Stepford Wives (1975) on bluray? - Blu-ray Forum

foxends · 08-20-2018, 03:42 AM

I wonder when we’ll get this cult classic on bluray? Surprised we haven’t seen it already, given the market for horror on bluray.

Surely someone like Shout! or Kino will pick up this gem sooner rather than later?

agenda · 08-21-2018, 08:20 AM

Absolutely classic! Nothing beats the original. I still have the dvd, and would love to upgrade it.

Aunt Peg · 08-21-2018, 12:31 PM

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AnamorphicWidescreen · 08-22-2018, 04:00 PM

Yes - bring this great '70's film on Blu, pronto. Creepy as he$$, with some interesting social commentary.

As far as I can tell, the regular DVD is long OOP.

The 200X version (with Nicole Kidman) was awful. It just made me appreciate the original all the more.

Note that the original 1972 Stepford Wives novel (by author Ira Levin) is worth checking out as well.

Vinnie Vice · 11-20-2018, 02:11 AM

I'll simply die if I don't get that bluray.

thatguamguy · 11-20-2018, 02:44 AM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...ostcount=11987

From Mr Lime:
"I've heard Paramount paid [Bristol-Myers/Squibb] a very large amount [for the DVD license] which included remake rights. PM remade ["The Heartbreak Kid", "Sleuth", and "The Stepford Wives"] and released the originals on DVD, now they're all out of print and the very rich company expects the same type of payment for these titles from the next licensee, otherwise they say its not worth their time. I would be surprised if they every get released again in the U.S., unless they end selling the library outright which also includes few other Palomar titles or someone stupid overpays for them."

I'm not sure it would be any better if Paramount *did* own the rights, and they seem like the other option.

Thomas Crown · 11-25-2018, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thatguamguy

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...ostcount=11987

From Mr Lime:
"I've heard Paramount paid [Bristol-Myers/Squibb] a very large amount [for the DVD license] which included remake rights. PM remade ["The Heartbreak Kid", "Sleuth", and "The Stepford Wives"] and released the originals on DVD, now they're all out of print and the very rich company expects the same type of payment for these titles from the next licensee, otherwise they say its not worth their time. I would be surprised if they every get released again in the U.S., unless they end selling the library outright which also includes few other Palomar titles or someone stupid overpays for them."

I'm not sure it would be any better if Paramount *did* own the rights, and they seem like the other option.

Thanks for finding that quote. Looks like the chances are low that we'll ever get a BR release. That's a shame since this is a really good movie.

The original novel is a good read too with only a few differences.

drownsoda · 01-02-2020, 02:51 AM

It is absurd to me that this has not been issued on Blu-ray. This film is a classic. I'd love to see Criterion get a hold of it, though they probably wouldn't deem it worthy.

agenda · 01-03-2020, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by drownsoda

I'd love to see Criterion get a hold of it, though they probably wouldn't deem it worthy.

Better yet Vinegar Syndrome or Arrow if possible.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 01-04-2020, 06:40 PM

The Stepford Wives '75 definitely needs to be on Blu; as time passes the DVD is harder to get ahold of for a decent price. And, the DVD print definitely needs an upgrade.

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Originally Posted by agenda

Better yet Vinegar Syndrome or Arrow if possible.

Agreed. For some reason I don't see Criterion as being a good "fit" for releasing this film on Blu. I also feel either Vinegar Syndrome or Arrow would be better distributor(s).

drownsoda · 01-10-2020, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AnamorphicWidescreen

The Stepford Wives '75 definitely needs to be on Blu; as time passes the DVD is harder to get ahold of for a decent price. And, the DVD print definitely needs an upgrade.

Agreed. For some reason I don't see Criterion as being a good "fit" for releasing this film on Blu. I also feel either Vinegar Syndrome or Arrow would be better distributor(s).

It would be a wildcard for Criterion, but they've put out some stuff that I'd never have expected before (Eating Raoul, Equinox, The Breakfast Club) so it wouldn't be entirely crazy. It could fit in nicely as an addition to their small number of horror titles, and it is a historically significant film given the subject matter and themes.

I read in a separate thread that The Stepford Wives is owned by Bristol-Meyers Squibb, a pharmaceutical company that funded and ran Palomar Pictures as an offshoot operation. Apparently the rights are tied up with them and that is why the film hasn't been reissued. I was hoping Paramount still had rights to it (they did in 2004 when they reissued the DVD), as Scream Factory now has access to Paramount's catalogue (Criterion does too, for that matter).

Viiincent · 09-17-2023, 06:14 PM

This needs to be released on Blu-ray or 4K!

buck135 · 09-17-2023, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Viiincent

This needs to be released on Blu-ray or 4K!

I don't like saying never, but Stepford Wives will probably never get released.

Viiincent · 09-17-2023, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by buck135

I don't like saying never, but Stepford Wives will probably never get released.

yellowcakeuf6 · 09-17-2023, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by buck135

I don't like saying never, but Stepford Wives will probably never get released.

Just like Looking for Mr. Goodbar.

Jobla · 09-18-2023, 11:15 PM

Bristol Meyers-Squibb formed Palomar Pictures in 1972, releasing such films as SLEUTH, THE STEPFORD WIVES, THE HEARTBREAK KID, THE STRANGE VENGEANCE OF ROSALIE, and a few others. As such, BM-S legitimately owns those films. Too bad for us that they're not interested in them.

BobSimms · 09-18-2023, 11:18 PM

At some point someone will painstakingly explain to them that their asking price is ridiculous, and they should just get their heads together and license them. They’re not making any money on them just by sitting on them.

