The Second Sight Films Thread

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

Exactly

The whole point of the film is that it is lo-fi home camcorder thing - it's not (and it shouldn't be) a grade 'A' high-tech film

That's how I feel about this upcoming release. I bought the initial DVD release in 2000 from Our Price and I have been more than happy with it in the 24 years since.

[J Harker]

Now it depends what they're asking but I can see my getting this one in spite of my earlier feelings on a blu release.Screenshot_20240823_165438_Instagram.jpg

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[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by J Harker

Now it depends what they're asking but I can see my getting this one in spite of my earlier feelings on a blu release.Attachment 252322

I too would like it but i simply can't justify spending forty five quid on a film i already have on Blu.

Plus despite what they say it's not supposed to be a spruced up sparkling looking film, it's a bunch of kids running round the woods at night with hand held cameras not the latest Avatar film.

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

I too would like it but i simply can't justify spending forty five quid on a film i already have on Blu.



Plus despite what they say it's not supposed to be a spruced up sparkling looking film, it's a bunch of kids running round the woods at night with hand held cameras not the latest Avatar film.

Yeah I'm not sure how they can justify that price tag. Surely this should be more around the ?29.99 mark like the recent The Borderlands and The Sacrament.

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[Justin101]

It comes with a hardback book judging from that picture so there is no way it's in the 30 quid range.

[J Harker]

Special Features:
A new Second Sight Films restoration from the Hi8 videotapes and 16mm film elements, supervised and approved by the Producers and Directors.
2-disc edition includes restored and remastered Original Theatrical Cut and Festival Cut plus original-release version.
The Blair Witch Documentary: a new feature-length Second Sight Films production.
New audio commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson.
Directors' and Producers' audio commentary.
Deleted scenes including previously unseen video and 16mm footage.
The Blair Witch Project: Analogue Horror in a Digital World by Mike Muncer.
Curse of the Blair Witch.
Alternate Endings.
Cannes 1999: archive Directors interview.
Trailers.

Limited Edition Contents -
Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Timothy Pittides.
184-page hardback book with archive production materials and new essays by Stacey Abbott, Becky Darke, Adam Hart, Craig lan Mann, Mary Beth McAndrews, Dr. Cecilia Sayad, Pete Turner and Heather Wixson.
Heather's Journal.
3 collectors' art cards.

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[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Justin101

It comes with a hardback book judging from that picture so there is no way it's in the 30 quid range.

Yes but it's a hardback book the size of a bloomin' Blu-ray. It's not like it's a coffee table book. It's not much larger than a beer mat.

[will graham]

They're also releasing a collectors addition of late night with the devil

[Susan Foreman]

Originally Posted by will graham

They're also releasing a collectors addition of late night with the devil

Full details:

'Late Night With The Devil' (2024) - Pre-order available from Second Sight films direct for Limited Edition 4K UHD / Blu-ray combo - UK$39.99, 4K UHD - UK$24.99 or Blu-Ray - UK$17.99

Release date: October 28

"Halloween night, 1977. In an attempt to boost viewing figures, a struggling late-night talk show host promises to broadcast television's first live possession. This is the footage from that infamous and extremely harrowing event."

Limited Edition Contents - 4K / Blu-Ray combo only

• Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Haley Turnbull
• 120-page book with behind the scenes images, storyboards and new essays by Kat Hughes, James Rose, Rebecca Sayce, Graham Skipper, Julieann Stipidis and Emma Westwood
• 6 collectors' art cards

Special Features:

• New audio commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
• Bringing Their 'A' Game: an interview with Directors' Colin Cairnes and Cameron Cairnes
• Mind if I Smoke?: an interview with Actor Ian Bliss
• We're Gonna Make a Horror Movie: an interview with Actor Ingrid Torelli
• Extremely Lucky: an interview with Actor Rhys Auteri
• Cult Hits: Zoe Rose Smith on Late Night with the Devil
• Behind the Scenes with the Devil
• The Making of the Night Owls music
• South by Southwest 2023 Q&A with David Dastmalchian, Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Just been reading elsewhere about the quality of the essays in the Blu-ray special edition of The Sacrament.

I'm just going to cut and paste this as an example.

"My introduction to found-footage horror occurred about six years ago when I sought horror movie recommendations from hometown friends on Facebook."

"When describing found-footage horror to others, I often characterise it as a subgenre blending reality TV and horror."

"Despite it's criticisms, found footage seamlessly merges reality and horror, offering a unique viewing perspective."

"It has become a cornerstone of my horror enthusiasm, providing a perfect blend of my interests in reality TV and horror."

"Found footage, with it's ability to blend reality and horror seamlessly, stands as a testament to the richness and diversity within the horror genre."

"Through its lens, I continue to explore the nuanced connections between fiction and reality, finding my cinematic home in the immersive realm of found-footage horror."

And Second Sight expect you to pay top dollar for this garbage.