Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[cmac]

Originally Posted by fuzzymctiger

Damn. What about all those VHS rips online? I know that probably isn't legal, but it would still be great to see the workprint.

VHS is probably the only way we'll see it.

[cmac]

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

That's stupid. Then how do you explain the upcoming Mr. Magoo theatrical set then? That's gonna have new extras. But at the very least, if you plan to release Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, could both Theatrical and Extended Versions be included? Having 2 versions of the film with the trailers at least would be worth the upgrade alone.

I'm doing the Magoo set and I doubt it will have any extras.

[Nailwraps]

Originally Posted by cmac

I'm doing the Magoo set and I doubt it will have any extras.

From what I've heard it's including commentaries, pencil tests, and more. Don't want to argue, I just wanted to point that out.

[cmac]

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

From what I've heard it's including commentaries, pencil tests, and more. Don't want to argue, I just wanted to point that out.

I haven't started on this project because the shorts are being transfered. Not sure you are hearing this from. I acquired the shorts from Sony.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Cliff, how about Repo Man?

[Frightener22]

Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

As bare bones as TT's Night of the Living Dead may be I'm actually looking forward to them releasing this, having not seen it since it came out back in 1990...I do predict HUGE sales for this...up there with Fright Night!

Here's hoping it's signed by Mr. Tom Savini too!!!

Doubtful though!

Thanks for reminding me, I'm actually interested in picking that up as well as "Enemy Mine" when they are released. I wasn't really a big fan of Savini's version but I still think it's worth having in the collection. I definitely agree with you about the sales on it doing very well. Being released in October especially, it has a lot going for it to do very well.

[MykeHavoc]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Cliff, how about Repo Man?

Yes please. Was just wondering the other day when a BD release would be hitting for this.

[fuzzymctiger]

Originally Posted by MykeHavoc

Yes please. Was just wondering the other day when a BD release would be hitting for this.

There is a region B release from Masters Of Cinema in the UK.
There's a steelbook edition and comes with the tv cut.

[MTRodaba2468]

Originally Posted by cmac

I'm not sure we'll ever get a Sony title. They won't allow any extra features to be created, so I just don't think it's worth picking up a film that we can't make a special edition.

That absolutely sucks, but there's one question I have about that...

Originally Posted by cmac

And it explains the Mill Creek deal...

True, but what about Criterion? Anatomy Of A Murder had a number of extras, and Criterion more-or-less confirmed via their newsletter clue that they're putting out On The Waterfront as well. I'd imagine they'd get to produce extras for that as well.

Originally Posted by Nick Graham

Obscure request/suggestion, but William Peter Blatty's The Ninth Configuration would be amazing on Blu. It was a miracle WB even put it on DVD, and even then it was just a straight port of the non-anamorphic UK DVD. If you've never seen it, it's a fantastic movie with some amazing performances.

I agree with this (although I'll be the first to admit that anything with Stacy Keach in it attracts my interest; the man is awesome). But I know that Warner won't license their titles, unfortunately, so it's a moot point.

Originally Posted by fuzzymctiger

There is a region B release from Masters Of Cinema in the UK.
There's a steelbook edition and comes with the tv cut.

I have the Masters of Cinema release, and it's great. With that said, it is region locked for Region B, and it would be nice to see a good Blu-Ray release of it here.

As I've said before, Arrow's release of The Funhouse (which is now region locked, although I managed to snag a fully US-playable, region-free one when it was available) is fantastic, but I'm happy to see Shout release it here, as I'm sure it'll be top-notch.

[HDMe]

Originally Posted by Frightener22

Thanks for reminding me, I'm actually interested in picking that up as well as "Enemy Mine" when they are released. I wasn't really a big fan of Savini's version but I still think it's worth having in the collection. I definitely agree with you about the sales on it doing very well. Being released in October especially, it has a lot going for it to do very well.

I can live without Fright Night, even though I quite liked it... but passing on Night of the Living Dead and Enemy Mine is tougher for me.

