Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

You mean they had to have you comment for them rather than posting a response themselves?

Sometimes it works that way when they arent available. Sorry if it doesnt work for you, but I couldnt care less.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

Yeah, I didn't exactly say they were going anywhere either. I just don't like what I've been seeing from them lately that's all. I'm still a fan and like I said there's lots of titles I still have to catch up on. I think anyone that would wish they go down or any other company for that matter is crazy. We SHOULD hope for all these labels to do well and put out all the titles we love.

I agree with that but user comments do leave an impression. What "you dont like what youve been seeing lately " - as far as titles go are out of their hands. it's not fault of theirs
If you want Scream to release Critters or any Warner horror titles, it's not happening anytime soon.
If you want Rawhead Rex, Maximum Overdrive , Warlock, Wishmaster, those are with Lionsgate
If you want Alligator, Hell Night, Fade to Black, Dawn of the Dead.. these are in the hands of producers who arent responsive or just want obscene amounts of money. Scream of course continues down the avenues to try to get these titles, and there is always a chance for them to crack these nuts

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

Doesent look like we'll be seeing any Paramount titles any time soon either.

Well the good news is Paramount has their library again, as to what happens or who they deal with is anyone's guess

[davidthenikonuser]

Originally Posted by rockyfan

Scream Factory have been replying to lots off Facebook comments. Every suggestion is getting shot down, and they've said their 2017 schedule isn't going to be as good as what they released last year. Really hope a miracle occurs and they get some new deals. The future doesn't sound too good for the company.

I had a feeling this was coming, that's proudly why Shout started the Shout Select line.

[Swift1246]

My ultimate Scream Factory wishlist. Here's hoping we get at least a couple of these in 2017:

28 Days Later
Alien
Aliens
An American Werewolf in London
American Psycho
Big Trouble in Little China
Cape Fear
The Cell
The Crow
Cube
Dark City
Dawn of the Dead
Dead Alive
The Dead Zone
The Descent
Drag Me to Hell
Event Horizon
Evil Dead
Evil Dead 2
The Exorcist
From Dusk Till Dawn
Frozen
The Fly
Halloween
In the Mouth of Madness
Interview with the Vampire
Masters of the Universe
Misery
The Mist
The Ninth Gate
The Omen
Pitch Black
Poltergeist
Silence of the Lambs
Silent Hill
Signs
The Sixth Sense
Sphere
Starman
Trick r Treat
Unbreakable
The Village
Westworld
The Wicker Man (1973)
The Witches

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

Doesent look like we'll be seeing any Paramount titles any time soon either.

They're not going to announce that they have access to the Paramount Library on Facebook (or here). The fact that they took the time to respond to that specific inquiry makes me think that they may already be negotiating for certain titles. Whether that means the negotiations are successful or not remain to be seen, but if/when Scream Factory would get access to the Catalog I'd assume that the Friday the 13th series would be amongst it's most wanted gets. Simply because of the money making opportunities it could/would provide them. If they were to get access to the catalog I'd like to see the following for sure...

-Tales from Darkside
-April Fools Day
-Friday the 13th 1-8 (All Uncut, all on individual releases ala The Halloween Collection Set)
-Paranormal Activity 3 (Alternate/Unreleased Cut of the Film)

[The Fallen Deity]

Originally Posted by Swift1246

My ultimate Scream Factory wishlist. Here's hoping we get at least a couple of these in 2017:

28 Days Later
Alien
Aliens
An American Werewolf in London
American Psycho
Big Trouble in Little China
Cape Fear
The Cell
The Crow
Cube
Dark City
Dawn of the Dead
Dead Alive
The Dead Zone
The Descent
Drag Me to Hell
Event Horizon
Evil Dead
Evil Dead 2
The Exorcist
From Dusk Till Dawn
Frozen
The Fly
Halloween
In the Mouth of Madness
Interview with the Vampire
Masters of the Universe
Misery
The Mist
The Ninth Gate
The Omen
Pitch Black
Poltergeist
Silence of the Lambs
Silent Hill
Signs
The Sixth Sense
Sphere
Starman
Trick r Treat
Unbreakable
The Village
Westworld
The Wicker Man (1973)
The Witches

A good chunk of these already have great releases that are pretty much definitive.

With that being said though I'd pay good money for collector's editions of Dawn Of The Dead, Dark City, Event Horizon, The Omen, The Fly And The Silence Of The Lambs.

Those films really need new transfers.

