NIGHTBREED: THE CABAL CUT

[Derrick King]

I assume that Shout had access/got a scan of the theatrical cut from Warner Brothers (who still had the rights to the film when they did their release) and, for whatever reason, Arrow didn't.

[Ian Jane]

Yeah, that's a pretty big difference.

[VinceP]

The Arrow theatrical is up there for comparison, too:
https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?d1=13526&d2=10925&c=4351

[Ian Jane]

I haven't seen any caps from the Arrow theatrical transfer but have read it looks pretty bad compared to the SF disc.

Director's cut transfers look almost the same, aside from the 1.78.1/1.85.1 difference.

[VinceP]

Arrow transfer caps here.

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&...106796&i=0&l=0

Very curious how Arrow's theatrical cut seems to be a different transfer entirely. Looks like the Shout version utilized the remastered director's cut material for the theatrical cut, but Arrow went with possibly a print or something other than the negative. Very soft and with different color timing.

[Ian Jane]

Arrow transfer caps here.

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&...106796&i=0&l=0

[Jake Scully]

Arrow UK, October.

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From the mind of writer/director Clive Barker - the macabre visionary responsible for Hellraiser and Candyman - comes Nightbreed, a nightmare-induced fantasy set in a world like nothing you've ever experienced before… one which will leave you questioning who the real monsters are.

By night, Aaron Boone (Craig Sheffer, Teen Wolf) dreams of Midian, a hidden subterranean world where monsters have created a haven from humanity. Under pressure from his girlfriend Lori (Anne Bobby, Born on the Fourth of July), he attends psychotherapy sessions, unaware that his shrink, Dr Decker (Videodrome director David Cronenberg), is setting him up to take the fall for a series of violent murders. Convinced he no longer belongs in the human world, Boone goes in search of Midian - not realising that the real killer has plans for both him and the colourful cast of outsiders who call it home…

The victim of studio interference and an unrepresentative marketing campaign, Nightbreed was poorly received by critics on its initial release and failed to ignite the box office, but has since undergone a radical reappraisal. Arrow Video is proud to present two versions of this depraved cult classic: the studio-approved theatrical cut and the reconstructed, reinvigorated director's cut, for the ultimate nightmarish viewing experience.

Production Year: 1990
Region Code: B
UK Rating: 15
Running Time: 102 / 120 mins
Number of Discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: English SDH
Audio: 5.1 / 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Colour: Colour

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:

High Definition Blu-rayâ„¢ (1080p) presentations of the 120-minute director's cut, transferred from the original camera negative, and the 102-minute theatrical cut, transferred from the original interpositive
Lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and uncompressed 2.0 PCM audio on the director's cut
Uncompressed 2.0 PCM audio on the theatrical cut
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
New audio commentary on the theatrical cut by critics Adrian J Smith and David Flint
Audio commentary on the director's cut by writer/director Clive Barker and restoration producer Mark Alan Miller
Introduction to the director's cut by Clive Barker and Mark Alan Miller
Walking the Line Between Heaven and Hell, a new video interview with critic Kat Ellinger
Speaking up for the Monsters, a new video interview with critic Kim Newman
Tribes of the Moon: Making Nightbreed, an extensive documentary on the making of the film, featuring actors Craig Sheffer, Doug Bradley, Anne Bobby and many more
Making Monsters, a documentary on the film's creature designs, featuring special makeup designer Bob Keen
Fire! Fights! Stunts!, a video interview with second unit director Andy Armstrong
Deleted and alternate scenes
Monster Prosthetics Masterclass
Cutting Compromise, a video interview with editor Mark Goldblatt
The Painted Landscape, an exploration of the work of concept artist Ralph McQuarrie
Matte painting tests
Makeup tests
Lost stop motion footage
Extended torture scene
Rehearsal test
Theatrical trailer
Rare TV spots
Multiple image galleries, including early sketches, set photos, poster and pre-production art, stills from the UK launch party at Tower Records, and more
Original screenplay (BD-ROM content)
Reversible sleeve feature original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx
Double-sided fold-out poster
Limited edition 40-page booklet, featuring new writing on the film by author and critic Amy Simmons and an in-depth history of the film's development, release and rehabilitation by Mark Salisbury, co-author of Clive Barker's Nightbreed: The Making of the Film

This has made my day!!

[VinceP]

Wow, so the new Cabal Cut still MIA...

[Ian Jane]

Arrow UK, October.



From the mind of writer/director Clive Barker - the macabre visionary responsible for Hellraiser and Candyman - comes Nightbreed, a nightmare-induced fantasy set in a world like nothing you've ever experienced before… one which will leave you questioning who the real monsters are.

