Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[ProfondoRosso]

Originally Posted by Jlouisbarrett

I do have a soft spot for Thinner (it was shot in my old hometown of Camden, Maine! The whole town literally looks exactly the same today); however, I have yet to see Sometimes They Come Back. Is it anything like Silver Bullet in tone or quality? I realize this is a difficult question to answer. SB is the only film based on a King work that I’ve outright hated.

To me, GS doesn’t really feel like a King property at all. It’s an incredibly grimy B movie creature feature. It takes a while to get burning, but once it does it’s a lot of fun. The creature effects are pretty gnarly.

So, yeah, no real comparison to SB. There’s no nostalgic small town vibe to this one.

[Thomas Veil]

Nothing for me but nice variety this month.

[Jay H.]

Originally Posted by Jope

i'll add one to your list: sam raimi's a simple plan. for my money, probably his best film as a director.

No doubt. Also, 1992's Jennifer 8. Not a great movie, but the cinematography is beautiful and the cast includes Andy Garcia, Uma Thurman, and Lance Henriksen.

[deltatauhobbit]

Originally Posted by ProfondoRosso

To me, GS doesn’t really feel like a King property at all. It’s an incredibly grimy B movie creature feature. It takes a while to get burning, but once it does it’s a lot of fun. The creature effects are pretty gnarly.

So, yeah, no real comparison to SB. There’s no nostalgic small town vibe to this one.

I remember it being a pretty grimy film as well, haven't seen it since it was first released though. Tonal-wise, I think it's probably closer to The Mangler when it comes to Stephen King based films, helps that it's also part of the Night Shift collection.

[Mystic]

Definitely in for Kiss of the Vampire, and likely in for War of the Colossal Beast.

[Respectjuice]

Originally Posted by Jlouisbarrett

I do have a soft spot for Thinner (it was shot in my old hometown of Camden, Maine! The whole town literally looks exactly the same today)

Haha, exactly why I have a soft spot for that film too.

[Jay H.]

The only thing that's any good about Graveyard Shift is Gordon Smith's makeup effects. The acting, the dialogue, the characters, the pacing, the inexplicable end credits "song"...it's a trainwreck. I saw it on Halloween 1990 for free, and I wanted a refund. (Watched it again 2 years ago, and it hasn't gotten any better.)

[JackForrester]

Jade (Director's cut)
Sliver (Unrated cut in proper aspect ratio, possibly with original intro and ending)

[Ruemorgue10]

Originally Posted by ProfondoRosso

To me, GS doesn’t really feel like a King property at all. It’s an incredibly grimy B movie creature feature. It takes a while to get burning, but once it does it’s a lot of fun. The creature effects are pretty gnarly.

So, yeah, no real comparison to SB. There’s no nostalgic small town vibe to this one.

SK's Graveyard Shift always stuck with me because the setting is profoundly miserable and hopeless. The textile mill feels so so claustrophobic and dingy, it's like a towering coffin.

[hungrywives]

Originally Posted by Jlouisbarrett

Can anyone sell me on Graveyard Shift?

If this scene doesn't get the job done nothing will. As I said in the Graveyard Shift thread, I've long suspected that Quentin Tarantino had a hand in writing it.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT vietnamologue (1990) - YouTube

[MTRodaba2468]

Originally Posted by trentdiesel

How can you be disappointed by YOUR assumption? Why assume the worst in the first place?

Personally, I think it's best to not get ones hopes up, and expect the worst, while hoping for the best. That way, one is less likely to be disappointed. Especially in this case, since it's unlikely they're going to be able to bring Polanski into the studio for a commentary or an interview.

Originally Posted by jcs913

Because usually their 'Collectors Edition' releases have nice extras. That is probably going to be the case here. I could be wrong, but ASSUME I am not. We will find out soon.

That all said, it not being branded a "Collector's Edition" doesn't mean anything concerning bonus features. Just off the top of my head, their TerrorVision/The Video Dead set and their Witchboard release had more extras than some of their Collector's Editions. All the CE label guarantees is a slipcover in the initial pressing.

