Scalps Amazon Exclusive / Limited Edition of 2,000 copies - Blu-ray Forum

Hellhound · 01-22-2016, 01:07 PM

Does anybody that's seen this think it's worth a blind buy? I watched the trailer and it seemed like it might fall into the "so bad, it's good" category.

Member-222782 · 01-22-2016, 01:26 PM

I think the thing about this being an Amazon exclusive will supercede all talk about the quality of the film

. But, yes, the film is a turd. Not 'so bad it's good' IMO - just plain bad.

Braktastic · 01-22-2016, 01:43 PM

Where are you seeing this? Do you have a link? I couldn't find it.

Kainefu · 01-22-2016, 01:54 PM

Link

http://www.amazon.com/SCALPS-Limited.../dp/B01ASBZY5G

I ordered one. Brings back memories of the double feat VHS with the Slayer. Had to get it. Now if only a Blu of the Slayer would be released. But it's def a low budget affair.

cakefactory · 01-22-2016, 02:11 PM

The fact they didn't even proofread their own product description makes me think the product is probably terrible too, but what do I know.

Val Lewton · 01-22-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

The fact they didn't even proofread their own product description makes me think the product is probably terrible too, but what do I know.

I have Retromedia's two other limited Blu-ray releases, and they look quite nice! Both Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers and Biohazard truly exceeded my expectations in the PQ department.

cakefactory · 01-22-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Val Lewton

I have Retromedia's two other limited Blu-ray releases, and they look quite nice! Both Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers and Biohazard truly exceeded my expectations in the PQ department.

With their DVDs, they tended to release things that had already been released on those "50 HORROR CLASSICS" or "100 SCI-FI THRILLERS" sets, and they'd always have by far the best looking version of them (they'd usually be in the right aspect ratio and at a real bitrate, for example), but I don't think they were ever doing any restorations or anything. But yeah, it doesn't surprise me that much that they'd still be above average. Their DVD output suggested they were at least trying, unlike most people releasing those kinds of films with tons of gray-market releases.

Abby is Q · 01-22-2016, 02:39 PM

I watched this back around Halloween and I can't even remember anything about the movie. so it's safe to say I didn't think it was very good.

Val Lewton · 01-22-2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

With their DVDs, they tended to release things that had already been released on those "50 HORROR CLASSICS" or "100 SCI-FI THRILLERS" sets, and they'd always have by far the best looking version of them (they'd usually be in the right aspect ratio and at a real bitrate, for example), but I don't think they were ever doing any restorations or anything. But yeah, it doesn't surprise me that much that they'd still be above average. Their DVD output suggested they were at least trying, unlike most people releasing those kinds of films with tons of gray-market releases.

Definitely. I think Fred Olen Ray goes the extra mile with his own movies too. He has quite an affinity for them, and it comes across in his commentary. If you're a fan of Scalps, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet quality wise.

Braktastic · 01-22-2016, 07:39 PM

It seems a bit odd that this will be in stock on Sunday, January 24th.

dr. wai · 01-22-2016, 08:45 PM

Amazon says that it in stock now.

eddyw78 · 01-23-2016, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kainefu

Link

http://www.amazon.com/SCALPS-Limited.../dp/B01ASBZY5G

I ordered one. Brings back memories of the double feat VHS with the Slayer. Had to get it. Now if only a Blu of the Slayer would be released. But it's def a low budget affair.

I never really like Scalps but The Slayer is one of my favourites and one which I would love to see on BD especially as it has never really received an official release on any digital format discounting the fullframe DVD from Vipco in the UK.

Kainefu · 01-23-2016, 05:42 PM

Yeah that DVD was like watching the VHS. It's gonna be weird to finally see that one correctly. It's always been so dark. Hope someone puts that out sometime soon. The Slayer gets much love. Well here's to getting half the double feature.

Braktastic · 01-23-2016, 06:36 PM

I think I'm going to wait until 88 Films releases their Blu-ray. Ultimately, I think it might wind up being cheaper to do so, and 88 Films has a better track record with PQ and, especially AQ. Isn't Retromedia's Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers lossy?

billyearle · 01-24-2016, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

The fact they didn't even proofread their own product description makes me think the product is probably terrible too, but what do I know.

Makes me think of Code Red Bill's product descriptions and his posts here (I used to assume English must be his second language), but his blu-rays are pretty excellent

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Vegasnights39 · 01-25-2016, 05:49 PM

If anybody gets one of these please post your opinion on the quality.. Thanks!

