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Red Sonja (1985)
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2.5

Red Sonja (1985)

Adventure, Fantasy, Action • 1h 29m

Overview

The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She raids the city Hablac and kills the keeper of a talisman that gives her great power. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren.

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Arrow 4K Blu-ray > StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray has solid encode but controversial colors by Hiventy

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Excellent
Arrow US:

Better color grading, original mono included

Superior Imports
Arrow US > StudioCanal:

Better color grading, original mono included

Disappointing
Studio Canal:

solid encode, controversial colors by Hiventy

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Length

89 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

4 days ago
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UHD Tiers
Excellent
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Superior Imports
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Better color grading, original mono included

Disappointing
Studio Canal:

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Length
89 mins
Type
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Last Updated
4 days ago
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