The Handmaiden (Blu-ray SteelBook) [Korea]

[flugel83]

Release date: July 30, 2018
Purchase links: Plainarchive: Quarter Slip - Full Slip Type A - Full Slip Type B - Triple Pack
Also available at: Novamedia | Yesasia | Kimchidvd
Price: $41.79 (Quarter Slip) - $49.49 (Type A) - $47.29 (Type B) - $132.29 (Triple Pack)
Notes: Steelbook has full gloss finish.

Spoiler: Other photos + bonuses

 

[digitalbabe]

ICYMI All still available here https://www.yesasia.com/us/search/h...-0-bpt.48_q.handmaiden+blu>>>ray-en/list.html

 

[Lutzo]

ICYMI All still available here https://www.yesasia.com/us/search/handmaiden-blu-ray/0-0-0-bpt.48_q.handmaiden+blu>>>ray-en/list.html

YesAsia cancelled my 1/4 Slip order due to missing stock

 

[tonovember]

YesAsia cancelled my 1/4 Slip order due to missing stock

you can still get the fullslips or digipak from nova media. will probably pack better than yesasia too.
http://novamnm.com/product/search.html?banner_action=&keyword=handmaiden

 

[hatredhorror]

YesAsia cancelled my 1/4 Slip order due to missing stock

was the quarter slip ever actually available anywhere? never seen it actually online @plainarchive and all other retailers didnt list it or are now cancelling orders...

 

[Real Steel]

was the quarter slip ever actually available anywhere? never seen it actually online @plainarchive and all other retailers didnt list it or are now cancelling orders...

isn't it listed on plain archive but sold out?

it seems to sell out but no limit size stated. maybe will come back in stock later?

 

[Lutzo]

you can still get the fullslips or digipak from nova media. will probably pack better than yesasia too.
http://novamnm.com/product/search.html?banner_action=&keyword=handmaiden

Thanks, but I specifically wanted the 1/4 slip. I'll probably grab it off the bay once it is actually released - IF this edition even exists....

 

[Deleted member 29108]

Oh my bad, I thought this was a PA release, but it seems they, along with Propaganda, only worked on the design. Nevertheless, the packages are beautiful, and even though it's a pass for me right now, I may buy a copy down the track, because even though I found the movie to be overrated, I cant get some of the images and set pieces out of my head. By very definition, doesn't that make it a good film? One that stays with you? I'm so confused. It's the medication.

 

[Real Steel]

Oh my bad, I thought this was a PA release, but it seems they, along with Propaganda, only worked on the design. Nevertheless, the packages are beautiful, and even though it's a pass for me right now, I may buy a copy down the track, because even though I found the movie to be overrated, I cant get some of the images and set pieces out of my head. By very definition, doesn't that make it a good film? One that stays with you? I'm so confused. It's the medication.

Yes, a good movie film makes one think about it even years later.

But reading about a movie before watching it can raise one's expectations too much or even give one the wrong expectations, such that one's experience of it will be muted. That's why I avoid reading anything about a film, even its genre if possible, before watching it. Most of my best film experiences come from knowing close to zero about the film beforehand.

 

[Moony]

Does anyone know whether this is solely region code A or like some other Korean films region-free?

 

[digitalbabe]

Not sure if it was mentioned yet, but Digipack also at Kimchi https://kimchidvd.com/en/goods/search.kimchi?searchWrd=handmaiden&view=&media=&searchCnd=eng_title

 

[Deleted member 29108]

Does anyone know whether this is solely region code A or like some other Korean films region-free?

Good point @Moony CJEnt normally region lock their releases. Glad I didn’t preorder as I mistakenly thought this was a PA exclusive.

 

[Modulus]

What's the difference exclusive to PA or not? They made design and it's already almost sold out everywhere.
Only 13 Type B copies left on novamedia

 

[Last Lizard]

Does anyone know whether this is solely region code A or like some other Korean films region-free?

I would err on the side of caution as @Damon M pointed out CJ E&M discs are pretty much always locked these days. For some comparison's sake Snowpiercer was a CJ Kimchi exclusive steelbook and digipack dual release and those discs were locked. PA discs are always region free normally but might still be CJ in charge of pressing them and sticking to Region A.. one of the few publishers in Korea who insist on it and I really don't know why they bother honestly.

What's the difference exclusive to PA or not? They made design and it's already almost sold out everywhere.
Only 13 Type B copies left on novamedia

Because of what I just said here.

 

[Real Steel]

PA discs are always region free normally but might still be CJ in charge of pressing them and sticking to Region A.. one of the few publishers in Korea who insist on it and I really don't know why they bother honestly.

The reason I guess is the European distributors would only want pay high for the rights to Region B if the Region A discs are locked.

Similar I think to the reason some Korean releases of Japanese movies do not have English subtitles because the English-speaking region distributors want exclusive rights to English subtitling.

I wish there's a way we consumers can effect a change in these region-locked and exclusive subtitling practices.

 

[Noodles]

 

[pi2loc]

Pre-ordered the full slip A as soon as I saw the link available. Glad I did. My order from Plain Archive only charged $18 for shipping.

 

[GeekSexy]

I don't know this movie at all, but this Steelbook is gorgeous!

 

[Noodles]

 

[hatredhorror]

holy ****, that looks awesome!

 

[CollectorEmtee]

Whoa! That is one nice steelbook right there! Glad I ordered.

Thanks for the pics @Noodles