Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

Not seen this. Any good? Is it a decent horror or a Twilight 'horror'? Read somewhere its more like a coming of age type film with werewolf eliments.

It is well shot, but preachy. It isn't any good to me until the last twenty minutes.

[TigerDriver98]

Originally Posted by dissention

Vamp and crazy Grace Jones are awesome. Love that movie. The Arrow release did not disappoint.

Vamp is great fun. It seems to get better on each viewing for me. I'd love to see a better US Blu-Ray release that carries over the very fun Anchor Bay commentary track (which is just as entertaining as the movie itself). But can't complain about the Arrow release at all.

[zafisher94]

Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

Not seen this. Any good? Is it a decent horror or a Twilight 'horror'? Read somewhere its more like a coming of age type film with werewolf eliments.

I went in not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique werewolf movie. I'd say check it out.

[midori]

Preordered Ravenous, next Bloodsucking Freaks

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

Not seen this. Any good? Is it a decent horror or a Twilight 'horror'? Read somewhere its more like a coming of age type film with werewolf eliments.

I absolutely loved it. It's one of my personally favorite werewolf films. The cast is great and the story is fun. Opinions on it are so polarizing, I think you definitely should check it out to make your mind up.

[KenHurd]

Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

Not seen this. Any good? Is it a decent horror or a Twilight 'horror'? Read somewhere its more like a coming of age type film with werewolf eliments.

Personally, I love it and consider it one of my three favorite werewolf films -- with the other two being The Howling and An American Werewolf in London. Unlike other werewolf movies, where a character gets bitten or scratched and transforms whenever there is a full moon, Ginger Snaps chronicles Ginger's slow physical transformation into a werewolf over the course of the movie. It doesn't have any similarities to Twilight; I would say that Ginger Snaps fits into the "body horror" sub-genre, with more similarities to Cronenberg's The Fly. It's not for everybody, though.

[RandyK]

Speaking of The Howling, are any of the sequels worth watching? I'm DVRing II since it's the only one not on Netflix. I plan to watch that even I've heard it's pretty bad since it has Christopher Lee and it's the only direct sequel.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by RandyK

Speaking of The Howling, are any of the sequels worth watching? I'm DVRing II since it's the only one not on Netflix. I plan to watch that even I've heard it's pretty bad since it has Christopher Lee and it's the only direct sequel.

I think II sucked, one of the worst films Ive seen... the others also didnt sound like they'd be *winners* but tastes are all different.

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by RandyK

Speaking of The Howling, are any of the sequels worth watching? I'm DVRing II since it's the only one not on Netflix. I plan to watch that even I've heard it's pretty bad since it has Christopher Lee and it's the only direct sequel.

I kind of like The Howling II, it's one if those it's so bad its good movies. In my opinion it's really the only one worth watching, it at least has some sort of coherence.

[Undeadcow]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

For those wondering about the lack of Katherine, according to FB:
"Sorry we reached out to her camp several times with no response".

I just want to say "boo," thumbs down on that.

[Omen2002]

Originally Posted by Pete Rock

As far as current Scream Queens go, her horror resume is probably only behind Danielle Harris and possibly Tiffany Shepis.

Don't forget Debbie Rochon.

[thompsonjohn]

Originally Posted by dsman71

I think II sucked, one of the worst films Ive seen... the others also didnt sound like they'd be *winners* but tastes are all different.

Please don't listen to this man.

"Howling II" is an incredible, outstanding picture in the 'so bad, it's good' genre. The theme song and band performing it in the film are must see, along with Christopher Lee in his new wave glasses. And obviously the repeated undressing of Sybil Danning.

I actually really do like "Howling II" a lot.

[Blu MacReady]

Thanks for the replies to my GS question. Think you've all convinced me to give it a go

[Catastrophe]

Originally Posted by RandyK

Speaking of The Howling, are any of the sequels worth watching? I'm DVRing II since it's the only one not on Netflix. I plan to watch that even I've heard it's pretty bad since it has Christopher Lee and it's the only direct sequel.

Give The Howling III a chance. I know most people don't like it, but it's got a sly sense of humour, decent werewolf effects and a rather original hook to the whole plot.

[Wolfking]

I've updated the Poll with the removal of the three Halloween films. keep on voting and someone tell me if I should add Anchor Bay titles to the Poll, because of this??

[redrunner97]

I would say no to the adding of Anchor Bay titles. As Scream has simply partnered with them for a co-release. No sublicensing, etc, involved.

[Wolfking]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

I would say no to the adding of Anchor Bay titles. As Scream has simply partnered with them for a co-release. No sublicensing, etc, involved.

Thanks That Helps,

[cakefactory]

Originally Posted by Catastrophe

Give The Howling III a chance. I know most people don't like it, but it's got a sly sense of humour, decent werewolf effects and a rather original hook to the whole plot.

I agree with this, I really thought it was fun when I saw it. I didn't much like II at all, I think III's sense of humor worked a little better. It's no classic or anything but it was entertaining enough that I watched it more than once and enjoyed it both times. I've never watched anything past it.

[cakefactory]

Originally Posted by KenHurd

Personally, I love it and consider it one of my three favorite werewolf films -- with the other two being The Howling and An American Werewolf in London. Unlike other werewolf movies, where a character gets bitten or scratched and transforms whenever there is a full moon, Ginger Snaps chronicles Ginger's slow physical transformation into a werewolf over the course of the movie. It doesn't have any similarities to Twilight; I would say that Ginger Snaps fits into the "body horror" sub-genre, with more similarities to Cronenberg's The Fly. It's not for everybody, though.

This is a very good description of it. I personally like it more than The Howling or American Werewolf in London but all the early black humor stuff and all the female coming-of-age stuff and the codependent relationship stuff worked on me like gangbusters, while I think a sizable part of the horror contingent is just not very interested in a movie that's so interested in specifically female ideas. A lot of people were bored by it or said stuff along the lines of "I don't want to watch a crappy movie about girls getting their periods." I think it's a minor classic of the genre. It's not on the level of something truly mature and horrific like May but it's really damn good for what it is, and it's very unique. It's like the goth girl edition of Cronenberg's Fly.

[theprestige85]

You lot read about the Arrow Summer blu ray launch? Shivers (Cronenberg), Night Of The Comet and Bound were some of the featured blu rays. Only Bound is the one that interests me and that's already available with decent transfers throughout Europe, though i'm sure the the Arrow transfer will be the best and have good supplemental features. So out of about 8 or so titles thats ONE that interests me. No John Carpenter films despite them saying they would be releasing at least one. No Ginger Snaps, no surprisingly or ambitious releases. Still, I guess it's a step up from the announcements they made earlier in the year.

Looks like those with access to Scream Factory titles have nothing to worry about. Keep up the good work, Scream. How I wish you wouldn't region lock your blu rays