Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 1223 - Blu-ray Forum

thompsonjohn · 03-24-2014, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

I kind of want to see Wishmaster again as an adult and see if it has any "good / bad" value. I bet it doesn't/

I'm gonna revisit the first one because of this now too. Never seen the sequels and don't ever care to.

And by the way, look at that ad, whats with the $103.99 price tag in the bottom right hand corner? Is that what video stores paid to have this piece of crap?

Arlington · 03-24-2014, 01:40 AM

Not sure if these titles have ever been mentioned as wants, but in the past week I watched two MGM MOD DVDs (phew...that's a lot of acronyms!) that would make for a perfect Scream/Shout double feature: 1982's "Still of the Night" with Meryl Streep and Roy Scheider; and 1980's "Windows" with Talia Shire. Both have a lot of similarities, and both are right in Scream's wheelhouse (hmm, screamhouse?) in terms of era and tone.

Loved them both; "Windows" is campy and creepy, and has at least one scene that you just HAVE to see. I doubt this would ever get a solo release unless it was some niche label; far better to put in a double bill with a lesser known Streep film (which I also dug...would sort of describe it as "PG DePalma"). A win/win!

C'mon, Cliff and Co...whaddaya say?!

Pete Rock · 03-24-2014, 01:42 AM

Wishmaster wasn't too bad. It's better than a lot of the crap that came out in the late 90's and entertaining enough to waste a couple of mindless hours. I always thought Andrew Divoff was pretty decent as the Djinn.

chetripley80 · 03-24-2014, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by thompsonjohn

I'm gonna revisit the first one because of this now too. Never seen the sequels and don't ever care to.

And by the way, look at that ad, whats with the $103.99 price tag in the bottom right hand corner? Is that what video stores paid to have this piece of crap?

Yep. That $103.99 is what the video store had to pay for each copy back when they had the VHS exclusive rental windows. It was possible for non-rental store people to buy them for that price if they had the means to purchase it directly from the home video distributor.

thompsonjohn · 03-24-2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chetripley80

Yep. That $103.99 is what the video store had to pay for each copy back when they had the VHS exclusive rental windows. It was possible for non-rental store people to buy them for that price if they had the means to purchase it directly from the home video distributor.

That is insane that this practice was still going on how ever late in the game it was when "Wishmaster" was released, I mean I know it in the 80's they were paying crazy prices like that, but well into the 90s when DVD was about to hit or already hit, damn. Then again they probably made that money back easy in like two weeks or whatever considering rental prices then aren't what they are now with $1 rentals or two-for-ones.

EDIT - "Wishmaster" came out in 1997.

Wolfking · 03-24-2014, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

I think I convinced my mom to let me get Wishmaster when it came to pay-per-view and I regretted it pretty quickly. Almost as bad as the day I spent watching Hellraiser III and Shocker back to back when I was in 7th or 8th grade. Two of the worst movies I have ever seen.

I Love Shocker, Guilty Pleasure for me

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Originally Posted by Pete Rock

Wishmaster wasn't too bad. It's better than a lot of the crap that came out in the late 90's and entertaining enough to waste a couple of mindless hours. I always thought Andrew Divoff was pretty decent as the Djinn.

Yea Wishmaster was fun and I loved it, Wishmaster 2 was good, still Andrew Divoff is great as the Djinn, but I haven't seen 3&4 mainly because Andrew Divoff isn't in them, like How I never saw Warlock 3, because Julian Sands wasn't in it.

redrunner97 · 03-24-2014, 07:38 AM

I love Shocker, Hellraiser III, and Wishmaster.

so...

I also enjoyed Wishmaster 2, if I'm not mistaken, isn't there a scene where someone wishes that someone else would "go f•ck himself"? And then the guy literally does, because that was his wish?

Omen2002 · 03-24-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

I actually kept all those monthly video store flyers from when I was a kid. Get a load of the one for Wishmaster (be sure to read the whole thing).

Imagine if that synopsis were actually true?

[Show spoiler]

Wow. I sure don't remember seeing the movie advertised when I saw it. Just a bit misleading. I need to watch it again since I haven't seen it since it hit theaters.

rrpmpstck · 03-24-2014, 01:00 PM

I really do not understand all the hate for Wishmaster. I mean it is not the best movie ever made but it is very entertaining, if for nothing else but the Horror cameos.

OAXACA · 03-24-2014, 01:08 PM

Funny I was thinking about WISHMASTER and THE NIGHT FLIER (both 1997) the other day and wondering whether either had been released on blu ray. Both these films would fit in with Scream Factory's eclectic mix of horror titles.

dressedtokill · 03-24-2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by redrunner97

I love Shocker, Hellraiser III, and Wishmaster.

so...

I also enjoyed Wishmaster 2, if I'm not mistaken, isn't there a scene where someone wishes that someone else would "go f•ck himself"? And then the guy literally does, because that was his wish?

