Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[mar3o]

Originally Posted by fuzzymctiger

Synapse, Severin, Vinegar Syndrome, Grindhouse Releasing, Blue Underground

88 Films, 101 Films, Arrow Video, Second Sight.

There are many companies more than happy to release these titles, especially in the UK.

Sure maybe Scream Factory is the only US company with the budget to put out these many, but I can tell you right now there are many companies that would want to put all these out, and overseas companies doing an even better job.

As for the two listed above, compare the German release and US release of a Prince Of Darkness to see the digital manipulations, and Lifeforce, whilst mostly good, had some minor compression artifacts in the red, which are completely absent in Arrow's release. Not to mention both cuts in 1080p.

I think you made an interesting point here. There are indeed many companies in the UK and elsewhere that would be happy to release these. Sadly, in the US all we really have is Shout (and Synapse, but they seem to release far fewer releases than Shout). Synapse really releases top-quality stuff though. Shout just isn't trying to address these issues. And sadly they are the big player in the US for these types of releases.

[Monroville]

Overall, I am pretty pleased with the results of THE FINAL TERROR (considering what they had to work with), but one thing that really bugs me is... being that the print remastering is converted to digital, what is stopping Scream! Factory from correcting the color timing to be consistent throughout the film as well as stabilize the shaky frames?

Same thing with HOUSE ON STRAW HILL... frankly, there is absolutely NO reason for the "yellow-blue" shifting that pulses throughout that film when the entire film has to be dumped onto a hard drive before creating a digital file to burn/press onto a blu-ray disc. Add onto that the professional color timists like KingKong650, Dark Jedi and Adywan/ Adrian Sayce (to name a few) who have done fantastic and professional color timing restorations on a consistent basis, why can't these companies hire these guys (or someone similar) to do what they have plenty of experience doing quite well?

[Dex Robinson]

Yes, we were!

http://www.macleans.ca/culture/movie...-phantom-film/

[Goremeister100]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Without Warning is something that you should just be happy is out at all. 1st time on home video ever.

Not true. There was a german dvd that had footage not in the Scream release. Also, it played on MGM-HD and it was available via the grey market for years.

[Stefan1]

does anyone have proof of this "compression" issue? Im not exactly sure what Im looking for......that the image is compressed to be extra clear?

[bgart13]

WITHOUT WARNING looks like dvd-quality? Umm... not even close. Are you sure you didn't watch the dvd? It's from the same source as what was on MGM HD and looks just about as good as it can look.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by Goremeister100

Not true. There was a german dvd that had footage not in the Scream release. Also, it played on MGM-HD and it was available via the grey market for years.

There were plenty of European VHS releases, which is where the transfer from the German DVD came from. No "real" DVD of it, though, as in: nothing based on a transfer that was newer than the telecine done back in the 1980's. The transfer shown on MGM-HD, which the Scream BD is based on, marks the first occasion anyone has bothered to re-transfer it in 30 years.

And as the legal status of the German DVD is somewhat controversial, the SF BD is possibly the first official release on digital form.

[fuzzymctiger]

After seeing the list of Collector's Editions, though a good list would also be every other release.

Death Valley - 4
The Island - 3
The Video Dead - 3.5
TerrorVision - 3
The Nest - 4
The Vampire Lovers - 3.5
The Town That Dreaded Sundown - 3.5
Ninja III: The Domination - 4.5
The Incredible Melting Man - 4
Swamp Thing - 3.5
X Ray - 2.5
Schizoid - 3
Q The Winged Serpent - 3
Scanners 2 - 2.5
Scanners 3 - 2
Eve of Destruction - 3.5
The Horror Show - 3
Saturn 3 - 4
Crawlspace - 3.5
The Beast Within - 4
Die, Monster! Die! - 4
The Beast of Hollow Mountain - 3
Neanderthal Man - 3.5
Witchboard - 4
Bad Dreams/ Visiting Hours - No review (get your shit together blu-ray.com)
Slumber Party Massacre - 4
Final Exam - 4
Evilspeak - 3.5
Nosferatu - 3
Ravenous - 3 (If these two can get 3, anything below that must be awful)
The Final Terror - 3
Deadly Eyes - 4
Without Warning - 3.5

Amityville Horror - 3.5
Amityville Horror 2 - 4
Amityville Horror 3D - 1.5

House of Usher - 4
Pit & The Pendulum - 4
The Haunted Palace - 3.5
Masque of Red Death - 4
Witchfinder General - 3.5
The Abominable Dr Phibes - 4

[Marsupial Werewolf]

Originally Posted by Stefan1

does anyone have proof of this "compression" issue? Im not exactly sure what Im looking for......that the image is compressed to be extra clear?

Not sure why compression is in quotes, but you caps a holic as all the proof anyone would need.

[Goldensuitcase]

Originally Posted by bgart13

WITHOUT WARNING looks like dvd-quality? Umm... not even close. Are you sure you didn't watch the dvd? It's from the same source as what was on MGM HD and looks just about as good as it can look.

Now this is funny because I did the same thing at first with NIGHT OF THE DEMONS. But even then it looked decent. Also, I was a little drunk so it didn't bother me too much at the time but when I went to take it out, I noticed I had played the DVD version which made me happy because the blu ray looked excellent.

[KenHurd]

Originally Posted by Goldensuitcase

Now this is funny because I did the same thing at first with NIGHT OF THE DEMONS. But even then it looked decent. Also, I was a little drunk so it didn't bother me too much at the time but when I went to take it out, I noticed I had played the DVD version which made me happy because the blu ray looked excellent.

