We’re not going to suggest that you use your office work connection to download Aussie horror flick The Tunnel (especially if you happen to work in our office), but you should definitely schedule the download for the film when you get home from work today. And make sure you opt for the 720p version that’s on offer.
The HD download is just under 3GB, while the SD version is 700MB worth of downloads. It may take a bit longer for the HD version, but you’ll thank us later.
While the filmmakers aren’t going to make any money from you downloading the movie for nothing, you can always buy a DVD copy, check it out at limited Hoyts cinemas, as well as buy a frame or two of the finished film. Vodo.Net also have a few options to donate money for film-related paraphernalia.
But most importantly, supporting this film by both downloading it for free and donating money will help show movie studios that digital technologies are not the enemy of film, and the traditional method of staggered release from cinema to DVD is an outdated model that can be done away with.
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TSH
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:19 AMwill definitely be doing this… and paying some money for it if it’s any good.
Pottsy
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:33 AMOur local DVD store has 8 copies of this to rent and they have all been out every night since we got it on Monday.
I think alot of people who are not actually in the industry underestimate how importent brick and mortor stores are and will remain to the studios and distributors.
Dr Nic
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:42 AMVery keen to see how this works out for the film makers. And just to see the film!
princereynart
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:52 AMWatched it last night on Showtime (Foxtel). It’s bog standard horror, but brilliantly executed and put together. Well worth watching for those who aren’t expecting Citizen Kane or Potemkin.
Also, it’s (literally) set across the road from my work, so I’m now even more scared of walking through Hyde Park.
mattt
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 1:38 PMPeeeeeeeeete!
Adam
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 1:43 PMGreat idea. I wouldn’t have watched this movie otherwise, and now I shall.
Joe
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 1:44 PMi bought 5 frames!
alby fares
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 1:50 PMMy hard copy just arrived in the mail (pre-orderd), can’t wait to turn the lights off and watch it tonight!
Alister
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 1:54 PMDownloading now. This is great.
Ratty
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 2:49 PMI paid for 25 frames so I’ll be downloading for sure. I paid about the same you would for a DVD, but I wonder what the average donation worked out as?
bazuden
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 3:22 PMIf its on Usenet when I get home tonight, I’ll gladly make a donation.
Matt
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 8:19 PMAnyone know how I can view the single frame I bought without actually watching the movie?
A.A.
Friday, May 20, 2011 at 1:08 AMThis is a very promising use for Bittorrent-and they are skipping even the currently US only Hulu.