Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[JackForrester]

Originally Posted by BrianJoynt

I can see the Dentist 1 and 2 coming from Vestron, maybe the Wraith, but not sure what else they could have (as well as be interested in releasing). There's still a lot of 90s-00s titles they could give justice. I wouldn't mind seeing May (which now has a German Blu), Book of Shadows - Blair Witch 2, maybe Dead End. But those are all long shots. Very long shots.

I think Vestron is more focused on retro B films, so I don't think they'd be very interested in May or Blair Witch 2.
I believe our only chance of getting a nice release of these films is if Lionsgate works out some kind of deal with Scream in the future.

[EricYuillMovieFan]

Originally Posted by JackForrester

I think Vestron is more focused on retro B films, so I don't think they'd be very interested in May or Blair Witch 2.
I believe our only chance of getting a nice release of these films is if Lionsgate works out some kind of deal with Scream in the future.

Yeah I used to be down with LG but its obvious they don't care.

[deltatauhobbit]

Originally Posted by RandyK

One Sony title I fully expect to see at some point is Bats (1999) with Lou Diamond Phillips. Has an HD master already.

Same here, I used to own the DVD long ago. Quite the guilty pleasure, regret getting rid of the DVD long ago so this is a Blu-ray I would be sure to keep.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by JackForrester

I think Vestron is more focused on retro B films, so I don't think they'd be very interested in May or Blair Witch 2.
I believe our only chance of getting a nice release of these films is if Lionsgate works out some kind of deal with Scream in the future.

They've released The Wishmaster Collection which runs from 1997 - 2002, and are releasing Dagon (2001) and Beyond Re-Animator (2003) in July. I'd argue that May and Blair Witch 2 would fit right in line with those other films.

[bb8977]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Awesome and maybe Criterion can do Freaks.

We need some releases for September 4th.

The first Tuesday of the month is when they release the IFC titles.

[NeMo_ET]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

They've released The Wishmaster Collection which runs from 1997 - 2002, and are releasing Dagon (2001) and Beyond Re-Animator (2003) in July. I'd argue that May and Blair Witch 2 would fit right in line with those other films.

Took the thoughts right out of my head and saved me looking up the dates. Thumbs up!

[NeMo_ET]

Originally Posted by darkness2918

I'd buy all of those except Turistas.

I liked Turistas. I'm a big traveler myself, so I've always liked the travel related horror movies or thrillers. Turistas, Hostel, the Beach, the Ruins, etc.

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

It's no real surprise, but in his review of The Curse of the Cat People over on HTF, Robert Harris mentioned in regard to the Val Lewton films that 'WB has licensed some to Criterion and Shout'. Remains to be seen who will get what of course.

I can see Criterion doing I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, BODY SNATCHER, and maaaaybe 7TH VICTIM.

I can see Scream doing ISLE OF THE DEAD and BEDLAM, maybe even has a double feature (if they still even do those).

LEOPARD MAN, I'm unsure. Maybe Criterion to keep the Tourneur thing going. But I'm reluctant to think it would be successful as a standalone.

[JackForrester]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

They've released The Wishmaster Collection which runs from 1997 - 2002, and are releasing Dagon (2001) and Beyond Re-Animator (2003) in July. I'd argue that May and Blair Witch 2 would fit right in line with those other films.

Boy, completely forgot about the Wishmaster Collection, and for some reason I thought Dagon and Beyond Re-Animator were much older (maybe because I haven't seen them and they look a lot like retro films).
Anyway you're right, so I hope the line will live long enough for us to get all the titles we want

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by jshaide

I can see Criterion doing I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, BODY SNATCHER, and maaaaybe 7TH VICTIM.

I can see Scream doing ISLE OF THE DEAD and BEDLAM, maybe even has a double feature (if they still even do those).

LEOPARD MAN, I'm unsure. Maybe Criterion to keep the Tourneur thing going. But I'm reluctant to think it would be successful as a standalone.

For double features, it will depend entirely on whether or not Warner will allow it. Universal didn't for some reason. It will also be interesting to see if Sony allow double features. The fact that they're allowing a box set might be telling in that respect.

[bsend]

Originally Posted by jshaide

I can see Criterion doing I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, BODY SNATCHER, and maaaaybe 7TH VICTIM.

I can see Scream doing ISLE OF THE DEAD and BEDLAM, maybe even has a double feature (if they still even do those).

LEOPARD MAN, I'm unsure. Maybe Criterion to keep the Tourneur thing going. But I'm reluctant to think it would be successful as a standalone.

Isle of the Dead was the surprise winner for me in that lot.

[Thomas Veil]

So it looks like Sony is releasing Christine in 4K by itself again. I guess they never wanted to give this one up.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

So it looks like Sony is releasing Christine in 4K by itself again. I guess they never wanted to give this one up.

Interesting. That (in my opinion) leads me to believe that Sony themselves will also be releasing Candyman now as well.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Interesting. That (in my opinion) leads me to believe that Sony themselves will also be releasing Candyman now as well.

Yup.

[NeMo_ET]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Interesting. That (in my opinion) leads me to believe that Sony themselves will also be releasing Candyman now as well.

Why would you think that? They've released Christine prior and they haven't released Candyman prior. I'm still thinking SF is sitting on Candyman as one of their biggest releases this year. Not that I'd be disappointed if Sony released it on their own (especially a nice 4K restoration). It would likely be cheaper for me if Sony did release it!

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

Why would you think that? They've released Christine prior and they haven't released Candyman prior. I'm still thinking SF is sitting on Candyman as one of their biggest releases this year. Not that I'd be disappointed if Sony released it on their own (especially a nice 4K restoration). It would likely be cheaper for me if Sony did release it!

If Sony is planning on releasing a 4k UHD of Christine it's reasonable to think that they are preparing a small assortment of titles to come out along side it as they have done in the past. My guess is that Sony has looked at their horror catalog and decided to release a few 4k UHD horror titles for their Fall/Halloween promotion.

[Thomas Veil]

It's posted on the front page now, releasing 9/11

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

It's posted on the front page now, releasing 9/11

Hmmm... that post lists it as just an anniversary edition of the film, so perhaps it is just a one off release without other titles.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

If Sony is planning on releasing a 4k UHD of Christine it's reasonable to think that they are preparing a small assortment of titles to come out along side it as they have done in the past. My guess is that Sony has looked at their horror catalog and decided to release a few 4k UHD horror titles for their Fall/Halloween promotion.

"If Sony is planning on releasing a Blu-Ray of 976-Evil it's reasonable to think that they are preparing a small assortment of titles to come out along side it."

It's Sony. Nothing they do makes sense.

In 2013, Christine was a film they wouldn't release, themselves. Now, it's a film that's slated to be the first pre-90's horror film with a domestic UHD release.

[Member-222782]

Christine in 4K should be a real treat since it's from Sony. Any time a back catalog title gets announced for UHD treatment it's cause for celebration.