Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by Mystic

I understand that there are fans for these films. No offense to anyone but with the exception of the Escape from New York release, it looks like a very lackluster start to the year, I certainly hope that Scream has a more impressive slate of releases scheduled for the Summer of Fear II.

You are speaking for yourself and only yourself I hope. Lackluster for who , you ? Fine. Your lackluster is my blockbuster


Oh and please DO share with us what you would call a *More Impressive Slate of releases* Id love to know what titles you would call *impressive* ( and whether or not they are with studios who would license to them)

[NeMo_ET]

Keep in mind who we're talking about. Scream Factory. They provide us with the great little niche products that the bigger guys won't touch. Niche product, niche audience. It's nice that there's someone out there willing to do it. They aren't built on providing us with the newer blockbusters or big hits. It's great that they can acquire them once in a while and put their own stamp on it, but I personally like the fact that they're releasing all the other stuff even more. I remember enjoying the Sleepaway Camp movies (all 3) after seeing them on TV about 10yrs ago. Never thought I'd see them on bluray, so I think it's great news.

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by zbinks

It's the original cut of the film. There are a few plot changes, a different prologue and a different final act. There were also a number of practical effects scenes in the "Pilot Version" that were later overimposed with CGI effects in the theatrical cut (aka the "Tetris Version").

IMDB has an FAQ with the breakdown of what had been changed.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0905372/...faq_sm#.2.1.33

That sounds amazing! I knew most of the effects were originally practical, I've seen tests and they look so much better, but I didn't know was that this original cut still exists out there somewhere. The ending sound so much better as well! Man what I would do to see this cut of the film.

[Himmel]

How about.

Pin.(1988)



And

RawHead Rex.(1986)



And

Lost Souls.(2000)

[geekcouch]

Anyone know if Shout/Scream has mentioned anything about The Babadook? For some reason Amazon lists the Distributor as "Shout Factory" but I haven't heard anything at all...

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by Terminated

How about.

Pin.(1988)



And

RawHead Rex.(1986)



And

Lost Souls.(2000)

Rawhead Rex is in rights limbo
Lost Souls - it might be with New Line Cinema which is Warner which means not likely
Pin - Im not really sure.. I don't think its with Anchor Bay anymore

[davidthenikonuser]

Originally Posted by zbinks

It's the original cut of the film. There are a few plot changes, a different prologue and a different final act. There were also a number of practical effects scenes in the "Pilot Version" that were later overimposed with CGI effects in the theatrical cut (aka the "Tetris Version").

IMDB has an FAQ with the breakdown of what had been changed.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0905372/...faq_sm#.2.1.33

Cool. Thanks for the info.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Pin - Im not really sure.. I don't think its with Anchor Bay anymore

I think Pin was among the New World / Lakeshore Entertainment films that are currently licensed to Image.

[davidthenikonuser]

Originally Posted by geekcouch

Anyone know if Shout/Scream has mentioned anything about The Babadook? For some reason Amazon lists the Distributor as "Shout Factory" but I haven't heard anything at all...

Haven't seen anything from Shout about it, but if they are releasing it, then I'm sure they will announce it soon.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by zbinks

I think Pin was among the New World / Lakeshore Entertainment films that are currently licensed to Image.

Well scratch that one off then if its with Image

[deltatauhobbit]

Here's one out of left field, I'd like them to put out Locke & Key. I know it's a TV pilot, but damn it, I want to see it! I can't even find a bootleg copy to download yet it was shown at Comic Con awhile back.

I think Fox produced the pilot so I'm not sure of Scream's relationship with them.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by cine74

I really miss the announcements. Two weeks into the new year and it's as quiet as it's ever been at Shout/Scream Factory. Has the well run dry?

You're doing something we call "idolization" in sociology circles. You're building them up so much as a fan that you then are super easy to disappoint. We got a Howling 2 announcement and Escape From NY details recently. More is coming, it's the dead of winter. Chillllllll ouuuuuttttttt.

[Blu MacReady]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

You're doing something we call "idolization" in sociology circles. You're building them up so much as a fan that you then are super easy to disappoint. We got a Howling 2 announcement and Escape From NY details recently. More is coming, it's the Dead of Winter. Chillllllll ouuuuuttttttt.

Now there's a film I'd like on blu ray

[Blu MacReady]

I'm a big fan of both Mad Max and EFNY. I have had both on DVD and upgraded both to blu. As much as I'm glad they're both getting a decent release, I also think it's a shame that both require a better release. Isn't that what blu Ray was supposed to be, the best?
Also it's a little sad the cost to get and release these probably meant a couple of titles yet to be release on blu yet miss out

[pinballmaster]

I'd really like to see:

Murder Party
Faust, Love of the Damned
The Loved Ones
Inside
May
Love Object
Jack Frost
Satan's Little Helper

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by dsman71

You are speaking for yourself and only yourself I hope. Lackluster for who , you ? Fine. Your lackluster is my blockbuster


Oh and please DO share with us what you would call a *More Impressive Slate of releases* Id love to know what titles you would call *impressive* ( and whether or not they are with studios who would license to them)

As a matter of fact, yes, I am speaking for myself. My use of the term "lackluster" in the context of Scream's upcoming releases is purely an understatement. Make no mistake.

Trust me, I understand that some people may feel that, for example, baloney is a culinary delight. I'm just not one of them. Everyone is entitled to an opinion I'm entitled to mine, and you're certainly entitled to yours. Don't criticize people for expressing one, ok, pal?

[Mateo Sanboval]

Originally Posted by Buscemi

Meanwhile, I wonder if this means we will see some other IFC titles in the near future (mainly titles that were DVD-only from MPI and in the past, Weinstein and MGM). IFC has a surprisingly large amount of genre titles that have either been DVD-only or never gotten home video releases. A big one I believe would be Baltasar Kormakur's Jar City, of which its only domestic release was a rental-only DVD release through Blockbuster (I probably have one of the few copies that was pressed) and has never hit Blu-ray anywhere.

Jar City would be awesome. Great movie. Great book. For those who haven't seen it, I believe it is still streaming on Netflix USA.

[JMDiaz718]

Originally Posted by cine74

http://www.amazon.co.jp/ザ・デプ...s=deepstar+six

Let us know what the picture quality is like. I tried to order it on Amazon Japan, but for some reason, I can't log on. I have ordered from Amazon's German, British, Australian and Spanish sites, using the same user name/password, Japan's giving me a hard time.

[Eny-]

Originally Posted by JMDiaz718

Let us know what the picture quality is like. I tried to order it on Amazon Japan, but for some reason, I can't log on. I have ordered from Amazon's German, British, Australian and Spanish sites, using the same user name/password, Japan's giving me a hard time.

You need a new account at A.jp

[JMDiaz718]

Originally Posted by Eny-

You need a new account at A.jp

Thanks for the reply. I went ahead and ordered it. Hope it's a nice hi-def transfer.