Alfredlynch · 09-20-2023, 11:29 AM

A shame such a pretty significant piece of pop culture from the 70s is in the void.

Shane Rollins · 09-24-2023, 03:37 PM

Just bagged this on tape. Going through my stuff from the other day it’s like 90% stuff that’s not on Blu and tied up for some reason (TSW, Little Darlings, Bad Lieutenant, Star 80, etc).

Which if my estimations are correct means all of these will be announced within the next week.

Scoot79 · 09-04-2025, 07:33 AM

I recently saw The Stepford Wives (1975) for the first time (at least I think it was the first time) and everyone is correct. It is a horror gem from the past and it’s such a shame that damn company is holding it hostage. Since official Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases seem never likely to happen, this is one of those times when an unofficial copy is welcome by me.

I remember seeing the 2004 remake years ago and what a pile of shite that is.

08-20-2018, 03:42 AM	#1
foxends Active Member Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Columbus, OH 4K collection:254 Blu-ray collection:2600 Trading Score:99	Stepford Wives (1975) on bluray? I wonder when we’ll get this cult classic on bluray? Surprised we haven’t seen it already, given the market for horror on bluray. Surely someone like Shout! or Kino will pick up this gem sooner rather than later? Last edited by foxends; 08-21-2018 at 03:47 AM.

08-22-2018, 04:00 PM	#4
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	Yes - bring this great '70's film on Blu, pronto. Creepy as he$$, with some interesting social commentary. As far as I can tell, the regular DVD is long OOP. The 200X version (with Nicole Kidman) was awful. It just made me appreciate the original all the more. Note that the original 1972 Stepford Wives novel (by author Ira Levin) is worth checking out as well. Last edited by AnamorphicWidescreen; 08-28-2018 at 12:53 PM.

09-17-2023, 06:14 PM	#12
Viiincent Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1706 DVD collection:1304 iTunes collection:16 Prime collection:4 Trading Score:1	This needs to be released on Blu-ray or 4K! Last edited by Viiincent; 09-17-2023 at 08:50 PM.

08-21-2018, 08:20 AM	#2
agenda Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2018	Absolutely classic! Nothing beats the original. I still have the dvd, and would love to upgrade it.

08-21-2018, 12:31 PM	#3
Aunt Peg Blu-ray Count Member since:May 2013 Location:Sydney 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:4845 DVD collection:518	I'll simply die if I don't get that recipe. I'll simply die if I don't get that recipe. I'll simply die if I don't get that recipe. I'll simply die if I don't get that recipe. I'll simply die if I don't get that recipe. I'll simply die if I don't get that recipe. I'll simply die if I don't get that recipe.

11-20-2018, 02:11 AM	#5
Vinnie Vice New Member Member since:Nov 2018	I'll simply die if I don't get that bluray.

11-20-2018, 02:44 AM	#6
thatguamguy Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2016 Trading Score:4	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...ostcount=11987 From Mr Lime: "I've heard Paramount paid [Bristol-Myers/Squibb] a very large amount [for the DVD license] which included remake rights. PM remade ["The Heartbreak Kid", "Sleuth", and "The Stepford Wives"] and released the originals on DVD, now they're all out of print and the very rich company expects the same type of payment for these titles from the next licensee, otherwise they say its not worth their time. I would be surprised if they every get released again in the U.S., unless they end selling the library outright which also includes few other Palomar titles or someone stupid overpays for them." I'm not sure it would be any better if Paramount did own the rights, and they seem like the other option.

01-02-2020, 02:51 AM	#8
drownsoda Power Member Member since:Dec 2018 Location:Oregon 4K collection:288 Blu-ray collection:1723 DVD collection:105 Digital collection:16 Prime collection:5	It is absurd to me that this has not been issued on Blu-ray. This film is a classic. I'd love to see Criterion get a hold of it, though they probably wouldn't deem it worthy.

09-18-2023, 11:15 PM	#16
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	Bristol Meyers-Squibb formed Palomar Pictures in 1972, releasing such films as SLEUTH, THE STEPFORD WIVES, THE HEARTBREAK KID, THE STRANGE VENGEANCE OF ROSALIE, and a few others. As such, BM-S legitimately owns those films. Too bad for us that they're not interested in them.

09-18-2023, 11:18 PM	#17
BobSimms Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2018	At some point someone will painstakingly explain to them that their asking price is ridiculous, and they should just get their heads together and license them. They’re not making any money on them just by sitting on them.

09-20-2023, 11:29 AM	#18
Alfredlynch Expert Member Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:1083	A shame such a pretty significant piece of pop culture from the 70s is in the void.

09-24-2023, 03:37 PM	#19
Shane Rollins Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2020 Location:In James Cameron's Mother's Basement 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:93	Just bagged this on tape. Going through my stuff from the other day it’s like 90% stuff that’s not on Blu and tied up for some reason (TSW, Little Darlings, Bad Lieutenant, Star 80, etc). Which if my estimations are correct means all of these will be announced within the next week.

09-04-2025, 07:33 AM	#20
Scoot79 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 4K collection:342 Blu-ray collection:1613 DVD collection:147 Trading Score:1	I recently saw The Stepford Wives (1975) for the first time (at least I think it was the first time) and everyone is correct. It is a horror gem from the past and it’s such a shame that damn company is holding it hostage. Since official Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases seem never likely to happen, this is one of those times when an unofficial copy is welcome by me. I remember seeing the 2004 remake years ago and what a pile of shite that is.

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