Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[AKORIS]

I'm not "turning on" Scream either... it's just disappointing to see KINO announcing better titles than Scream.

As far as below average genre flicks like Howling 2 (atrocious actually) I would be much more excited to see B-grade fare from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. I'm much more likely to buy flicks from those eras and MGM has hundreds of them!

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by BluPat

I like all of the Howling films including the latest Howling: Reborn but, that New Moon Rising is pure garbage. It makes all the others seem like blockbusters.

The people shitting on the Howling II announcement probably are the ones that wanted Cruel Jaws.

Sorry pal, but garbage is garbage, You don't have to be a fan of other equally bad (or worse) films to recognize that.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

I'm not "turning on" Scream either... it's just disappointing to see KINO announcing better titles than Scream.

As far as below average genre flicks like Howling 2 (atrocious actually) I would be much more excited to see B-grade fare from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. I'm much more likely to buy flicks from those eras and MGM has hundreds of them!

It depends on the person, certainly. For me an 80's cheese fest is ten times more interesting than a 50's classic, that's just my personal taste. Everyone is different.

In general though my point is if you're not excited about Scream's last set of announcement then just wait for more. I don't see a point in bashing the studio due to a few months of announcements you don't personally care about. The next handful could be amazing stuff you love.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

It depends on the person, certainly. For me an 80's cheese fest is ten times more interesting than a 50's classic, that's just my personal taste. Everyone is different.

In general though my point is if you're not excited about Scream's last set of announcement then just wait for more. I don't see a point in bashing the studio due to a few months of announcements you don't personally care about. The next handful could be amazing stuff you love.

I agree... but I don't agree that I'm "bashing" the studio....

[Thomas Irwin]

Originally Posted by Mystic

Sorry pal, but garbage is garbage, You don't have to be a fan of other equally bad (or worse) films to recognize that.

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[NeMo_ET]

I'm still happy with sleepaway camp 2 & 3 as this year's releases. Also need to pick up a few already existing ones (ginger snaps, final exam, candyman, final terror, lake placid). Class of 1984 was a nice addition as well.

Hard to be upset with any company releasing content that we wouldn't be able to get otherwise. There's also no problem with other companies doing it. As long as the content is good and being released by someone, I'm happy.

[schlock]

I love all these companies, and none of these companies will be able to stay on the top of the crest forever. And there's only so many films to go around and eventually the well will be dry. But let's enjoy the current tidal wave regardless of what title is coming from which company.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

I'm not "turning on" Scream either... it's just disappointing to see KINO announcing better titles than Scream.

As far as below average genre flicks like Howling 2 (atrocious actually) I would be much more excited to see B-grade fare from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. I'm much more likely to buy flicks from those eras and MGM has hundreds of them!

Im not disappointed, whoever releases the movies, releases them. Im not picky about the studio as long as its stuff that I want. Kino seems to have made a good killing so far ! Im all for it

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

It depends on the person, certainly. For me an 80's cheese fest is ten times more interesting than a 50's classic, that's just my personal taste. Everyone is different.

In general though my point is if you're not excited about Scream's last set of announcement then just wait for more. I don't see a point in bashing the studio due to a few months of announcements you don't personally care about. The next handful could be amazing stuff you love.

I don't think expressing dissatisfaction over the release of a particular film could be viewed as "bashing" Scream Factory necessarily. Speaking for myself, I have been very disappointed with their recent slate of releases. My tastes run towards the Vincent Price and John Carpenter films that have been released. And I'm very disappointed with the slate of upcoming releases such as the Howling II, which I think is a step in the wrong direction. Kino seems to be stepping up to the plate and offering the the types of releases that are far more desirable then what Scream is offering as of late. This is an open forum, and if Scream Factory does peruse this forum, I'd like my comments as a customer to be known.

[HorrorBlu]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

Cannibal Girls wouldn't suck either.

Just get the Canadian blu-ray. I just got it myself back in December for $15 (pretty much the same price as the DVD).

Region A, same as the US. Includes all of the extras from the Shout Factory DVD, plus one of Ivan Reitman's student films "Orientation" that isn't included on the US DVD.

Great little release, I just watched it a few nights ago. The stories that Reitman and Goldberg tell about getting the film funded and distributed are pretty wild. Glad I bypassed Shout's DVD and went for the blu-ray.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Man, you guys are really quick to turn on Scream in 2015 and it's only the first week of January. Be patient people, they dumped a lot of middling announcements at the end of last year but that doesn't mean greater stuff isn't coming.

This happens every winter. We're stuck in the off-peak release season, where the scheduled releases tend to be much more divisive and the announcements are fewer and farther inbetween. This year's off-peak schedule really isn't substantially different than the past two off-peak seasons. Mad Max and Escape from New York would probably rank among the strongest off-peak titles they've announced to date. I really wouldn't worry about Scream Factory until we see what they have planned for July - November.

