Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[gates70]

Originally Posted by darkness2918

To those that have seen it would Phantom of the Paradise be a good blind buy? The trailer seems like something id like just wanna see what others think of it.

I blind buy most of my movies and very rarely do I make a mistake, but this one was crap. Boring and cheesy.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Marsupial Werewolf

Does Lionsgate have HOWLING IV?

Echo Bridge

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by darkness2918

To those that have seen it would Phantom of the Paradise be a good blind buy? The trailer seems like something id like just wanna see what others think of it.

Do you like musicals and/or rock operas? If not, then it's probably not a safe blind buy.

Originally Posted by darkness2918

Ive never seen Sisters & not really a big fan of Rocky Horror. Guess ill do a bit more research on it, thanks.

I think it's better than Rocky Horror Picture Show. It's silly, though not as silly, and the music's better.

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Echo Bridge

Technically it's with Screen Media Ventures (as are a lot of those former-Echo Bridge titles).

Here's their international catalogue (of over 1,000 films), but I'd assume most are domestic as well:

http://www.screenmedia.net/wp-conten...13_Catalog.pdf

[Member-222782]

Shout sent me an email the other day telling me I'd receive $3 off my next purchase if I agree to review Hell Night. They need to adjust the computer that sends out these automatic emails

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by Cinema74

I think it's time to revisit the Howling sequels and what better way to do that then through a nice comprehensive box set. Like many here, I hated these movies the first time I watched them. In my case, I rented the tapes as soon as they were released and got disappointed real fast. I think, in hindsight, I may enjoy them more now if there were decent presentations with plenty of extras and Shout having access to at least 3 of those sequels maybe they should release a set. I'd buy it without missing a beat.

I've sat through some of the sequels over the past year & I still don't like them. The only good Howling movie IMO is the first one.

[redrunner97]

Now that Scream Factory is doing more modern films, I'd love to see them get their hands on CRY_WOLF from Universal. It's fun but also scary (for a slasher). I remember the killer being super intimidating and brutal, using a big hunting knife. The cast is great (despite including Bon Jovi of all people), and it really captured an eerie, dark tone that fit perfectly with the grisly subject matter.

It's like a post-Scream slasher meets light torture porn. And it's one of my favorite horror films of the '00s.

There was also a really weird text-based online game released by Universal when it came out that was sorta based off the way the killer toyed with his victims in the film.

[TXMoviebuff77]

Originally Posted by darkness2918

I've sat through some of the sequels over the past year & I still don't like them. The only good Howling movie IMO is the first one.

Truth right here, just got Shout copy of The Howling & the only one I’ll own.

[NeMo_ET]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

Now that Scream Factory is doing more modern films, I'd love to see them get their hands on CRY_WOLF from Universal. It's fun but also scary (for a slasher). I remember the killer being super intimidating and brutal, using a big hunting knife. The cast is great (despite including Bon Jovi of all people), and it really captured an eerie, dark tone that fit perfectly with the grisly subject matter.

It's like a post-Scream slasher meets light torture porn. And it's one of my favorite horror films of the '00s.

There was also a really weird text-based online game released by Universal when it came out that was sorta based off the way the killer toyed with his victims in the film.

I've mentioned this one a few times as well. One of the better modern slasher type movies for sure. Seems like it would fit will in the SF lineup.

[The Great Owl]

The Paul Naschy Collection II and Attack of the Puppet People arrived at my doorstep today. #soblessed

I also acquired Windows earlier today when I saw a mint condition copy at a used Blu-ray store down the street. I stopped there to unload some old DVDs that I had upgraded or am upgrading to Blu-ray (Vampyr, Raw Deal, T-Men, etc.) and to unload my existing Fritz Lang silent film Blu-rays in anticipation of the box set coming out next month.

Windows is one of those Scream titles that intrigues me, but that I was saving for a later date or a future sale, so I gladly took advantage of the opportunity.

[Respectjuice]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

Now that Scream Factory is doing more modern films, I'd love to see them get their hands on CRY_WOLF from Universal. It's fun but also scary (for a slasher). I remember the killer being super intimidating and brutal, using a big hunting knife. The cast is great (despite including Bon Jovi of all people), and it really captured an eerie, dark tone that fit perfectly with the grisly subject matter.

It's like a post-Scream slasher meets light torture porn. And it's one of my favorite horror films of the '00s.

There was also a really weird text-based online game released by Universal when it came out that was sorta based off the way the killer toyed with his victims in the film.

[Show spoiler]

I'd be down for this movie. Hahaha, that online game though... I played THE SHIT outta that game. It was still up long after the movie came out too. Was kinda sad when they ended it.

[redrunner97]

Okay. I'm considering something that (in my eyes at least) would be pretty drastic.

The stress of collecting slipcovers for these CE releases is killing me. Overpaying on ebay to get a copy with slip, when I could be getting three films for that price. Trying to decide if I want Scream's CE's that month or to hold off... but for how long?

Anyway, I'm considering selling them all (the slipcovers) on ebay and just going with the original artwork side displayed in clear cases. I think that'd be a way to keep my weird collector's OCD in check without all the added pressure. It's cheaper in the long run probably, and I could use the money from the older title's slipcovers to buy the cases.

But I don't know if I can essentially part with such a prized slice of my home video collection so easily. So I want a second opinion.

What do you guys think? Has anyone done something similar? Anyone else considering removing Scream Factory slips from the equation altogether too? I'm genuinely curious about others collector's mindset and how you guys view this situation I've got myself in.

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by Respectjuice

[/SPOILER]

I'd be down for this movie. Hahaha, that online game though... I played THE SHIT outta that game. It was still up long after the movie came out too. Was kinda sad when they ended it.

