Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 2902 - Blu-ray Forum

u2popmofo · 10-10-2018, 01:18 AM

I may throw down $4 to rent it first to decide for myself.

DR Herbert West · 10-10-2018, 01:28 AM

I really enjoy THE FUNHOUSE.

TripleHBK · 10-10-2018, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by zbinks

Mazon-Ay actually has a decent preorder price for Aturday the 14th-Say.

Just checked it out and you aren't kidding. That price seems too good to be true. Makes me wonder if it will be a film only release with no special features. Went ahead and locked in a pre-order for that price.

zbinks · 10-10-2018, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Just checked it out and you aren't kidding. That price seems too good to be true. Makes me wonder if it will be a film only release with no special features. Went ahead and locked in a pre-order for that price.

I have a feeling the price simply got keyed in incorrectly. Shout! Factory has it listed on their site for $22.99 with a $27.99 MSRP and a note that specifies "Extras in progress and will be announced at a later date."

rockyfan · 10-10-2018, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by u2popmofo

How is this? Worth a blind buy? I've never seen it, but interested since it made it onto Shock Wave Podcast's top 100 Horror Movies list.

Funhouse is the only Scream release I’ve ever bought and then sold straight away on eBay. I wanted to like it, but found it extremely boring.

ravenus · 10-10-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by u2popmofo

How is this? Worth a blind buy? I've never seen it, but interested since it made it onto Shock Wave Podcast's top 100 Horror Movies list.

I found Funhouse to be a mediocre movie. It's neither really intense nor outrageous fun. I bought the Arrow release when it was some 6 pounds for a fully stacked release (full of extras + booklet + poster) but I never watched the film a second time and didn't feel enthused to see the extras.

I'm a big fan of TCM2, if you want a scale of reference.

NeMo_ET · 10-10-2018, 11:52 AM

I didn't really enjoy Funhouse. It was just okay. Not sure why, but I had high hopes when I watched it and was let down. Maybe because that Goosebumps book at the funhouse was one of my favorites as a kid. Either way, can't say I'd recommend it and I've only watched it once since I bought it.

mzupeman · 10-10-2018, 12:45 PM

Count me as another that felt Funhouse was just mediocre. Not the safest blind buy, in my opinion.

RickyBetter · 10-10-2018, 12:59 PM

The ones posting Funhouse is great are probably ex-imdb members. I once commented that the film wasn't all that, and gave it 4/10. Of course, they snapped and belittled the crap out of me (and any other who didn't agree with the clique). Ahhh, what great times back then lol.

DR Herbert West · 10-10-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyBetter

The ones posting Funhouse is great are probably ex-imdb members.

Or some people just happen to like the film.

Dailyan · 10-10-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyBetter

The ones posting Funhouse is great are probably ex-imdb members.

It's like as if people outside of the internet enjoy this film.

Matt89 · 10-10-2018, 01:48 PM

I think it's definitely one of his better efforts, widely misunderstood. It has such a weird, creepy, unsettling atmosphere from start to finish. There's certainly a hefty amount of campiness to the movie, but it's self-aware.

I've showed this to several friends (who don't even consider themselves horror fans) and everybody seemed to like it.

I've always thought it was one of his strongest films. Much better than, say, Eaten Alive.

~Matt

tylerc904 · 10-10-2018, 01:52 PM

I liked The Funhouse overall. It is slow and does lack a kill or two, but it does have strong atmosphere. What taints it is the potential to be brilliant. Amazing setting, strong performances, but just needed a bit more menace and slash!

kraven · 10-10-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyBetter

The ones posting Funhouse is great are probably ex-imdb members. I once commented that the film wasn't all that, and gave it 4/10. Of course, they snapped and belittled the crap out of me (and any other who didn't agree with the clique). Ahhh, what great times back then lol.

Some people can enjoy a slower paced movie. Especially when it has a great feel, and interesting setting. It's classic Hooper and classic 80's horror. It's also a movie and some people are going to like it, and some people won't, no agenda involved.

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crikan · 10-10-2018, 02:47 PM

THE FUNHOUSE has great atmosphere and characters but it takes to long for the kills to start and they aren't impressive. The “final girl” is one the worst offenders at standing in one place screaming when she should be picking up the weapon or running. The mask should have been left in the shadows as its laughable. There are some strong elements for hardcore slasher fans to enjoy but not much for the uninitiated. I wouldn't judge Scream Factory on THE FUNHOUSE. Try THE BURNING.

