New Severin 4k Transfers - Worth the Price?

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Күн бұрын

Taking a dive into the 4 new Severin Films 4k Bundle now available:
- Cathy's Curse
- The Great Alligator
- The Devil's Honey
- Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker
Full Review & Screenshots so you can decide if you want to pick any of these up:
00:00 Start
2:09 Full Unboxings
11:29 Cathy’s Curse Review
17:11 The Great Alligator
22:27 The Devil’s Honey
28:45 Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker
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Home Theater Video:
Projector:
- 4k Native Laser Projector - Sony VPL - XW5000 (2000 Lumens Standard Throw)
- HD Fury VRROOM (8k VRR adapter HDMI Switch) for Low Latency Dolby Vision (LLDV) and HDR10
Screen:
Elite Screens Cinagrey 3D
4K Bluray Player:
- Panasonic DP-UB820
3D Movie Set up:
Projector:
- Epson PowerLite 3000 (2300 Lumans)
Bluray Player:
- Sony UBP-X700
7.4.1 Home Theater Audio System:
Speakers:
- Front Speakers - Klipsch Forte IV’s
- Center - Klipsch R-34C
- Surround Sides - Klipsch RP-1400
- Surround Backs - Klipsch R-15M
- 4 Atmos Heights - Klipsch R-140SA
- 2 Klipsch KD-10” Subs placed in front
- 1 Soundshaker Amp in seats acting as 3rd rear sub
A/V Receiver:
- Denon X3800 (powers 9 channels and up to 4 subs)
Power Amp / Pre Amp powering front L&R Klipsch Forte IV speakers:
Vincent SP-332 (power)
Vincent SA-32 (pre)
2 channel stereo Vinyl / Streaming Set up:
Turntable:
- Project Debut Carbon Evo
Upgrades include:
- Aluminum Subplatter
- Acryl-It Platter
- Power Supply - Xinsu Global Switch Model SEC150100 (220v - 60hz - 1.3A)
- Project Record Clamp
Phono Pre-Amp:
- Vincent PHO-701
Sweet Vinyl Sugar Cube SC-2 Plus (pops & click remover / recorder)

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@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

***Apologies for very minor audio drop at **17:54** then a little mixed audio at **19:08**. Lasts a second or two*** Had some issues trying to process after filming. BTW - at 19:08 the cue I was trying to half-heartedly make was, “All that matters in life is that you believe in yourself.” Quote from my shirt 😉 Hope y’all enjoy!

@Sas-wk9lj Ай бұрын

someone once said 'how much of me is..."me"?' That's both biologically, psychologically a right rhetorical question to ask. Hence, while appears to be a simple little thing to do, to believe in yourself is so hard to do, it's a conundrum one must keep on solving the whole life, I guess that's what living is all about 😉 I missed you brother, was wondering and then this video arrives all fresh and new, delighted to have you back my friend. Needless to say, enjoyed the video as always, the intro was shockingly hilarious, it couldn't get any worse than this, that was the funny part😂😂 I'm surely going to check some of these out, sounded quite intriguing that 'butcher baker nightmare maker' one. Can understand your frustration as a collector about the defective packaging. Takes all the fun away. Hope you get the cardboard replacement.

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

always GREAT to hear from you friend! I am on some vacation / holiday time this week from work. Been a bit crazy on that front and been hard to balance it all with the home life and R&R time. I don’t tend to ever go away but the vids might be a little less consistent as it’s possible I may be taking on more at work for my company. We shall see my friend - I found that shirt at a local department store with the UFO’s and Bigfoot on it and the saying, “All That Matters Is That You Believe In Yourself…” such a true quote… But, I’m sure you can imagine “other beings” from above “looking down on us” and observing our primitive way of life…though we may think differently or “more” of ourselves… No different than how we look at more primitive life here on earth…yet we are so primitive as modern humans still… Hope all is well!

@Sas-wk9lj Ай бұрын

@@ungraduatedmedia Sure you deserve some break. But the show must go on my friend 😉 We must sail on in our small boat to keep ourselves navigating in the course of ungraduating wisdom.

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

@@Sas-wk9lj oh the show will go on my brother 😉 going to try and get some more recording done this weekend. You go and enjoy your weekend as well 👍🏼

@FariyTalePurityAnalyser Ай бұрын

Jimmy McNichol in Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker? Omg, he's the brother of Kristy McNichol from Little Darlings 1980.

@brentmadison4477 Ай бұрын

The Great Alligator - Excellent 4K transfer by Severin. Late 70s Alligator carnage. Fun cheesy creature feature. Barbara Bach & Claudio Cassinelli were great in this. Some fun practical alligator effects. Fun miniature and model designs. Nice cinematography in Sri Lanka. The 3rd act was bonkers in a good way reminded me a bit of the original Piranha (1978). Awesome unboxing of the severin haul.