By night, Aaron Boone (Craig Sheffer, Teen Wolf) dreams of Midian, a hidden subterranean world where monsters have created a haven from humanity. Under pressure from his girlfriend Lori (Anne Bobby, Born on the Fourth of July), he attends psychotherapy sessions, unaware that his shrink, Dr Decker (Videodrome director David Cronenberg), is setting him up to take the fall for a series of violent murders. Convinced he no longer belongs in the human world, Boone goes in search of Midian - not realising that the real killer has plans for both him and the colourful cast of outsiders who call it home…

The victim of studio interference and an unrepresentative marketing campaign, Nightbreed was poorly received by critics on its initial release and failed to ignite the box office, but has since undergone a radical reappraisal. Arrow Video is proud to present two versions of this depraved cult classic: the studio-approved theatrical cut and the reconstructed, reinvigorated director's cut, for the ultimate nightmarish viewing experience.

Production Year: 1990
Region Code: B
UK Rating: 15
Running Time: 102 / 120 mins
Number of Discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: English SDH
Audio: 5.1 / 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Colour: Colour

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:

High Definition Blu-rayâ„¢ (1080p) presentations of the 120-minute director's cut, transferred from the original camera negative, and the 102-minute theatrical cut, transferred from the original interpositive
Lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and uncompressed 2.0 PCM audio on the director's cut
Uncompressed 2.0 PCM audio on the theatrical cut
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
New audio commentary on the theatrical cut by critics Adrian J Smith and David Flint
Audio commentary on the director's cut by writer/director Clive Barker and restoration producer Mark Alan Miller
Introduction to the director's cut by Clive Barker and Mark Alan Miller
Walking the Line Between Heaven and Hell, a new video interview with critic Kat Ellinger
Speaking up for the Monsters, a new video interview with critic Kim Newman
Tribes of the Moon: Making Nightbreed, an extensive documentary on the making of the film, featuring actors Craig Sheffer, Doug Bradley, Anne Bobby and many more
Making Monsters, a documentary on the film's creature designs, featuring special makeup designer Bob Keen
Fire! Fights! Stunts!, a video interview with second unit director Andy Armstrong
Deleted and alternate scenes
Monster Prosthetics Masterclass
Cutting Compromise, a video interview with editor Mark Goldblatt
The Painted Landscape, an exploration of the work of concept artist Ralph McQuarrie
Matte painting tests
Makeup tests
Lost stop motion footage
Extended torture scene
Rehearsal test
Theatrical trailer
Rare TV spots
Multiple image galleries, including early sketches, set photos, poster and pre-production art, stills from the UK launch party at Tower Records, and more
Original screenplay (BD-ROM content)
Reversible sleeve feature original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx
Double-sided fold-out poster
Limited edition 40-page booklet, featuring new writing on the film by author and critic Amy Simmons and an in-depth history of the film's development, release and rehabilitation by Mark Salisbury, co-author of Clive Barker's Nightbreed: The Making of the Film

[Ian Jane]

As per Dawn Of The Discs, Arrow are releasing this later this year. No specs or other info available yet.

[Mark Tolch]

Polish that turd until you can see your reflection!

Indeed haha.

[Roderick]

Polish that turd until you can see your reflection!

[VinceP]

A new longer version is being worked on...
https://www.clivebarkercast.com/2019...s-three-hours/

[Matt H.]

Thank you, bruv! It looks killer next to my Dream Warriors Australian daybill. They're both borderless, and have somewhat comparable color schemes. Oh, dude, it's delightful! To give you an idea, think of the integral cut of Re-Animator- everything including the kitchen sink, edited into the film. The theatrical ending is tacked on at the end of the credits, the deleted scenes are all incorporated into the film, and it doesn't flow like the director's cut. I'm gonna wager a guess and say you're like me in that you prefer the director's cut. It's gnarly as a companion piece, but the added workprint footage doesn't add much to the presentation... at least in my opinion- tho actual mile may vary.

But enough about me. Have you seen it? And if so, how'd ya like it?

I wasn't able to get a copy. I'm hoping there might be some more available in the future.

[King-Wasp]

That's so wicked, Mr. Wasp. Please share your thoughts on the Cabal Cut BD when you get a chance.

Thank you, bruv! It looks killer next to my Dream Warriors Australian daybill. They're both borderless, and have somewhat comparable color schemes. Oh, dude, it's delightful! To give you an idea, think of the integral cut of Re-Animator- everything including the kitchen sink, edited into the film. The theatrical ending is tacked on at the end of the credits, the deleted scenes are all incorporated into the film, and it doesn't flow like the director's cut. I'm gonna wager a guess and say you're like me in that you prefer the director's cut. It's gnarly as a companion piece, but the added workprint footage doesn't add much to the presentation... at least in my opinion- tho actual mile may vary.

But enough about me. Have you seen it? And if so, how'd ya like it?