]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

I've had the review discs for about a week now and have watched all three versions of the film and the 'Final Cut' (Abraxas Cut) is probably the best, containing enough of the extra material from the director's cut whilst maintaining the impressive pacing and visual quality from the theatrical cut. In future, I think it will be the only one I watch.

That's the impression I have from reading about the different cuts, the DC basically has unnecessary footage that the director is quite happy to agree doesn't need to be there, so I'm keeping my pre-order of the steelbook as I only want to watch the Final Cut anyway, can't be doing with the DC switching to poor quality footage throughout. If it doesn't include the Kermode documentary I'll be disappointed, but I don't fancy paying at least £5 extra for that.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by gasteropod

That's the impression I have from reading about the different cuts, the DC basically has unnecessary footage that the director is quite happy to agree doesn't need to be there, so I'm keeping my pre-order of the steelbook as I only want to watch the Final Cut anyway, can't be doing with the DC switching to poor quality footage throughout. If it doesn't include the Kermode documentary I'll be disappointed, but I don't fancy paying at least £5 extra for that.

The restored extra footage on the Abraxas/Final Cut is the same quality as the rest of the film so, unless you have seen the film loads of times, you won't be able to tell what footage is what.

The Mark Kermode documentary (and all the other extra features) is on disc one, so that shouldn't be a problem.

[sjconstable]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

The restored extra footage on the Abraxas/Final Cut is the same quality as the rest of the film so, unless you have seen the film loads of times, you won't be able to tell what footage is what.

The Mark Kermode documentary (and all the other extra features) is on disc one, so that shouldn't be a problem.

I know, I said DC. I used to own the DC on DVD but promptly sold it as I didn't like the footage changing quality, just like I don't like films changing language mid-film e.g. Deep Red and Phenomena. So I shall enjoy the Final Cut the most.

As for the extras, I'm not sure that's the case, hopefully though...

[Vipp]

I don't own a great copy on dvd, i had the double disc box set but it was over used so i sold it. now i have a VHS and look forward to the Final Cut blu ray set. i must admit, it would be nice to own the soundtrack.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Daemonia

Hmmmm....decisions, decisions. Do I keep the steelbook on order or cancel and go with the 3-disc set? The Zavvi site seems a bit vague as to what exactly will be included in the steelbook set...I may cancel only to find out it does contain everything...

**** it Dae-when on Summerisle do as Summerislanders do-order them both!
I've kept the steely on order and will be heading to HMV for the other....

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Vipp

I don't own a great copy on dvd, i had the double disc box set but it was over used so i sold it. now i have a VHS and look forward to the Final Cut blu ray set. i must admit, it would be nice to own the soundtrack.

What????

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Daemonia

Yeah, I think I'll keep the steelie on order and hang on to the old DVDs for the theatrical and director's cut.

And, probably due to my lack of observational powers, I'll watch the Final Cut and won't be able to tell you what's different anyway.

Accoprding to Zavvi on the steely Dae.....

Blu-Ray Special Features:

The Final Cut
The Director's Cut with Commentary
The UK Theatrical Cut

[Stephen@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by The Reaper Man@Cult Labs

Accoprding to Zavvi on the steely Dae.....

Blu-Ray Special Features:

The Final Cut
The Director's Cut with Commentary
The UK Theatrical Cut

Yeah the steelbook doesn't include the 3rd disc (CD soundtrack).

Blu-Ray Special Features:
The Final Cut
The Director's Cut with Commentary
The UK Theatrical Cut

DVD Special Features:
The Final Cut
Interview with Robin Hardy
Featurettes:
Inspired by The Wicker Man (Famous Fans)
The Music of The Wicker Man
The Restoration of The Wicker Man

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Good -so we do get the three cuts on the Blu Ray then?
And in hi-def?