Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Doctor.Who]

Night of the Comet,They Live & cold drinks can't wait

[HypnoToad]

I have my fingers crossed for Legend of Hell House, one of my favourite haunted house films when I was young!

[The Great Owl]

I'm considering ordering the Swamp Thing Blu-ray at long last. I know that it's the American release, but that doesn't bother me. I used to enjoy seeing this on HBO back in the day, and, like Cat People and Night of the Comet, it'll be a fun slice of 1980s nostalgia.

What's the good word? For those of you who own this disc, are you happy with it?

[Hellraiserfan]

Originally Posted by HypnoToad

I have my fingers crossed for Legend of Hell House, one of my favourite haunted house films when I was young!

I'm hoping one of the announcements is that other Clive Barker film.

[jaws3dfan]

Originally Posted by hypnotoad

i have my fingers crossed for legend of hell house, one of my favourite haunted house films when i was young!

+1

[Camp_Crystal_Lake]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm considering ordering the Swamp Thing Blu-ray at long last. I know that it's the American release, but that doesn't bother me. I used to enjoy seeing this on HBO back in the day, and, like Cat People and Night of the Comet, it'll be a fun slice of 1980s nostalgia.

What's the good word? For those of you who own this disc, are you happy with it?

I am happy with the disc. I'd say the review here at Blu-Ray.com is accurate. This is a soft looking film, but a lot of the green colors do stand out. I'd say it is about the level of PQ transfer as Night of the Comet. If you were happy with NotC, you should be happy with Swamp Thing.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Camp_Crystal_Lake

I am happy with the disc. I'd say the review here at Blu-Ray.com is accurate. This is a soft looking film, but a lot of the green colors do stand out. I'd say it is about the level of PQ transfer as Night of the Comet. If you were happy with NotC, you should be happy with Swamp Thing.

Thanks. I was thrilled with the Blu-ray presentation of Night of the Comet.

[petrified-eye]

Originally Posted by theprestige85

But me, a strong, tall, intelligent and masculine male

You forgot "handsome".

But anyways, I just bought the German release for The Legend of Hell House, so I hope it's something else. On the other hand, Arrow just announced so many titles I have to have and there are at least a dozen Scream-releases to buy still so maybe it would be better to no even know what else is coming.

[Wolfking]

I was never a fan of Legend of Hell House, There was so much they didn't do from the original source (a novel by Richard Matheson) They didn't show half of the material, and I found that disappointing, HOWEVER before you get raging on me, I do like the film for trying know the year and the budget I can appreciate the effort and pulling off a good story nonetheless, I do hope it gets remade with the missing elements, but i can like it for a little horror gem.

[jthefrank]

Used up some store credit to bring myself nearly up-to-date on having a complete Scream collection. Only thing I'm now missing is Bad Dreams/Visiting Hours, but the copy of Slumber Party Massacre is a nice consolation


(also missing TV Terrors and the recalled version of Up All Night Volume 1, but I'm not too worried about getting those )


As for today, come on Dolls, Leviathan, Rawhead Rex or Scarecrows!

[cropsy]

Hope the announcements are "Leviathan" and "Fright Night part 2"

Think the announcements will be "Dolls" and "Motel Hell"

Really thinking these will be titles already released ouside the US but still looking forward to the show.

[rrpmpstck]

It doesn't matter what is announced. Half the people will rave about how great they are and the other half will threaten to kill the people at Scream.

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

I read on Scream's Facebook page recently someone asking if any 70s films were lined up this year, and they replied that 2014 would not contain many 70s films (or words to that effect). They did however mention that there were a few coming yet to be announced.

That's really disappointing!

Originally Posted by Wolfking

Damn it all to hell No more TV Terrors, this sucks

Maybe if they released better films.

I really hope Shout/ Scream doesn't become the next Anchor Bay. They are already started to focus on a lot of DTV and newer films.

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Do you also like foreign horror? the DVD release of House in The Alley sounds good since i heard the film is quite scary and one of the better Asian horror films in recent memory.

Scream should do more foreign horror.

Maybe this year Shout will release the MST3K version of Incredible Melting Man on the boxsets since they released the original version on BD

I too would really like to see Shout/ Scream release more foreign horror, although Asian cinema is not my favourite. It's too bad when they do release great foreign flicks like Cold Prey 2, they just throw it on DVD. I would love to see the Cold Prey trilogy on Blu-ray!

