Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[BarnDoor]

Invasion of the Body Snatches CE announced for August.

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

I could be wrong, but I have a feeling we'll see another CE of an existing MGM release in August. They've released/scheduled one in April (TCM2), May (Manhunter), June (Jeepers Creepers 1+2), and July (Return of the Living Dead). We now know Child's Play is (apparently) coming at some point, but I can think of a few others which Scream might have gone after:

Carrie (though they might have competion from Criterion on this one)
Misery
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Species
Poltergeist 2
Poltergeist 3
Teen Wolf
Silence of the Lambs (again, could Criterion be interested?)
Hannibal

So... Child's Play, Misery or Carrie in September?

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by Scream Factory

*NEW TITLE REVEAL!**

We're thrilled to start the month by announcing that the classic 1978 INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS remake will be getting the "Collector's Edition" Blu-ray treatment! Street date is August 2nd.

Specs and extras (both new and existing) will be announced sometime in June. The newly-designed front-facing artwork you see here is final (not pictured is the reverse wrap image which will showcase the original theatrical poster art.)

Early pre-order now directly from us @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/invasion-of-the-body-snatche… and receive a free 18" x 24" poster of the new art (while supplies last – only 500 will be printed) plus early shipping!

https://www.facebook.com/ScreamFacto...625106/?type=3

[RandyK]

Based on the amount of stuff they're releasing that I already own, I'm just going to start thinking of it as that I'm buying the artwork posters and the blu-rays are just bonuses. That may make me feel a bit better.

[Member-222782]

I have the Arrow steelbook but am definitely grabbing this version as well, mainly because I love the film and want a region 1 release. Love that artwork too.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Didn't see this mentioned anywhere.... Posted a few days ago on Facebook. Scream Factory's first Original Property/Film is getting a sneak peak June 3rd. Sometimes these sneak peaks turn into the only way/time to ever see the film so it's worth DVR'ing or tuning in if you can. Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear has still not seen release on any format since it's airing in 2014 on Chiller, so who knows what will happen to this following June 3rd.

I'm not sure if Chiller actually holds the home video rights to Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear, like they did for the original. That may be why that particular film hasn't been released by Scream Factory.

I would say Fender Bender is almost a certainty for a physical release. I'd be very surprised to see Scream Factory opt against releasing their own film.

[Hellraiserfan]

I already have the MGM version but might double dip if this has a better transfer.

[renegadeviking]

I've seen Invasion of the Body Snatchers on DirecTV and I got the Bluray. Its pretty good.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by zbinks

I'm not sure if Chiller actually holds the home video rights to Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear, like they did for the original. That may be why that particular film hasn't been released by Scream Factory.

I would say Fender Bender is almost a certainty for a physical release. I'd be very surprised to see Scream Factory opt against releasing their own film.

Yeah I've always assumed that Scream Factory had the license for Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear, but you could be correct in that it's with someone else. What I do find odd however is that sometimes these Chiller Broadcasts are one and done and the film is never heard from again. 5 States of fear has had no physical release to speak of (I'm not even sure it has a digital release), so for the curious, it's worth tuning in to check out.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

MGM

Last House on the Left (1972)
Carrie (1976)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

Teen Wolf (1985)
Poltergeist 2 (1986)
Child's Play (1988) (Coming?)
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
Poltergeist 3 (1988)

Misery (1990)
Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Species (1995)

Hannibal (2001)

It's looking like most if not all of these will be coming. Most are really unnecessary because the current releases are fine, but Carrie and Species had lackluster transfers and I'd like to see them get better releases.

[cakefactory]

Hannibal's transfer is the worst of that lot, I think, and it's also the one that has the best cinematography besides maybe Carrie. Hannibal is one that really does need a rerelease in this country. IIRC there was only one foreign version that had a decent transfer, and it was a crapshoot whether you'd get that version or the bad version since they had the same product page on Amazon.co.uk.

[rickah88]

Invasion of the Body Snatchers!! Fantastic news!!

[demonknight]

It's only a matter of time before The Last House on the Left happens, based on MGM's DVD Collector's Edition titles. Their six titles were (alphabetically): Child's Play; Invasion of the Body Snatchers; The Last House on the Left; Pumpkinhead; The Return of the Living Dead; The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.

Now let's see what Scream Factory has put out on Blu...

And with Child's Play soft announced/leaked by Tom Holland as an upcoming member of the Scream Factory line...

[Jay Mammoth]

Teen Wolf could definitely use a new release.

[TripleHBK]

Please... no more re-releases for 2016...

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Jay Mammoth

Teen Wolf could definitely use a new release.

Calling it now. Double with Teen Wolf Too.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Calling it now. Double with Teen Wolf Too.

But is it part of Shout Select, or is it part of the Scream Factory lineup? I'd wager the former fits better regardless of the fact that they're technically werewolf films.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

But is it part of Shout Select, or is it part of the Scream Factory lineup? I'd wager the former fits better regardless of the fact that they're technically werewolf films.

Why not both? I feel like there can be some crossover. I feel like this might even out the line for those who didn't like the inclusion of some titles that were less specifically horror (Assault on Precinct 13 and Darkman come to mind).

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Please... no more re-releases for 2016...

it seems like an odd time to have so many double-dips too with 4k releases being possible options in the near future.

I tend not to buy another release unless there is a clear improvement in picture quality.... most of these double dips don't really offer that.... just a fancy cover and some new supplemental materials.... I don't really understand why people get excited about it

[nousefouraname]

holding off on so many titles has really paid off for me. Stuff like TCM 2, Invasion, and childs play would all be single dips for me.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by nousefouraname

holding off on so many titles has really paid off for me. Stuff like TCM 2, Invasion, and childs play would all be single dips for me.

All of those titles I paid less than $8 on so I really don't mind the double dip and will likely upgrade all of them at some point. I also don't have a problem with them being re-released, but the sheer volume of re-releases all at one time is what's slightly disappointing. I would have liked them to have staggered them just a bit with some other titles. All things considered though, I am happy to see these released and am happy that they weren't saved for Comic-con. I'm just hoping to see some new as of yet released titles eventually making their way back into the announcements soon... or, if we're going to go down the re-release path that maybe some of Shout's earlier releases make their way over to the Scream Line up. I'm sure more could be done with Audition and/or the Step Father (though I only own Audition currently).