Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[splintersan]

Originally Posted by zbinks

Martin
Dawn of the Dead
The Night Flier

Producer Richard Rubinstein owns these films. Scream has already gone on record saying unless he becomes reasonable with his asking price we will never see these by a smaller label like SF, Arrow, etc. It costs thousands of dollars just to screen Dawn of the Dead publicly, which is why it's extremely rare. He also just spent over a couple million dollars to convert DotD to 3D because that was necessary...

[TripleHBK]

Come on Corman Library announcement...

-Hard to Die
-Sorority House Massacre II

Non Corman:
-Inner Demons (IFC Midnight)
-Killer Klowns from Outer Space
-Misery

[rocknblues81]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Come on Corman Library announcement...

-Hard to Die
-Sorority House Massacre II

Non Corman:
-Inner Demons (IFC Midnight)
-Killer Klowns from Outer Space
-Misery

Is there anything wrong with the Klowns blu ray? I own it, but I haven't watched it.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by SleepDealer

Whoa what makes you say that? I would like to check out a box set release of this series but I would of thought the rights are still with Blue Underground. Doesn't seem like an announcement Scream Factory would make since they are mostly into well-known horror and Charles Band productions. Though they are releasing The House That Screamed, which is another Spanish film.

Ive heard Blue Underground lost the rights to the Blind Dead movies..

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Is there anything wrong with the Klowns blu ray? I own it, but I haven't watched it?

No, but fans want Scream treatment for that one, and Misery. They are possible. Dawn of the Dead and Martin are longshots.. The Night Flier I think is possible as well.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by tylerc904

I wish!

It might not be as crazy as it seems.

[Show spoiler]

Originally Posted by CODE RED DVD

btw, HELL NIGHT is looking good for the fans of the movie!

Originally Posted by CODE RED DVD

a bigger company is in talks. i told bruce if anything goes wrong...let me know.

Originally Posted by CODE RED DVD

Bruce called me this morning.... need to get back to him to find out if offer is good? currently playing phone tag.

Originally Posted by splintersan

Producer Richard Rubinstein owns these films. Scream has already gone on record saying unless he becomes reasonable with his asking price we will never see these by a smaller label like SF, Arrow, etc. It costs thousands of dollars just to screen Dawn of the Dead publicly, which is why it's extremely rare. He also just spent over a couple million dollars to convert DotD to 3D because that was necessary...

I'm aware, but...

[Show spoiler]

Originally Posted by Rob Galluzzo, Blumhouse

After the screening, there was a brief Q & A about the movie, but we still didn’t get any sort of confirmation of what Rubenstein plans to do with this 3D conversation. He hinted that there is a company that does stellar work with Blu-Ray “collector’s editions” that is interested in putting it out, but he wants to aim for a theatrical release. Not too surprising considering the Deadline report from 2013 claimed this conversion cost somewhere in the $6 million (!) dollar range, which is unbelievable considering the original budget was $685,000.

http://www.blumhouse.com/2016/10/12/...we-were-there/

I believe Mark Pavia also hinted at a Night Flier Blu-Ray release when he appeared on the Shock Waves podcast in support of Fender Bender.

[splintersan]

Mark Pavia did say there might be something coming with in the next year. It's not impossible but I just don't expect Rubenstein to change his ways any time soon. Maybe he's feeling a little more heat since Zombi is getting the 4K UHD treatment in Europe, while not exactly the same it's driving interest up in DotD quite a bit.

I've never seen Martin, I would love for my first time to be from a fantastic restoration. This is one of those films that I've wanted to see since I discovered who Romero was but never tried to track down.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Is there anything wrong with the Klowns blu ray? I own it, but I haven't watched it.

Not at all. I have little to no desire to double dip that one, but I fully expect Scream Factory to release it hence why it was in my predictions. Personally I'd wish Scream Factory would go away from the re-releases for the next several months but that's just me.

