Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Donl1282]

I don't use Facebook can someone ask SF whether they plan to release more Amityville sequels to blu ray when asking a question next time?

[L.J.]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

They don't need to.

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=24083
Also it's damn cheap from Amazon UK right now too.

Have it but its region B locked. Fixin to trade it cause have no way to watch it. If it was only A or multi region.

[Mr Kite]

Originally Posted by L.J.

Have it but its region B locked. Fixin to trade it cause have no way to watch it. If it was only A or multi region.

Maybe think about a multiregion player.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by tele1962

Maybe think about a multiregion player.

Not everyone wants to go multi-region locks for a variety of legitimate reasons. We shouldn't act like everyone needs to, or like region locked foreign editions make a local release irrelevant.

[L.J.]

Originally Posted by tele1962

Maybe think about a multiregion player.

Have but right now my players just don't need replacing. Any dealers where I live don't carry multi region players. As much as I would like one can't justify it for a handful of films. Good idea just not practical for me right now.

[TerrorTom]

Originally Posted by Wernski

I'm still waiting/hoping for Scream to tackle Alien Predators/The Falling. That's a great MGM title that hasn't even come out on DVD.

I'm seriously on board with that! Reminds me, I'm also wanting 'Severed Ties', 'The Borrower' and 'Alien Space Avenger'...wish list goes on. ...I'll have to google to see who has the rights to these movies

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by JackForrester

Anyone knows who might own this one in the US?

[Show spoiler]

I believe the original name is The Clown at Midnight.

Universal released it on DVD in the UK but the movie never had a DVD release in the US. Maybe Scream could work out something. It's been ages since I last saw it but I remember liking it.

Sonar Entertainment seems to be the rightsholder.

[Dex Robinson]

I'd be all over THE CLOWN AT MIDNIGHT.

I've actually been in the theater where it was filmed about a hundred times.

The movie was filmed in Winnipeg at the old Walker/Odeon/Burton Cummings theater. It has a very plain, unassuming exterior but it was a grand movie palace back in the day (and a live stage theater before that...100+ years ago).



I saw more movies there than I can list...everything from AIRPORT 79 to THE BLUES BROTHERS.

[Himmel]

How about....My Science Project. (1985)...

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Not everyone wants to go multi-region locks for a variety of legitimate reasons. We shouldn't act like everyone needs to, or like region locked foreign editions make a local release irrelevant.

Exactly. What's released in other territories is irrelevant when it comes to getting a US release.

[Blu MacReady]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Exactly. What's released in other territories is irrelevant when it comes to getting a US release.

What exactly does that mean?

[Ruemorgue10]

Originally Posted by Terminated

How about....My Science Project. (1985)...

It's with Mill Creek.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by L.J.

Have but right now my players just don't need replacing. Any dealers where I live don't carry multi region players. As much as I would like one can't justify it for a handful of films. Good idea just not practical for me right now.

Do you have a Panasonic BD player? If so, you should already be able to play most Arrow/MoC/BFI/Studio Canal/Second Sight/etc releases via the 'top/pop-up menu' button. With a couple of exceptions, I haven't even had to use my actual region-free player for months now, and I watch at least a couple of UK discs every week.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

What exactly does that mean?

For example, "The Car" being released in the UK shouldn't have an impact on the title getting a US release.

Some people act like if a title is released elsewhere first, a US release is a waste of time. It's not.

[AgentOrange]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

For example, "The Car" being released in the UK shouldn't have an impact on the title getting a US release.

Some people act like if a title is released elsewhere first, a US release is a waste of time. It's not.

Exactly. Some people don't like to import. I'm one of them.

I've used amazon.UK and zavvi and maybe a few other U.K shops, but that's about it. Only a handful of orders and from them. Also I try to only consider confirmed region free titles and those without PAL or 50hz content.

Its not so much I have a problem with importing, I just don't want to deal with region codes - even if there is a "workaround". There's just plenty of domestic releases to keep me occupied, i have no reason to look further. Now if region free players became somewhat standard, and not grey-market, I would probably change my view and start getting locked titles. But still only in selected cases.

[dsman71]

I have Arrow's THE CAR but depending on if Scream has it , and their presentation Id switch to a Region A release. Id rather do Region A but Ill do Region B for titles I want or are better presentations.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

For example, "The Car" being released in the UK shouldn't have an impact on the title getting a US release.

Some people act like if a title is released elsewhere first, a US release is a waste of time. It's not.

I think UK releases (or European releases in general) are a good indicator of possible future US releases. How many MGM films have Arrow and Shout released almost simultaneously? Several. Some came out first in the UK but many were debuted by Shout. We now know that Shout has another (possible) deal with Universal, so some overseas titles that may make an appearance soon through Shout may include The Car, The Serpent and the Rainbow, Bordello of Blood, Demon Knight, even The Money Pit. In fact, I'd say there's a very good chance ALL of these will show up in the US soon. The Sentinel had a recent German release and now it's coming to our shores. So if anyone wants an idea of what to expect I suggest scouring the international boards for clues

[Blu MacReady]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

For example, "The Car" being released in the UK shouldn't have an impact on the title getting a US release.

Some people act like if a title is released elsewhere first, a US release is a waste of time. It's not.

Ok gotcha. I'm UK based, so have to import to get hold of my favourite movies which are mostly during 80s/90s. Scream, Kino keep me importing and even region all catalogue titles are forgotten about in the UK. It's mostly cheaper or the same to import off amazon for these.

Since dvd days it's just not worth sticking to locked it's so restrictive.

[jcole8882]

I know this movie is really campy and cheesy but I absolutely live Cheerleader Camp.... Anyone know if they plan to release this on blu ray.??

Also looking for...

Fright Night 2 (1988)
Serial Mom
Stay Tuned
Cool World
Strangeland
She Devil
House on Haunted Hill (1999)
Love Stinks
Drop Dead Fred
Superstar
Night at the Roxbury
White Chicks
Death Becomes Her
Smiley Face
Night of the Living Dead (1969)
Problem Child
It
Stay Alive

[Blu MacReady]

Serial mom is out is europe, the UK for sure and is around £5 usually. My guess on Amazon to import to US and the disc will cost under $15. But it's an option if you want it.