Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by dwk

Import the UK Blu-ray of Fright Night. It is region free.

I'd second this recommendation. It's fairly inexpensive, and the PQ is a bit better than either Twilight Time release. Sony did release this in Germany, but theirs was a barebones release with lossy audio.

I see you've already covered the differences in extras before.

Originally Posted by dwk

It looks like this has everything except:

• Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Tom Holland, Actors Chris Sarandon & Jonathan Stark, Moderated by Filmmaker Tim Sullivan
  
• Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Tom Holland, Actors William Ragsdale & Stephen Geoffreys, FX Artist Randall Cook, and Moderated by Journalist Jeremy Smith and Filmmaker Tim Sullivan
  
• Isolated Score Track is presented in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0.
  
• Booklet with an essay from Julie Kirgo

But these look to be exclusive to this release:

• You’re So Cool, Brewster! A new two-hour version of the definitive 2016 documentary on the making of Fright Night, focusing on the first film, created exclusively for this release
• What is Fright Night featurette, a 2016 video piece featuring cast and crew interviews (BLU-RAY ONLY)
• Tom Holland: Writing Horror, a 2016 video piece featuring interviews with Holland and his collaborators (BLU-RAY ONLY)
• Rowdy McDowall: From Apes to Bats, a 2016 video piece featuring archival footage of McDowall and cast and crew interviews (BLU-RAY ONLY)

The commentaries are available for download.

[NeMo_ET]

This would be my first time importing a bluray - sounds stupid but their age ratings have always bothered me. I guess I shouldn't really care because I'm more of the care about the movie more than the packaging type of person.

[SeanJoyce]

The Eureka release of Fright Night pile drives the TT version (just like Hard Times but that's a separate story.)

Ratings logos should be immaterial when it comes to a superior release. Get it.

[splintersan]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

This would be my first time importing a bluray - sounds stupid but their age ratings have always bothered me. I guess I shouldn't really care because I'm more of the care about the movie more than the packaging type of person.

It's worth every penny. The ratings suck but they are secondary to the film itself.

It's a little more expensive than when I bought it but for Fright Night $17 shipped is still a good price.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

I just want to echo what a fantastic release Eureka's Fright Night is. I owned both Twilight Time releases and Eureka's blows them both out of the water. It's a stunningly gorgeous presentation of the 4K transfer. Initially I was upset that I had to triple dip due to the annoying macroblocking issue on TT's 30th anniversary blu ray but now I'm thrilled that I picked up Eureka's region free release for not only correcting that but also being an overall improvement in every area and it's at a great cheap price to boot.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by zbinks

I decided to hit this one just now as well.

I like my encore edition from Twilight Time, but this particular movie merits the best possible presentation, especially for the low price.

[NeMo_ET]

Does Vista own the rights to Dead Presidents as well? Regardless, this would be a pretty cool one for Shout to release. Someone needs to release it on blu.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

Does Vista own the rights to Dead Presidents as well? Regardless, this would be a pretty cool one for Shout to release. Someone needs to release it on blu.

This is one of my most wanted titles. Unfortunately I believe Hollywood pictures owns this in association with Disney so who knows when this will ever get released. I really wish Criterion still had the rights as they did with the laserdisc.

[dwk]

Originally Posted by zbinks

I see you've already covered the differences in extras before.

Ha, I'd forgotten about that. I still have to import the Eureka release. Haven't really felt like triple dipping.

[Lozin]

I see my Cyborg collectors Edition is pushed back yet again. Originally it was due out on January 23 or 30, then it was pushed back to end of February. Now I see it’s pushed back to April 18. At least according to Amazon.

[Jlouisbarrett]

Originally Posted by Lozin

I see my Cyborg collectors Edition is pushed back yet again. Originally it was due out on January 23 or 30, then it was pushed back to end of February. Now I see it’s pushed back to April 18. At least according to Amazon.

Yes, Shout Factory recently announced pushing the date out again. They said something like they’re having issues with the release that they’ve never encountered before on any other release. Which could mean anything. It was pretty vague.

[tylerc904]

I saw someone post on Instagram that Misery and Silent Night Deadly Night were at their Best Buy (don't know where they live), with slips, on sale for $14.99. That is a steal! Tempted to go look at mine for Misery...

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by tylerc904

I saw someone post on Instagram that Misery and Silent Night Deadly Night were at their Best Buy (don't know where they live), with slips, on sale for $14.99. That is a steal! Tempted to go look at mine for Misery...

That was last week. They’re regular price now.

[tylerc904]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

That was last week. They’re regular price now.

Ooh a few stores must be slow changing the sale, because they had it on one of those "live" stories. Thanks for the heads up though, I won't bother trekking to my local store.

[NeMo_ET]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

This is one of my most wanted titles. Unfortunately I believe Hollywood pictures owns this in association with Disney so who knows when this will ever get released. I really wish Criterion still had the rights as they did with the laserdisc.

Disney should really consider others releasing films like this that they're sitting on. I can understand not wanting to push it out under the Disney name and it's definitely not a priority for them so I don't see why they'd be opposed to it.

[20th Century Boy]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

Disney should really consider others releasing films like this that they're sitting on. I can understand not wanting to push it out under the Disney name and it's definitely not a priority for them so I don't see why they'd be opposed to it.

Never underestimate personal grudges and incompetence in that business.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

Disney should really consider others releasing films like this that they're sitting on. I can understand not wanting to push it out under the Disney name and it's definitely not a priority for them so I don't see why they'd be opposed to it.

Yeah Disney is one of the most frustrating studios for releasing blu rays

[TheProf89]

I would LOVE to see Scream Factory release some classic Gialli. I am surprised they haven't gone into that market yet.

[bruce holecheck]

Extras announced for GATE II

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• NEW 2K scan of the interpositive
• NEW Return to the Nightmare – A Look Back at GATE II - featuring interviews with director Tibor Takacs, screenwriter Michael Nankin
and special visual effects creator Randall William Cook
• NEW From the Depths – an interview with make-up effects artist Craig Reardon
• Theatrical Trailer
• Video Promo and Video Store Contest promo
• Still Gallery

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[cakefactory]

Originally Posted by TheProf89

I would LOVE to see Scream Factory release some classic Gialli. I am surprised they haven't gone into that market yet.

What titles are you thinking of specifically? They've released some crummy Italian movies of the same vintage.