[dsman71]

I definitely think Dawn of the Dead and Martin are possible, at some point.. Id really would like to see some Paul Naschy Werewolf films..limited editions or otherwise. At least give one of them a test run!

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Not at all. I have little to no desire to double dip that one, but I fully expect Scream Factory to release it hence why it was in my predictions. Personally I'd wish Scream Factory would go away from the re-releases for the next several months but that's just me.

I def. think this will be their next thing to get the DELUXE treatment like Carrie or The Thing.

[SleepDealer]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Id really would like to see some Paul Naschy Werewolf films..limited editions or otherwise. At least give one of them a test run!

I really want to see his "The Beast and the Magic Sword", A two hour Horror/Fantasy.

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Not at all. I have little to no desire to double dip that one, but I fully expect Scream Factory to release it hence why it was in my predictions. Personally I'd wish Scream Factory would go away from the re-releases for the next several months but that's just me.

I haven't gotten around to buying the original release of Klowns so if SF does put it out ill buy it.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Is there anything wrong with the Klowns blu ray? I own it, but I haven't watched it.

It doesn't have a slipcover

In all seriousness, I would likely pass on post -1990 titles, particularly the Child's Play sequels; was never a big fan of those. The Universal box set will suffice for me . A Misery Collector's Edition makes sense and it's actually overdue for an announcement. And since SF licensed CARRIE I'd assume anything is fair game so SILENCE OF THE LAMBS and the sequel are big candidates as well.

If Universal titles are on the table, I'd LOVE an Extended (Uncensored) edition of WATERWORLD, as unlikely as that may be . Wouldn't mind a CE of STICK (1985) and ICEMAN (1984).

From Fox, The Fly (1986) and The Fly II with new 2K scans would be awesome.

Also, since SONY is allowing UK labels to produce extras now maybe a similar scenario will play out here. Licensing Sony titles here was never a problem, except the studio didn't want anyone creating extras - that has apparently changed, at least in the UK. That's a valuable library worth pursuing and SF could use some fresh material.

[BarnDoor]

Yeah you expect them to just finish off 'upgrading' the big MGM titles now: Killer Klowns, Misery, Hannibal, Last House on the Left, Silence of the Lambs (if they can get it) and Hannibal (providing they get Silence I guess). Would they consider Teen Wolf, I don't know. I guess if they did it would probably be in conjunction with a separate release of Teen Wolf Too.

[NeMo_ET]

I think Killer Klowns and Last House on the Left are going to be announced (but I wouldn't double dip on them). My fingers are crossed for Slither and Cry Wolf.

[dsman71]

Id rather see Slither and a Naschy werewolf film over Killer Klowns, just my taste. If Shout feels like they can really upgrade Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal and Misery with their Scream treatment then they will.. those will be good sellers for them.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Yeah you expect them to just finish off 'upgrading' the big MGM titles now: Killer Klowns, Misery, Hannibal, Last House on the Left, Silence of the Lambs (if they can get it) and Hannibal (providing they get Silence I guess). Would they consider Teen Wolf, I don't know. I guess if they did it would probably be in conjunction with a separate release of Teen Wolf Too.

I can't imagine them ever giving Teen Wolf Too a separate release, but I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Love that wretched flick even more than the original.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by dissention

I can't imagine them ever giving Teen Wolf Too a separate release, but I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Love that wretched flick even more than the original.

Yeah a double feature is possible I suppose. I guess it also depends on how well those comedy double features did for Scream (I speculate not too well, given that we haven't seen much in the way of comedy since)

[sxerunner]

Criterion made it a point to mention the Hopkins-Foster commentary when announcing their streaming service, so it wouldn't surprise me if they are taking care of Silence of the Lambs.

Though I would love Hannibal.

My Guesses: Killer Klowns, a Child's Play sequel, and maybe The Fly II

[Donl1282]

What time do they usually announce ghe new titles?