Antemasque · 10-10-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyBetter

The ones posting Funhouse is great are probably ex-imdb members. I once commented that the film wasn't all that, and gave it 4/10. Of course, they snapped and belittled the crap out of me (and any other who didn't agree with the clique). Ahhh, what great times back then lol.

I remember renting the funhouse from blockbuster in the mid 90s. I loved it & also caught it on cable TV a couple times. I did not use imdb then.

odriley · 10-10-2018, 03:14 PM

Saturday the 14th up to 27.99 on amazon now so it must have been a mistake. Glad I got the preorder in at the lower price. Feel free to screw up with more Scream titles, Amazon.

Jlouisbarrett · 10-10-2018, 03:22 PM

I wouldn’t be surprised if the lower-priced preorders are either canceled or adjusted up.

kraven · 10-10-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlouisbarrett

I wouldn’t be surprised if the lower-priced preorders are either canceled or adjusted up.

They would be cancelled. They can't be adjusted up without you agreeing to it.

Member-222782 · 10-10-2018, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by odriley

Saturday the 14th up to 27.99 on amazon now so it must have been a mistake. Glad I got the preorder in at the lower price. Feel free to screw up with more Scream titles, Amazon.

I preordered when it was still $16.99. This smells of mass cancellations for whoever ordered lol

10-10-2018, 01:18 AM	#58021
u2popmofo Power Member Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Utah 4K collection:392 Blu-ray collection:1405 DVD collection:40 Trading Score:1	I may throw down $4 to rent it first to decide for myself.

10-10-2018, 01:28 AM	#58022
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	I really enjoy THE FUNHOUSE.

10-10-2018, 11:52 AM	#58027
NeMo_ET Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Canada 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:1392 DVD collection:94	I didn't really enjoy Funhouse. It was just okay. Not sure why, but I had high hopes when I watched it and was let down. Maybe because that Goosebumps book at the funhouse was one of my favorites as a kid. Either way, can't say I'd recommend it and I've only watched it once since I bought it.

10-10-2018, 12:45 PM	#58028
mzupeman Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Upstate New York 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1669 DVD collection:173 Digital collection:589 Trading Score:7	Count me as another that felt Funhouse was just mediocre. Not the safest blind buy, in my opinion.

10-10-2018, 12:59 PM	#58029
RickyBetter Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2016 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:2047 DVD collection:386 Blu-ray reviews:1	The ones posting Funhouse is great are probably ex-imdb members. I once commented that the film wasn't all that, and gave it 4/10. Of course, they snapped and belittled the crap out of me (and any other who didn't agree with the clique). Ahhh, what great times back then lol.

10-10-2018, 01:48 PM	#58032
Matt89 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Toronto 4K collection:347 Blu-ray collection:372 iTunes collection:48 Trading Score:2	I think it's definitely one of his better efforts, widely misunderstood. It has such a weird, creepy, unsettling atmosphere from start to finish. There's certainly a hefty amount of campiness to the movie, but it's self-aware. I've showed this to several friends (who don't even consider themselves horror fans) and everybody seemed to like it. I've always thought it was one of his strongest films. Much better than, say, Eaten Alive. ~Matt

10-10-2018, 01:52 PM	#58033
tylerc904 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:252 Trading Score:1	I liked The Funhouse overall. It is slow and does lack a kill or two, but it does have strong atmosphere. What taints it is the potential to be brilliant. Amazing setting, strong performances, but just needed a bit more menace and slash!

10-10-2018, 02:47 PM	#58035
crikan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Prime collection:-	THE FUNHOUSE has great atmosphere and characters but it takes to long for the kills to start and they aren't impressive. The “final girl” is one the worst offenders at standing in one place screaming when she should be picking up the weapon or running. The mask should have been left in the shadows as its laughable. There are some strong elements for hardcore slasher fans to enjoy but not much for the uninitiated. I wouldn't judge Scream Factory on THE FUNHOUSE. Try THE BURNING.

10-10-2018, 03:14 PM	#58037
odriley Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:1129 Blu-ray collection:5726	Saturday the 14th up to 27.99 on amazon now so it must have been a mistake. Glad I got the preorder in at the lower price. Feel free to screw up with more Scream titles, Amazon.

10-10-2018, 03:22 PM	#58038
Jlouisbarrett Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:The 5th Dimension	I wouldn’t be surprised if the lower-priced preorders are either canceled or adjusted up.

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