The Classic Monster Coffin Collection [Blu-ray] [1931] [Region Free]

I had previously owned the U.S. version of the Universal Monsters collection on blu-ray. When I saw this set offered on amazon.uk, I knew that I had to have it. I sold my U.S. version, and eagerly awaited the arrival of the coffin. What I wasn't sure of was what the insides of this collection would look like. When it finally arrived, I couldn't wait to see what was in the brown box. I quickly sat down and started to cut the security tape. I pulled out the packaging, and there it was. The gorgeous coffin containing the classic monster films. After examining the artwork on the lid and the base, I carefully removed the lid. It was a little tight, I think because it had rained the day it arrived, and the moisture in the air probably caused a little expansion. I had wondered what kind of holder would be inside, and I was about to find out. As it turns out, if you've seen the non-limited UK edition with the blue dripping down the top of the box, that's what's inside the box. While I did like the book format of the disc holders in the US version, I have to say that I really like this better. The discs are securely held in two-disc stacked plastic hubs that gatefold out with four movies on each side. Now for the big surprise for me. Also included in the box is a nice book detailing each film, and some really nice movie poster cards for each film. What's on the discs inside seems to be identical to the US version. If I had to find a negative for this wonderful set, it would be that the menus on the discs are not that good. It's not clear what each symbol stands for, outside of the play symbol, until you click on it. While that is a minor quibble, I'm not sure why Universal chose to use such a simplistic menu style. If you're thinking that this set looks really big online, that's what I was thinking. I really didn't want a gigantic coffin to add to my collection. Well, as it turns out, it's about the same height and depth of a regular blu ray box set. If you don't already own this fantastic set, then this is definitely the version you want to get. If you do already own the previously released US version, you may want to do what I did. Sell my old set on Amazon, and then order this fantastic set. When I ordered it, the UK website did offer the set at a lower price.

Wonderful.I purchased all the "Legacy Collection" sets when they were released and still encourage folk to do so as they are the ONLY way you will probably get a decent release of all the main title sequels but for the main titles, this is unquestionably the way to go.The coffin box is the cream on the milk.HIGHLY recommended.

I loved watching these classics when i was younger and to see them all again in a collection in HD was great. Loved the design of the box aswell. If you love old classic horror movies this collection is for you.

Eight classic films brought together on bluray, with a wonderful restoration both audio and visual, especially considering the age and state of the originals. I knocked a star off because unfortunately the side of my coffin was deeply dented. I bet Bela Lugosi didn't have that problem!

Beautifully enhanced video of these classics I watched in my youth. Could not pass up the collection due to price.

The Classic Monster Coffin Collection [Blu-ray]...Bela Lugosi cool

very good quality and excellent documentaries

Much smaller than I thought..which is silly as DVD's are ickle, and I should have known this. But the presentation is excellent, attention to detail superb, and films themselves, horrifically enchanting.

It was certainly high time to replace my old Laserdiscs of some of these classics, I am however glad I waited. At first, I was a tad skeptical as was intended for European mkt, but being blu ray, they play just fine and quality is superb!. Many of the other reviews helped me decide. The "coffin" isn't as big as you might guess. Its 7" H and 5.5in deep. Just don't like all the clutter of European rating codes all over the packaging (most of them come off but they littered the fronts of the DVDs with it. Logos like "fit for viewing for 15 and older" by Irish Flim Classification, etc. If you want the "coffin" you will get all that no extra charge. I haven't watched all of them yet but those I have are excellent restorations I agree that seeing these with the digital restoration is a real treat. Altho the noisy old optical sound tracks were part of the nostalgia, its great having clearer and better audio.. If you have 3D - the 3D Creature will blow you away!... I've seen it in theaters many years ago and it was never this good. Back then it was with the anaglyphic 3D process (the name given to the stereoscopic 3D effect achieved by means of encoding each eye's image using filters of different (usually chromatically opposite) colors, typically red and cyan). Universal did release the Creature in that anaglyph process on vhs and beta, but they were awful. Now with this restoration this and other 3D for blu ray DVDs use a much better process for glasses for the two main systems out there -powered LCD and passive polarized. I find the Creature 3D disc terrific on my Samsung 3D HDTV (powered LCD glasses-the better system IMHO but glasses more $ and need power) with several scenes that jump out at you like the claw in the rock.

excellent

My fiance is an avid universal monsters fan and just horror in general. He had several copies of these movies on VHS or DVD but didn't have a collectors edition of anything. This one is amazing! The coffin case is amazing and was a really big hit with my fiance, although the first couple times taking it out it's very stiff and can be a little difficult. He said the extra features on the discs were incredibly interesting. Great quality on the blu-rays. For anyone wondering the difference between this UK version and the US version, there's basically no difference. Only thing we really noticied was that the start menu gives you options for many different languages while the US version is automatically English. It was worth it to get this incredibly unique coffin case in the UK version. Highly recommend!

A fabulous box set indeed. I appreciate and find myself drawn to special box sets this container is no exception. The viewing of the DVDs is exceptional the quality is superb details unbelievable what Blu-ray brings to the viewing experience has no equal. I noticed another reviewer complaining they cant play this Blu-ray it is not the Blu-ray's fault. Note that on Blu-ray players from time to time they need to be replaced I just replaced my Blu-ray player with a new one, it plays this set just fine. Technology continues to improve and therefore with that being said from time to time spend a few dollars to replace your Blu-ray players.

This is the same blu ray UK version you can buy with out the coffin for $10 less. It comes with the same contents, the only difference is the coffin. I thought it might come with some extra stuff but paying $10 more to get a cardboard coffin that takes up more room is what I did not have in mind. The coffin version is cheaper than the US version and the movies play well, but I already had most of the movies on regular dvd that looked and played just as well. If I had to do it over again I probably would have skipped the blu ray version. Prices are UK Version- $29.99, UK version with coffin- $39.99 and US version $69.99. Good Luck on your selection.