Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Which means it wouldn't have any special features and the best we could hope for is a better transfer with at the very least, the dirt and debris removed.

Well, The Blob will have features. The Legend of Billie Jean does too.

Originally Posted by PipesDonatello

My only complaint is......where in the hell is Buck Banzai?

"He say you Brade Runner."

In the Shout line, if we are lucky?

Originally Posted by al cos.

Before the announcement, it seemed like a lot of people were predicting PHANTASM, I thought that was off limits for Shout, did some thing change or was that just wishful thinking?

What dsman said. But things have changed. Phantasm 1,3,&4 are not with Anchor Bay anymore and have returned to the caring hands of Don Coscarelli.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Wishful thinking

To the best of my knowledge they haven't outright shot it or its sequels down however, which would lead one to believe its coming at some point.

[Undeadcow]

Originally Posted by al cos.

Before the announcement, it seemed like a lot of people were predicting PHANTASM, I thought that was off limits for Shout, did some thing change or was that just wishful thinking?

Rumor is Anchor Bay may be losing it's rights to access the Phantasm films (or has already) suggesting they are potentially available to other studios more willing to release in high definition. The Phatasm movies have been removed from Anchor Bay's website further suggesting loss of rights.

With a new Phantasm movie in the works for 2015, it'd be a poor move to release the other films too early but with luck we'll see something around the new movie's timeframe.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

To the best of my knowledge they haven't outright shot it or its sequels down however, which would lead one to believe its coming at some point.

Theyve shot it down all year long. But when license holders change ; things can change. I think eventually Phantasm will get a blu ray release.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Theyve shot it down all year long. But when license holders change ; things can change. I think eventually Phantasm will get a blu ray release.

Since when has something that has been shot down by Shout actually meant anything?

The Phantasm films have a large following. Unlike Halloween, Hellraiser, and other franchises, which have been re-released multiple times, the Phanatasm series has yet to be mined for BD, which makes it an even more attractive property to acquire - it's just a matter of time. Potential sales could break all kinds of records IMO.

A standalone release of Ravager would tide me over until a box set comes out

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by PipesDonatello

My only complaint is......where in the hell is Buck Banzai?

"He say you Brade Runner."

I agree! I love the look of the German release. Fantastic cover art.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by cine74

Since when has something that has been shot down by Shout actually meant anything?

The Phantasm films have a large following. Unlike Halloween, Hellraiser, and other franchises, which have been re-released multiple times, the Phanatasm series has yet to be mined for BD, which makes it an even more attractive property to acquire - it's just a matter of time. Potential sales could break all kinds of records IMO.

A standalone release of Ravager would tide me over until a box set comes out

At the time yes, but as time marched on, the shot down no's became announced..we got Motel Hell, Pumpkinhead and Without Warning which is why I feel in due time, Phantasm will come out. It might not be today, tomorrow or this year but I can see it happening. And it might not even be Scream Factory who releases it !
It hasnt happened yet because the studios that want Phantasm simply cant get it. It just comes down to licensing agreements and if a deal can be struck. It would be a good seller as would a Phantasm box set.

[RyGuy1496]

Man I'll never understand all the Phantasm love. Watched it for the first time the other night and thought it was pretty meh. It had a couple atmospheric moments but just too much out of this world cheesy moments. Plus the ending is completely incoherent. 5/10

[Sinep]

What you call meh some/many call *awesome* - it depends on ones tastes. I like the creepy atmosphere of the first one. The unexplained origins is part of the charm to me

[Goldensuitcase]

Originally Posted by RyGuy1496

Man I'll never understand all the Phantasm love. Watched it for the first time the other night and thought it was pretty meh. It had a couple atmospheric moments but just too much out of this world cheesy moments. Plus the ending is completely incoherent. 5/10

Here's the one thing I think most would agree with here. SCREAM releases mostly films that a lot of us grew up and loved at such a young age that it really doesn't matter how good a film it actually is because I am betting had we watched a few of them for the first time, we would probably dismiss most if not all. I mean...DOLLS is a perfect example and one I will definitely be buying, but that doesn't mean it's good. I just remember loving it as a child and that makes me be in a happy place.

