John Dies at the End [Blu-ray] [2012]
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Description
Features
Deleted scenes
Getting sauced: the making of John Dies At The End
Creature corps: the effects of soy sauce
Casting sessions
Fangoria interview with Paul Giamatti
Commentary with writer/director Don Coscarelli, producer Brad Baruh, Chase Williamson and Rob Mayes
Trailers
Cast
- Chase WilliamsonDave
- Rob MayesJohn
- Paul GiamattiArnie Blondestone
- Clancy BrownDr. Albert Marconi
- Glynn TurmanDetective
- Doug JonesRoger North
- Daniel RoebuckLargeman
- Fabianne ThereseAmy
- Jonny WestonJustin White
- Jimmy WongFred Chu
- Tai BennettRobert Marley
- Ethan EricksonSergeant McElroy
- Pranidhi VarshneyDeepti Chakrabarti
- Kevin Michael RichardsonKorrok
- Riley Rose CritchlowGirl with Rastafarian
- Pat McNeelyOld Woman
- Angus ScrimmFather Shellnut
- Brett WagnerReanimated Dead Guy
- Bark LeeHimself
- Helena MehalisDr. Marconi Assistant
- Maria MehalisDr. Marconi Assistant
- Jerry DrozMustache Cop
- Cesare GagliardoniMeat Monster
- Daniel SchweigerSuspicious Diner
- Ethan WolvekMan in Suit
- Mike ManganHardware Store Clerk
- Megan KosckiChild in Ruins
- Jennifer MacKenzieThey China Food! Waitress
- David HillOfficer Johnson
- Steve CrestOfficer Steve
- Linda WolvekWoman with Officer
- Kevin StaraiHot Dog Vendor
- Bob IvyLargeman Follower
- Chuck WilliamsLargeman Follower
- Tim GoodwinLargeman Follower
- Nathaniel E. JohnsonThe Bearded Scientist
- Kathleen HartmanSpider Victim
- D.T. CarneySpider Victim
- Andrew CoscarelliThree Arm Sally Band Member
- Tennessee HamiltonThree Arm Sally Band Member
- Aidan KasselThree Arm Sally Band Member
Crew
- Roman PerezProducer
- Mike GioulakisCinematographer
- Brian TylerComposer (Music Score)
- Donald MilneEditor
- Todd JefferyProduction Designer
- Patrick MullerArt Director
- Joshua LewinCo-producer
- Dac CoscarelliExecutive Producer
- Daniel CareyExecutive Producer
- Paul GiamattiExecutive Producer
- Shelley KayCostume Designer
- Stuart ProvineSound/Sound Designer
- Dylann BranderCasting
- Adam RatajczakRe-Recording Mixer
- Bob IvyStunts Coordinator
- Mark EttelRe-Recording Mixer
- Paul RatajczakSupervising Sound Editor
- Robert KurtzmanCreature Effects
- Robert KurtzmanMakeup Special Effects
Details
- GenreComedy,Fantasy
- SubgenreFantasy Comedy,Horror Comedy,Psychological Thriller
- TitleJohn Dies at the End
- Countries ProducedUnited States
- Duration99 minutes
- Year of Release2012
- Product TagsBlu-ray
- FormatBlu-ray
- Program TypeMovie
- Sound FeaturesDolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel
- Screen FormatEnhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
- Aspect Ratio1.78:1
- LanguageEnglish
- SubtitlesEnglish, Spanish
- StudioMagnolia Home Entertainment
Other
- Product NameJohn Dies at the End [Blu-ray] [2012]
- UPC876964005388
Customer rating
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 23 reviews
(23 Reviews)Search
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Good movie based on a great book
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.I would recommend this to a friendI really enjoyed this movie, but as is usually the case, the book is better.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great movie, excellent bonus features
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendJohn Dies at the End is my all-time favorite book, so I was very excited to travel to LA to see the film adaptation and meet the cast and director on the day that the final cut was finally released. I missed the first 20 minutes but I could tell it was a movie I was going to watch many times in the future. I had avoided watching it up until that point, and seeing it on the big screen did not disappoint--I instantly became anxious for it to be released on Blu-ray so that I could watch it any time I wanted. I have to admit that, as someone who has read the book four times, I can't begin to imagine what it's like to see the movie without having first read the source material. The book goes into a lot more depth, so the plot of the movie is probably more confusing for someone who doesn't have the extra detail that is included in the novel. In addition, half of the plot is cut out from the middle (as well as one of the book's best plot twists), so the movie's plot may feel somewhat incomplete to someone who doesn't have any background information. Don Coscarelli did a great job of translating John Dies at the End from a novel to an independent film. It features a few familiar faces such as Paul Giamatti and Clancy Brown, as well as some less familiar faces such as Chase Williamson and Rob Mayes, who very effectively play the respective parts of Dave and John, the film's two main protagonists. Most of the effects--both practical and digital--are top-notch and surprisingly realistic, but at times the quality isn't so good, particularly in the last half hour or so (thought it's easy to look past it because of the low budget that Coscarelli had to work with). In order to fit the source material into a typical feature length runtime, about half of the story had to be cut out, which likely does make the plot somewhat disjointed and difficult to follow for those who haven't read the book prior to seeing the movie. However, the general storyline and most of the important plot points are still included. Overall, the movie and its Blu-ray release did not disappoint. I've watched the movie several times now and the Blu-ray made the experience even more enjoyable with some awesome bonus features, the best of which (by far) are the deleted scenes and the audition footage. I would (and already did) recommend this movie to any of my friends, given that they enjoy trippy science-fiction stories and don't mind some occasional graphic content--though I do highly recommend reading the book first.
