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Aug 13, 2024 4:30 AM

The Abyss: Special Edition (1989) (4K UHD Digital Film)

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Amazon has The Abyss: Special Edition (1989) (4K UHD Digital Film) on sale for $4.99.

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About the Film
  • When an American submarine sinks in the Caribbean, a US search and recovery team works with an oil platform crew, racing against Soviet vessels to recover the boat. Deep in the ocean, they encounter something unexpected.

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Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Directed/written by James Cameron and starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn released in 1989; classic sci-fi/mystery film
  • This film is Movies Anywhere (MA) compatible, connect to your preferred platform to view it
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $10 less (66.71% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $14.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Offer valid while pricing last
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  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated
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Amazon has The Abyss: Special Edition (1989) (4K UHD Digital Film) on sale for $4.99.

Thanks to Deal Editor StrawMan86 for finding this deal

Note, must purchase on iOS device using Apple TV app or on PC using iTunes for Windows software; search for title within Apple TV/iTunes if link(s) are not redirecting correctly.

About the Film
  • When an American submarine sinks in the Caribbean, a US search and recovery team works with an oil platform crew, racing against Soviet vessels to recover the boat. Deep in the ocean, they encounter something unexpected.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Directed/written by James Cameron and starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn released in 1989; classic sci-fi/mystery film
  • This film is Movies Anywhere (MA) compatible, connect to your preferred platform to view it
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $10 less (66.71% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $14.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Offer valid while pricing last
Additional Notes
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated
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  • Apple iTunes has The Abyss: Special Edition (1989) (4K UHD Digital Film) on sale for $4.99.

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Aug 13, 2024 1:45 PM
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danteshorsAug 13, 2024 1:45 PM
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Quote from bigworm6917 View quoted comment :
Yes it was. That's why it's so cheap all ready
Cameron was just talking about people like you complaining about the transfer and film grain noise. Check out his interview from this week where he tells you to leave your mom's basements every once in a while. Hahaha

https://www.avpgalaxy.net/2024/08...ement/amp/
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Aug 13, 2024 1:54 PM
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JollyName7499Aug 13, 2024 1:54 PM
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Quote from danteshors View quoted comment :
Cameron was just talking about people like you complaining about the transfer and film grain noise. Check out his interview from this week where he tells you to leave your mom's basements every once in a while. Hahaha

https://www.avpgalaxy.net/2024/08...ement/amp/ [avpgalaxy.net]
Would not expect any less from him tbh. But we all have eyes and can see the warping faces due to AI. His vision was to make old movies look like new, and that just does not work. Movies aren't games that you can just remake with new graphics.

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Aug 13, 2024 1:57 PM
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ZimmyAug 13, 2024 1:57 PM
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Quote from SirRey View quoted comment :
Think I jumped the gun on it. One of my Fave movies but really requires the Special Edition / Extended Edition version to make sense. This show 2hrs and 20mins which is the Theatrical release as the Special edition is 2hrs 51mins. Disappointing, not sure why they would remaster the Theatrical version into 4k.
I haven't purchased yet but iTunes specifically states Extended.
Maybe it is in the extras (as it should be).
You should not have to buy both versions (I'm looking at you Exorcist).
Aug 13, 2024 2:00 PM
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heckansasAug 13, 2024 2:00 PM
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Loooove this movie. Happy to see it on 4k, but I'm old and untrusting of digital. If Amazon comes down on the disc, it's a no brainer for me. Great deal though, thanks OP!
Aug 13, 2024 2:11 PM
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NikonShrAug 13, 2024 2:11 PM
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A classic with da thing!
Aug 13, 2024 2:19 PM
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NavySardine761Aug 13, 2024 2:19 PM
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Quote from heckansas View quoted comment :
Loooove this movie. Happy to see it on 4k, but I'm old and untrusting of digital. If Amazon comes down on the disc, it's a no brainer for me. Great deal though, thanks OP!
I don't trust digital either, but with the physical hovering around $40, I'll take the chance to watch it now for $5. Don't love this one $40 worth.
Aug 13, 2024 2:24 PM
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DaveP8099Aug 13, 2024 2:24 PM
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Odd or maybe not. I bought the 4K theatrical version a few months ago. It shows-up in my Vudu account (but not the "Special Edition" version, accordingly.) In my iTunes/AppleTV account, 4K "Special Edition" is watchable too. Glitch or meant to be? Hard to know.

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Aug 13, 2024 2:25 PM
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bigworm6917Aug 13, 2024 2:25 PM
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Quote from danteshors View quoted comment :
Cameron was just talking about people like you complaining about the transfer and film grain noise. Check out his interview from this week where he tells you to leave your mom's basements every once in a while. Hahaha

https://www.avpgalaxy.net/2024/08...ement/amp/
Of course he is going to say that because he wants you to actually buy it at full price some of us have better sense than others we don't like watching something that is (abyss)mal
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Aug 13, 2024 2:29 PM
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heckansasAug 13, 2024 2:29 PM
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Quote from NavySardine761 View quoted comment :
I don't trust digital either, but with the physical hovering around $40, I'll take the chance to watch it now for $5. Don't love this one $40 worth.
Yeah, I'm right there with ya! Smilie
Aug 13, 2024 2:36 PM
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dariussaleAug 13, 2024 2:36 PM
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Quote from JollyName7499 View quoted comment :
Is this movie also butchered like other Cameron 4K remasters like Aliens and True Lies? Excessive DNR, AI reconstruction artifacts, etc?
You must be fun at parties.
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Aug 13, 2024 2:48 PM
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intromissionAug 13, 2024 2:48 PM
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Did this get a physical release?
Aug 13, 2024 2:50 PM
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NavySardine761Aug 13, 2024 2:50 PM
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Quote from JollyName7499 View quoted comment :
Is this movie also butchered like other Cameron 4K remasters like Aliens and True Lies? Excessive DNR, AI reconstruction artifacts, etc?
It is the lest of the 3 but yes, it has been cleaned up digitally and will have less grain/noise than one would expect from film stock of this era.

I'm not sure butchered is the right word though given the last release was a low quality DVD transfer of the film. Even with these adjustments it is a revelation for home viewing the previous streams of this were entirely unwatchable.
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Aug 13, 2024 2:52 PM
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exciter1Aug 13, 2024 2:52 PM
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Quote from intromission View quoted comment :
Did this get a physical release?
Yep, the new 4k was down to $25 on Amazon in March.
Aug 13, 2024 2:53 PM
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NavySardine761Aug 13, 2024 2:53 PM
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Quote from exciter1 View quoted comment :
Yep, the new 4k was down to $25 on Amazon in March.
Which had sold out preorders and quickly climbed to unacceptable prices.

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Aug 13, 2024 3:02 PM
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JollyName7499Aug 13, 2024 3:02 PM
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Quote from NavySardine761 View quoted comment :
It is the lest of the 3 but yes, it has been cleaned up digitally and will have less grain/noise than one would expect from film stock of this era.

I'm not sure butchered is the right word though given the last release was a low quality DVD transfer of the film. Even with these adjustments it is a revelation for home viewing the previous streams of this were entirely unwatchable.
I've also learned that the AI stuff is for 4k physical only, and streaming 4k versions don't have it. So that's good.
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