Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[painiac]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

Small soldiers would be awesome but I don't know if it fits in the Shout Select line, maybe just Shout's normal releases.

the Shout Select line doesn't really make any sense so anything could pop into there and it wouldn't surprise me

[3DBLUDVDVHSBETA]

Shout finally got back to me with this answer about the duplicate shipped orders:

Hello,

We've had a number of orders mistakenly double shipped this past week - we apologize. We'll be sending you a prepaid return label via email soon, please be on the lookout for it.
Customer Service
Shout! Factory

[ryanmj1993]

I wonder if Scream will ever release Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

[LeeFanatic007]

Originally Posted by ryanmj1993

I wonder if Scream will ever release Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

I doubt it, Kino released it on Blu-ray either early this year or late last year. Not much can be done in terms of special features as most of the cast is no longer with us, same goes for the crew.

Kino did a new commentary with David Del Valle and another Film Historian.

[LeeFanatic007]

Originally Posted by joeriggsbee

so has shout announced what those three shout select titles are yet I hope the hint that said small is small soldiers.

Not to my knowledge. Small Soldiers would be amazing but it could actually fit Scream Factory if they wanted to. Wherever it ends up I'd buy it.

[tylerc904]

So far I can pass on both newly announced titles. Never saw Tapes, but did see Land of the Dead. Not sure how many George zombie flicks a person needs to own.

[painiac]

Originally Posted by tylerc904

So far I can pass on both newly announced titles. Never saw Tapes, but did see Land of the Dead. Not sure how many George zombie flicks a person needs to own.

Land is the fourth and final - i like it enough to own it eventually

[ryanmj1993]

Originally Posted by LeeFanatic007

I doubt it, Kino released it on Blu-ray either early this year or late last year. Not much can be done in terms of special features as most of the cast is no longer with us, same goes for the crew.

Kino did a new commentary with David Del Valle and another Film Historian.

Oh wow how did I miss that! I didn't even know it had a release! Thanks!!

[ajabrams]

Originally Posted by 3DBLUDVDVHSBETA

Shout finally got back to me with this answer about the duplicate shipped orders:

Hello,

We've had a number of orders mistakenly double shipped this past week - we apologize. We'll be sending you a prepaid return label via email soon, please be on the lookout for it.
Customer Service
Shout! Factory

Anyone have any idea whether this is happening automatically or is it necessary to request the return label?

[redrunner97]

Please GOD tell me Scream Factory finally picked up the rights to When a Stranger Calls... Back! in this recent Universal deal, not just aughts Romero remakes and sequels (though I'm not entirely complaining).

[StingingVelvet]

I like Land of the Dead but I feel like the Universal blu is just fine. We'll see though.

[bsend]

Excited about the Poughkeepsie tapes. Looking forward to it.

[Candlesmoke]

Originally Posted by bsend

Excited about the Poughkeepsie tapes. Looking forward to it.

Same here. Glad to add it to the collection, but also glad to see it get an official release...finally.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

I wonder if Scream Factory or another label will ever release John Carpenter's 1978 made for TV thriller "Someone's Watching Me!". Not one of Carpenter's best but it's fun and has a young Adrienne Barbeau

[dwk]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

I wonder if Scream Factory or another label will ever release John Carpenter's 1978 made for TV thriller "Someone's Watching Me!". Not one of Carpenter's best but it's fun and has a young Adrienne Barbeau

Unless somethings changed, Warner Brothers owns it. So, it is doubtful that it'll get a Blu-ray, but, if it did, it most likely be Warner Archive.

[Monterey Jack]

Got my Slither today, with awesome ROLLED poster.

[BarnDoor]

I wonder what other Universal titles Scream will choose to 'upgrade'? Here's the list of the post-70s stuff (Dune and 12 Monkeys are borderline, but could fit if Shout can get them):

Duel
Jaws 2
Dracula

An American Werewolf in London
Jaws 3-D
Dune
Jaws: The Revenge
The 'Burbs

Child's Play 2
Tremors
Cape Fear
Child's Play 3
12 Monkeys
The Frighteners
Bride of Chucky
End of Days

Red Dragon
Seed of Chucky
Dead Silence
Drag Me to Hell


I think certain titles are unlikely for various reasons - Duel, Cape Fear, 12 Monkeys (seems more like a Criterion release if possible). Maybe they'll surprise me.

- They've said they would only do Dracula if they can include a version with the original colour timing, so that one is conditional on that.

- The Jaws sequels were released only last year so it might be a while before we see them - that is, if Universal are willing to licence them out. Still, there's definitely room for improvement in the transfers and extra departments, so these could be very worthwhile releases if done right.

- The Child's Play sequels are in a similar position, given that Universal are releasing another box set later in the year. Still, if Scream do have 2 and 3 at least, you'd think November would be a good time with the new film coming out later in the year. Again, there's potential for improvement for both the transfers and extras.

- The Burbs was released only a year ago but I think this one is very likely at some point given that the transfer was lacking and the extras were non-existent. Could they draw from Arrow in this regard?

- American Werewolf in London - while it would be hard to improve on last year's release if they can't get an unmanipulated version of the restoration, I really can't see them turning this one down if it becomes available, it would be a huge get for them.

- Dune is an odd one but it is Lynch and has a cult following, and new scans for the theatrical and TV cuts would be an incentive. Also, I can't see Criterion being that interested in it.

- Tremors I think is very likely, especially with the TV series on the way. A new transfer would be welcome, and they could probably add some extras. I'd be surprised if they saw merit in Tremors 2, but I guess it would depend on how well a hypothetical CE of the first did.

- The Frighteners includes an exhaustive documentary and commentary, as well as both cuts, and looks very good, so really hard to see how they'd top that (plus would Jackson want to be involved?).

- End of Days could use a new transfer and stronger extras, but I'd be surprised if any of the cast being willing to do an interview. Not sure if they'd bother with it.

- Red Dragon would be interesting given that Scream have released Manhunter. The extras were pretty exhaustive on the Universal release. Might become a better prospect if Scream could get Hannibal from MGM maybe?

- Dead Silence is definitely one I could see in the Scream line at some point, could include both cuts.

- I know there were rumours about Drag Me to Hell. The Universal release included both cuts and I doubt they could improve on the transfer, but the extras were pretty paltry. I think they'd want more Raimi in the line so I could see this happening.


In any case, I'm sure Scream will be after a few of these in order to keep the CE line going (unless they can get a Paramount deal). While I know they're not always welcomed, the strong sales of these will at least allow for gambles on more obscure titles in the standard line.

[Puffy]

Dawn of the Dead (remake) CE just announced. Not bad but after yesterday's announcement I jumped the gun and thought it was the original.

[painiac]

that's gonna be a hard pass

[jcole8882]

So far I'm really disappointed in October's line up .. anyone feel the same.. where's hell night? And why hasnt been annouced.. that would be the only one im looking foward to..