Unrated Edition Thriller and Mystery LaserDisc Movies
Unrated LaserDisc thriller and mystery movies range from graphic, unedited director cuts to niche detective films never shown in theaters. A few such titles you can find include "Undercover," "Tigress," and "Pitfall."
What is LaserDisc?LaserDisc is a unique storage format which can hold many types of data, including films. It was created by David Paul Gregg and James Russell and originally marketed as MCA DiscoVision in 1978 as a competitor to Betamax and VHS. Here are some of its features:
- LaserDisc size: LaserDiscs measure twelve inches across and weigh a few pounds each.
- LaserDisc players: In order to view LaserDisc films, you will need a special player.
- Storage: LaserDiscs are primarily known for video storage. However, they can also be used for other storage types, such as computer programs and games.
- LaserDisc for videophiles: LaserDisc represents an opportunity for those who want to see movies and play games as originally enjoyed. For example, the collectible Halloween horror LaserDisc shows Michael Myers stalking and killing victims in period style.
LaserDisc offers a peek into media and films as originally made. Similarly, unrated versions of mystery thrillers let you watch movies as originally intended. Here are a few of the ways in which unrated movies may differ from a theatrical release.
- Movie ratings and crime dramas: Ratings boards such as the MPAA use movie ratings to inform viewers about possibly offensive content. In some cases, these ratings work against drama and suspense. In mystery dramas, detective pieces, and thrillers, violent crime including murder targeting girls or mysterious strangers often plays a key element.
- Uncut editions: Unrated doesn't always mean that a film contains graphic sex or violence. In some cases, unrated simply means this edition was never submitted to the MPAA for rating consideration. For example, an original director's cut may be unrated simply because it was never released in theaters.
- Unrated original releases: Some films never go to theater and never air on television. Again, this doesn't necessarily mean a film has graphic content.
- Violence and Other Graphic Elements: Unrated movies often contain content that gets just a little too dark for widespread theater viewing. For example, in the unrated editions of the Saw films, the serial killer and murders get more time. The camera often lingers longer on blood-soaked corpses and the killer's intense violence. In terms of sex, unrated editions sometimes show the leading woman or man in more detail, including their genitals.
Always store your disc in its container when not in use. Clean only with a cotton cloth and some water. In case of residue buildup, you can try to clean it off with a light spray of plastic cleaner. Just ensure you dry it all off before attempting to use your LaserDisc again.
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