The Code Red DVD Thread

[Zane C. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Zane C.]

He just reacts negatively to little things. I was lucky to get a copy and I really wanted it for the second feature (SO SAD ABOUT GLORIA). All he needs to do is to put a notice on his storefront that SEVERED ARM was a remastered version of the North American release then nobody could really complain but that would be too simple (and drama free).

Really though, let's be honest; its Bill here, and his drama and tantrums do nothing but drive more sales, as no one knows what side of the bed he'll wake up on, what discs he'll pull and/or complain about from his store....just because of some imagined or (in rare cases) real slight. Best rule of thumb when dealing with Code Red: buy it as soon as it's released, or you may not get a chance to get whatever disc you want.

It's at once hilarious and frustrating, especially when you're trying to buy his product.

As of the last month or so, I've gotten more SWV discs than CR discs....just as I said I would. When the opportunity presents itself for the troublesome Canadian shipping to resume, I may order more from CR. Doesn't look like it'll be anytime soon, though, so my SWV collection continues to grow!

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Nightmare is back up, but Captain Crazy Pants has altered the listing....

[Clive Smith noodle doodle Find all posts View Profile Close Clive Smith]

The Code Red DVD Thread

Bonkers.

[Grand Wazoo Member Find all posts View Profile Close Grand Wazoo]

I've never seen anyone try so hard to deter me from giving them money.

[killer must kill again Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close killer must kill again]

this guy is a fucking loony. :cuckoo:

really hope he goes out of business soon - a drunken monkey on rabies is more trustworthy than him.

[Roderick Butthorn Find all posts View Profile Close Roderick]

Bill is great. He puts out a solid product and the sideshow is a hoot. He evokes the nutjobs of yore who made much of the trash we love. Also, I find that the slightly extra effort it takes to get a Code Red disc makes me more likely to watch it. I have a huge pile of unwatched movies, but somehow I end up spinning my Code Reds within a short time after getting them.

Instant gratification makes you soft. Keep on keepin' on, Bill!

[Loversnacks Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Loversnacks]

Bill is great. He puts out a solid product and the sideshow is a hoot. He evokes the nutjobs of yore who made much of the trash we love. Also, I find that the slightly extra effort it takes to get a Code Red disc makes me more likely to watch it. I have a huge pile of unwatched movies, but somehow I end up spinning my Code Reds within a short time after getting them.

Instant gratification makes you soft. Keep on keepin' on, Bill!

I love Code Red....it's the label with ATTITUDE!!! The home video world has never seen the likes of Bill Olsen before, nor will they ever again! Enjoy the show!!!

[mmyersisgod Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mmyersisgod]

I wonder if Bill is secretly an infant. It would explain so much.

[John Bernhard Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close John Bernhard]

this guy is a fucking loony. :cuckoo:

really hope he goes out of business soon -

Looking at the long list of rare titles CR has brought fans over the last 5-6 years I pray your wish does not come true.
No other company would touch 90% of the titles he has released.

[Zane C. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Zane C.]

this guy is a fucking loony. :cuckoo:

really hope he goes out of business soon - a drunken monkey on rabies is more trustworthy than him.

....then the discs will go for even MORE money on eBay!

I'm sure if Bill had his way, customers would have a Thunderdome-like showdown with each other in order to get product from him.

....'cause that's just the way Bill rolls.

[Smegma Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smegma]

Ha. Dude is a nut. Reminds me of the soup nazi. Before the blu was released I emailed him to ask when his Nightmare in a Damaged Brain Blu was getting released and he shot back:

"NIGHTMARE is coming. not NIGHTMARE IN A DAMAGED BRAIN which is the UK title and that version is edited."

Then after he posted a picture of the check disc for the blu on his Facebook (which was labeled "Nightmares" in the picture he posted) I asked again when 'Nightmares' was coming out

"I am not releasing NIGHMARES?? that's a Universal pictures movie"

I had to be this clear and specific to finally get an answer:
I meant Nightmare ( your blu check disc had "Nightmares" on it, that is why I put that). The film that is also cut as "in a damaged brain", that you did the 30th anniversary dvd for, that you are now selling on your website.

[Zane C. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Zane C.]

I've never seen anyone try so hard to deter me from giving them money.

I can only imagine what trying to haggle with Bill in person would be like. It's like you would literally have to convince him to take your money for his product. He runs away from sales, instead of running to them with arms open wide. It's by far the oddest thing I've ever seen in the genre dvd collecting world.

[killer must kill again Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close killer must kill again]

Looking at the long list of rare titles CR has brought fans over the last 5-6 years I pray your wish does not come true.
No other company would touch 90% of the titles he has released.

nah, cult labels come and go (noshame, casa negra, subversive cinema ...). If he doesn't release a certain title, maybe one day someone else surely will. there'll always be a way!

just look at "raw force" ...

when was it announced? one year .. two years ago?? all we got was bitching and whining and the usual "it won't sell" mantra. he even threatened to put it on a double or triple feature dvd. price? ... $24 maybe ... and would you be able to buy it before it's sold out and gone forever?? hard to tell. you managed to score a copy? fine. get ready for overcharged shipping! I think we're all fed up with this shit.

god bless vinegar syndrome! "raw force" on blu-ray, at a reasonable price, for everyone to buy!

[Martin Brooks Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Martin Brooks]

He made a big rumpus about that as well! He'd shape up if folk - as a unit - steadfastly refused to buy his product. But, there's a load of sycophants on the Code Red Facebook page who blithely agree with everything he says.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Bill says that the four pre-order discs that were put up last month should start shipping next week as they're on a pallet on their way to him.