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

Thanks bud! Curious if you know what The Great Alligator was originally shot on? Was it 16mm? Because man the dark night scenes look INCREDIBLE but in the daylight there is a lot of grain notable and it fluctuates pretty heavy at times. But I really did enjoy this film. Barba Bach was simply beautiful and did a fantastic job in this one! Thanks for chiming in!

@brentmadison4477 Ай бұрын

Cinematographer Giancarlo Ferrando shot The Great Alligator on 35mm film in 2-perf Techniscope using spherical lenses, framed at 2.35:1 for its theatrical release. This version is based on a new 4K scan of the original camera negative, graded for High Dynamic Range in HDR10 only.

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

@@brentmadison4477 appreciate that addition insight. I was having a hard time finding it. There must have just been some issues with the original camera negatives because there is damage at points in the beginning of the film, but it doesn’t detract from my enjoyment of it. The heavy grain structure was obviously left alone and no DNR was applied during those daylight scenes. But again, those dark inky blacks of the night were incredibly good looking! I did enjoy this fun film that didn’t take itself too seriously…

@brentmadison4477 Ай бұрын

Yeah for sure some damage on the print in the beginning. Glad they restored this such a fun watch. Some laughable moments too.

@LetsTalkEntertainmentMedia Ай бұрын

These are some movies I never really thought to check out except for Cathy’s Curse. Frank kind of sold me on that one too lol

@montag4516 25 күн бұрын

My Cathy's Curse green eyes had the same problem. A new pair of CR1220 batteries (cost me $10) and a bit of fussing, solved the issue. Works fine for now.

@ungraduatedmedia 25 күн бұрын

I need to give that a try.

@markgreene1162 Ай бұрын

You'll never see character in film like Detective Joe ever again. I'm old enough to remember real life people like Detective Joe. What a blast from the past, for better or for worse. I got my package, and only one eye lights up. 😅 I don't know what to do except deal with it.

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

I agree with ya - it was a “different time,” not saying it was right…but was a product of the time. As for the light - check out the comments here. Apparently there just needs to be a battery insert to the one side. I’m gonna try on my own and if it works, make a separate vid on how to fix 😉

@XFile2708 Ай бұрын

Lovely releases those matey.. hopefully your replacement cover fixes the eye problems lol Butcher Baker is one of the videos I still need to grab as I'm going the full section 1 and section 2 set.. here in the UK HMV actually did get Butcher Baker with the slips 😎👍

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

You gotta check out Butcher Baker - really entertaining film! Hope all is well mate!

@ElliotCoen Ай бұрын

Great video! I want to expand my own Severin collection with the great films they're releasing. Cheers

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

Thank you Elliot! Appreciate you checking out the vid and chiming in. Severin has really grown on me and I think they have a nice growing fan base. As you well know - “Criterion Month” is around the corner. About the exact opposite of Severin but still…something I love! Hope all is well across the pond!

@Franksmediaandreviews Ай бұрын

Best intro yet! 🤣

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

I figured you’d appreciate that lol 🤣

@AVAPopCulture Ай бұрын

if the film is looking heavy grain in daylight but not as bad in the dark, Id guess that they used the same film in the light and dark scenes and it was overexposed in the light scenes causing all the grain to show, dance, and sparkle like getting hit with a flashlight LOL...seems like IF it had already hit stage 2 of decay, the grain would have been bad in the dark spots as well....

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

You are a WEALTH of knowledge good sir!! Thank you again - You’re single handedly educating me on this 4k transfer stuff and I am so appreciative to have found you! I have many of your vids to catch up on 👍🏼😉

@AVAPopCulture Ай бұрын

@ungraduatedmedia thanks man! The interesting thing is I haven't worked with film in so long, but when I was studying and first started shooting and developing it was all film BUT then I left filmmaking to play football again and teach and by the time I started my production company, everything was digital in the indie film world and it all became about trying to make the digital movies I was shooting, look like they were shot on film 😂....and now it is is spinning around again and filmmakers are shooting on film and boutiques are restoring film...it's crazy lol Btw, I'm enjoying your videos and looking at your audio visual setup in your description, I think I need to watch movies at your house LOL

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

@@AVAPopCulture appreciate the background on you and it does always fascinate me how the more things change overtime the more they tend to stay the same. As for my theater and my equipment- yeah man…I’m obsessed. I’m heavy into vinyl too so I need to have some good equipment. I wouldn’t say I’m “elite” in the equipment, but it’s solid for an audiophile/ cinephile like myself… The rabbit hole goes deep down the channels when you get into this these hobbies lol 😂

