The Evil Dead (original) Dvd

[metternich1815]

On Amazon, there are two different Evil Dead versions. One is simply called the 1-disc edition, while the other is known as the "ultimate edition". I heard that the case is unusual for the ultimate edition and I really do not like unusual cases (I prefer standard, plastic cases). So, I was wondering if the case was very strange and would appear out of place in my horror movie collection. So, I want to know which of the editions is the better of the two with the physical look factored in (I hope I explained myself, if not then you may ask me specifically what you don't understand)?

[TokyoTenshi]

I have the blu ray version so mine doesn't apply but from my understanding, the ultimate version has the 3 tray digipak type right? Normally in terms of appearance and height, it won't differ much from standard dvd case (in the 1 disc edition) but since ultimate ver. has like 3 trays with many panels, it will be thicker. I personally love digipak packaging, but those who don't like thicker looking dvd won't prefer it.

Have you ever bought any dvd with box packaging?

[metternich1815]

Have you ever bought any dvd with box packaging?

I am not positive, but I am sure I have.

[TokyoTenshi]

^ Prolly you have, most of DVDs nowadays prefer the box set thingy. Some can be very bulky, not pleasing to the eyes at all.

[Kandarian Demon]

I have a couple of different versions of that movie, but have not yet found an "Ultimate Edition" that could be shipped to Denmark. But I did see a pic of one once, and as far as I remember the box was a little thicker than usual, but not taller.

[xX_StarChild_Xx]

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Okay, if it's this edition of the DVD, then I would hardly want to put it anywhere near a crowded DVD shelf, as I wouldn't want to mess it up. I take it, however that you're referring more to this one:

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In which case it still looks to be a bit too tall and wide to fit on a standard shelf and may look a tad out of place. I would reckon it's a worthy addition to the collection though, so maybe there's somewhere else that you could put it? Or maybe make a shelf that's dedicated to disproportionate DVDs. I have a setup like that. I keep all my DVD's that won't look right or fit onto my regular shelf in a drawer next to my regular sized DVD's.

This is the edition that I have is just a basic 1 disc edition, which is fine with me because it came with two pretty cool commentary tracks from Raimi/Tapert and Campbell and when I'm looking for a movie, as long as it has a commentary track of worth and a decent making-of featurette, I'm good. :)

[metternich1815]

As far as the box thing that some of your mentioned, I was wondering is it still plastic or is it made of some other material?

[xX_StarChild_Xx]

As far as the box thing that some of your mentioned, I was wondering is it still plastic or is it made of some other material?

Most of the boxed sets that I've come across or bought have your standard DVD cases in a "box" to keep them all together. I do away with the box and just keep the DVD cases. Makes sense to me as some films in a series have different titles and I organize my film collection alphabetically. ;)

[metternich1815]

I group all my horror movies on one shelf (the only genre I do this for) and I just normally put my weird cases on top of some of my dvds/vhs's, but I would prefer to have Evil Dead with the rest of my horror movie dvds, since it is a really good movie.

[metternich1815]

Here is the exact way that I organize my horror movies specifically:They are generally alphabetized, but numbers are put at the front of the list (unless spelled out on the movie) and series’ are kept together regardless to what the first letters of the sequels are (it is alphabetized by the first letter of the first film). Within a series, the films will be in chronological order (Hammer films will be grouped separately). Also, as is customary in alphabetizations, minor titles are ignored for the purposes of alphabetization. Remakes are usually placed after the original film (if it is an individual film or I do not have any other films in the series) or series that they remade. Names of individual’s ignored for purposes of organization. Versus movies will be considered separate from their respective series’. That is how I organize, but then I have my dvds, blu-rays, and vhs's organized together. I use the system described above within the dvd, vhs, and blu-ray sections, which are grouped separately. Strange or broken dvd cases, are placed above the vhs or dvd sections (by the way because I group certain films according to a theme like Val Lewton or Hammer the dvds that are weird or broke are not organized according to the system I described above, at least at the present time). My relatively small blu-ray collection is above one row of dvds on my second row bottom up. I have a very complex, intricate system of organizing my horror movies specifically.

[Kandarian Demon]

Oh man, you would want to kill me if you saw how I organize my collection...

Most of it is kept in DVD bags :eek: I've only kept certain movies, box sets and collectors items in their original cases.

Yes, sometimes I regret doing it that way... but I was living in a really small space (still is, actually!). I had messy stacks of DVDs all over the place, some of them on the floor. I couldn't ever find the movies I wanted to watch, it made a complete mess looking for them, and the DVD stacks got knocked over or fell off the shelves a bit too often. So... it hurt to have to do it, but I needed to save space and protect the discs :(

[xX_StarChild_Xx]

Are you talking about those big CD wallets? That's a pretty cool idea though, as it would certainly save on space, considering your tight living arrangement. I can totally respect that. :)

I love my DVD cases and some of them could possibly be considered proper pieces of art in my eyes, so I like keeping them.

I have a couple of book shelfs that I keep my DVD's in, strictly alphabetical, numbers first. Regardless of films being in a series, or the same director, or whatever. Straightforward and if I want to find a film, it's right there. :)

That's just how I opperate.

[metternich1815]

Are you talking about those big CD wallets? That's a pretty cool idea though, as it would certainly save on space, considering your tight living arrangement. I can totally respect that. :)

I love my DVD cases and some of them could possibly be considered proper pieces of art in my eyes, so I like keeping them.

I have a couple of book shelfs that I keep my DVD's in, strictly alphabetical, numbers first. Regardless of films being in a series, or the same director, or whatever. Straightforward and if I want to find a film, it's right there. :)

That's just how I opperate.

I love my Dvd cases too and keep them on shelves as well. Mine are generally alphabetical, but I deviate as mentioned in my descriptions to make it easy to find everything (at least I think it is easier). This only applies to my horror movies, the rest of my movies are just placed on the shelf.

[Kandarian Demon]

Are you talking about those big CD wallets? That's a pretty cool idea though, as it would certainly save on space, considering your tight living arrangement. I can totally respect that. :)


Yes... and they do save a LOT of space! Buuut I liked the covers too... there's something awesome about looking at a shelf full of great movies. But like I said, I keep certain things in the original covers.

[metternich1815]

Yes... and they do save a LOT of space! Buuut I liked the covers too... there's something awesome about looking at a shelf full of great movies. But like I said, I keep certain things in the original covers.

I completely agree (about the covers) , especially when I know they are all horror (at least that's the way I feel.

[Kandarian Demon]

I completely agree (about the covers) , especially when I know they are all horror (at least that's the way I feel.

Same here... I'd lie if I said I wasn't a little proud of my horror collection :cool:

[metternich1815]

I ended up buying the regular The Evil Dead (1981) DVD from Wal-Mart for like four dollars. I might buy the Ultimate Edition eventually though.