[Help] The Thing audio comparisons

[rinrinabis]

Which version of the Dolby Stereo track is better, the Scream Factory or the Arrow Video?

Bonus question I am asking for answer for: Is the Scream Factory or the Arrow Video bluray better in video?

[Beber]

Is there a CiNEPHiLES release for this title? Usually he evaluates the audio tracks to keep the better original option on top of the remix.
As for video, it's difficult to be sure which one is better. Shout/Scream looks bluer which is rather consistent with Cundey’s cinematography as per usual and he approved the transfer. Arrow is not that blue and is approved by both Cundey and Carpenter. My rule of thumb, when reading about any of those approvals, is run! Get the one with no advertised approval instead. There's a 35mm scan in the wild, but I can’t say if it was done properly or got the LUT treatment that shifted the whole thing colorwise.

This guy recently published a comparison review with screenshots. At this point, until we can be sure what it’s supposed to look like, it can only be a matter of individual preference, alas: https://youtu.be/sgfcNKlYdsc?is=VPXNbzRMbWYykXaQ

[cetya]

Here is great article, it can help you

https://web.archive.org/web/202603101510...the-thing/

[rinrinabis]

I think somebody should make a project using the 35mm scan and the best bluray/4k to add in missing frames between reel changes in the scan, while using the best theatrical Dolby Stereo mix possible.

[cetya]

I've already synced Signature LaserDisc [42654] to Rob's scan 24fps.

[rinrinabis]

At this point in time, i'll stick with the Shout Bluray overall. Anything relating to John Carpenter for Arrow blurays, is out of stock. I prefer the Shout BD over the universal masters. If I wanted the laserdisc audio I would PM. Even with the sketchy color grading, I still would choose the Shout BD. If any other release comes to mind, post it here.

[Beber]

I've already synced Signature LaserDisc [42654] to Rob's scan 24fps.

So it is a Rob scan... Well, LUTs resulting in color shifting, so it cannot be used as a reference to determine which grading is closer on Blu-ray. The question remains.