@AVAPopCulture Ай бұрын

@@ungraduatedmedia oh it is addictive, always has been! I have a good bit of vinyl myself and I have been trying to outfit 2 different rooms in my house to full audio/visual theater specs LOL - it is the same way with my filmmaking equipment- I have 2 Canon Cinema Cameras, 2 Canon DSLRs, and Sony mirrorless...loads of new lenses and cinemoded vintage lenses and I'm like "Why"?? lol... I could literally rent any of that equipment to film my next movie...but once it gets you, it gets you... (like, do I need those Klipsch atmos speakers? no! will I get them? YES lol) the same with wanting to complete the Vinegar Syndrome and Arrow lines...but you know brother, it is good for the soul, good for the heart, and good for the head...the happiness and nostalgia it brings is worth the bank account pain LOL- my son is 13 and my daughter is 12 and they've been around me making horror films and they are at a great age for me to share a lot of these with, so even better! shoot the 💩 with me any time my friend!!

@danieln9564 Ай бұрын

Mine had a missing battery in one eye. Put a battery in and everything is 100 % and working. I think that was the factory error most people are having.

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

Im gonna need to look up how to do that…I didn’t think you could remove them from the cardboard? If you get around to it and can explain or email pics, I’ll maybe just do a stand alone vid for people on your behalf. I’m sure many would like to know how to fix this issue. Appreciate you mentioning and let me know if you want my email - some pics might help many other 👍🏼

@danieln9564 Ай бұрын

@@ungraduatedmedia The eyes (leds) are slightly glued to the cardboard. Just use a small knife or something thin to get underneath and gently pull out each led for each eye. Flip over the led and underneath is a little spot where a battery should be housed. Use a flashlight to see if a battery is in there or not. If not put a cr1220 in, flip led back over, run a magnet over to see if it lights . If it works , put back led back into the cardboard and put the slipcover Back together. That should do the trick. BTW, I really like your passion for physical media. Great channel and content. .👍 Cheers, Daniel.

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

@@danieln9564 you are THE MAN! Thank you! I’m gonna check this out this evening. Can’t thank you enough for sharing! Thanks for the support to!

@danieln9564 Ай бұрын

@@ungraduatedmedia no problem . Long live physical media! 👍🍻

@jonrobinson3262 Ай бұрын

my Cathy's curse has the same issue with only one eye working

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

This must be a quality control issue then. Too many people having the same issue. Sucks because it’s such a nice collection piece. At least their customer service is trying to help me, but it can only go so far as they have a limited amount of “damaged slip boxes” left they can resend with the cardboard LED backing…no telling if that one will work either. Something they need to take up with their QC department.

@addamski Ай бұрын

Green Eyes - Tommyknockers???

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

Lol - wasn’t actually going for Tommyknockers…Cathy’s Curse was where I was poking fun. Particularly with Severin’s slip box that is having issues from many who have purchased. The damn green eyes that light up on it - on mine only one works 😂

@addamski Ай бұрын

@@ungraduatedmedia Ha yeah, I commented within the first 10 seconds so bad prediction on part 😄

@addamski Ай бұрын

@@ungraduatedmedia I'd watch a Tommyknockers 4k re-issue, who would release it do you think, Kino?

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

@@addamski- all those comments are engagement so I’m not worried 😉

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

@@addamski- kino or their kino classics line might be good to do it but man Id love to see Vinegar Syndrome do it either stand alone or maybe even in a “Homegrown Horrors” multiple film release boxset. That would be baddass!

@jespernicolaj Ай бұрын

I thought Devil's Honey was ... well ... not great. Lot's of sex, but the script was very weak. Extremely weak. The saxophone sex was good. The main character was annoying. Every time he wanted to have sex, she said no but meant yes. How did the dog die? Did I fall asleep? The film was a mess, but it was very sexy, I will give it that. And it did have a certain ... mood, I 'll give it that as well. I want to see the Great Alligator, that sound fun, But does it have sexophone?

@ungraduatedmedia Ай бұрын

Lol - you crack me up… I did feel like Devil’s Honey was a “so bad it’s good” kinda film. And yes, she was annoying because you know she “wanted that D!” 😂 I forget already how the dog died - but I remember him being buried at the beach. It was a “hilarious” film to me more than anything and that’s why I enjoyed it. It was so over the top ridiculous! Handjob while driving his motorcycle lol… Too good…😅 The Great Alligator is just a fun cheesy ride too. Should be “experienced” by anyone that enjoys “schlocky goodness.”

@jespernicolaj Ай бұрын

@@ungraduatedmedia She kept saying "you don't love me" and he kept saying "I love you." I think the dog just died, maybe it's implied that she killed it, cause she had gone of the edge? I love that the abducted guy, first thing he wants when he sees his abductor is to, I don't know how to say this without saying it, lick her P***y. He just wants to have sex with her and for some reason, she is naked all the time. You're right, it was absurd and very entertaining. Still the sexophone scene was the best.