But... this thread has shed some light on things, especially regarding Sony and licensing.

Consider:

Echo Bridge from Sony = Bare bones, budget pricing
Shout Factory from non-Sony = Lots of extras, mid-tier pricing
Twilight Time = Bare bones, premium pricing

In fairness, given that both Twilight Time and Echo Bridge take the transfer given to them and do nothing to it and add nothing to it... it's amazing that we have such a disparity in the pricing from $5 to $30 for essentially the same caliber of work.

Shout, on the other hand, not only provides a ton of extras and has been commissioning new art... but also does some work with the transfer at least sometimes like with Halloween II tweaking... so I have to say it is an easy answer that Shout is providing the best bang for the buck... and I'm not just saying that because it is the right thread

I wish I could justify buying Halloween II again, but I can't... knowing that I want and need Halloween III, The Funhouse, They Live, and Phantasm II... plus who knows what else Shout hasn't announced yet that I will want.

But I have zero quibbles about what Shout is providing for the money they are asking. I never expect bargain-bin values (though I'll happily pick up things like Impostor finally found today at Best Buy for $5.99)... but it's hard to justify $30+ barebones when for around $20 you can get loaded releases from a company like Shout.

[Frightener22]

Cliff, or anyone else that may know, when does Echo Bridge's licensing deal expire for "Prom Night"? In addition, when it does, who do the rights revert back to? I know it's been said plenty of times, and trust me after this first wave of Scream Factory titles I'm far more interested in titles that have never seen a DVD/Blu-ray release before, but "Prom Night" is just dying for the Scream Factory treatment.

[MykeHavoc]

Hell yes on Prom Night. Outside of the more obvious franchises, this was always my favorite slasher film. I had to buy multiple copies before finding one that was even watchable (Jamie Lee with bouquet/axe cover) and even that transfer is pretty yucky, with the OAR squished into 1.33 for some reason. Thankfully the stretch feature I have fixes it, but the quality is all the more exposed.

[The Phantom Goat]

I would buy the shit out of a Prom Night blu box set. The first one is classic and the following films are horrible fun.

[Blu-Dre]

I still have my original Anchor Bay copy of Prom Night from 1998, and would gladly replace it if a Blu Ray version came along (Preferably from Scream Factory.)

I would also take a blu of Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II, a total guilty pleasure for me.

[kong73]

That would be excellent !

[starman15317]

Yes! Army of Darkness please!

[SilentNight]

Silent Night, Deadly Night

I know this will more than likely never happen as this movie is harder and harder to find but man would this be great on Blu-Ray. Even with the gore scenes that are in the DVD of lesser quality. I soooo want this on Blu-Ray.

What sucks is that in the intros for the Arrow Blu-Ray's I have there is a clip or two from Silent Night, Deadly Night and I can tell it is indeed 1080p quality. So, someone PLEASE release this! Arrow? Scream Factory? Scorpion? Anyone!!!

[dsman71]

Army of Darkness would be sooooooooo cool if they released it with both versions just like Anchor Bay, had it completely uncut with that brief nudity and a sharp transfer ( the Hong Kong MGM DVD )
Port over the commentaries, bonus features and youd have
The Ultimate Edition of AOD !!
(well weve had the Boomstick, the Collectors, so why not the UE)

[tellybox]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dre

I still have my original Anchor Bay copy of Prom Night from 1998, and would gladly replace it if a Blu Ray version came along (Preferably from Scream Factory.)

I would also take a blu of Hello Mary: Prom Night II, a total guilty pleasure for me.

1998 Prom Night, is that the release that's really dark?

I've been waiting for a high def release for awhile now, Scream Factory seems like a great choice to me! Definitely take Hello Mary Lou as well.

[Talyn]

Originally Posted by cmac

No way we'll get Warner titles. They won't even discuss films with us. They want to do everything MOD.

Are their tv titles the same way? .... I mean I would kill for BrimStone on BD, but would be happy with DVD....