[Liquid_Swords]

Originally Posted by Sinep

What you call meh some/many call *awesome* - it depends on ones tastes. I like the creepy atmosphere of the first one. The unexplained origins is part of the charm to me

Weird, I have been on a mini Phantasm marathon watching part 1 on Sunday night and 2 last night. Will be watching 3 tonight. At first I thought the original was slow and a bit odd, but every time I watch again, the cooler it gets. Part 2 was faster paced, more gore, etc....On to part 3 tonight

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by RyGuy1496

Man I'll never understand all the Phantasm love. Watched it for the first time the other night and thought it was pretty meh. It had a couple atmospheric moments but just too much out of this world cheesy moments. Plus the ending is completely incoherent. 5/10

If only there were three more movies to elaborate on the "incoherent" moments.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Liquid_Swords

Weird, I have been on a mini Phantasm marathon watching part 1 on Sunday night and 2 last night. Will be watching 3 tonight. At first I thought the original was slow and a bit odd, but every time I watch again, the cooler it gets. Part 2 was faster paced, more gore, etc....On to part 3 tonight

I wish you luck. As of now, Part 3 is my least favorite by a considerable margin. There is just something about it. It's not mysterious and creepy like 1&4 or fun and exciting like 2.

[movieman1979]

Originally Posted by demonknight

I wish you luck. As of now, Part 3 is my least favorite by a considerable margin. There is just something about it. It's not mysterious and creepy like 1&4 or fun and exciting like 2.

And I am so happy that we're looking to get a Phantasm 5 soon

[willo007]

What I want from the MGM catalog;

I, Madman
Carrie (Collector's Edition)
Carrie 2: The Rage
Disturbing Behavior
Jeeper's Creepers (Collector's Edition)
Jeeper's Creepers 2 (Collector's Edition)
Species (Collector's Edition)
Species II (Collector's Edition)

From Fox:

The Fly II
The Entity (Collector's Edition) Get it away from Anchor Bay!!!
The Tripper
Frankenstein Unbound Get it away from Anchor Bay!!!
Perfect Creature (Collector's Edition) Get it away from Anchor Bay!!!

[davidthenikonuser]

Originally Posted by willo007

What I want from the MGM catalog;

I, Madman
Carrie (Collector's Edition)
Carrie 2: The Rage
Disturbing Behavior
Jeeper's Creepers (Collector's Edition)
Jeeper's Creepers 2 (Collector's Edition)
Species (Collector's Edition)
Species II (Collector's Edition)

From Fox:

The Fly II
The Entity (Collector's Edition) Get it away from Anchor Bay!!!
The Tripper
Frankenstein Unbound Get it away from Anchor Bay!!!
Perfect Creatures (Collector's Edition) Get it away from Anchor Bay!!!

I like your list. Would get all, but never heard of Perfect Creatures. When I looked it up all I could find was a vampire flick from 2006 called Perfect Creature. Is that the movie?

[willo007]

Originally Posted by davidthenikonuser

I like your list. Would get all, but never heard of Perfect Creatures. When I looked it up all I could find was a vampire flick from 2006 called Perfect Creature. Is that the movie?

Yep. Thats the one.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by willo007

What I want from the MGM catalog;

I, Madman
Carrie (Collector's Edition)
Carrie 2: The Rage
Disturbing Behavior
Jeeper's Creepers (Collector's Edition)
Jeeper's Creepers 2 (Collector's Edition)
Species (Collector's Edition)
Species II (Collector's Edition)

From Fox:

The Fly II
The Entity (Collector's Edition) Get it away from Anchor Bay!!!
The Tripper
Frankenstein Unbound Get it away from Anchor Bay!!!
Perfect Creature (Collector's Edition) Get it away from Anchor Bay!!!

I imagine they would shy away from the Jeepers Creepers movies because of the Salva backlash. I would, but I refuse to see any of his movies, personally.

[RyGuy1496]

Originally Posted by demonknight

If only there were three more movies to elaborate on the "incoherent" moments.

Hey you don't have to be sarcastic. Also, I did look it up and from what I read it's still all jumbled up and if I didn't really like the first why would I want to watch 3 more sequels? I might give them a try out of curiosity but I'm not going to watch 3 full films just to try and understand the original.

On a side note: I love DOLLS and will definitely be buying it

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by RyGuy1496

Hey you don't have to be sarcastic. Also, I did look it up and from what I read it's still all jumbled up and if I didn't really like the first why would I want to watch 3 more sequels? I might give them a try out of curiosity but I'm not going to watch 3 full films just to try and understand the original.

On a side note: I love DOLLS and will definitely be buying it

When it comes to horror, sequels are a crapshoot. People who hate House of 1000 Corpses love The Devil's Rejects. I hate The Gate but really liked Gate II. I also don't really like the first Evil Dead, but think that the two sequels are both near the high ponts of 1980s & 1990s horror. What I am saying is, give at least the second a chance. Sorry for the snark.