Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by kngtmat

For Fright Night 2 fans. Vestron has a video for Maximum Overdrive and someone asked about Fright Night 2. Vestron FB page said they were told Lionsgate doesn't have it and it's back with the producers.

Then this means we should expect it from Scream Factory some time next year. We're 14+ titles into the Vestron line and the film still hasn't made it into the line so that was the first clue they didn't have it. The second clue was Shout releasing another Vista Organization title last year (Dudes). I hope they get Julie Carmen to participate in the extras. She's one of the reasons this film is so enjoyable

[RedHarvest]

Scream Factory shipped a whole new Blu-ray as replacement for the Wild at Heart error.

[zbinks]

I'm pretty sure Scream Factory responded to an inquiry on Facebook, not long after Dudes was announced, that there were still US rights issues re: Fright Night Part 2. I don't recall them elaborating on what those issues might have been. At the time, I might have written that off as them trying to hide their hand, but it's been over a year since the Dudes announcement and it still hasn't been announced, so maybe there is something more to that, after all. If they had the rights to release it, it seems unlikely that they would have passed up a chance for a 30th anniversary release on a film that might be their most requested, ever.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by zbinks

I'm pretty sure Scream Factory responded to an inquiry on Facebook, not long after Dudes was announced, that there were still US rights issues re: Fright Night Part 2. I don't recall them elaborating on what those issues might have been. At the time, I might have written that off as them trying to hide their hand, but it's been over a year since the Dudes announcement and it still hasn't been announced, so maybe there is something more to that, after all. If they had the rights to release it, it seems unlikely that they would have passed up a chance for a 30th anniversary release on a film that might be their most requested, ever.

Does Shout play the Anniversary game? I don't think I've ever seen an Anniversary-themed released from them. In any case, I'm confident now more than ever that this will finally happen.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by GG Pan

As for my own unasked-for 2 cents, I see this preorder ban leading to more overstocked titles that are eventually sold bargain-priced by Hamilton Book. Unless SF changes their liquidation policy too.

While initially I had planned on pre-ordering at least a few of these titles before all these recent shenanigans were put into place, I am now more than content on waiting on most of these until I find a price I like. That initial surge of "I gotta have that!" has now passed... I can be patient. I sincerely hope that your prediction comes true.

[Jay Mammoth]

I predict their continued success.

[NeMo_ET]

It may have already been mentioned, but I'm curious what will happen with the Miramax content. Didn't some company come in and buy it? Wonder if Shout will be able to get access. They have a ton of great titles and a bunch of OOP stuff. A lot of their blu transfers were pretty junk as well, so there's good reason to do some re-releases.

[GeoffOliver]

Pretty sure Lionsgate has the entire Miramax catalog. I know it used to be divided between them and Echo Bridge, but I’m pretty sure Lionsgate has it all now. They’re just choosing not to reissue some of the stuff Echo Bridge already put out.

I believe I heard that Shout! Factory did bid on the catalog though, at least the half that went to Echo Bridge.

[Jay Mammoth]

Can’t wait for Halloween II and Creepshow

[Tylur]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

Unfortunately, Creepshow jumped up to $39.99 on amazon.ca before I saw the earlier post. Good news is House on Haunted Hill dropped to $26.19, so I pre-ordered that one.

Thanks for the heads up! I see that not only House on Haunted Hill dropped but Trick R Treat is now 26.19 too!

[kevbones]

Originally Posted by TXMoviebuff77

Grow a pair

What an incredibly sexist thing to say about someone that doesn't like a horror film for valid reasons. I don't think one needs to grow a pair to "appreciate" casual rape insinuations in films. Yikes.

[bugula]

Originally Posted by kevbones

What an incredibly sexist thing to say about someone that doesn't like a horror film for valid reasons. I don't think one needs to grow a pair to "appreciate" casual rape insinuations in films. Yikes.

Grow two pairs.

[fnvmaster]

Originally Posted by kevbones

What an incredibly sexist thing to say about someone that doesn't like a horror film for valid reasons. I don't think one needs to grow a pair to "appreciate" casual rape insinuations in films. Yikes.

[theEXORCIST]

Originally Posted by kevbones

What an incredibly sexist thing to say about someone that doesn't like a horror film for valid reasons. I don't think one needs to grow a pair to "appreciate" casual rape insinuations in films. Yikes.

Im not offended that guy probably watches a Serbian film on repeat not because he thinks its a good film but because he thinks it makes him a "man"

[Worship.my.wreck]

Originally Posted by Jay Mammoth

Can’t wait for Halloween II and Creepshow

And Trick 'R Treat and Candyman

[Jay Mammoth]

Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

And Trick 'R Treat and Candyman

Yeah I’ll buy those as well. I haven’t preordered them though.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by theEXORCIST

Im not offended that guy probably watches a Siberian film on repeat not because he thinks its a good film but because he thinks it makes him a "man"

[DarylDude]

My question to Scream: “I buy a ton of stuff from Scream/Shout... why are you limiting vendors on new releases to solely Amazon and yourself? Heck of a way to treat your long-term customers. Very disappointing and causing me to rethink whether I will purchase from your business ever again”

Their response: “We apologize for the recent disruption in the normal pre-order experience for Shout! Factory products at other retailers. Please allow for a couple of weeks as we sort this out on our end and return back to (or close to) the process as it was before. Thank you for understanding and, again, we apologize for the inconvenience and confusion.”

...they seem to acknowledge the issue. I hope that they are sincere in ultimately correcting it.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by DarylDude

My question to Scream: “I buy a ton of stuff from Scream/Shout... why are you limiting vendors on new releases to solely Amazon and yourself? Heck of a way to treat your long-term customers. Very disappointing and causing me to rethink whether I will purchase from your business ever again”

Their response: “We apologize for the recent disruption in the normal pre-order experience for Shout! Factory products at other retailers. Please allow for a couple of weeks as we sort this out on our end and return back to (or close to) the process as it was before. Thank you for understanding and, again, we apologize for the inconvenience and confusion.”

...they seem to acknowledge the issue. I hope that they are sincere in ultimately correcting it.

That was the exact response they gave another forum member last week. They seem to have a prepared statement which would imply that the outcry has been decent.

[halloween5309]

my complaint is I ordered halloween 3 from scream and they dont charge your card till item ships. I wanted to pay for it and be done with it.