Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[horroru]

Originally Posted by xXx$uicide_Ma$terxXx

Yeah, I was scared on missing out lol. Better safe than sorry I guess.

Based on a quick look at your collection, I think you'll be happy you picked it up. If it truly is limited to 1,000 copies, it's worth the price.
Think of it as a super low budget THEM or TARANTULA.

The picture quality is outstanding, I was blown away at how good it looks.
Again it's Corman so it has no budget, but what has always worked for me in Crab Monsters is the enthusiasm of the cast and crew - they're not just phoning it in, they're making the best movie they can with what they have. And it moves at a brisk pace so I'm never bored.

Hope you have fun with it!

[anthony21879]

Thought this was an apprietiated update.

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[Member-222782]

Hurry up and release Battletruck. And Grotesque. And Twice Dead.

[sancho]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

Hurry up and release Battletruck. And Grotesque. And Twice Dead.

I'm in for Grotesque (with Linda Blair). Have not seen that since 89 on VHS.

[xXx$uicide_Ma$terxXx]

SF released Grotesque on DVD and it looks like it was sourced from a tape copy. Not a good sign.

[Rayjg]

I remember reading they only found film elements for Battletruck, in Australia, after the double feature DVD came out.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by anthony21879

Thought this was an apprietiated update.

If they’re going to have a Shocktober sale next month, here’s to hoping they’re prepared.

[WKoA13]

My Vincent Price Collection reissue shipped yesterday...and actually shipped! Like had left origin city by the afternoon rather than sitting in "label created" for several days!

[anthony21879]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

If they’re going to have a Shocktober sale next month, here’s to hoping they’re prepared.

Still waiting on one of fours packages to ship. I actually got most faster then expected. I do hope they get things settled, and have the Shocktober sale.

However, the most important info I thought was the site "fix". People have been begging for that for awhile! Myself included.

[Savage_Blu]

Originally Posted by anthony21879

Still waiting on one of fours packages to ship. I actually got most faster then expected. I do hope they get things settled, and have the Shocktober sale.

I'm with ya...but considering the email update you received puts some doubt in my mind that they will have one.
On one hand, parts of their company are closed, admitting to a backlog and slow order fulfillment. Yet they are stocking up heavily for the winter months and expediting that inventory.

Some concern, and some positive.

I'm looking forward to it, and hopeful that it comes to fruition. However, with the issues they are having and the big push for the F13 set makes me nervous.

[tangerinewolf]

Originally Posted by xXx$uicide_Ma$terxXx

SF released Grotesque on DVD and it looks like it was sourced from a tape copy. Not a good sign.

No that won't do for a blu-ray release. SF needs to step-up their game. No more 1080p releases from old masters. They've been doing that too much lately.

[Killer Meteor]

Originally Posted by Rayjg

I can still remember when that first non-anamorphic DVD from Anchor Bay came out and what a big deal that was. Ancient history now.

It feels strange that AB has mostly left cult titles behind. Back in the early days, they were THE company.

[Talyn]

Originally Posted by Killer Meteor

It feels strange that AB has mostly left cult titles behind. Back in the early days, they were THE company.

and going to video stores to pre-order LE/SE VHS and DVD's.... I actually liked doing that back in the early days.

[jstxanothrxstory]

Originally Posted by Killer Meteor

It feels strange that AB has mostly left cult titles behind. Back in the early days, they were THE company.

Once they got bought out by Starz, the AB as we knew it was dead. Lionsgate having them now has just made it worse.

[zbinks]

I'm pretty sure Lionsgate dissolved Anchor Bay a few years back. I don't think the Anchor Bay branding has been used since 2017.

[guccipunkstar]

my Vincent Price collection volume 1 just arrived unannounced if anyone was wondering when they're shipping! Can't wait to finally see some of these films after them being out of circulation for so long

[Member-222782]

After Lionsgate is done with Vestron maybe they'll resurrect Anchor Bay for a similar specialty line.

[RevolverOcelScott]

Where do Shout/Scream ship from? I have a mystery package coming from Chino California and I'm wondering if that's from them.

[kp404]

Originally Posted by xXx$uicide_Ma$terxXx

SF released Grotesque on DVD and it looks like it was sourced from a tape copy. Not a good sign.

That's too bad because Grotesque is alot of fun and needs a blu ray release. Linda Blair's 80s output could be blu ray treasure

[Rayjg]

Originally Posted by kp404

That's too bad because Grotesque is alot of fun and needs a blu ray release. Linda Blair's 80s output could be blu ray treasure

The ending of that was totally bonkers. It was like they ran out of money and tacked a completely different film’s ending on it just to finish it.