Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[RedHarvest]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Scream Factory just announced that they have pushed back Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation until October 30th, 2018. No reason specified.

They also stated something to the effect of this being a troubling release in a number of ways. I'm not expecting the extended cut at this point, but I hope the film doesn't get downgraded from a CE, or even canceled altogether.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by number2garyfan

https://www.slashfilm.com/steven-spielberg-poltergeist/

The final product certainly feels like a Spielberg movie. Hooper never did anything that felt like it.

I have to agree. It's definitely more surprising if Hooper directed it than Spielberg directing it IMO

[rocknblues81]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

I have to agree. It's definitely more surprising if Hooper directed it than Spielberg directing it IMO

It feels like a mixure of both. The later it gets into the movie it starts to feel like a Hooper movie though.

[LordSummerIsle]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

That would be awesome to see.

I spoke with Scream Factory about releasing it, but they said the licensor is not willing to work with them.

[bb8977]

Originally Posted by BrianJoynt

They also stated something to the effect of this being a troubling release in a number of ways. I'm not expecting the extended cut at this point, but I hope the film doesn't get downgraded from a CE, or even canceled altogether.

The extended cut in SD should easily be an option if they can't find a usable print which seems to be the problem thus far.

[RedHarvest]

Can't believe we don't have any ComicCon leaks yet. What's the actual date/time they'll be announcing the new acquisitions this year? Anyone have that info at the ready?

[dkelly26666]

Here they are, in plain sight.... But no one is willing to pay MILLIONS to license them, and he won't budge..... http://www.newamsterdamnyc.com/feature-licensing

[WesReviews]

Originally Posted by dkelly26666

Here they are, in plain sight.... But no one is willing to pay MILLIONS to license them, and he won't budge..... http://www.newamsterdamnyc.com/feature-licensing

I get the weirdest feeling that it'll end up being some oddball indie label that eventually takes a gamble and lands these titles.

[Tylur]

Originally Posted by BrianJoynt

What's the actual date/time they'll be announcing the new acquisitions this year? Anyone have that info at the ready?

Friday, July 20 at 7 PM - 8 PM PST @ SDCC

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by postmodel

In a nutshell, Tobe Hooper is the credited director, but there are conflicting reports saying Spielberg really directed it and Hooper did absolutely nothing.

Did Hooper's personal troubles begin before or after Poltergeist? The answer to this question could answer the Poltergeist riddle

[Spooked]

Originally Posted by dkelly26666

Here they are, in plain sight.... But no one is willing to pay MILLIONS to license them, and he won't budge..... http://www.newamsterdamnyc.com/feature-licensing

I had no idea he had Nightflier (1988) as well. That really gets my goat.

[bb8977]

Originally Posted by Tylur

Friday, July 20 at 7 PM - 8 PM PST @ SDCC

So excited !!!!!

[captveg]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

It feels like a mixure of both. The later it gets into the movie it starts to feel like a Hooper movie though.

Spielberg as the writer and producer dominates the space that the director usually does. This isn't unique to this film. I know we all love the director to be the auteur on everything, but sometimes the director isn't, and this is one such case.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by Spooked

I had no idea he had Nightflier (1988) as well. That really gets my goat.

1988? The Night Flier was a 1997 film.

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by captveg

Spielberg as the writer and producer dominates the space that the director usually does. This isn't unique to this film. I know we all love the director to be the auteur on everything, but sometimes the director isn't, and this is one such case.

The other most notorious being The Thing from Another World.

[Tylur]

Originally Posted by bb8977

So excited !!!!!

Me too man! Even if I only see one movie thats on my wishlist ill be ecstatic!! I would love to see an ultimate edition for IT 1990. Thats filmed around my hometown! Ive been around to a few of the filming locations!

[bb8977]

Originally Posted by Tylur

Me too man! Even if I only see one movie thats on my wishlist ill be ecstatic!! I would love to see an ultimate edition for IT 1990. Thats filmed around my hometown! Ive been around to a few of the filming locations!

The Critters box set is top of my wish list so anything after that is a bonus for me !

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by bb8977

The Critters box set is top of my wish list so anything after that is a bonus for me !

Originally Posted by Tylur

Me too man! Even if I only see one movie thats on my wishlist ill be ecstatic!! I would love to see an ultimate edition for IT 1990. Thats filmed around my hometown! Ive been around to a few of the filming locations!

I'd love to see IT 1990 2-disc CE with the uncut version of the mini-series and retrospectives, promos, new documentary and all that to cash-in on the sequel to the new adaptation.

I want Critters boxset too and i'm sure they will announce it at the SDCC

[LordSummerIsle]

Originally Posted by Spooked

I had no idea he had Nightflier (1988) as well. That really gets my goat.

I didn't know he had it, either. I wonder why he lists it as 1988, when it was from 1997? Either way, that guy is pure trash. He'd rather get zero dollars than actually make some money with a fair licensing deal. And most true Dawn of the Dead fans don't want to see a 3D version. We just want a fully restored, full-length version. It deserves the same care and treatment that was given to Night for its Criterion release. I thought he might have the decency to finally license to honor Romero after his passing, but that didn't happen.

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by scwilli1

I didn't know he had it, either. I wonder why he lists it as 1988, when it was from 1997? Either way, that guy is pure trash. He'd rather get zero dollars than actually make some money with a fair licensing deal. And most true Dawn of the Dead fans don't want to see a 3D version. We just want a fully restored, full-length version. It deserves the same care and treatment that was given to Night for its Criterion release. I thought he might have the decency to finally license to honor Romero after his passing, but that didn't happen.

The guy is a bastard no doubt because he wasted money on a 3D that didn't work! i think Shout needs to save some money from the people who buy their stuff on shout to raise enough money to give to Rubeinstein.