Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Martin_31]

The Babadook special edition just shipped. Can't wait to watch it for the first time.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

The Babadook special edition just shipped. Can't wait to watch it for the first time.

I was going to order that, but decided to take my chances since at least one member reported that his Best Buy store was going to have some in store. I enjoyed the film and thought that it was one of the better modern horror films. I don't know that I'd proclaim it to be the masterpiece some have, but it's definitely worth owning and did manage to creep me out just enough for me to check out my basement mid-movie as I swore I kept hearing noises down there.

[Martin_31]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

I was going to order that, but decided to take my chances since at least one member reported that his Best Buy store was going to have some in store. I enjoyed the film and thought that it was one of the better modern horror films. I don't know that I'd proclaim it to be the masterpiece some have, but it's definitely worth owning and did manage to creep me out just enough for me to check out my basement mid-movie as I swore I kept hearing noises down there.

Someone in one of my classes recommended me this movie. I had forgotten about it until I saw it on Amazon. I decided to blind buy it. I have been hearing pretty good stuff about The Babadook and It Follows.

[cakefactory]

I really didn't like it, but since practically everyone I trust when it comes to movies loved it, I ordered it. I figure I'll MAKE myself like it!!! I will never like that they used Warcraft 2 sound effects for the Babadook cry, though.

[GasmaskAvenger]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

The Babadook special edition just shipped. Can't wait to watch it for the first time.

My copy just shipped too, although this would be my second viewing of it.

Looking forward to watching the special features as well.

[Moj]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

It's extremely common internet behavior (and more hidden but still common real life behavior). I've written papers on it and taught classes about it and everything, it's not surprising. Generally the people doing it don't even realize they are, self-deception is very common in human beings.

You can even connect this company or brand cult phenomenon with larger social concepts like patriotism, religion, cults, racism, sexism and whatever else, if you wanted to. Many studies have. In essence human beings have a natural tribal mentality that pushes them to join teams and then take on an us-or-them attitude. A ton of both important and unimportant behaviors boil down to these instincts.

/sociology professor

I think cult is overblown, but blu-ray collectors lend themselves to anal, autistic behaviors (like slip-cover lovers), and Scream perfectly caters to that crowd by providing products that feature the superfluous aspects these people love without actually emphasizing what's important, the film itself.

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by Moj

I think cult is overblown, but blu-ray collectors lend themselves to anal, autistic behaviors (like slip-cover lovers), and Scream perfectly caters to that crowd by providing products that feature the superfluous aspects these people love without actually emphasizing what's important, the film itself.

Seconding this and I even like a well designed slipcover. But when a studio cares more about the artwork and extras for their releases instead of prioritizing the films PQ/AQ first and foremost, makes me more hesitant to want to own a title. A lot of the time the inclusion of a slipcover is fine if it completes the release, as long as the presentation and features are stellar.

[Spooked]

Okay, now I'm going to be walking around all day saying " Slip-cover lover." It's kind of fun. Rolls off the tongue in an amusing fashion...

[StingingVelvet]

I put slips in a drawer. Couldn't care less. I DO like fancy packaging sometimes though, like the Interstellar Neo Case, which was awesome. Slip-covers just do nothing for me, for whatever reason.

[Alfredlynch]

All slips are removed by me as well, and I don't particularly like digi-books either. I prefer my collection to be all regular cases and stored in Chrono-Alpha order, starting with my earliest movie, Frankenstein, and ending with the latest release that I have.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I put slips in a drawer. Couldn't care less. I DO like fancy packaging sometimes though, like the Interstellar Neo Case, which was awesome. Slip-covers just do nothing for me, for whatever reason.

Slipcovers are a nice touch, but not essential most of the time. What are your thoughts on the Grindhouse releases though? Personally I think Grindhouse puts out the nicest collectors editions of any of these sub labels. Slipbox, 2 BD's & a Soundtrack cd, reversible art sometimes (at the very least dual sided art), a nice booklet with liner notes, and a nice assortment of special features with the film. I've very quickly become a BIG fan of the way they do their releases.

Synapse takes the top spot for Audio/Video Quality but is unbearably slow with their releases.
Grindhouse takes the cake for collectors packaging/presentation at a fair price though has a limited library and a slow release schedule.
Scream Factory wins for the quantity of releases and for a nice overall presentation at an affordable price though doesn't really excel in any one area either. They are a solid middle of the road company which is why I (and so many others) like them.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Slipcovers are a nice touch, but not essential most of the time. What are your thoughts on the Grindhouse releases though? Personally I think Grindhouse puts out the nicest collectors editions of any of these sub labels. Slipbox, 2 BD's & a Soundtrack cd, reversible art sometimes (at the very least dual sided art), a nice booklet with liner notes, and a nice assortment of special features with the film. I've very quickly become a BIG fan of the way they do their releases.

Never heard of them to be honest, but something like that sounds great. I like deluxe packaging, just not slips. Especially when they're just the same cover anyway. At least Scream has the two cover thing going on.

[Monroville]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Haha Point taken. I'll try to do better in the future. I've never really bothered to look up the difference between "Disc" and Disk, and I've seen (and used) both interchangeably for years. Your the first to point out that I was incorrect in my use.

No, no, no... that is not how you spell it. You are supposed to spell it

[zbinks]

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[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by Monroville

No, no, no... that is not how you spell it. You are supposed to spell it

Bah! I stand corrected yet again!

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Never heard of them to be honest, but something like that sounds great. I like deluxe packaging, just not slips. Especially when they're just the same cover anyway. At least Scream has the two cover thing going on.

Here's some great photos of Grindhouse Releasing's The Beyond packaging presentation. Cannibal Holocaust shares this same style but has reversible artwork as well.

The Beyond

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by zbinks

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[nerdy916]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

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Hopefully not as bad as Battle La.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by nerdy916

Hopefully not as bad as Battle La.

I'm confident it will be worse.

[Underworld54]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I'm confident it will be worse.

Inconceivable!