Found the steelbooks for Afterlife at my local Walmart hidden away on the side of an endcap. Had to look for awhile before I found them. Wouldn't mind picking up the steelbook for the first movie as well but I doubt I'll be able to find it.
Yeah, I own the HD-DVD and it isn't pretty. I doubt they can do a whole lot to clean it up though without a full restoration which is doubtful. I won't be picking up the BD.