Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Member-222782]

Can't wrap my mind around a potential Criterion edition of The Terminator. I agree that it's more likely to come from Shout but this film needs some serious Criterion-style treatment. BTW, I must've missed the announcement that Terminator has been licensed.

Can't help to think Shout postponed Wynorski's Hard To Die because he blabbed about it prematurely. These indy labels are sensitive about this shit.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by BrianJoynt

I'd love to see Sony or Scream Factory release Outpost.

I’d like to see a trilogy released in the US if that’s possible. I believe there are different rights holders involved.

[rillog]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

Can't help to think Shout postponed Wynorski's Hard To Die because he blabbed about it prematurely. These indy labels are sensitive about this shit.

I hope that they will release a nice boxset with all three films and new scans of the extended editions in seperate cases just like the 'It's Alive' box. Part one came from Scorpion but it only included the shorter version. The German disc of part one had the extended scenes in the extras section.

[bsend]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

Can't wrap my mind around a potential Criterion edition of The Terminator. I agree that it's more likely to come from Shout but this film needs some serious Criterion-style treatment. BTW, I must've missed the announcement that Terminator has been licensed.

Can't help to think Shout postponed Wynorski's Hard To Die because he blabbed about it prematurely. These indy labels are sensitive about this shit.

I remember hearing that the Terminator had sound effects added it to for the blu ray. At the very least, give us the original theatrical version without tinkering, a strong remaster and encode.

[crikan]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Hard to Die/Sorority House Massacre 2 (Jim Wynorski said late last year this double bill was coming from Scream; despite the apparent denials, seems likely to appear at some point given they're Corman titles)

Hard to Die/Sorority House Massacre 2 was legit confirmed was it not? Please tell me we have more confirmation than just Wynorski that these are getting released.

[crikan]

Originally Posted by bsend

I remember hearing that the Terminator had sound effects added it to for the blu ray. At the very least, give us the original theatrical version without tinkering, a strong remaster and encode.

Unfortunately the problems with the BD's are more than just the gun sounds. THE TERMINATOR has been "tealed" like many other classics from that era. I didn't think it was a big deal until I got my hands on the fan corrected version. It's a revelation when seen with the old school color and sounds. The most important disc in my collection.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by crikan

Hard to Die/Sorority House Massacre 2 was legit confirmed was it not? Please tell me we have more confirmation than just Wynorski that these are getting released.

All we have to go on is Wynorski at this point but given the sheer excitement he shared when he initially made his post I'd say it's fairly safe to assume that Shout Factory does in fact have the rights to them and has something planned.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

Personally, I'm not being dismissive of Hammer, since I love pretty much anything horror, for me it's just a matter of the era. Films pre-1975 just aren't my cup of tea, generally, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy a fun, well-made horror film regardless of when it was made. My collection attests to that. It's just preferences, that's all.

That is interesting. Is there any reason you specifically have chosen 1975 as the cut-off, or is it more based on a general experience that films made before just do not do it for you?

I have certainly met plenty of others who share similar sentiments towards older movies, and there probably also a lot of people who will rather watch paint dry than a black-and-white movie or even a silent one.

Personally, I could not limit myself so. But I also think that open-mindedness i the direct result of specific circumstances of my childhood (only a single national TV channel, and no VCR in my family until much later, so I pretty much had to make due with whatever was broadcast, which at that time happened to be a lot of classics - from Citizen Kane and Seven Samurai to 2001: A Space Odyssey with the odd Vincent Price movie thrown in from German TV, dubbed in German of course).

Being exposed to movies from all ages and genres early on probably did a lot to shape my taste and open my mind. Though of course I still have favorites like everyone else.

[BarnDoor]

Another great announcement for April, this one's a real surprise - Grave of the Vampire coming 16th April:



Fingers crossed it's the uncut version. And hopefully they're putting out The Deathmaster also.

[TripleHBK]

April must be another pretty full month considering that is now 3 new releases all set for April 16th. The 30th will likely see 2-3 new IFC film releases but that still leaves the 2nd and 23rd with nothing thus far. My hunch is that the 2nd and 23rd will see collectors editions which may end up being the only release on those days.

[BarnDoor]

Don't they usually reserve the first Tuesday of the month for IFC releases?

[BarnDoor]

You can all rest easy now! The Brain coming 30th April:



That's 2 announcements already, could be a busy day. Liking these new lower prices as well.

[demofob]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

You can all rest easy now! The Brain coming 30th April:



That's 2 announcements already, could be a busy day. Liking these new lower prices as well.

Shit incoming

[s7e]

Been some great announcements! Breath of fresh air from all those rereleases.

[Hedji]

With lots of these announcements being non-special editions, it seems like the price point is more attractive. Personally, I'm happy to give up loaded features and a slipcover as long as the movie is done properly at a price I can stomach.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Don't they usually reserve the first Tuesday of the month for IFC releases?

My mistake... I was thinking it was the last Tuesday of the month. Flip what I said then regarding the 2nd and 30th. Also... The Brain!

[MTRodaba2468]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

With all the current deals in place, I thought it might be worth recapping 'unannounced' titles either confirmed or strongly rumoured to be with Scream (with sources):

Fade to Black (Producer Irwin Yablans apparently revealed this was with Scream at a recent Halloween convention)

I can confirm he said this. Apparently I wasn't the only one to ask him out that title at the convention.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

You can all rest easy now! The Brain coming 30th April:



That's 2 announcements already, could be a busy day. Liking these new lower prices as well.

Amazing news. I'v been bugging Shout about this for awhile. Now, I need to find another film to bug them about.

With this coming, and if the Street Fighter films have the Japanese audio, I think that will earn Shout a good 6 months of me not talking any smack about them.

[Puffy]

Yes! The Brain makes me really happy. Love that movie. Superstition too, great month for me.

Curious what the CE for April could be now. Feels like it could be a big title

[NeMo_ET]

Originally Posted by Hedji

With lots of these announcements being non-special editions, it seems like the price point is more attractive. Personally, I'm happy to give up loaded features and a slipcover as long as the movie is done properly at a price I can stomach.

Agreed - I mentioned this a long time ago during the great pricing debate. I don't even have enough time to catch up on the movies I have, let alone special features. Could care less about new artwork or slipcovers - generally I like the original artwork better anyways. Much rather see a lower price point for a good quality release of the movie itself. Bring on more simple releases!