Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[LordSummerIsle]

Originally Posted by ghostsofjoy

According to director Jamie Blank, the film received an R rating but the studio went back and trimmed/softened a lot of the violence due to the political climate at the time. Exactly how much was changed is unconfirmed but I’ve read the deaths of

[Show spoiler]Shelley, Ruthie, and Paige

we’re all originally more graphic.

I hate the ratings system. Directors have had to butcher their visions just to satisfy the MPAA.

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

I doubt Scream will get anything insighful for Sleepwalkers or Starman as it relates to extras.

What about sleepwalkers with the director's cut included or with deleted scenes that almost got an NC-17 rating?

Originally Posted by JackForrester

The existing Blu of Starman earned a 3.5 on PQ here and it is completely barebones, so there's def room for improvement. Plus it's a cult Carpenter film, it deserves the CE treatment.

Most agree, it deserves the SE treatment and i welcome it.

Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

I am in for Critters and Screamers.

Best news for me is the new transfer of Dracula: Prince of Darkness, though.

Even the so-called 'corrected' disc that was issued in the UK still used way too much DNR.

I am positively excited about the news about more Hammer coming in 2019! I wonder what they got their hands on.

Yes Dracula prince of Darkness has issues on BD and needs it fixed and Hammer in 2019 is exciting! Critters and Screamers have been requests even by me.

Originally Posted by redrunner97

They confirmed more Hammer titles are coming.

I'd expect Frankenstein Created Woman and Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires at the very least. I'd even go so far as to say those two are almost guaranteed at this point.

Personally, I'm hoping for The Satanic Rites of Dracula at some point as well.

I'm sure Satanic Rites is next.

Originally Posted by scwilli1

I don't see SF even coming close to outdoing Eureka's recent release of Fright Night. That is an incredible release.

What about the sequel? i'm sure Scream will announce that sometime

Originally Posted by TXMoviebuff77

Someone mentioned Valentine in the thread. Such an underrated horror flick that needs a blu release.

Picked up Candyman & Farewell To The Flesh as well as Urban Legend & Single White Female. With the 20% it came out to $66.66 lol

Surprised so many are picking up the Critters collection, if it was just the first 2 sure, but didn't like the last 2.

Yes Valentine with DC included.

Love the first 2 Critters movies.

[jim1985]

It looks to me that Warner are keeping there older titles for there Archive release & giving Scream there more modern titles ...

[EricYuillMovieFan]

So that tip I got From Joel Robinson probably meant he was fighting other artists. I'm sure he's doing SNDN 2

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by scwilli1

I hate the ratings system. Directors have had to butcher their visions just to satisfy the MPAA.

...or to conform to political correctness. The Demolition Man prophecy will soon be fulfilled and we're all going to be fined for swearing in public. All those people who throw tantrums because horses fall on film or turtles are eaten should be happy.

My thoughts on the Comic Con announcements:

Overall, I felt like the majority of the titles revealed could've been announced at any random time throughout the year. They didn't have to wait until the Con to breathlessly tell the world that they acquired Single White Female.

I'll double dip on 10 to Midnight because it's a new scan. I hope they come up with better artwork than Twilight Time did. But, generally, I don't need more versions of titles that Twilight Time has already done.

Starman is probably the best announcement but a double dip will be pointless if it's the same transfer Sony used for their BD. In that case I won't need to double dip. Extras aren't my thing anymore unless it's a rare alternate cut.

Arrow stole the thunder for Candyman. Shout's extras look plentiful but Arrow's packaging can't be topped.

I'll grab the Critters set at some point but I'm not particularly fond of movies about killer mini monsters. The only killer gremlin movie I need in my collection is the original Gremlins.

Generally I'm a bit underwhelmed but I know Shout has a lot more on their schedule in the coming months.

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by Cinema74

...or to conform to political correctness. The Demolition Man prophecy will soon be fulfilled and we're all going to be fined for swearing in public. All those people who throw tantrums because horses fall on film or turtles are eaten should be happy.

My thoughts on the Comic Con announcements:

Overall, I felt like the majority of the titles revealed could've been announced at any random time throughout the year. They didn't have to wait until the Con to breathlessly tell the world that they acquired Single White Female.

I'll double dip on 10 to Midnight because it's a new scan. I hope they come up with better artwork than Twilight Time did. But, generally, I don't need more versions of titles that Twilight Time has already done.

Starman is probably the best announcement but a double dip will be pointless if it's the same transfer Sony used for their BD. In that case I won't need to double dip. Extras aren't my thing anymore unless it's a rare alternate cut.

Arrow stole the thunder for Candyman. Shout's extras look plentiful but Arrow's packaging can't be topped.

