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Killer Klowns from Outer Space (Special Edition) [Blu-ray
] I'm a long-time fan of this movie, so I've been looking forward to what is effectively a 30th anniversary Blu-Ray. However, my anticipation was not without some concerns. Part of the fun with Killer Klowns is that we get to see how the three Chiodo brothers crafted a fun, creative film on a shoestring budget by dint of their passion and hard work. Sure, it's staged and performed like all those 'B'-grade movies you may have seen at a drive-in theatre, but that's the point. Killer Klowns is a loving homage to cheap & cheerful 'chiller' flicks from the '50s and '60s and it stands above them largely on the basis of its delightful special effects...all of which were 'practical', meaning no CGI and only about 30 seconds of stop-motion animation.
And it's because of the effects that I had reservations about finally seeing a print with proper resolution and contrast. The original DVD version was famously murky, throughout. Of course, this was largely due to all the night shots but I had long presumed the Chiodos cleverly took advantage of the dark frames to help conceal at least some of the necessarily low-cost effects. Well, after watching the new disc twice I couldn't have been more wrong -- this new 4K transfer is amazing! Everything on-screen is super crisp -- you can see every ghastly crease in the alien Klowns' faces. But far from exposing Hollywood FX magic, it only makes the Chiodos' work all the more remarkable. If anything, it's a better movie now than when I saw it the first time!
The new Special Edition disc includes a large set of extra features that are pretty much the same as in earlier releases, with lots of them dating from the 2014 Blu-Ray release. There's a new interview with two members of The Dickies (theme song band) and another with the Chiodo brothers, who describe -- and show -- more of their childhood movie efforts than we've previously seen. The package includes an illustrated booklet with a short-form essay by critic James Oliver and information on the transfer, plus a 2-sided mini-poster that's meant to resemble old-school lobby placards -- see my photos, nearby. If you're a fan or even if you just enjoy watching true professionals practice their craft, you can't go wrong with this disc. Killer Klowns rocks!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
And it's because of the effects that I had reservations about finally seeing a print with proper resolution and contrast. The original DVD version was famously murky, throughout. Of course, this was largely due to all the night shots but I had long presumed the Chiodos cleverly took advantage of the dark frames to help conceal at least some of the necessarily low-cost effects. Well, after watching the new disc twice I couldn't have been more wrong -- this new 4K transfer is amazing! Everything on-screen is super crisp -- you can see every ghastly crease in the alien Klowns' faces. But far from exposing Hollywood FX magic, it only makes the Chiodos' work all the more remarkable. If anything, it's a better movie now than when I saw it the first time!
The new Special Edition disc includes a large set of extra features that are pretty much the same as in earlier releases, with lots of them dating from the 2014 Blu-Ray release. There's a new interview with two members of The Dickies (theme song band) and another with the Chiodo brothers, who describe -- and show -- more of their childhood movie efforts than we've previously seen. The package includes an illustrated booklet with a short-form essay by critic James Oliver and information on the transfer, plus a 2-sided mini-poster that's meant to resemble old-school lobby placards -- see my photos, nearby. If you're a fan or even if you just enjoy watching true professionals practice their craft, you can't go wrong with this disc. Killer Klowns rocks!
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This new 4K transfer is GORGEOUS! A better movie now than when I first saw it.
By A. Cross on April 25, 2018
[[ASIN:B078B3YC89 Killer Klowns from Outer Space (Special Edition) [Blu-ray]]] I'm a long-time fan of this movie, so I've been looking forward to what is effectively a 30th anniversary Blu-Ray. However, my anticipation was not without some concerns. Part of the fun with Killer Klowns is that we get to see how the three Chiodo brothers crafted a fun, creative film on a shoestring budget by dint of their passion and hard work. Sure, it's staged and performed like all those 'B'-grade movies you may have seen at a drive-in theatre, but that's the point. Killer Klowns is a loving homage to cheap & cheerful 'chiller' flicks from the '50s and '60s and it stands above them largely on the basis of its delightful special effects...all of which were 'practical', meaning no CGI and only about 30 seconds of stop-motion animation.By A. Cross on April 25, 2018
And it's because of the effects that I had reservations about finally seeing a print with proper resolution and contrast. The original DVD version was famously murky, throughout. Of course, this was largely due to all the night shots but I had long presumed the Chiodos cleverly took advantage of the dark frames to help conceal at least some of the necessarily low-cost effects. Well, after watching the new disc twice I couldn't have been more wrong -- this new 4K transfer is amazing! Everything on-screen is super crisp -- you can see every ghastly crease in the alien Klowns' faces. But far from exposing Hollywood FX magic, it only makes the Chiodos' work all the more remarkable. If anything, it's a better movie now than when I saw it the first time!
The new Special Edition disc includes a large set of extra features that are pretty much the same as in earlier releases, with lots of them dating from the 2014 Blu-Ray release. There's a new interview with two members of The Dickies (theme song band) and another with the Chiodo brothers, who describe -- and show -- more of their childhood movie efforts than we've previously seen. The package includes an illustrated booklet with a short-form essay by critic James Oliver and information on the transfer, plus a 2-sided mini-poster that's meant to resemble old-school lobby placards -- see my photos, nearby. If you're a fan or even if you just enjoy watching true professionals practice their craft, you can't go wrong with this disc. Killer Klowns rocks!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019
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Mark de Waal (The Netherlands)
Funny and entertaining in restorated HD quality.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2020Verified Purchase
C. Drewett
Completely bonkers but great fun.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2016Verified Purchase
The Shape 78
Killer Blu-ray, very nice
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2016Verified Purchase
Killer Blu-ray, very nice
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2016
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a whole lot of fun, but very creepy at the same time.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2016
And Arrow have done a great job with the Blu-ray transfer, especially the Circus scene's which were so colourful and bright. All in al a great release from Arrow.
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I. R. Kerr
One of my favourite low budget movies.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2008Verified Purchase
Kent Vikman
A most ridiculous blast from the past.
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