Kriztoffer Swank · 01-25-2016, 10:39 PM

Man, every time I see someone mention Scalps on Blu-ray, I keep hoping the spaghetti western got licensed.

To my knowledge that's never even had a DVD here. I'd like to see it but at this point I think I'll pass on importing the DVD.

Wernski · 01-26-2016, 07:12 AM

Has anybody's shipped yet?

HuggyBear73 · 01-26-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wernski

Has anybody's shipped yet?

Still waiting for mine to ship too. Still in NOT YET SHIPPED phase.

Katatonia · 01-26-2016, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

Still waiting for mine to ship too. Still in NOT YET SHIPPED phase.

Neither has mine, yet still shows it's due to arrive tomorrow.

Edit: spoke too soon. It now shows up as "Preparing for Shipment"

01-22-2016, 01:07 PM	#1
Hellhound Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Cincinnati, OH 4K collection:545 Blu-ray collection:7175 DVD collection:757 Trading Score:1	Scalps (Amazon Exclusive / Limited Edition of 2,000 copies) Does anybody that's seen this think it's worth a blind buy? I watched the trailer and it seemed like it might fall into the "so bad, it's good" category. Last edited by Hellhound; 01-22-2016 at 10:22 PM.

01-22-2016, 01:26 PM	#2
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I think the thing about this being an Amazon exclusive will supercede all talk about the quality of the film . But, yes, the film is a turd. Not 'so bad it's good' IMO - just plain bad.

01-22-2016, 01:43 PM	#3
Braktastic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:587 Blu-ray collection:587 Trading Score:13	Where are you seeing this? Do you have a link? I couldn't find it.

01-22-2016, 01:54 PM	#4
Kainefu Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Cambridge,MA 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:2133 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:16	Link http://www.amazon.com/SCALPS-Limited.../dp/B01ASBZY5G I ordered one. Brings back memories of the double feat VHS with the Slayer. Had to get it. Now if only a Blu of the Slayer would be released. But it's def a low budget affair.

01-22-2016, 02:11 PM	#5
cakefactory Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:WI, USA 4K collection:436 Blu-ray collection:3892 DVD collection:808 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	The fact they didn't even proofread their own product description makes me think the product is probably terrible too, but what do I know.

01-22-2016, 02:39 PM	#8
Abby is Q Power Member Member since:May 2015 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	I watched this back around Halloween and I can't even remember anything about the movie. so it's safe to say I didn't think it was very good.

01-22-2016, 07:39 PM	#10
Braktastic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:587 Blu-ray collection:587 Trading Score:13	It seems a bit odd that this will be in stock on Sunday, January 24th.

01-22-2016, 08:45 PM	#11
dr. wai Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Wouldn't you like to know 4K collection:631 Blu-ray collection:4829 DVD collection:3412 MA collection:698 Digital collection:966 iTunes collection:694 Prime collection:544 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:8	Amazon says that it in stock now.

01-23-2016, 05:42 PM	#13
Kainefu Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Cambridge,MA 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:2133 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:16	Yeah that DVD was like watching the VHS. It's gonna be weird to finally see that one correctly. It's always been so dark. Hope someone puts that out sometime soon. The Slayer gets much love. Well here's to getting half the double feature.

01-23-2016, 06:36 PM	#14
Braktastic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:587 Blu-ray collection:587 Trading Score:13	I think I'm going to wait until 88 Films releases their Blu-ray. Ultimately, I think it might wind up being cheaper to do so, and 88 Films has a better track record with PQ and, especially AQ. Isn't Retromedia's Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers lossy?

01-25-2016, 05:49 PM	#16
Vegasnights39 Member Member since:Sep 2015 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:889 DVD collection:462	If anybody gets one of these please post your opinion on the quality.. Thanks!

01-25-2016, 10:39 PM	#17
Kriztoffer Swank Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:1275 DVD collection:45 Trading Score:3	Man, every time I see someone mention Scalps on Blu-ray, I keep hoping the spaghetti western got licensed. To my knowledge that's never even had a DVD here. I'd like to see it but at this point I think I'll pass on importing the DVD.

01-26-2016, 07:12 AM	#18
Wernski Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:170 Blu-ray collection:1172 DVD collection:878 Trading Score:1	Has anybody's shipped yet?

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