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Region 4 Winners and Losers

Region 4 Winners and Losers

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Hills Have Eyes Part II, The

The Region 1 Image version reportedly contains an awful full-frame transfer, but it does have the original mono mix, which is the only sound option.

Like our Region 4 release, the Region 2 (UK) Anchor Bay edition has 5.1 and 2.0 mixes and is presented in a 16x9 enhanced 1.85:1 picture format. However, it also comes with a DTS option.

Considering that no version has any real substantial bonus features the choice appears to come down to your preferred audio mix.

Our Region 4 and the Region 2 editions contain close to the original mono with the 2.0 mix. This should cancel out having to invest in the shoddy full-frame Region 1 version.

However, taking into account the fact that the audio source materials are not in the best shape, unless the DTS is a true audio remastering then I just can’t imagine how it could improve upon the 5.1. So until I learn otherwise and considering other factors like the cost of importing the Region 2, the Region 4 is my version of choice.