Comments on: Just Before Dawn: Ultimate Extended Composite http://fanedit.org/365/ The wonderful world of movies - edited by fans for fans Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:32:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: tranzor http://fanedit.org/365/comment-page-1/#comment-10221 tranzor Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:05:09 +0000 http://fanedit.org/wpTF/?p=436#comment-10221 I wanted it to be known that it now has been confirmed. What I ended up re-creating via this composite was Director Jell Leiberman's original version of the film. It was the distributors who cut it down and added in some score cues later on. However this version I present for you here reflects Lieberman's original vision.--enjoy I wanted it to be known that it now has been confirmed. What I ended up re-creating via this composite was Director Jell Leiberman’s original version of the film. It was the distributors who cut it down and added in some score cues later on. However this version I present for you here reflects Lieberman’s original vision.–enjoy

]]> By: Goremeister http://fanedit.org/365/comment-page-1/#comment-10181 Goremeister Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:39:17 +0000 http://fanedit.org/wpTF/?p=436#comment-10181 First thing I thought after watching this edit was, man, a lot of work was put into this. Only a true fan of this movie would spend the time putting all this footage back into the film. I'll be honest and say that when I first saw this film in the theater back in the 80's when it was released, I thought it was kinda dull. Low on gore and kind of slow. I enjoyed slasher films like THE BURNING, THE PROWLER and MY BLOODY VALENTINE. This one took a while to grow on me but it did. Recently when I heard there was a fan edit of this that made it the full uncut 100 minute version, I had to track it down. This fan edit IS director Liebermans original cut of the film reconstructed before the distributors cut his version down and it's a joy to behold. The editing is flawless but it's obvious when the UK footage shows up because it's inferior to the footage from the Paragon tape. I'm glad the editor chose to use the fullscreen Paragon VHS with the rare UK version. If he was using the widescreen Shriek Show dvd in great quality with the UK footage, it would have been way too distracting and besides, the SS dvd is way overmatted. I'll be honest and say that the extra footage does slow down the pacing and I'm still a fan of the lean 90 minute Paragon tape that cuts out a lot of the fat but it's still a joy to see the film the way it was meant to be seen. When I first heard of the extended version, my first thought was, will there be more gore? If I had directed this film, I would have thrown in a beheading or two since the killers are walking around with machetes. I guess a gory slasher film is what Lieberman didn't want. He wanted to settle for atmosphere and in this case, it worked. The music and slow pacing of this film does work and it creates a feeling of dread and tension. So my final thoughts on this fan edit is that the editor did a great job in restoring the film to it's original "meant to be seen" version. Check it out. First thing I thought after watching this edit was, man, a lot of work was put into this. Only a true fan of this movie would spend the time putting all this footage back into the film. I’ll be honest and say that when I first saw this film in the theater back in the 80’s when it was released, I thought it was kinda dull. Low on gore and kind of slow. I enjoyed slasher films like THE BURNING, THE PROWLER and MY BLOODY VALENTINE. This one took a while to grow on me but it did. Recently when I heard there was a fan edit of this that made it the full uncut 100 minute version, I had to track it down. This fan edit IS director Liebermans original cut of the film reconstructed before the distributors cut his version down and it’s a joy to behold. The editing is flawless but it’s obvious when the UK footage shows up because it’s inferior to the footage from the Paragon tape. I’m glad the editor chose to use the fullscreen Paragon VHS with the rare UK version. If he was using the widescreen Shriek Show dvd in great quality with the UK footage, it would have been way too distracting and besides, the SS dvd is way overmatted. I’ll be honest and say that the extra footage does slow down the pacing and I’m still a fan of the lean 90 minute Paragon tape that cuts out a lot of the fat but it’s still a joy to see the film the way it was meant to be seen. When I first heard of the extended version, my first thought was, will there be more gore? If I had directed this film, I would have thrown in a beheading or two since the killers are walking around with machetes. I guess a gory slasher film is what Lieberman didn’t want. He wanted to settle for atmosphere and in this case, it worked. The music and slow pacing of this film does work and it creates a feeling of dread and tension. So my final thoughts on this fan edit is that the editor did a great job in restoring the film to it’s original “meant to be seen” version. Check it out.

]]> By: col.hutty http://fanedit.org/365/comment-page-1/#comment-10010 col.hutty Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:06:58 +0000 http://fanedit.org/wpTF/?p=436#comment-10010 I am an extended edition buff and have a big collection of original ones and all the fanedits from here. Many extended editions do not add anything to the movie, just add more useless scenes. I will rate the ones here. Rating criteria: image quality, sound quality, 3x improvement, overall. Image Quality: 7 of 10 Sound Quality: 7 of 10 Improvement: 7 of 10 Overall: 7 of 10 I am an extended edition buff and have a big collection of original ones and all the fanedits from here.
Many extended editions do not add anything to the movie, just add more useless scenes. I will rate the ones here.
Rating criteria: image quality, sound quality, 3x improvement, overall.
Image Quality: 7 of 10
Sound Quality: 7 of 10
Improvement: 7 of 10
Overall: 7 of 10