[Show spoiler]December 2012 - June 2013

1. Death Valley - December 11, 2012 - Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
2. The Island - December 11, 2012 - Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
3. Deadly Blessing - January 22, 2013 - Collector's Edition
4. The Nest - February 19, 2013 - Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
5. TerrorVision / The Video Dead - February 19, 2013 - Double Feature Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
6. Prison - February 19, 2013 - Collector's Edition Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
7. Phantasm II - March 26, 2013 - Collector's Edition
8. From Beyond - March 26, 2013 - Collector's Edition Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
9. The Vampire Lovers - April 30, 2013
10. The Town That Dreaded Sundown - May 21, 2013 - Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack featuring The Evictors
11. The Burning - May 21, 2013 - Collector's Edition Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
12. Ninja III: The Domination - June 11, 2013 - Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
13. Lifeforce - June 18, 2013 - Collector's Edition Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
14. The Howling - June 18, 2013 - Collector's Edition
15. Dead Souls - June 25, 2013

December 2013 - June 2014

1. Saturn 3 - December 3, 2013 - Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
2. The Beast Within - December 17, 2013
3. Crawlspace - December 17, 2013
4. Cat People - January 21, 2014 - Collector's Edition
5. Die Monster Die - January 21, 2014
6. Beast of Hollow Mountain / Neanderthal Man - January 28, 2014 - Double Feature Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
7. Night of the Demons - February 4, 2014 - Collector's Edition Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
8. Witchboard - February 4, 2014 - Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
9. Darkman - February 18, 2014 - Collector's Edition
10. Bad Dreams / Visiting Hours - February 18, 2014 - Double Feature
11. The Slumber Party Massacre - March 18, 2014
12. Beneath - March 25, 2014
13. Dead Shadows - April 22, 2014
14. Final Exam - May 13, 2014
15. Evilspeak - May 13, 2014
16. Nosferatu: The Vampyre - May 20, 2014
17. Sleepaway Camp - May 27, 2014 - Collector's Edition Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack
18. Ravenous - June 3, 2014
19. The Monkey's Paw - June 17, 2014

December 2014 - June 2015

1. Lord of Illusions - December 16, 2014 - Collector's Edition
2. Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh - January 6, 2015
3. Supernova - January 13, 2015
4. Love at First Bite / Once Bitten - February 10, 2015 - Double Feature
5. Vampire’s Kiss / High Spirits - February 10, 2015 - Double Feature
6. Phantom of the Opera - February 17, 2015
7. Animal - February 17, 2015
8. New Year’s Evil - February 24, 2015
9. Blacula / Scream Blacula Scream - March 3, 2015 - Double Feature
10. Exterminators of the Year 3000 March 3, 2015
11. Dog Soldiers - March 10, 2015 - Collector's Edition
12. Dark Haul - March 10, 2015
13. From a Whisper to a Scream - March 24, 2015
14. Escape from New York - April 21, 2015 - Collector's Edition
15. Invaders from Mars - April 2015
16. Ghoulies / Ghoulies II - April 2015 - Double Feature
17. Class of 1984 - April 2015 - Collector's Edition
18. Carrie / The Rage: Carrie 2 - April 2015 - Double Feature
19. Mad Max - April - June 2015 - Collector's Edition
20. Frogs / Food of the Gods - Summer 2015* - Double Feature
21. Empire of the Ants / Jaws of Satan - Summer 2015* - Double Feature
22. Tentacles / Reptilicus - Summer 2015* - Double Feature
23. Robot Jox - Summer 2015*
24. Destroyer / To Be Determined - Summer 2015* - Double Feature
25. Scarecrows - Summer 2015*

* - Scream mentioned these as "Summer" releases, but I believe Scream Factory has included the months of May and June as being part of their Summer schedule.

Currently undated:

1. Howling II - TBD
2. Over Your Dead Body - TBD
3. Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers - TBD - Collector's Edition
4. Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland - TBD - Collector's Edition
5. Hellhole - Postponed Indefinitely - Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack

[dissention]

Originally Posted by zbinks

Prom Night II would probably need to be licensed from Alliance Atlantis or sub-licensed from Echo Bridge. MGM no longer has physical media rights to the film.

If Synapse can snag Prom Night and Curtains, it wouldn't be too difficult for Scream to get some films that aren't populating the bottom of the barrel at MGM.

[jthefrank]

Hah, I didn't realize Howling II had been announced. Now we don't have to constantly hear complaining about Cliff badmouthing the movie anymore

[nerdy916]

**BREAKING: ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Release News**
We have some “A-number one” updates to report today regarding our upcoming (and highly-anticipated) Collector’s Edition of John Carpenter’s legendary film ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK:
- Here’s an exclusive first look at the official newly-commissioned artwork which comes courtesy to us from artist Paul Shipper (Halloween: The Complete Collection). Snake is centrally focused of course, but we felt that it was important to showcase the incredible ensemble cast who are all vitally important to the film too. Purists can rejoice: The iconic original poster art with the beheaded Statue of Liberty will be on the reverse wrap and we wouldn’t dream of not including it!
- Extras (new & existing) are still in progress and will be announced in full details sometime in Feb. This is a 2-disc blu-ray set and will exceed the previous DVD special edition.
- Last and not least (and which will be good news to fans hoping this would happen): We have created a brand new 2K High Definition scan of the inter-positive, struck from the original negative.
- This is a Region A release. Street date is 4/21. You can pre-order the release directly from us @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/escap...collect…. Amazon and other fine online retailer pre-order links should be going up soon in the upcoming months. Note: If you do order from us on ours site, you’ll receive it two weeks earlier than the national street date and receive an 18” x 24” poster of the new art. Please keep in mind that the poster is only made in limited quantities.

[rickah88]

Omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely love it!!!! Well done Scream Factory!

[RandyK]

Just need Class of 1984 to go up so I can preorder both.

Edit: Scream says preorder link is coming this week.

[Hellraiserfan]

So long as the new transfer is good, this is a must have.

[mattc]

I'm excited about the new transfer and have already preordered through them so I can get it two weeks early. However I really wish that Scream would stop thinking that they have to put floating heads of every single side character on the cover of the releases. They need to come up with something different for their new art work.

[Alfredlynch]

I dig the new artwork. Nice job on really capturing the essence of the movie and the 80s vibe, ala digits and neon lights.

[Donl1282]

Seeing the image by the above poster gets me wondering: What is taking so long for the Jaws sequels to come to blu-ray? I can't believe Cruel Jaws is getting released on blu-ray before Jaws 2.