Prom Night [Blu-ray]

When it comes to the actual film I enjoy it, but personally it wouldn't make my top 10 slasher films. My rating for the film would be either 3-stars or 3.5 (I'd lean more towards the latter). There are some issues with the pacing and the disco dancing can get a little tiresome. There are viewings when I can zone out at times whereas other times even if I feel the pace is a little sluggish the film holds my interest. So while Prom Night may not make my top 10 80s slasher films I still enjoy it and the final act (outside of the disco scenes) are actually fairly well put together. There are a million reviews on the film and I even have one, which is un-posted as of now, but for this release I figure I'd focus on the blu-ray.Prom Night has had several home video releases from VHS to DVD and all were quite subpar with the biggest complaint is the film was too dark. I've never seen the Anchor Bay release so no comment, but of all the releases the Echo Bridge DVD was the best, which is quite ironic seeing as Echo Bridge is typically bottom of the barrel. The absolute worst edition was the Platinum release, which looked like it was taken from an old VHS and most likely because it was. While Scream Factory gets all the hype, which is easy to understand and while I love Scream Factory, but I've never been overly impressed with their HD quality with a few exceptions. While the good bulk of their releases look good, but companies such as Synapse, which doesn't get half he amount of attention I feel release far better HD quality and Prom Night is no exception. For DVD buyers I cannot comment on how it looks, but my guess is the transfer is from the same source as the blu-ray and in that case I'd say its a worthy upgrade, as for the blu-ray, Synapse put a lot of,care into this one. This is by far the best Prom Night has ever looked. While it isn't perfect, but any flaws with the video stems from the negatives and not with Synapse. Colors are quite strong and the film has a natural look to it with a fine layer of grain, with only in a couple of scenes being overly grainy. The print here is also a little brighter and we can actually see what's happening in the final act.Past DVD releases certain scenes looked like it was shot on video whereas now it looks like film, which was what it was shot on of course. I really can't say enough about how terrific Prom Night looks and in my opinion it's one of the very best transfer of an 80s slasher.As for the extras there's a trailer, TV spots and radio spots, photo gallery (if not mistaken blu-ray only) as well as behind the scenes footage (no sound also blu-ray only), scenes from the TV version and a 41-minute feature about the film the several members of the cast and crew and an audio commentary (which I haven't listened to). And there's also reversible artwork.If you're a fan of,the film toss away your DVDs and upgrade. Even for those who aren't fans may have a different view seeing it in HD. Even though I liked the film I think in someways seeing such a better quality print heightened my enjoyment. As I stated since I haven't seen the DVD from Synapse I can't comment on it, but I'm sure it won't differ from the blu-ray (of course excluding the basic upgrades from DVD to blu-ray).Synapse delivers a terrific edition and I'd no doubt rate this as one of the best releases of 2014. Lastly so everybody knows the running time is 93-minutes, which is 4-minutes longer than the Echo Bridge version. There isn't anything missing from the Echo Bridge DVD nor is there anything added to the Synapse release. The Echo Bridge version was slightly sped up, which is the reason for the different running times.(Excuse any typos as I'm writing this from my iPad and auto-correct has a way of butchering the text at times).

I have to be honest, PROM NIGHT not my favourite slasher film down the bottom of the list for meHALLOWEEN, FRIDAY THE 13TH & A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST a probably among my favourite'sthe first time i saw this film was on DVD released by Anchor bay over 10 years ago nowwhat i remember watching about the film was how boring the plot/storyline wasit Definitely dragged on for the first 45mins of the film, i was thinking where's this film goingthe film goes for 93mins including credits so the kill scenes don't start until the last 45mins reallythe kill scenes are Very very Good for early slasher Horror, but the storyline is not.the plot is simple and ridiculousJamie lee curtis plays the Prom Queen and her brother Alex in the film is the masked murderergoing around killing the teenagers that teased and bullied Alex's other sister Robin that was accidentally killedwhen she was a child,in the last scene before the credits roll,Alex gets captured & stabbed at the High school Prom Dance night with Jamie lee curtis character trying to hug himpulling of his mask, Alex shout's out Robin a few times and then the credits come upvery ridiculous storyline i didn't think much of this film when i first watched iti've seen better slasher film's with much better plot/storylines than Prom nightit's a matter of opinion really, some fans will love it, some fans won't think much of it.PROM NIGHT was released in 1980and Synapse fims has given this film a special edition blu-ray releasewith a new HD transfer 1:78:1 Widescreen incredible transfer aswell Hardly no Grain showsand a new 5.1 Master audio surround sound has been givenso the picture quality and Audio does look amazing for a very low budget 80's slasherSynapse films have also produced some new special features a new 40min featurette THE HORRORS OF HAMILTON HIGHwith interviews from some of the cast from the film, except Jamie lee curtis of courseand Leslie nielson who passed away some years ago nowDirector Paul Lynch & screen writer William Gray are interviewed giving their recollections on the making of the filmsome of the Prom night victims from the film have been interviewedand the Actor who played the Killer Alex is also interviewedPaul Zaza is interviewed for his music score on the filma new Audio commentary by Director Paul Lynch, interesting commentaryhe talks about the scenes and gives his recollections of filming them back in 1980there is also Additional scenes that were added for the TV broadcast in the 80'sthere's outtakes and still Galleryso whether your a big fan of this early 80's slasher filmor don't mind it and just curious to watch it anywayget this new special edition blu-ray from synapse films worth the money for suretime to throw out the old Anchor bay release, Definitely time for an Upgradei gave 5 stars for this blu-ray based on the massive extras and a beautiful transferonly 3 stars for the film itself.

This may be a bit complicated. My first copy from another company was advertised here as having subtitles. It didn't and I wrote a review mistakenly giving the film 4 stars even though I had only checked the first 10 mins for said subs and quality (which was good). Being a bit stubborn I ordered this Region One copy from Synapse (Special edition) and it DOES have subtitles. Sadly the film turned out to be quite a disapointment. No suspense, poor direction, making the murders almost boring and way too prolonged and lacking any tension. This has to be the director's fault tho a tough editor may have pressed for better pacing in the editing room. The "Disco" music is boring and we had too much of it. Plot holes abound, particularly why was NO ONE around during the second murder and why did everyone disapear during the climax at the prom?? Most lovers of the genre will be dispointed at the lack of action/gore/blood (I do hate the word gore), the fact that Leslie Nielsen is hardly in it and gets top billing (and plays it very straight)doesn't help. All I can say is "thankyou" Jamie Lee for making the film at least bearable. Excellent quality picture sound and subs with some interesting looking extras, not watched yet by me. Hardcore fans only for this one, and I must amend my other review to 3 stars.

Blu Ray has brilliant picture quality and great extras. The film is classic 80s slasher. Not violent but fun and very 80s retro. Film 8/10 BR 9/10

Region Locked. But a great early eighties slasher excellent picture, sound & extras

region locked but excellent release

EXCELLENT