Drop Dead Fred

[8bitheart]

Yesterday, 9th June 2014, Rik Mayall sadly passed away. He was just 56 years old.

Last night, I sat and watched 'Drop Dead Fred' - even after all these years, it still makes me laugh - and it would be fantastic to immortalise one of Rik's most famous characters in steelbook form.

Let's make it happen!

Trailer

 

[Noodles]

Without a doubt... YES!

 

[greenzombidog]

Count me in. Rik Mayall was one of my heroes. I love this film.

 

[vurt]

Absolutely 100% yes!

 

[Troll2Fan]

No way would I buy this in any format.

 

[bigfub]

Yes indeed

 

[whysoserious?]

loved rick mayall , sad to see him go but i wouldnt buy this on steelbook without being disrespectful , rip rick

 

[zesty]

RIP Rik

 

[Lollard2002]

An astonishing dire film and I was a big fan of "The Young Ones"

 

[navydavey]

I would buy this film without a doubt

 

[zoneism]

Love Rik Mayall, but this film really doesn't need the steel treatment. It would be pretty low to cash in on his death like that if you ask me

 

[CasuallyDressed]

Love Rik Mayall, but this film really doesn't need the steel treatment. It would be pretty low to cash in on his death like that if you ask me

I wouldn't see it is a cash-in. More a tribute. Like, in honour of Rik Mayall we present to you one of his finest moments on film in premium packaging.

What would be cool is if the studio who release it donate a chunk of the sales to a charity of Rik's family's choosing. Then it wouldn't be a cash-in.

 

[JackRegan]

RIP Rik

Any film that has the lovely Phoebe Cates, and Rik Mayall in full on OTT mode has to be a must buy - but especially with this artwork - it's great.

God rest him: Rik Mayall (along with Ade, Alexei Sayle, etc. brought much needed cheer to millions of downtrodden Brits in the dark days of Thatcher's reign of terror; and for that (if nothing else) he will be long and fondly remembered.

 

[UpsetSmiley]

R.I.P. Rik Mayall. Gutted, can't believe he's no longer with us. I would prefer a BBC steelbook of 'The Young Ones'.

 

[zoneism]

I wouldn't see it is a cash-in. More a tribute. Like, in honour of Rik Mayall we present to you one of his finest moments on film in premium packaging.

What would be cool is if the studio who release it donate a chunk of the sales to a charity of Rik's family's choosing. Then it wouldn't be a cash-in.

To proactively go out and create a special edition of any sort at this time would be cashing in, no matter how you cut it up.

I agree that it would be cool if the studio / retailer donated all profits to a charity which Rik was involved with. Not going to happen though.

Not trying to derail this thread btw, just putting my thoughts forward. I wouldn't be interested in this steel even outside of the recent unfortunate events.

 

[8bitheart]

To proactively go out and create a special edition of any sort at this time would be cashing in, no matter how you cut it up.

I agree that it would be cool if the studio / retailer donated all profits to a charity which Rik was involved with. Not going to happen though.

Not trying to derail this thread btw, just putting my thoughts forward. I wouldn't be interested in this steel even outside of the recent unfortunate events.

I totally agree with you. But lets face it, if a steelbook like this WAS to happen.. it's not going to happen overnight. Wait another 2 years and we'll reach the 25th Anniversary of it's release - a perfect time to produce a special edition - to not only celebrate the movie, but to reflect and remember that Rik Mayall was a force of comedy nature - not everyone agreed with him, or liked him, but he influenced a lot of comedians with his brand of alternative humour back in the 80's - and this will always be one of his iconic roles and I think it deserves some sort of special treatment.

 

[yeslek]

even pre-tragic death I'd be all over this

grew up on the movie. LOVE it

 

[Flloydo]

Would love this to be made into steelbook form.

 

[Heche1981]

Would be an ideal opportunity to finally release this film on Blu-Ray in the UK (so far unreleased on Blu-Ray format in UK), along with Guest House Paradiso (also unreleased on Blu-Ray in the UK)

 

[Noodles]

RIP Rik

I'd definitely buy that!