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Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on May 10, 2008, 09:29 AM:

I just watched the 4x400' Derann copy of this title. The picture is soft and there's a high-pitched tone on the soundtrack. Are other prints like this or am I just really lucky?

Doug

Posted by Steven J Kirk (Member # 1135) on May 10, 2008, 09:57 AM:

It is one of THE greatest films of all time!, I can tell you that. Don't know about the print quality, though.

Posted by Mal Brake (Member # 14) on May 10, 2008, 03:17 PM:

Doug, When I saw your topic heading I thought my ex mother-in -law was introducing herself to the forum. [Eek!]

Mal

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on May 10, 2008, 03:39 PM:

[Smile]

Nice one, Mal.

Posted by Paul Spinks (Member # 573) on May 10, 2008, 03:39 PM:

You've got a duff print I'm afraid Doug. My print is pin sharp and the soundtrack is perfect.

Paul.

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on May 10, 2008, 05:32 PM:

I have the 400' version. It doesn't have the faults you mention and the quality is not bad for a late 70s Derann release.

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on May 11, 2008, 10:58 AM:

Thanks for your replies. I can't describe the honor I feel in having the one substandard print out there!

Doug

Posted by Brian Hendel (Member # 61) on May 11, 2008, 07:11 PM:

Doug - The prints of COUNTESS DRACULA (and I have had many over the years, since it's one of my favorites) vary greatly in quality. However, there have never been sound issues that I am aware of. Many are soft and have faded color. But the strangest quirk of this title is a bizarre subtle light source coming from the left side of the frame on the top and bottom. Almost like someone messed up the negative by exposing it somehow. Almost all of the prints I have had have had this... although the one I have now only has it on one or two reels. I remember reading a review from the 70's in Little Shoppe of Horrors magazine that Derann had such a hard time getting the color right on this title that the digest was switched to black and white only... and perhaps the later feature prints, too. The color on mine now is very good for a 70's Derann print, however, so it's worth looking for another one.

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on May 11, 2008, 07:56 PM:

Brian,

Thanks. Since misery loves company, it's nice to know there are other soft prints out there. The high pitch tone is vey subtle, and it actually starts right before first picture. My print also has the light flare you mentioned. The one good thing about this print....the color is very nice!

Doug

Posted by Lance Alspaugh (Member # 27) on May 12, 2008, 03:29 AM:

We have a print of this title also and indeed a sound remix was in order. The DVD provided a very good Mono track on the main stripe although nothing obviously can be done about the picture quality which is only fair. But worth having if you're a fan of the genre as we are.

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