]]> By: tranzor http://fanedit.org/365/comment-page-1/#comment-8862 tranzor Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:35:19 +0000 http://fanedit.org/wpTF/?p=436#comment-8862 Giving an update that even though the newer (2007) CMV laser region 2 German dvd is literally a fixed version of the US region 1 shriek show disc, IT STILL has the same missing scenes as the US SS disc (exception is the machete through crotch scene which they fixed) . AND even though they include the scenes from the alternate UK version as a bonus, THEY DID NOT use all of them ALL IN ALL if you want the absolute most complete version out there to date, you want this edit offered here. Giving an update that even though the newer (2007) CMV laser region 2 German dvd is literally a fixed version of the US region 1 shriek show disc, IT STILL has the same missing scenes as the US SS disc (exception is the machete through crotch scene which they fixed) . AND even though they include the scenes from the alternate UK version as a bonus, THEY DID NOT use all of them

ALL IN ALL if you want the absolute most complete version out there to date, you want this edit offered here.

]]> By: boon23 http://fanedit.org/365/comment-page-1/#comment-8580 boon23 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:30:25 +0000 http://fanedit.org/wpTF/?p=436#comment-8580 but this has nothing to do with being on a MAC or a PC. If you have corrupted files: download them again. It is a connection problem, not a problem of the stored files on RS. Clear your temp files (if a MAC has those), download to a different directory, don't use a donwload manager. That is what the guide say. but this has nothing to do with being on a MAC or a PC. If you have corrupted files: download them again. It is a connection problem, not a problem of the stored files on RS. Clear your temp files (if a MAC has those), download to a different directory, don’t use a donwload manager. That is what the guide say.

]]> By: irbear http://fanedit.org/365/comment-page-1/#comment-8579 irbear Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:53:48 +0000 http://fanedit.org/wpTF/?p=436#comment-8579 Boon23 You assume that I have not read the guide. Maybe I should specify that I have a Mac. There aren't any instructions for help on a Mac. Boon23

You assume that I have not read the guide.
Maybe I should specify that I have a Mac. There aren’t any instructions for help on a Mac.

]]> By: boon23 http://fanedit.org/365/comment-page-1/#comment-8567 boon23 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:30:53 +0000 http://fanedit.org/wpTF/?p=436#comment-8567 yes, use the guide. That is why the link for it is there. yes, use the guide. That is why the link for it is there.

]]> By: irbear http://fanedit.org/365/comment-page-1/#comment-8565 irbear Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:29:07 +0000 http://fanedit.org/wpTF/?p=436#comment-8565 Hello Tranzor I have used the MD5 checksum and the files are corrupt. Any advice on how to fix the files? Hello Tranzor

I have used the MD5 checksum and the files are corrupt. Any advice on how to fix the files?

]]> By: tranzor http://fanedit.org/365/comment-page-1/#comment-6142 tranzor Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:38:56 +0000 http://fanedit.org/wpTF/?p=436#comment-6142 RETRO HORROR REMIX WROTE: Beyond Amazing! It was quite obvious a lot of dedication and hard work went into this project from the getgo. EVERY POSSIBLE AVAILABLE SCENE has been wonderfully restorted in this "Ultimate Edition". Even though some scenes varied in quality, it was still a much better viewing experience FINALLY getting to witness this moody slasher film the way the Director originally intended. I feel lucky getting to be one of the first fans in probably the ENTIRE WORLD to see the FULL VERSION of the film, thanks to my pal Tranzor. Highly recommended to those wanting to view a slasher film with some style from the awesome 80's! (MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!) The film tells the story of 5 young adults who go camping on some recently accquired land and run into not one BUT TWO mad maniacs deep in the woods. Lost, where no one can find them, they become prey to the evil twins. A backwoods hillbilly family are their only hope for survival, however, they have a secret to keep... Will there be anyone left Just Before Dawn? RETRO HORROR REMIX WROTE:

Beyond Amazing! It was quite obvious a lot of dedication and hard work went into this project from the getgo. EVERY POSSIBLE AVAILABLE SCENE has been wonderfully restorted in this “Ultimate Edition”. Even though some scenes varied in quality, it was still a much better viewing experience FINALLY getting to witness this moody slasher film the way the Director originally intended. I feel lucky getting to be one of the first fans in probably the ENTIRE WORLD to see the FULL VERSION of the film, thanks to my pal Tranzor. Highly recommended to those wanting to view a slasher film with some style from the awesome 80’s!

(MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!)

The film tells the story of 5 young adults who go camping on some recently accquired land and run into not one BUT TWO mad maniacs deep in the woods. Lost, where no one can find them, they become prey to the evil twins. A backwoods hillbilly family are their only hope for survival, however, they have a secret to keep…
Will there be anyone left Just Before Dawn?

]]> By: tranzor http://fanedit.org/365/comment-page-1/#comment-6141 tranzor Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:28:09 +0000 http://fanedit.org/wpTF/?p=436#comment-6141 Just letting everyone know that in addition to the torrent, a rapidshare version will be on the way, so hang in there! Just letting everyone know that in addition to the torrent, a rapidshare version will be on the way, so hang in there!

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