Well, for combo packs, Shout does put the DVD and Blu-ray on the wrong side of the case. One of the first things I do when opening one of their combo packs is swap the blu-ray to the right side of the case and the DVD to the left.

[The Great Owl]

The Legend of Hell House is listed on Amazon for $15.89, if anyone is interested.

I just placed an order for this Blu-ray, along with Black Sunday, Roger Corman's Piranha, and On the Beach.

I grew up watching The Legend of Hell House, so it'll be a good title now that I'm caught up on all of the existing Scream Factory Blu-rays that I want to own.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The Legend of Hell House is listed on Amazon for $15.89, if anyone is interested.

I'm tempted to go for this thru Amazon as I'll likely receive it quicker as opposed to buying it from blowitoutahere or somewhere else but that $15.89 will turn into $22+ when taxes and shipping are factored in. Eh, I'll just be patient and save a few bucks

[Goldensuitcase]

Originally Posted by KenHurd

Well, for combo packs, Shout does put the DVD and Blu-ray on the wrong side of the case. One of the first things I do when opening one of their combo packs is swap the blu-ray to the right side of the case and the DVD to the left.

Now why didn't I think of that? BRILLIANT!

[Ill_Be_Back]

I just ordered Without Warning, I have never seen this so hopefully I will enjoy it.

[Hellraiserfan]

Great news! List of extras for the Vincent Price Collection 2 and they pushed back the release for the double pack, Tales From the Crypt/Vault of Horror to try and get that uncut footage.



***Extras for THE VINCENT PRICE COLLECTION II Revealed**

Happy Friday everyone! Check out the final list of extras for the upcoming (and highly-anticipated) blu-ray release of THE VINCENT PRICE COLLECTION II. Streets nationally on 10/21 but if you order directly from us at http://www.shoutfactory.com/screamfactory you can get it early on 9/30 AND get a free limited edition 18" x 24" poster of the newly-designed cover art.

And now for the bonus goodies...

THE RAVEN
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)/DTS Master Audio Mono/Color
• Introduction and parting words by Vincent Price
• NEW Audio Commentary with author/film historian Steve Haberman
• Richard Matheson Storyteller: THE RAVEN
• Corman’s Comedy of Poe
• Promotional Record
• Theatrical Trailer
• Still Gallery

THE COMEDY OF TERRORS
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)/DTS Master Audio Mono/Color
• Introduction and parting words by Vincent Price
• Richard Matheson Storyteller: THE COMEDY OF TERRORS
• Theatrical Trailer
• Still Gallery

THE TOMB OF LIGEIA
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)/DTS Master Audio Mono/Color
• Introduction and parting words by Vincent Price
• Audio Commentary by producer/director Roger Corman
• NEW Audio Commentary with Elizabeth Shepherd, moderated by Roy Frumkes
• NEW Audio Commentary with film historian Constantine Nasr
• Theatrical Trailer
• Still Gallery

THE LAST MAN ON EARTH
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)/DTS Master Audio Mono/Black & White
• NEW Audio Commentary with film historian David Del Valle and author Derek Botelho
• Richard Matheson Storyteller: THE LAST MAN ON EARTH
• Still Gallery

DR. PHIBES RISES AGAIN
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)/DTS Master Audio Mono/Color
• Theatrical Trailer
• Still Gallery

THE RETURN OF THE FLY
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)/DTS Master Audio Mono/Black & White
• NEW Audio Commentary with actor Brett Halsey and film historian David Del Valle
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spot
• Still Gallery

THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)/DTS Master Audio Mono/Black & White
• NEW Audio Commentary with author/historian Steve Haberman
• Theatrical Trailer
• Still Gallery
• Vincent Price: Renaissance Man featurette
• The Art of Fear featurette
• Working with Vincent Price featurette
• Introductory Price featurette

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Lacrymosa

Hell Night would be awesome too.

I just bought an overseas DVD of Hell Night hoping I would be one of those people who buys something only to have an announcement a week later . Seriously, this movie really needs to be on Blu-ray. I don't know if any remaster would get rid of the haze that permeates the film since it's probably inherent to the original cinematography but it certainly would look better in high-def. Anchor Bay probably still has the rights.

[returnofthemack]

Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

I just ordered Without Warning, I have never seen this so hopefully I will enjoy it.

I just finished watching the blu ray and I thought it was an excellent movie. Jack palance and Martin landau are perfect in this movie. Really cool to see another movie besides alone in the dark (a movie that is near the top of my blu ray wish list) with them in it.

Without warning and the final terror got a lot of hype as these great unseen horror movies. Neither disappointed. I did think without warning was a little better though.

After seeing the picture of the alien on the back cover of without warning I was a little worried that the monster would look hokey but I felt it was rather creepy in action. In fact as I'm sitting here listening to the extras, the producer says he paid rick baker 19k to make the alien head. I had no idea rick baker was involved (even if it was just the head).

As for the PQ sure it wasnt a 5 star restoration but it looks rather good for what it is. At times it looked kind of faded and the colors didn't quite pop but it wasn't terrible at all.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

After seeing the picture of the alien on the back cover of without warning I was a little worried that the monster would look hokey but I felt it was rather creepy in action.

The scene with the first reveal of the alien in Without Warning is amazing, just amazing.

The swinging lamp, the music box, the tribute to Hitchcock's Psycho, etc... It all comes together so well in that scene.

[davidthenikonuser]

Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

I just ordered Without Warning, I have never seen this so hopefully I will enjoy it.

It's goofy and fun to watch. Some of the FX will make you laugh they are so bad. The blu-ray is great and the cover art is sweet. I like both sides so much it was hard to pick which one to keep on the front. Hope you like it.