Blu-ray geeks rave about 1080p picture resolution, lossless audio and the high capacity of the discs, but upgrading old DVDs to the high-definition format doesn’t always make sense. Sometimes studios rush out discs without giving them the proper care, either replicating a standard-definition release or eliminating features entirely.

High-Def Digest, which analyzes most notable Blu-rays that hit shelves, helps you out by identifying the worst of the worst.

According to the story, here are a few Blu-rays to avoid:

Bad Boys — The 1983 Sean Penn flick looks just as foggy and unfocused as the bargain-bin DVD version.

Teen Wolf — Michael J. Fox’s 1985 werewolf basketball comedy lacks the sharpness, depth and clarity of the DVD release.

Harry Potter Years 1-7 Part 1 — The gratuitous, useless-to-collectors cash grab is a boxed set that includes seven of the eight Harry Potter movies, leaving no room in the box for the final film.

If you’ve been burned by a poor Blu-ray buy this year, share your pain in the comments.

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