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Post by darkreviewer2013 on Jun 18, 2020 8:42:37 GMT
I've asked this question on Film General, but I figured I may as well ask the experts here on the Horror forum.
It's an old 80s horror I haven't seen since 2011. I'd love to watch it again this coming October.
I'm finding it impossible to get my hands on. At least here in Europe (Region 2). The only versions I can find for sale appear to be all Region 1 DVDs from the US. The sequel is easy to find, even in stores here. But the 1984 movie isn't even on iTunes. And that platform has a LOT of content. Is there some kind of copyright issue or something?
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Post by masterofallgoons on Jun 18, 2020 11:14:17 GMT
I know this isn't what you asked, but it's on Amazon Prime, so it's available to watch... but thst might just be in the US as well.
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Post by darkreviewer2013 on Jun 19, 2020 7:25:14 GMT
I know this isn't what you asked, but it's on Amazon Prime, so it's available to watch... but thst might just be in the US as well. Just the US, I'm afraid. Amazon Prime in my country does feature a fair number of classic horrors (Terror Train, Prom Night), but no C.H.U.D. |
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Post by Anonymous Andy on Jun 19, 2020 19:58:16 GMT
I've asked this question on Film General, but I figured I may as well ask the experts here on the Horror forum. It's an old 80s horror I haven't seen since 2011. I'd love to watch it again this coming October. I'm finding it impossible to get my hands on. At least here in Europe (Region 2). The only versions I can find for sale appear to be all Region 1 DVDs from the US. The sequel is easy to find, even in stores here. But the 1984 movie isn't even on iTunes. And that platform has a LOT of content. Is there some kind of copyright issue or something? I was ready to offer you my extra copy, but it's region 1. 😩 Not sure why it has such limited availability where you are. It's pretty easy to find state side... |
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Post by lostinlimbo on Jun 20, 2020 2:20:04 GMT
You might be right about copyright issues outside of the US. It’s never been available in Australia in a digital format... including streaming sites or even iTunes and google play (on there, but blocked). However like you mentioned, the sequel is easy to get.
The British label ‘Arrow films’ did release a 2 disc blu, which I think only got a region A release. Usually that means there are distribution issues involving the film’s rights. On the vinegar syndrome website, which at the moment is closed, it explains this sort of issue. As they usually release all regions, but there were certain releases where they couldn’t do so and it had to be region A locked.
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Post by darkreviewer2013 on Jun 20, 2020 5:21:50 GMT
You might be right about copyright issues outside of the US. It’s never been available in Australia in a digital format... including streaming sites or even iTunes and google play (on there, but blocked). However like you mentioned, the sequel is easy to get. The British label ‘Arrow films’ did release a 2 disc blu, which I think only got a region A release. Usually that means there are distribution issues involving the film’s rights. On the vinegar syndrome website, which at the moment is closed, it explains this sort of issue. As they usually release all regions, but there were certain releases where they couldn’t do so and it had to be region A locked. I noticed that about the Region A-only Blu ray when I looked up Arrow recently. It's very unusual, because every other Arrow title I know of got a release on this side of the Atlantic. |
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Post by taylorfirst1 on Jun 22, 2020 20:24:32 GMT
If you have access over there, you can stream it on Tubi.
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Post by darkreviewer2013 on Jun 23, 2020 7:07:18 GMT
If you have access over there, you can stream it on Tubi. Not allowed in Europe due to EU laws unfortunately. |
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