[Jlouisbarrett]

There are so many titles I just can't believe haven't gotten a BD release yet, Tales from the Darkside: The Movie chief among them. Well, really anything Stephen King-related.

One thing I've also never understood is why these studios that are completely uninterested in putting out their library titles on BD themselves also refuse to sublicense to a home media label. I mean, if you don't believe there's enough of a market or can't see the investment paying off enough then why not just let some other company take all the risk and sit back cashing the checks? Are these studios just expecting another DVD-era boom in home media and therefore are taking a sort of "wait-and-see" attitude, thus allowing their vast libraries to sit in some vault rotting? I've always felt like I'm missing something here. There's gotta be some logical reason.

[c-murph]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

They're not going to announce that they have access to the Paramount Library on Facebook (or here). The fact that they took the time to respond to that specific inquiry makes me think that they may already be negotiating for certain titles. Whether that means the negotiations are successful or not remain to be seen, but if/when Scream Factory would get access to the Catalog I'd assume that the Friday the 13th series would be amongst it's most wanted gets. Simply because of the money making opportunities it could/would provide them. If they were to get access to the catalog I'd like to see the following for sure...

-Tales from Darkside
-April Fools Day
-Friday the 13th 1-8 (All Uncut, all on individual releases ala The Halloween Collection Set)
-Paranormal Activity 3 (Alternate/Unreleased Cut of the Film)

I hope so. I've been wanting a bluray replacement for my Tale of the Darkside forever now.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by rockyfan

I wasn't panicking, only stating my opinion. I absolutely love Scream Factory and as I have previously said they're my favourite blu-ray company. They've made the blu-ray format so exciting for horror fans and cult film lovers. I wish them all the best for the future, and think it's great they visit this forum. I'll be continuing to show my support. Very much looking forward to the Poltergeist 2/3 special features!

Cyborg (Van Damme) Collector's Edition please 😉

It's very common for the biggest fans to become the easiest to disappoint. You have an aggrandized view of Scream in your head that is hard for them to live up to.

[BluConniseur]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Well the good news is Paramount has their library again, as to what happens or who they deal with is anyone's guess

They licensed their lesser-known titles to Blu to Kino and Olive.

[rocknblues81]

I doubt that I will get Friday the 13th movies at this point. The first 8 films and the Crystal Lake series is probably enough. I might still pick up Freddy vs. Jason and the remake at some point, but I think we have most of what is needed from that series.

[buck135]

Originally Posted by Jlouisbarrett

There are so many titles I just can't believe haven't gotten a BD release yet, Tales from the Darkside: The Movie chief among them. Well, really anything Stephen King-related.

Paramount has it. My wife is more interested in that film receiving a blu-ray release than Paramount is. Incidently, it's been on my wishlist for years.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by BluConniseur

They licensed their lesser-known titles to Blu to Kino and Olive.

But Warner had their key titles. Not anymore

[tylerc904]

I know boxsets are cost efficient and convenient, but having each Friday as an individual release would be dream come true. 1-8 are such fun films, I'd snap them up in a heartbeat.

[Pete Rock]

Originally Posted by rockyfan

I wasn't panicking, only stating my opinion. I absolutely love Scream Factory and as I have previously said they're my favourite blu-ray company. They've made the blu-ray format so exciting for horror fans and cult film lovers. I wish them all the best for the future, and think it's great they visit this forum. I'll be continuing to show my support. Very much looking forward to the Poltergeist 2/3 special features!

Cyborg (Van Damme) Collector's Edition please 😉

Yes! to a Cyborg director's cut and theatrical cut collector's edition. That is MGM owned and hopefully on Scream's radar for 2017.

[bipbop13]

Maybe there's a chance that they could release the uncut edition of Jason Goes To Hell in a collectors edition. The current blu box set only has the rated cut.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by bipbop13

Maybe there's a chance that they could release the uncut edition of Jason Goes To Hell in a collectors edition. The current blu box set only has the rated cut.

Warner has that one. Shout has a better shot at 1-8 with Paramount. But Id love the unrated cut on Blu-ray !

[home888]

I would love a Friday the 13th 1-8 set on 4K!

It might be premature, but maybe Scream/Shout can do that next Fall as some of their first 4k's - if they, in fact, do have access to the Paramount library this year.

I love you too Warner Bros., but I despise parts 9-12.

[Pete Rock]

A Paramount deal is exactly what Scream needs right about now. It doesn't seem like any of the big studios outside of MGM, Universal, and possibly Fox are willing to play ball at this time. Privately owned films like Hell Night and Dawn of the Dead would be huge acquisitions as well.