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by Pete Rock

I hope they do reassess next year. I need a Scream Factory blu ray of The Midnight Hour.

This! I called it from the beginning, they would release a title no one asked for (Are You in the House Alone?), and then decide there is no market for TV horror films when there are so many titles people are demanding. Midnight Hour being a huge one that sells for ridiculous amounts of cash on eBay. Sometimes I'm really baffled by Shout/ Scream's decisions?

Originally Posted by NoirFan

No surprise there. They chose two obscure, unremarkable, and unmarketable titles, and, as everyone here predicted, resulting sales of a DVD-only disc were weak.

Exactly!

[spawningblue]

Some classic TV horror films I would love to see get a Blu-ray release, or maybe a four pack on DVD?

Possible for Shout/ Scream

Duel (1971) - Early Spielberg, need I say more?
The Midnight Hour (1985) - A highly requested film that takes place on halloween. This needs a re-release, preferably on Blu, as the original DVD sells on eBay in the hundreds.
The Haunted (1991) - Based on a case investigated by the Warrens. Scarier than most theatrical films. Winner of Golden Globes and Emmy's.
Night Stalker (1972) / Night Strangler (1973) - Dan Curtis, Kolchak. Why have these not been released on Blu yet!?
The Woman in Black (1989) - The original, and from what I've heard, much scarier adaptation of this story.
Werewolf (1987) - This is the Tv movie that lead to the series of the same name. Shout was supposed to release the series but cancelled it due to music rights. I wonder if they could release the film?
Gargoyles (1972) - Not sure if the rights are still with Hen's Tooth, but this could make a great Blu-ray. Early Stan Winston effects!
The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde (1968) - Early Dan Curtis, Jack Palance.
Dracula (1974) - Another Dan Curits/ Jack Palance adaptation.
When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) - Sequel to the famous slasher. Some actually prefer this film as it doesn't focus mainly on the killer.
Summer of Fear (1978) - Wes Craven, Linda Blair, witchcraft, ect.
Norliss Tapes, The (1973) - Early Dan Curtis, similar to Kolchak.
Snowbeast (1977)
Crowhaven Farm (1970)
Don't Go to Sleep (1981)
When Michael Calls (1972)
Satan's School for Girls (1973)


Not Possible for Shout/ Scream

Salem's Lot (1979) - Warner
It (1990) - Warner
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973) - Warner
Trilogy of Terror (1975) - Dark Sky?
Trilogy of Terror 2 (1996) - Paramount
Something Evil (1972) - Paramount
Dead of Night (1977) - Dark Sky
Count Dracula (1977) - Warner?
Frankenstein: The True Story (1973) - Dark Sky?
Home for the Holidays (1972) - Lion's Gate
Bad Ronald (1974) - Warner
House That Would Not Die (1970) - Paramount


Here's some great articles covering many of these. These show there are lots of great TV horror titles, and Shout/ Scream need to release some of these before stating TV horror films don't sell!

http://www.chillertv.com/friday13/13...-horror-movies

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/13...s-of-all-time/

http://www.ahauntingonthescreen.com/...-films-of.html

[NoirFan]

Good list, although Summer of Fear is with Lionsgate. Crawlspace is the one I'd really like to see a BD of. 'Wild Eye Releasing' (are they a quasi-legal PD company?) put out a now-OOP DVD.

[JoeDeM]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Good list, although Summer of Fear is with Lionsgate. Crawlspace is the one I'd really like to see a BD of. 'Wild Eye Releasing' (are they a quasi-legal PD company?) put out a now-OOP DVD.

I would also like to see Crawlspace (2012) get released here, it came out briefly in Europe, but has since gone out of print.

[RiFiFi1955]

Originally Posted by theprestige85

But me, a strong, tall, intelligent and masculine male

Originally Posted by petrified-eye

You forgot "handsome".

And "Well Hung".

[Kap6289]

Well, it looks like there will be no more Universal titles this year. Bummer.

Someone on Scream Factory's Facebook page said - "fingers crossed for some more universal stuff"

And Scream Factory replied - "We'll give you a (rather unfortunate) hint here. There are no more Universal titles planned for 2014 so that will take out some favorites that we had been trying for. We'll still keep trying though."

MGM? Are you knocking?