Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Momma]

Originally Posted by Movie-Brat

I'll need to check because suddenly I'm now wary and very worried should I pay for it.

I'm part Asian, and it was not offensive. It was just slightly stereotypical. Like the ninjas just casually know voodoo because its some "ancient Chinese secret".

Not racist, per say. No more racist than the chinese women running the restaurant in Jamie Lee Curtis's version of "Freaky Friday". Not even close.
Heres a quick thing I found online that gets more specigfic about the movie's low class moments, but it really has to be seen to be understood.

[Show spoiler] DisHonoring Asian Culture

I don't think anyone would watch this film (especially with a white lady on the cover) and assume any and all Japanese references would be culturally accurate, but it's always a delightful surprise when not only is a film inaccurate, but entertainingly racist racially insensitive. First of all, in case you were wondering whether or not each Asian character received culturally inaccurate intro music also known as the Asian warning gong bell, don't worry, it happens. When Christie starts to worry she may be going insane, you know, due to all her recent blackouts and mysterious bruises, she at first seeks help from a psychologist. After what I only assume is a shit loads of tests, she is told by a someone in the psychologist office:

Psychologist Secretary: "...Don't worry. The psychologist you saw says you're absolutely normal, besides your excellent extra sensory perception and your preoccupation with Japanese culture. No harm in that, right?"


Obvious racial profiling.
I get the "extra sensory perception" thing being kind of weird, but "preoccupation with Japanese culture?" I know this can be a problem for white people, (I did work at a comic book store once and don't get me started on the Hentai, Yaoi porn section) but the comment just seemed really weird in this context. You're not crazy, other than liking Japanese stuff a lot. She doesn't seem to mention Japanese culture whatsoever in the movie other than owning a shitty pawn shop samurai sword so I'm not sure how they come to this conclusion. Unless they know about her late night ninja antics, which in that case, she is not only a crazy shapely possessed killer, but also a pretty shitty ninja.

After her initial clinical diagnosis failure, a police officer "closely" following her case assures her that he knows someone who can help. A psychiatric specialist maybe? A behavioral scientist? A really good yoga instructor? No. He tells her:

Officer Seacord: "...There's an officer in the Asiatic division - he knows a lot of stuff about Japanese culture."

Who knew you could go to college and major in Japanese history and land yourself a steady desk jockey spot as part of your local police unit? The person turns out to be an Asian guy which I guess makes sense, but they also could have made up the unit itself just to be dicks and get him out of the break room. Either way, is anyone else with me on what the **** is with the title, "Asiatic?"

Its very entertaining and chances are most people will not even see it in their viewings. I guess I just did because I am more tuned to undertones and things like that after working in the industry for so long. I always expect there to be some type of allegorical second meaning to everything. With that perception it is usually right on the money or far off, hit or miss.

in short BUY IT!!!

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by Momma

Like the ninjas just casually know voodoo because its some "ancient Chinese secret".

It's an ancient Chinese art, and everybody knew their part.

[dsman71]

Ancient Chinese Secret ? Calgon take me away !!

[Dex Robinson]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

It's an ancient Chinese art, and everybody knew their part.

Well played

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by zbinks

In a ninja's case, wouldn't it be an ancient Japanese secret / art?

Aren't Japanese and Chinese the same thing?

[tylerdurden10]

Originally Posted by Momma

I'm part Asian, and it was not offensive. It was just slightly stereotypical. Like the ninjas just casually know voodoo because its some "ancient Chinese secret".

Not racist, per say. No more racist than the chinese women running the restaurant in Jamie Lee Curtis's version of "Freaky Friday". Not even close.
Heres a quick thing I found online that gets more specigfic about the movie's low class moments, but it really has to be seen to be understood.

[Show spoiler] DisHonoring Asian Culture

I don't think anyone would watch this film (especially with a white lady on the cover) and assume any and all Japanese references would be culturally accurate, but it's always a delightful surprise when not only is a film inaccurate, but entertainingly racist racially insensitive. First of all, in case you were wondering whether or not each Asian character received culturally inaccurate intro music also known as the Asian warning gong bell, don't worry, it happens. When Christie starts to worry she may be going insane, you know, due to all her recent blackouts and mysterious bruises, she at first seeks help from a psychologist. After what I only assume is a shit loads of tests, she is told by a someone in the psychologist office:

Psychologist Secretary: "...Don't worry. The psychologist you saw says you're absolutely normal, besides your excellent extra sensory perception and your preoccupation with Japanese culture. No harm in that, right?"


Obvious racial profiling.
I get the "extra sensory perception" thing being kind of weird, but "preoccupation with Japanese culture?" I know this can be a problem for white people, (I did work at a comic book store once and don't get me started on the Hentai, Yaoi porn section) but the comment just seemed really weird in this context. You're not crazy, other than liking Japanese stuff a lot. She doesn't seem to mention Japanese culture whatsoever in the movie other than owning a shitty pawn shop samurai sword so I'm not sure how they come to this conclusion. Unless they know about her late night ninja antics, which in that case, she is not only a crazy shapely possessed killer, but also a pretty shitty ninja.

