Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I ordered The Funhouse from Amazon as a part of a bigger order batch. I initially told myself that there was no need to own this movie, after having owned the DVD years ago, but the force kept pulling me in. I've heard that the movie looks great in high definition, and that's what pulled me in.

If you also enjoy even more exclusive bonus features and a better transfer maybe (this seems as though it was released early in their Blu-ray days), from recollection, along with being PAL capable (the video bonus features are in that format), I also highly recommend owning ARROW UK's release as part of your collection. (If you don't mind having different releases for an overall package.)

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=18520

Even though I haven't seen this movie in a very very long time. Hopefully my Uncle Ivan could help get the Scream release for me. But I should rewatch it first since for myself, due to the length of time since I last watched it, I'd now consider it being a blind buy.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I ordered The Funhouse from Amazon as a part of a bigger order batch. I initially told myself that there was no need to own this movie, after having owned the DVD years ago, but the force kept pulling me in. I've heard that the movie looks great in high definition, and that's what pulled me in.

Just because a movie looks better doesnt mean the movie itself is better
Ive always thought the Funhouse was a POS no matter what format
Anyway I hope you like it

[Spooked]

Originally Posted by schwano

Hey guys. I got my first order that I've ever placed directly from Shout before in the mail yesterday but the two blus (The Legacy and The Sentinel) had spine crush from shipping. I sent Shout an e-mail about it but haven't heard back yet. Anyone dealt with them before?

Is there any chance they'll send me replacement artwork? The discs are fine and I have replacement cases I can use.

This is one of the reasons I've always stuck with Amazon. (Well, that and I have no place to put the posters.) Hopefully they get back to you soon.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

If you also enjoy even more exclusive bonus features and a better transfer maybe (this seems as though it was released early in their Blu-ray days), from recollection, along with being PAL capable (the video bonus features are in that format), I also highly recommend owning ARROW UK's release as part of your collection. (If you don't mind having different releases for an overall package.)

Owl don't import, I know I read him say that multiple times.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I ordered The Funhouse from Amazon as a part of a bigger order batch. I initially told myself that there was no need to own this movie, after having owned the DVD years ago, but the force kept pulling me in. I've heard that the movie looks great in high definition, and that's what pulled me in.

this is a movie that I've seen off and on since it came out. I feel that it's aged extremely well and I like it more now than ever before. the blu day was terrific with a robust soundtrack and a good picture. I think you'll be very happy with the upgrade

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Just because a movie looks better doesnt mean the movie itself is better
Ive always thought the Funhouse was a POS no matter what format
Anyway I hope you like it

surprised to hear you say that as you are a big horror fan.... I think this is one of Tobe Hooper's best films.....

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

surprised to hear you say that as you are a big horror fan.... I think this is one of Tobe Hooper's best films.....

Ugh. Not me. I'd rank his Cannon stuff, Spontaneous Combustion, and Poltergeist all above it. Not to mention the first TCM (which I don't even like all that much).

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Owl don't import, I know I read him say that multiple times.

Why not? Is Importing considered 'niche' too same with physical formats now?
Both releases have differing extras. So why not? Is there a law against importing if you can and want to own several different releases in your collection or do you consider it illegal?

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Ugh. Not me. I'd rank his Cannon stuff, Spontaneous Combustion, and Poltergeist all above it. Not to mention the first TCM (which I don't even like all that much).

agree that Poltergeist and TCM are better... but most of his other stuff is not that good... and Spontaneous Combustion??? Noooooooo

[Jay Mammoth]

Importing is awesome got my TCM2 last week and have Maniac Cop and Creepshow on the way.

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

agree that Poltergeist and TCM are better... but most of his other stuff is not that good... and Spontaneous Combustion??? Noooooooo

Hey whats wrong with Spontaneous Combustion? I think its a pretty good film

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Why not? Is Importing considered 'niche' too same with physical formats now?
Both releases have differing extras. So why not? Is there a law against importing if you can and want to own several different releases in your collection or do you consider it illegal?

Cause he said he'd be spending too much money if he was region free.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

agree that Poltergeist and TCM are better... but most of his other stuff is not that good... and Spontaneous Combustion??? Noooooooo

I liked Spontaneous Combustion way more than the first TCM, but not the second. I'd probably rank my Top 5 Hoopers as:
5- Invaders from Mars
4- Spontaneous Combustion
3- Lifeforce
2- TCM 2
1- Poltergeist

[Nada]

Decided to go for both Tales from the Crypt releases, Army of Darkness, and Tales/Vault for $82 shipped with the 15% off coupon and free shipping. This is about as good as it's going to get I figure, plus I will get both Tales and Army two-weeks early with posters. Solid deal.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by demonknight

I liked Spontaneous Combustion way more than the first TCM, but not the second. I'd probably rank my Top 5 Hoopers as:

A WITCH!!! Burn him!

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

A WITCH!!! Burn him!

Having only not seen either Platinum Dunes movie, I feel that I can say that I only liked Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 & The Next Generation.

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Cause he said he'd be spending too much money if he was region free.

Strange. I'm saving even more money, with the exception of a bit more expensive singles such as SERPICO, due to importing and being Region Free. Even with already Region Free boxsets which are far cheaper from the UK compared to the same exact ones released here. Sure, some can be expensive but more often than not I tend to wait for the best prices. All due to patience.
Of course, YMMV. Especially availalbility and prices.

[zeze]

I see a few titles missing from the OP.

Stung (Nov 3)
Bloodsucking Bastards (Nov 3)
Bound to Vengeance (Nov 10)

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Strange. I'm saving even more money, with the exception of a bit more expensive singles such as SERPICO, due to importing and being Region Free. Even with already Region Free boxsets which are far cheaper from the UK compared to the same exact ones released here. Sure, some can be expensive but more often than not I tend to wait for the best prices. All due to patience.
Of course, YMMV. Especially availalbility and prices.

There are many reasons not to go region free. Being stuck to that machine (I have several players throughout the house), can't bring discs over to friends house, can't lend discs to friends (I co-host a horror podcast and most of the movies we cover I lend him, so this is a huge one for me), players are much more expensive, if region free player dies need to replace it with another region free player which again are more expensive and you can't just walk into a Best Buy and get a new one the next day. Probably be harder to find ten years from now as well. Just look at the prices for a good laserdisc or VHS player!

If it is anything like the DVD age, most of the great releases will get a similar re-release over here eventually anyway. There are only a handful of DVD releases (Creepshow is the big one!) that didn't end up getting a re-release over here with the better transfer or the extra bonus features. Once companies licenses expire, I would't be surprised to see a lot of the UK only Arrow releases eventually make it over here.

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