Yep, that does happen and it's quite funny. Here you go:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtu3D471gK8

format916 · 03-24-2014, 01:26 PM

wishmaster is VIOLENT

rrpmpstck · 03-24-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by format916

wishmaster is VIOLENT

Most Horror films are.

Catastrophe · 03-24-2014, 02:56 PM

I love Wishmaster! Yeah, it's schlocky as all get out but the cameos and Andrew Divoff as the Djinn make the movie for me. That voice of his...Phew, sends shivers down my spine.

jthefrank · 03-24-2014, 03:42 PM

The Vampire Lovers is currently $13.24 on Amazon. Anyone who doesn't have it needs to get it

cropsy · 03-24-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rrpmpstck

I really do not understand all the hate for Wishmaster. I mean it is not the best movie ever made but it is very entertaining, if for nothing else but the Horror cameos.

Totally agree.

EricJ · 03-24-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Catastrophe

I love Wishmaster! Yeah, it's schlocky as all get out but the cameos and Andrew Divoff as the Djinn make the movie for me. That voice of his...Phew, sends shivers down my spine.

Just that his trademark Evil Grin that's supposed to clue us that he's the djinn in disguise (at least in the first two movies, before the other cheap producers bought out the title) keeps looking like he's about to say:
"Hiii....I'M Joe Isuzu, and I own the company.

"

cakefactory · 03-24-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jthefrank

The Vampire Lovers is currently $13.24 on Amazon. Anyone who doesn't have it needs to get it

Yep, just got it! Now I'm sure I'm going to end up buying Twins of Evil to go with it X_X

Nailwraps · 03-24-2014, 05:36 PM

I was searching on Anchor Bay's website and look:

http://www.anchorbayentertainment.co...?term=phantasm

They still list "DVD" for Phantasm III and IV, yet not for Phantasm. Perhaps someone got it...?

demonknight · 03-24-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nailwraps

I was searching on Anchor Bay's website and look:

http://www.anchorbayentertainment.co...?term=phantasm

They still list "DVD" for Phantasm III and IV, yet not for Phantasm. Perhaps someone got it...?

Yes. 'Twas discussed a few days back. I still must suggest something. Could this be the surprise title that was hinted at?

03-24-2014, 01:40 AM	#24442
Arlington Power Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:DC Metro Blu-ray collection:1052 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	Not sure if these titles have ever been mentioned as wants, but in the past week I watched two MGM MOD DVDs (phew...that's a lot of acronyms!) that would make for a perfect Scream/Shout double feature: 1982's "Still of the Night" with Meryl Streep and Roy Scheider; and 1980's "Windows" with Talia Shire. Both have a lot of similarities, and both are right in Scream's wheelhouse (hmm, screamhouse?) in terms of era and tone. Loved them both; "Windows" is campy and creepy, and has at least one scene that you just HAVE to see. I doubt this would ever get a solo release unless it was some niche label; far better to put in a double bill with a lesser known Streep film (which I also dug...would sort of describe it as "PG DePalma"). A win/win! C'mon, Cliff and Co...whaddaya say?!

03-24-2014, 01:42 AM	#24443
Pete Rock Expert Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Orlando, FL	Wishmaster wasn't too bad. It's better than a lot of the crap that came out in the late 90's and entertaining enough to waste a couple of mindless hours. I always thought Andrew Divoff was pretty decent as the Djinn.

03-24-2014, 07:38 AM	#24447
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	I love Shocker, Hellraiser III, and Wishmaster. so... I also enjoyed Wishmaster 2, if I'm not mistaken, isn't there a scene where someone wishes that someone else would "go f•ck himself"? And then the guy literally does, because that was his wish?

03-24-2014, 01:00 PM	#24449
rrpmpstck Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:3195 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:14	I really do not understand all the hate for Wishmaster. I mean it is not the best movie ever made but it is very entertaining, if for nothing else but the Horror cameos.

03-24-2014, 01:08 PM	#24450
OAXACA Active Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:648 Trading Score:1	Funny I was thinking about WISHMASTER and THE NIGHT FLIER (both 1997) the other day and wondering whether either had been released on blu ray. Both these films would fit in with Scream Factory's eclectic mix of horror titles.

03-24-2014, 01:26 PM	#24452
format916 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2011 Location:South Florida 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:497 DVD collection:429 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	wishmaster is VIOLENT

03-24-2014, 02:56 PM	#24454
Catastrophe Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Vancouver, BC, Canada 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:793	I love Wishmaster! Yeah, it's schlocky as all get out but the cameos and Andrew Divoff as the Djinn make the movie for me. That voice of his...Phew, sends shivers down my spine.

03-24-2014, 03:42 PM	#24455
jthefrank Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Montana 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1478 Trading Score:3	The Vampire Lovers is currently $13.24 on Amazon. Anyone who doesn't have it needs to get it

03-24-2014, 05:36 PM	#24459
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1828 Digital collection:3	I was searching on Anchor Bay's website and look: http://www.anchorbayentertainment.co...?term=phantasm They still list "DVD" for Phantasm III and IV, yet not for Phantasm. Perhaps someone got it...?

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