Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[captainron_howdy]

If either The Dead Zone or Fire In The Sky are announced, I'll be more than satisfied.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by captainron_howdy

If either The Dead Zone or Fire In The Sky are announced, I'll be more than satisfied.

Yeah, the Dead Zone would be amazing. Long overdue.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Well it seems that two of the titles will be the leaked Arkoff ones, so that probably leaves another 3-4. Will Idle Hands be one?

Leak? Were all the titles leaked or just for May? Also wondering where this is happening?

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Leak? Were all the titles leaked or just for May? Also wondering where this is happening?

The two Arkoff titles that were never announced by Scream but listed on a few sites for March before vanishing, How to Make a Monster and The Day the World Ended. Apparently Amazon later updated them for May release, so it may be that they're coming then.

I don't know why these two leaked prematurely. Maybe Scream decided to delay them at the last minute, by which time it was too late to notify retailers.

[MJD64]

Originally Posted by horroru

I'm with you MJD, been waiting for DEAD ZONE forever.
I'd love BRIDES OF DRACULA in the OAR, and MONSTER FROM HELL as well, and then hopefully by the end of the year get CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN.

Amen, my brother! DEAD ZONE is right up there among my favorite King adaptations, and though some Cronenberg fans feel it lacks the visionary touch of his more "personal" and visceral films, I think it has a touching humanity and wonderfully effective low-key eeriness; it features one of Christopher Walken's best performances, and Martin Sheen is terrific as well.

I've read the UK Blu transfer on CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN leaves much to be desired, so here's hoping the release here - when it arrives, whether through Scream or WAC - gets it right. That UK disc did look to have some decent extras, however: I especially liked how Terence Fisher's early Hammer film FOUR SIDED TRIANGLE was Included as a supplement!

[steev210]

With Universal (supposedly) releasing JAWS on 4K in June to mark the film's 45th anniversary, I hope Scream can license out JAWS 2, JAWS 3D and JAWS:THE REVENGE and give us Collector's Editions.

Jaws 2 has a good transfer, but all could use fresh scans. Jaws 3D deserves a true 3D (not anaglyph) release and Jaws: The Revenge presented with the original theatrical ending (not just as a bonus feature like the previous blu-ray).

Universal couldn't care less about the sequels, so why not let a company who would take a vested interest in delivering quality Collector's Editions have them?

[fitprod]

Originally Posted by steev210

Jaws 3D deserves a true 3D (not anaglyph) release and Jaws: The Revenge presented with the original theatrical ending (not just as a bonus feature like the previous blu-ray).

Um, Jaws 3D isn’t a anaglyph 3D transfer. It's a normal 3D BD release.

Fitprod

[DukeTogo84]

Hmm. The Evil of Frankenstein and Idle Hands look to be the collector editions for May. No Paramount titles, so I doubt the Dead Zone or Tales from the Darkside this month. I just hope there are a few Paramount titles.

[Frightener22]

"**NEW TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT**

Get your hands ready to pre-order our new definitive Blu-ray edition of the cult film horror-comedy IDLE HANDS! Details we have at this time are as follows:

• National street date for North America (Region A) is 5/12/2020

• This is being presented as a Collector’s Edition release and will come guaranteed with a slipcover in its first three months of release.

• The newly commissioned and Director-approved artwork you see pictured comes to us from artist Laz Marquez. This art will be front-facing and the reverse side of the wrap will feature the original theatrical artwork.

• New extras are in progress and will be announced on a later date (April timing). Director Rodman Flender is very much on board and our production team is working hard to secure cast & more.

Pre-order now directly from us @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/idle-...ector-s-editi…
The first 50 orders from our site will receive an exclusive limited-edition 18” x 24” rolled poster of the exclusive new illustration."

[Donl1282]

Originally Posted by steev210

With Universal (supposedly) releasing JAWS on 4K in June to mark the film's 45th anniversary, I hope Scream can license out JAWS 2, JAWS 3D and JAWS:THE REVENGE and give us Collector's Editions.

Jaws 2 has a good transfer, but all could use fresh scans. Jaws 3D deserves a true 3D (not anaglyph) release and Jaws: The Revenge presented with the original theatrical ending (not just as a bonus feature like the previous blu-ray).

Universal couldn't care less about the sequels, so why not let a company who would take a vested interest in delivering quality Collector's Editions have them?

I would purchase those. I’ve also been waiting for Jaws 5 for the past 30 years.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Hmm. The Evil of Frankenstein and Idle Hands look to be the collector editions for May. No Paramount titles, so I doubt the Dead Zone or Tales from the Darkside this month. I just hope there are a few Paramount titles.

these are both lesser titles to me so this is a "meh" announcement... especially considering all the great Paramount possibilities.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

these are both lesser titles to me so this is a "meh" announcement... especially considering all the great Paramount possibilities.

Pretty much how I feel, and both of double dips. Evil of Frankenstein is a pretty cool film, but really didn't need the collector edition make over. Don't really care about Idle Hands.

[BarnDoor]

Providing we are getting those two Arkoff titles in May, I'd say the best we can hope for is 3 more announcements on top of that, but possibly as few as one more.

I think if there was more Hammer they'd have announce any alongside Evil of Frankenstein. Other than Paramount or Warner titles, I'm hoping for a dark horse like Dark Secret of Harvest Home.

[BarnDoor]

Our first non-Scream Paramount title! Danger: Diabolik coming 19th May:

[Monterey Jack]

Only fifty pre-order posters for Idle Hands? That seems like a very low number compared to what Scream usually offers.

[starsteam]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Our first non-Scream Paramount title! Danger: Diabolik coming 19th May:

It's probably a error, but the Scream Factory logo is on the spine.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Only fifty pre-order posters for Idle Hands? That seems like a very low number compared to what Scream usually offers.

I feel like it's likely a fairly safe estimate on the amount of folks that will be eager to pre-order that one. I find the film enjoyable enough but this is definitely not a collectors edition I was clamoring for. My guess is that Scream Factory isn't expecting this one to fly out the door either, especially given the fact that this will most likely be re-using the existing transfer.

[DrCushing]

**NEW TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT**

Our love for Hammer Films continues into the new year with an upgraded version of THE EVIL OF FRANKENSTEIN starring Peter Cushing. Coming soon to Blu-ray from us in an all-new definitive edition! Details we have at this time are as follows:

• National street date for North America (Region A) is 5/19/2020

• This is being presented as a Collector’s Edition release and will come guaranteed with a slipcover in its first three months of release.

• The newly commissioned artwork you see pictured comes to us from artist Mark Maddox (Dracula: Prince of Darkness, Frankenstein Created Woman). This art will be front-facing and the reverse side of the wrap will feature the original theatrical artwork.

• New extras are in progress and will be announced on a later date (March timing). We can confirm today though that we are proceeding with a new transfer of the film!

Pre-order now directly from us @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/the-e...ein-col…
The first 500 orders from our site will receive an exclusive limited-edition 18” x 24” rolled poster of the exclusive new illustration.

I knew this one was coming...just not when.

[ponytail]

Originally Posted by MJD64

Got my fingers crossed for FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL and a collector's edition of BRIDES OF DRACULA being in the next round of Hammer announcements.

Brides of Dracula is my favorite Hammer flick Yes please.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Our first non-Scream Paramount title! Danger: Diabolik coming 19th May:

This is good news. I doubt it will have the Italian audio. However, it looks like it's being released under the Scream label as it says Scream Factory on the spine.