Originally Posted by starsteam

I'm honestly not sure how Shout chooses what they mark as a "Collector's Edition" but the labeling itself doesn't seem to have any bearing over what extras will be included. Most of the time it seems to just be marked that to separate itself from any previous releases.

Marketability. Films like Halloween 2 and 3, The Howling, Escape From New York, etc., are much more well known to the more "casual" horror fans compared to stuff like Witchboard or Evilspeak. Hence they get the "fancier" treatment.

Originally Posted by Jope

i'll add one to your list: sam raimi's a simple plan. for my money, probably his best film as a director.

I'd love for that to finally get a Blu-Ray...

[SonnybytheSea]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

The Tenant coming 28th July:

Originally Posted by Matt89

Wow, I'm surprised they're putting out The Tenant. Nice.

Originally Posted by Mahadeva

What a shame The Tenant is not coming from Criterion.

Originally Posted by zbinks

Criterion also love Polanski films, yet Scream factory has The Tenant.

Originally Posted by jcs913

I assume The Tenant will be basically barebones, which is very disappointing. To utter others, too bad CC didn't put this one out. Yes, it's better than not being out at all, but not having a nice side dish with my meal is always disappointing.

Originally Posted by Surge92

I too would have loved to have seen Criterion release The Tenant, my favorite Polanski film, but Shout doing the honors is better than nothing.

I'm pleasantly surprised SF got The Tenant, I definitely thought Criterion was going to scoop it up and complete the Apartment Trilogy..... Let's hope they pack this full of extras!!!

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

I expect most of these by the end of the year:

Graveyard Shift
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
The Dead Zone
Another 48 Hrs.
Event Horizon (Collectors Edition)

Two down, three to go.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Jope

i'll add one to your list: sam raimi's a simple plan. for my money, probably his best film as a director.

I wouldn't disagree with you, but if this does come I suspect it will be in the Shout Select line rather than Scream Factory (I think the same of Friedkin's The Hunted). I mean, I guess the same could be said of something like Breakdown, but of the two I'd say that has more elements in keeping with the Scream brand.

[Jobla]

Definitely in for

KISS OF THE VAMPIRE
WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST
TJHE TENANT

KISS OF THE VAMPIRE should also have the interesting alternate TV version.

[trentdiesel]

Originally Posted by MTRodaba2468

Personally, I think it's best to not get ones hopes up, and expect the worst, while hoping for the best. That way, one is less likely to be disappointed. Especially in this case, since it's unlikely they're going to be able to bring Polanski into the studio for a commentary or an interview.



That all said, it not being branded a "Collector's Edition" doesn't mean anything concerning bonus features. Just off the top of my head, their TerrorVision/The Video Dead set and their Witchboard release had more extras than some of their Collector's Editions. All the CE label guarantees is a slipcover in the initial pressing.



Marketability. Films like Halloween 2 and 3, The Howling, Escape From New York, etc., are much more well known to the more "casual" horror fans compared to stuff like Witchboard or Evilspeak. Hence they get the "fancier" treatment.



I'd love for that to finally get a Blu-Ray...

Well he said he was already disappointed so I guess the likelihood in that case is 100%. Tempering expectations is a good way to go I'll agree, being negative immediately is foolish. Just gets tiring seeing people complain so much, many times right after a title is released that many were clamoring for.

[Worship.my.wreck]

In for the Tenant.

[Jlouisbarrett]

Originally Posted by Respectjuice

Haha, exactly why I have a soft spot for that film too.

Wow, small world! It’s always a joy to see the French & Braun sign in the film. Hasn’t changed a bit.

[Jope]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

I wouldn't disagree with you, but if this does come I suspect it will be in the Shout Select line rather than Scream Factory (I think the same of Friedkin's The Hunted). I mean, I guess the same could be said of something like Breakdown, but of the two I'd say that has more elements in keeping with the Scream brand.

man, the hunted on blu would be great. i've always loved that movie even though it's a shameless riff on first blood.

[Zygmunt22]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

The Possession of Joel Delaney

I wonder if more mainstream labels like Scream! pass this one over because of the scene where the boy is forced to dance naked. It might not be a profitable enough title to justify any heat they'd get for releasing it.