I'll grab the Critters set at some point but I'm not particularly fond of movies about killer mini monsters. The only killer gremlin movie I need in my collection is the original Gremlins.

Generally I'm a bit underwhelmed but I know Shout has a lot more on their schedule in the coming months.

I'm sure Starman will have a new restoration and some extras abound since the previous BD has zero extras. Not into killer monsters? Critters 1 and 2 and Gremlins 1 and 2 are equal films.

Speaking of Demolition Man, can you imagine if Scream announced a CE of the movie next month or the following months?

[iamnoone]

Critters > Gremlins.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by iamnoone

Critters > Gremlins.

[Havok-San]

Originally Posted by iamnoone

Critters > Gremlins.

Apples and oranges, and I like both.

[rocknblues81]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

What about sleepwalkers with the director's cut included or with deleted scenes that almost got an NC-17 rating?

I don't know anything about a DC... Does this cut include nude scenes of Mädchen Amick?

[ambient_indie]

Honestly I thought shout killed it with these announcements! I expected Candyman and Critters, but Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2 and Starman! Sweet! I’ve been holding off on Starman particularly for Indicator/Powerhouse but this is most welcome. And Dracula Prince is Darkness is a big get. Was I sad NOES wasn’t in there? Not really. If they do I’ll most likely upgrade. The WB set only cost me $20 and it’s really not anything special. But we’ll see. I am anticipating sometime down the road Child’s Play 2&3 and maybe Bride of Chucky. Probably they’ll do Freddy vs Jason and interview Ronny Yu once for both haha! Anyways I saw some great titles that I’ll get.

[JackForrester]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

I don't know anything about a DC... Does this cut include nude scenes of Mädchen Amick?

Never heard Sleepwalkers had an alternate cut either.

For nude scenes of Madchen check 1994's Dream Lover.

[Scoot79]

Another creepy film I'd like to see get a Blu-ray release is The Mothman Prophecies (2002).

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by Scoot79

Another creepy film I'd like to see get a Blu-ray release is The Mothman Prophecies (2002).

It has a region free release

[prkchopexpress]

Originally Posted by Scoot79

Another creepy film I'd like to see get a Blu-ray release is The Mothman Prophecies (2002).

this is such an underrated movie and one of my favorites from that year.

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by ambient_indie

Honestly I thought shout killed it with these announcements! I expected Candyman and Critters, but Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2 and Starman! Sweet! I’ve been holding off on Starman particularly for Indicator/Powerhouse but this is most welcome. And Dracula Prince is Darkness is a big get. Was I sad NOES wasn’t in there? Not really. If they do I’ll most likely upgrade. The WB set only cost me $20 and it’s really not anything special. But we’ll see. I am anticipating sometime down the road Child’s Play 2&3 and maybe Bride of Chucky. Probably they’ll do Freddy vs Jason and interview Ronny Yu once for both haha! Anyways I saw some great titles that I’ll get.

I predicted they would get Candyman, Critters, Starman etc. but didn't expect Dracula Prince of Darkness.

Maybe next month they will surprise us with even more november titles then next month more december surprises.

Originally Posted by JackForrester

Never heard Sleepwalkers had an alternate cut either.

For nude scenes of Madchen check 1994's Dream Lover.

Mick Garris spoke about deleted scenes.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by iamnoone

Critters > Gremlins.

Are the Critters movies sort of R-rated versions of the cutesy and child-friendly Gremlins films?

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Cinema74

Are the Critters movies sort of R-rated versions of the cutesy and child-friendly Gremlins films?

More gory, but not an R rated version. I’d argue that the first Gremlins is darker than any Critters.

[trentdiesel]

Originally Posted by demonknight

More gory, but not an R rated version. I’d argue that the first Gremlins is darker than any Critters.

Agreed, that's how I'd describe it. I have a ton of nostalgia for the first 2

[LordSummerIsle]

Originally Posted by ambient_indie

Honestly I thought shout killed it with these announcements! I expected Candyman and Critters, but Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2 and Starman! Sweet! I’ve been holding off on Starman particularly for Indicator/Powerhouse but this is most welcome. And Dracula Prince is Darkness is a big get. Was I sad NOES wasn’t in there? Not really. If they do I’ll most likely upgrade. The WB set only cost me $20 and it’s really not anything special. But we’ll see. I am anticipating sometime down the road Child’s Play 2&3 and maybe Bride of Chucky. Probably they’ll do Freddy vs Jason and interview Ronny Yu once for both haha! Anyways I saw some great titles that I’ll get.

I agree. I think it's a HUGE announcement that SF is going to be putting out more Hammer titles. That's a big deal.