Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[BarnDoor]

Given that Scream have never done a CE for a film made prior to the 70s, I really can't see them doing that for the Universal sci-fi flicks. That's not to say they couldn't get them (providing Universal don't have any plans), but I really wouldn't expect them to get the deluxe treatment (though a box set would be nice).

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Of course Vampires and Christine would sell

I already own both but I'd buy them again if Scream released them as a CE.

[tylerc904]

I have the Indicator release of Happy Birthday to Me, but I'd probably double dip if Scream got it. I had been waffling on whether to pick up the Indicator Christine, but I'm glad I haven't!

[20th Century Boy]

Originally Posted by BrianJoynt

I have still not been able to view the entire Nightmare on Elm Street remake. I've tried many times, but eventually get bored in the middle and shut it off. It bothers me because there was so much potential for this remake. With dreams a major point of the story, the creativity could've been off the charts. I think that's why I can't finish it--the disappointment of what could have been just breaks me down.

Just skip to the end. The only in-depth conversation I've ever had about the remake is whether the last shot is better than the one in the original.

[20th Century Boy]

Originally Posted by thatguamguy

I think they just dumped whatever existing masters they had onto the DVD with no cleanup. (Which I think is also what they did with '90's era Nick shows.)

That's most likely the case. There's no way they spent money on any of those shows for home video.

But I was under the influence that shows like Alex /mack and Clarissa were on video or at least edited on the format. but now that you bring this up, maybe the worn masters just make 35mm look like shit.

[thatguamguy]

Originally Posted by 20th Century Boy

That's most likely the case. There's no way they spent money on any of those shows for home video.

But I was under the influence that shows like Alex /mack and Clarissa were on video or at least edited on the format. but now that you bring this up, maybe the worn masters just make 35mm look like shit.

"Clarissa" probably was shot on video, I assume just because it is shot pretty sitcom style *and* video-effects-heavy. I was thinking of "Pete and Pete", which I'm pretty sure was shot on film; a different forum I was on reminded me that when they used to air repeats on The N, there was one episode where you could actually watch the master slowly deteriorate over the months, and sure enough, the same flaw popped up on the DVD.

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

Tarantula please..... and I expect a retrospective interview with Clint Eastwood!!

That would be something to explain his experience with the film

[Brutalizer79]

Originally Posted by darkness2918

I already own both but I'd buy them again if Scream released them as a CE.

Though I might be the only one that cares about the sequals, but a Vampires box set with the original, Vampires: Los Muertos, and Vampires: The Turning would be cool

[DenOfEarth]

Who wants the Alien Nation TV movies on BD since Twilight is doing the 1988 film on BD?

[Talyn]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Who wants the Alien Nation TV movies on BD since Twilight is doing the 1988 film on BD?

Hell yeah!

[DenOfEarth]

Who's up for a Wolf CE blu-ray with interviews, commentary by producers, featurettes, tv spots, trailers and poster and still gallery with deleted scenes?

[redrunner97]

I Know What You Did Last Summer and Urban Legend trilogies would be amazing.

The remake of April Fool's Day too!

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Who's up for a Wolf CE blu-ray with interviews, commentary by producers, featurettes, tv spots, trailers and poster and still gallery with deleted scenes?

Id buy that as well.

Originally Posted by Brutalizer79

Though I might be the only one that cares about the sequals, but a Vampires box set with the original, Vampires: Los Muertos, and Vampires: The Turning would be cool

I kinda like Los Muertos, never seen The Turning so id pick up a set of all 3.

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by darkness2918

Id buy that as well.



I kinda like Los Muertos, never seen The Turning so id pick up a set of all 3.

The blu-ray of Wolf is just bareboned and needs extras it deserves as i enjoyed it since i was 13 when i saw that movie in theaters.

I'd love to see them do Heavy Metal CE with new 4K scan, same extras as earlier, some new ones, trailers, tv spots, poster and still gallery, Heavy Metal revisited documentary as a bonus disc and all that.

Maybe Perfect Blue in a CE with 2K remastering and extras galore be nice.

[cropsy]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Who wants the Alien Nation TV movies on BD since Twilight is doing the 1988 film on BD?

I'd upgrade them in a heartbeat. Alien Nation is in my top 3 tv shows of all time. It has one of my favourite lines from anything ever,

"I'm sat here with Moby Dick in my hand" Gold.

[Thomas Irwin]

Originally Posted by Brutalizer79

Though I might be the only one that cares about the sequals, but a Vampires box set with the original, Vampires: Los Muertos, and Vampires: The Turning would be cool

I love Los Muertos, but didn't know The Turning existed. I'll have to check that one out at some point.

[MJD64]

For those interested, Indicator released Wolf with extras last year in a region-free Blu. A new documentary running nearly an hour was done with input from Rick Baker, producer David Wick and screenwriter Wesley Strick along with a half-hour's worth of archival interviews with input from cast and crew. There's also a trailer and image gallery. I can't imagine much more would be done for a film that got a fairly tepid response from critics and audiences alike (the fact that none of the actors contributed to the new documentary would seem to indicate they wouldn't be receptive to any new overtures from Scream). The transfer was apparently sourced from the same master as the original barebones Sony Blu from 2009 and looks essentially the same.

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by MJD64

For those interested, Indicator released Wolf with extras last year in a region-free Blu. A new documentary running nearly an hour was done with input from Rick Baker, producer David Wick and screenwriter Wesley Strick along with a half-hour's worth of archival interviews with input from cast and crew. There's also a trailer and image gallery. I can't imagine much more would be done for a film that got a fairly tepid response from critics and audiences alike (the fact that none of the actors contributed to the new documentary would seem to indicate they wouldn't be receptive to any new overtures from Scream). The transfer was apparently sourced from the same master as the original barebones Sony Blu from 2009 and looks essentially the same.

It's a cult film you know and some cult films have CEs!

I'd love to see a 2K or 4K scan remastering.

[bb8977]

Originally Posted by captveg

A Sony deal would likely mean a new release of The Blob (1988). Considering how fast the TT release sold out its 5000 copies it's a no-brainer.

How about we ask for some unreleased titles instead ? I really don't get why do many are asking for yet more double dips !

[MJD64]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

It's a cult film you know and some cult films have CEs!

I'd love to see a 2K or 4K scan remastering.

Really? Cult films have CE's? Where in my post do I deny that (especially since I just detailed one)? I simply stated that a new documentary had input from Baker, Wick and Strick; how many more principals do you think are out there waiting to chime in? None of the actors participated and I can't imagine it was because they weren't asked. Scream could conceivably come up with a new supplement or two, but not much more that that. As for a remaster, if Sony didn't provide one to Indicator for their release, I doubt they're going out of their way to provide one for Scream...if a collector's edition even happens.