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
It’s cool
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I would recommend this to a friendThis one was very interesting scary movie. I have to watch it a second go but I think I like it
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
movie geek
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.I would recommend this to a friendCouldnt wait to watch it especially at the Black Friday price!!
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great book, good movie
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendWhile a great movie, JDATE doesn't have the magic and true horror/comedy blend that the book has. It has some great lines, some very good acting performances (particularly from the young leads and Paul Giamatti), and definitely has a unique blend of humor and horror not found elsewhere. It is still definitely worth checking out. However, if you're not familiar with the franchise, I can't recommend enough that you read David Wong's book version first, as it provide a much greater level of detail and humor than the movie ever could.
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Fun Film with a Disappointing Ending
Posted .I would recommend this to a friendJohn Dies At The End is a quirky, funny and drug filled movie. The film revolves around a new drug, called Soy Sauce, which alters the way people interact with the world. The film does well at introducing you to the strange behaviors and possibilities allowed by this concept. First and foremost, this movie is not for those who dislike violence, nudity, and/or profanity. This movie takes advantage of all three in ways that while clever could be off-putting to some. The movie keeps a nice pace throughout, never boring the viewer, but does include a number of strange events that will put some viewers off by the strange and somewhat childish humor. For those who can look past what some would call vulgar humor, the movie is a well paced, funny film focused on friendship and the universe (odd pairing, I know--it'll all explain itself throughout the film). With that said, I was very disappointed at the ending, which dragged past the clear solution, and left me a bit confused. If the film had ended just a tad earlier, I would have been much more satisfied with the movie. In regards to the film's technical aspects the video is very well done. It is clear and well saturated with fantastic detail in the blacks and the shadows throughout the film. For a movie which takes advantage of both the heavily dark and heavily bright scenes, this is important as both provide seemingly endless amounts of texture whether in creatures, settings, or the characters themselves. At times though I found the CGI to be a bit over the top and it didn't always mesh well with the world they had created. This can be overlooked due to the tongue-in-cheek nature of the film. The audio was presented nicely in Dolby Digital 5.1 featuring a strong LFE (subwoofer) track, that extends nicely throughout the scenes creating a sense of realism to the many odd noises heard. It incorporates a wide dynamic range from simple dialogue, to loud explosions and soft whispers. Nonetheless, I never was blown out of my chair, and was able to keep the volume at the same level without any discomfort. Parents, in no way is this movie appropriate for children. Featuring topless women, male genetalia, a lot of violence, extensive profanity and the occasional racial slur, as well as drug use, this film puts it outside the realm of what I would comfortably recommend for any child under 15-17 years old. As a whole though, the film was a fun romp that never takes itself too seriously. While the premise of the film is far fetched, the secondary characters are often a bit dull, the film as a whole is fun, fast-paced, and enjoyable. I would recommend this to anyone in need of a good laugh who can look past the sometimes juvenile humor.
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Strange but awesome
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendAnother good one from Don Cascarelli, if you like Phantasm or Bubba Hotep check this one out.
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Interesting Movie
|Posted .I found the movie a little weird in the beginning ,but by the end of the film everything came into perspective. The actors must have had a lot of fun making this film.
This review is from John Dies at the End [DVD] [2012]
I would recommend this to a friend