Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[demonknight]

Just posted this on the Scorpion thread, and thought it may be of some interest.

Originally Posted by demonknight

Might a BD of Fade to Black ever materialize through you? I just looked through IMDb, and I found that that film has the same owner as Dogs, The Octagon, and Silent Scream, all of which you are doing.

Also, why did this show up under the Maximum Overdrive page? Gulp.

Warner Home Video (all media)

EDIT: And also Trick or Treat with Ozzy and Gene Simmons. Double gulp.

[Deathdrone]

I thought some company called Phase 4 had the rights to Maximum Overdrive. I know my old VHS of it was released by Lorimer though.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Deathdrone

I thought some company called Phase 4 had the rights to Maximum Overdrive. I know my old VHS of it was released by Lorimer though.

It's still possible that that's true, as there is no year listed. I hope you're right.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

I've never seen either version.

Which is considered the go-to?

Here's the thing with Herzog's Nosferatu. Herzog kind of, sort of shot the same film twice, simultaneously; a German version and an International version (filmed in English). There is a lot of shared footage, but the two versions are pretty different and the shots aren't exactly identical. A scene in one version might be a close-up, but might be a pulled back in the other.

If I absolutely had to pick one over the other, I'd probably go with the longer, German version, since German would've been the native tongue for most of the cast members, but I really, really would like to have both.

[redrunner97]

Thanks. There's always something new that I haven't seen coming out these days.
Or in the case of Nosferatu, something I've heard a lot about, but never been able to experience.

[Donl1282]

I just listened to the commentary from Horror Show between Sean Cunningham and DVD producer. The House films were brought up a lot. Hopefully this will increase the possibility of House 1,2 and 4 get released on blu-ray as part of Scream Factory titles.

[deadhatetheliving]

I just now realized that the Nosferatu the Scream is releasing is not the same as the Nosferatu that Kino released. I feel dumb now.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

I just listened to the commentary from Horror Show between Sean Cunningham and DVD producer. The House films were brought up a lot. Hopefully this will increase the possibility of House 1,2 and 4 get released on blu-ray as part of Scream Factory titles.

Sorry, bud. Never going to happen. Unless one specific guy who now works for Image goes over to Shout, House 1&2 will not happen, as the Lakeshore catalog owner only works with him. House 4 is Warner, so maybe when hell freezes over.

[Metallix87]

For those interested, "The Howling" is on sale on Amazon right now for a little over $16. Really solid Blu-Ray release from Scream Factory, and a great film overall.

[cropsy]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

I just listened to the commentary from Horror Show between Sean Cunningham and DVD producer. The House films were brought up a lot. Hopefully this will increase the possibility of House 1,2 and 4 get released on blu-ray as part of Scream Factory titles.

Listened to that commentary myself and gotta say Sean Cunningham comes across as a right muppet, no respect for horror or its fans at all. Its just money to him. The track was a dissapointment in other ways to, commentarys for films like this should focus on behind the scenes info, recollections of shooting rather than having just a conversation about what dramas Cunningham likes.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by Cortiz

So what is the purpose of paying and holding the rights to a bunch of movies if you are not doing anything with it?

Movie rights are most often traded in bundles. Acquisition of assets, like a catalogue of movie titles, can drive up the company's value and reflect on the stock prices, thus be of interest to any shareholder. It can also make the company more attractive if you are looking to sell (a strategy that was often mentioned in regard to Lionsgate a few years back).

Another point is that distributors will buy a catalogue of titles and only utilize the ones they deem most profitable. The rest will often only be used in bundles for the TV market and, now, streaming.

Don't make the mistake that any of these companies are in it for the love of the art form. You have to go to indie labels to find that form of connection. The rest might as well be peddling toilet paper.

[shredking9000]

Does ImportCDs have the lowest preorder price on Witchboard?

[deadhatetheliving]

Originally Posted by shredking9000

Does ImportCDs have the lowest preorder price on Witchboard?

For now until they change it 10 times before now and then.
I'd go with Family Video.

[shredking9000]

Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

For now until they change it 10 times before now and then.
I'd go with Family Video.

Why?

[deadhatetheliving]

Originally Posted by shredking9000

Why?

Why go with Family Video? I've heard nothing but good things. There SF titles are usually under $20 and they only charge $1.99 shipping whether you order 1 or 10 things.

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

Why go with Family Video? I've heard nothing but good things. There SF titles are usually under $20 and they only charge $1.99 shipping whether you order 1 or 10 things.

Family Video is very reliable. They have over 900 stores across America.
And their online retail service is amazing.

[deadhatetheliving]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

Family Video is very reliable. They have over 900 stores across America.
And their online retail service is amazing.

Never used them but will for getting the SF blu-rays

[UNCMT9]

Does Family Video ever send early?

[Horror_Chase]

Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

Never used them but will for getting the SF blu-rays

It's a good site to order from, and fairly cheap.

[Blu MacReady]

Originally Posted by Pete Rock

Who has the rights to Class of 1999 II: The Substitute? As far as I know it hasn't even made it to the dvd format yet.

Yeah I have this on DVD. If nothing stateside try amazonUK