Yeah it was up for a long while after. I played it well into like 2010, 2011 probably. Cry_Wolf is just a great mix of fun and darkness. A blast, in my book.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

Okay. I'm considering something that (in my eyes at least) would be pretty drastic.

The stress of collecting slipcovers for these CE releases is killing me. Overpaying on ebay to get a copy with slip, when I could be getting three films for that price. Trying to decide if I want Scream's CE's that month or to hold off... but for how long?

Anyway, I'm considering selling them all (the slipcovers) on ebay and just going with the original artwork side displayed in clear cases. I think that'd be a way to keep my weird collector's OCD in check without all the added pressure. It's cheaper in the long run probably, and I could use the money from the older title's slipcovers to buy the cases.

But I don't know if I can essentially party with such a prized slice of my home video collection so easily. So I want a second opinion.

What do you guys think? Has anyone done something similar? Anyone else considering removing Scream Factory slips from the equation altogether too? I'm genuinely curious about others collector's mindset and how you guys view this situation I've got myself in.

I just sort of roll with the fact that there are some Collector's Edition titles in my collection that do not have slipcovers. Night of the Demons, From Beyond, etc.

I do not fixate on slipcovers, but I do love to see well-done slips from the likes of Scream Factory, Vinegar Syndrome, or Mondo.

My rule is that, if a slip is in perfect condition, then I keep it around. If not, then I throw it out as just another piece of cardboard.

[phate11]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

Okay. I'm considering something that (in my eyes at least) would be pretty drastic.

The stress of collecting slipcovers for these CE releases is killing me. Overpaying on ebay to get a copy with slip, when I could be getting three films for that price. Trying to decide if I want Scream's CE's that month or to hold off... but for how long?

Anyway, I'm considering selling them all (the slipcovers) on ebay and just going with the original artwork side displayed in clear cases. I think that'd be a way to keep my weird collector's OCD in check without all the added pressure. It's cheaper in the long run probably, and I could use the money from the older title's slipcovers to buy the cases.

But I don't know if I can essentially party with such a prized slice of my home video collection so easily. So I want a second opinion.

What do you guys think? Has anyone done something similar? Anyone else considering removing Scream Factory slips from the equation altogether too? I'm genuinely curious about others collector's mindset and how you guys view this situation I've got myself in.

I still like collecting them, and am missing several. It doesn't kill me if I don't have them, but I'd like to - before you put them on ebay, if you do, please send me a message and maybe we can work something out!

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

Okay. I'm considering something that (in my eyes at least) would be pretty drastic.

The stress of collecting slipcovers for these CE releases is killing me. Overpaying on ebay to get a copy with slip, when I could be getting three films for that price. Trying to decide if I want Scream's CE's that month or to hold off... but for how long?

Anyway, I'm considering selling them all (the slipcovers) on ebay and just going with the original artwork side displayed in clear cases. I think that'd be a way to keep my weird collector's OCD in check without all the added pressure. It's cheaper in the long run probably, and I could use the money from the older title's slipcovers to buy the cases.

But I don't know if I can essentially part with such a prized slice of my home video collection so easily. So I want a second opinion.

What do you guys think? Has anyone done something similar? Anyone else considering removing Scream Factory slips from the equation altogether too? I'm genuinely curious about others collector's mindset and how you guys view this situation I've got myself in.

I used to be like that but then just decided to stop worrying about it. Thankfully I never overpaid for one with a slip. Now if I get a slip great & if not then no big deal.

[thatguamguy]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

What do you guys think? Has anyone done something similar? Anyone else considering removing Scream Factory slips from the equation altogether too? I'm genuinely curious about others collector's mindset and how you guys view this situation I've got myself in.

I don't understand the appeal of a random piece of cardboard, or why people consider it a part of their video collection. A lot of times, I don't even like the artwork, I pull out the cover and use the flip side for most of their releases. I would never criticize people for collecting them, but if it is causing you stress, I would say you should sell them and, as you say, spend the money on additional films in your collection instead.

[Member-222782]

I was never a slipcover nut but I do enjoy them. When Scream released The Fog I reversed the art sleeve to the original theatrical poster and put it in a sleek black case. I loved the way it looked so much that I did the same to at least 2 other titles and they look gorgeous. If I could find more black cases I'd do it for all of them.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

Okay. I'm considering something that (in my eyes at least) would be pretty drastic.

The stress of collecting slipcovers for these CE releases is killing me. Overpaying on ebay to get a copy with slip, when I could be getting three films for that price. Trying to decide if I want Scream's CE's that month or to hold off... but for how long?

Anyway, I'm considering selling them all (the slipcovers) on ebay and just going with the original artwork side displayed in clear cases. I think that'd be a way to keep my weird collector's OCD in check without all the added pressure. It's cheaper in the long run probably, and I could use the money from the older title's slipcovers to buy the cases.

But I don't know if I can essentially part with such a prized slice of my home video collection so easily. So I want a second opinion.

What do you guys think? Has anyone done something similar? Anyone else considering removing Scream Factory slips from the equation altogether too? I'm genuinely curious about others collector's mindset and how you guys view this situation I've got myself in.

I sell or throw away slipcovers, so no stress here. Since slips are usually the same as the art on the case, or worse/not original art, it makes the decision easy for me.

People that want titles with slipcovers should buy them soon after release instead of waiting.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by thatguamguy

I don't understand the appeal of a random piece of cardboard, or why people consider it a part of their video collection. A lot of times, I don't even like the artwork, I pull out the cover and use the flip side for most of their releases. I would never criticize people for collecting them, but if it is causing you stress, I would say you should sell them and, as you say, spend the money on additional films in your collection instead.

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