2019-01-15, 01:10 PM
The Cannes Cut of Dawn was an interesting case, as I'm sure you already know. Apparently it was mistakenly duplicated and sent to theatres for a re-release (which caused some commotion when the film ran for longer than what they had scheduled for). It was seen and remembered by fans so it was sought after much later for home video, with the contractual obligation that it would be called "The Director's Cut", even though it wasn't. Consequent releases merely refer to it as being the "extended" version/edition. It's not my favourite version, as its a little too rough around the edges, but I love that it is available.
I suppose the biggest thing holding back the original cut of CREEPSHOW is the big studio distribution rights. The licenses haven't reverted back to Rubinstein so there's much less financial incentive for him to dig it out and dust it off. I suspect the money pit that was converting Dawn of the Dead into 3D would put him off investing any additional funds into any of his properties than is necessary. It'd probably take a 3rd party to front any and all costs (and maybe throw him a little extra, too) for him to even consider such a prospect.
I suppose the biggest thing holding back the original cut of CREEPSHOW is the big studio distribution rights. The licenses haven't reverted back to Rubinstein so there's much less financial incentive for him to dig it out and dust it off. I suspect the money pit that was converting Dawn of the Dead into 3D would put him off investing any additional funds into any of his properties than is necessary. It'd probably take a 3rd party to front any and all costs (and maybe throw him a little extra, too) for him to even consider such a prospect.