After her initial clinical diagnosis failure, a police officer "closely" following her case assures her that he knows someone who can help. A psychiatric specialist maybe? A behavioral scientist? A really good yoga instructor? No. He tells her:

Officer Seacord: "...There's an officer in the Asiatic division - he knows a lot of stuff about Japanese culture."

Who knew you could go to college and major in Japanese history and land yourself a steady desk jockey spot as part of your local police unit? The person turns out to be an Asian guy which I guess makes sense, but they also could have made up the unit itself just to be dicks and get him out of the break room. Either way, is anyone else with me on what the **** is with the title, "Asiatic?"

Its very entertaining and chances are most people will not even see it in their viewings. I guess I just did because I am more tuned to undertones and things like that after working in the industry for so long. I always expect there to be some type of allegorical second meaning to everything. With that perception it is usually right on the money or far off, hit or miss.

in short BUY IT!!!

Yeah I will definitely say most will absolutely not notice/care since it's a cheesy 80's movie, and like others have said goes with the territory with films of that era.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Aren't Japanese and Chinese the same thing?

Well they are both Asian if anything at all...

[Frightener22]

I was just thinking about "Amityville II" and while I'm not sure if this has been brought up before but where the hell is Jack Magner? He only ever acted in "Amityville II" and "Firestarter" then disappeared. Having his involvement in special features would be pretty terrific.

[cropsy]

Originally Posted by Frightener22

I was just thinking about "Amityville II" and while I'm not sure if this has been brought up before but where the hell is Jack Magner? He only ever acted in "Amityville II" and "Firestarter" then disappeared. Having his involvement in special features would be pretty terrific.

It certainly would.alaways wondered myself what happenned to him.Any features at all involving cast&crew from 2 and 3d would be great.Like others have said Diane franklin would surely do it after terrorvision.Theres a commentary on each of them on the collectors edition dvd ive got and an extended scene "lost souls" scene for the possestion but anything new would be great,i know scream wont dissapoint.

[zbinks]

From Facebook:

Originally Posted by Scream Factory

***FINAL LIST OF EXTRAS: THE HOWLING***

Here's something to put a "smiley face" sticker on...the final list of extras that will be on our Collector's Edition of THE HOWLING (on DVD and Blu-ray 6/18). Check em' out and pre-order now!

ALL-NEW SCREAM FACTORY™ EXTRAS
- Audio Commentary with Author Gary Brandner
- Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary from Director Joe Dante
- Horror's Hallowed Grounds- A look at the film's locations with host Sean Clark
- Interview wi...th Stop-Motion Animator Dave Allen
- New Interviews with screenwriter Terence Winkless, Executive Producer Steven A. Lane and editor Mark Goldblatt

Extras carried over from prior MGM DVD release
• Audio Commentary With Director Joe Dante And Actors Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone and Robert Picardo
• Unleashing the Beast: The Making Of The Howling Multi-part Documentary
• Outtakes
• Making Of A Monster: Inside The Howling Documentary
• Photo Gallery
• Theatrical Trailers

[Frightener22]

Originally Posted by zbinks

From Facebook:

Beat me to it, zbinks! Thanks for posting.

[cropsy]

Originally Posted by zbinks

From Facebook:

Love the Horrors Hallowed Grounds features.If i had my way every horror release would have one.

[NoirFan]

The Brandner commentary could be interesting, the ported commentary pretty much covers all of the production bases. Has anyone asked them on FB if the Dick Miller Easter Egg will be included?

[tonylopez]

Originally Posted by cropsy

Love the Horrors Hallowed Grounds features.If i had my way every horror release would have one.

I second that.

[Movie-Brat]

I didn't think that aspect of Freaky Friday was racist but oh well, I'll see Ninja III for myself, alright.

As for the extras for The Howling, hmm, now these should be interesting. As expected, I knew the bonus features from the 2003 DVD I own will be ported over. Remind me, did Gary Bradner ever say anything about Joe Dante's film?

[Talyn]

Awesome extras for The Howling....

[redrunner97]

soft announced via a comment on Scream Factory's FB page:

"Dead Shadows" (2012)

Dead Shadows tells the terrifying story about a young man, Chris, whose parents were brutally killed 11 years ago, on the same day that Halley's Comet could be seen from earth. Tonight, a new comet is going to appear and everyone in his building are getting ready for a party to celebrate the event. There's even an apocalypse theory going around. As the night falls, Chris discover that people are acting strangely - and it seems to somehow be connected to the comet. People are becoming disoriented and violent and it doesn't take long before they start mutating into something from beyond this world. In a fight for survival, Chris has to try to escape from his building with the help of a gun toting tenant.



They haven't announced a specific date, but I am guess it will be released around Night of the Comet, because they are themed very similarly.

and while we are talking about "Night of the Comet", they should really use this art that has been floating around forums and even FB:

[Movie-Brat]

The hell? That's very much almost the plot to Night of the Comet.

[Member-222782]

I wonder why MGM didn't include the deleted scenes in their original release. Anybody know if these are significant cuts or just trims?

[Movie-Brat]

Originally Posted by cine74

I wonder why MGM didn't include the deleted scenes in their original release. Anybody know if these are significant cuts or just trims?

My DVD has the deleted scenes.