Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Egbert Souse]

Received the updated Vincent Price Collection Vol. 1 today...

The Masque of the Red Death curiously has two separate encodes. The "extended cut" is the new 4K Film Foundation restoration and looks fantastic. The American "theatrical" cut is the same master as before. Not sure why they didn't just branch the two cuts, but it does give one a chance to compare the quality of the masters. The theatrical cut has a lower bitrate overall, so it's kind of obvious the restored version is the main item here.

[fitprod]

Originally Posted by Egbert Souse

Received the updated Vincent Price Collection Vol. 1 today...

The Masque of the Red Death curiously has two separate encodes. The "extended cut" is the new 4K Film Foundation restoration and looks fantastic. The American "theatrical" cut is the same master as before. Not sure why they didn't just branch the two cuts, but it does give one a chance to compare the quality of the masters. The theatrical cut has a lower bitrate overall, so it's kind of obvious the restored version is the main item here.

Branching is an extra cost that is a ***** to author and QC.

Fitprod

[TripleHBK]

Personally I'm not a fan of seemless branching. The idea/novelty was interesting when it was unveiled but these days I'd much rather have 2 separate encodes (or preferably 2 separate discs) even when the changes are minor (ie. Candyman).

[prkchopexpress]

Originally Posted by 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

most excited about this as i think it’s the only way you can watch the abominable dr phibes on region a.

Originally Posted by kp404

Linda Blair's 80s output could be blu ray treasure

truth. give me all the linda blair sleaze that exists. also, i think grotesque is streaming on prime. or it was earlier this year.

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Personally I'm not a fan of seemless branching.

this 10000000%. sometimes scenes are deleted for a reason. i remember when dvd first came out and i was happy just to see deleted scenes. but the more i’ve watched them, especially if they have commentary, i usually always feel that it was good that they were cut.

[kp404]

Originally Posted by Rayjg

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.

I had to make sure I was watching the same movie haha. The ending is so crazy that it makes the first 2/3 of the movie so much better in its insanity hahaha. Its like Linda Blair was taking any part she was offered in the 1980s and she's great in everything.

[KenHurd]

Originally Posted by 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.

My Scream Factory orders usually ship from Louisville, Kentucky.

[bsend]

Originally Posted by kp404

I had to make sure I was watching the same movie haha. The ending is so crazy that it makes the first 2/3 of the movie so much better in its insanity hahaha. Its like Linda Blair was taking any part she was offered in the 1980s and she's great in everything.

Agreed. It was a fun surprise on that DVD set.

[swamptours]

Are Attack of the Crab Monsters and Deathsport low in stock?

[xXx$uicide_Ma$terxXx]

Originally Posted by swamptours

Are Attack of the Crab Monsters and Deathsport low in stock?

SF posted this 6 days ago

Heads Up! Our limited-pressed site-exclusive Blu-ray of CAGED HEAT / JACKSON COUNTY JAIL has now officially sold out.

We have about 100 left on our other recently offered Blu-ray of STREETWALKIN' and about 400 left each on both DEATHSPORT and ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS. We do expect these to sell out so order now @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/page/list/id/282118

[Mr. Thomsen]

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.

Apart from the other reasons given in this thread, another one is that Bill Lustig took quite a lot of AB's cult and horror titles with him when they parted ways, since he was the one who actually had brought the rights to the table (which is why some of the OOP AB DVDs were re-released in more or less identical versions under the BU label).

[horroru]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Anyway, back on topic: Sadly, after having to approve of one delay after another on my Target order of WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST for months now, Target sent me a cancellation of the order today. This is the third Scream title preorder Target has cancelled on me. Why they just can't keep it ongoing until it's released is beyond me, but likely it has something to do with their crummy site logistics, which is really abysmal for a corporation their size.

Hey PE, this is completely bizarre, I got another "Approved Delivery Date" for WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST last night. And I just checked on Target's site and my order is supposedly still live.

I'll let you know here if I get a cancellation notice.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by horroru

Hey PE, this is completely bizarre, I got another "Approved Delivery Date" for WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST last night. And I just checked on Target's site and my order is supposedly still live.

I'll let you know here if I get a cancellation notice.

Watch out as just yesterday I too was asked by them to approve another delay of COLOSSAL, got the confirmation for the approval and then today the notice of cancellation. Bizarre is definitely the word, but in a world of algorithms and bots, it's all starting to seem perfectly normal.

I hope your order stays active! Thanks for keeping us posted.

[horroru]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Watch out as just yesterday I too was asked by them to approve another delay of COLOSSAL, got the confirmation for the approval and then today the notice of cancellation. Bizarre is definitely the word, but in a world of algorithms and bots, it's all starting to seem perfectly normal.

I hope your order stays active! Thanks for keeping us posted.

That doesn't fill me with confidence...I have a feeling mine will have the same fate...

Can't wait to revisit this film, always loved it as a kid and even then couldn't believe how kind of dark they went with his mangled face.

[misterecks]

Hey guys, I was hoping to get some help settling something for me. I recently bought Halloween II on blu-ray. I have the big complete collection set, but I always wanted the individual Halloween II and III, especially with the new artwork and slipcovers. I got Halloween II on eBay (I'm cautious on eBay, but being in Canada, my avenues for older, OOP and especially with slipcovers is limited), and it mostly looks fine. Discs look legit. But the reverse side insert (the one that has the original poster art for its cover) and the 2nd disc are looking off to me.

The first image is from the "new artwork" side of the insert. Looks good, nice and clear font on the credits. The second image is from the reverse side with the "poster artwork". The credits look more faded and not so clear. You can especially notice on the bottom line where it says "Cover Artwork".

https://imgur.com/a/TU7SEZO

https://imgur.com/a/nZvCEeo

And here's the disc art for the "Television Version" DVD. The first pic is good, looks nice and clear. The second pic, the line of words at the bottom of the disc starts off faded.

https://imgur.com/a/O0Bf4bN

https://imgur.com/a/nNQXfCo

I know generally older releases from Scream Factory aren't perfect, but buying it from eBay is just giving me red flags and I'd appreciate any help if anyone else can confirm if this suggests it's fake or if it's legit. Also, the seller is legit, they're in Canada too, 100% positive feedback, etc.

Thanks for any help you guys can provide!

[Savage_Blu]

You know, I like to think I'm a patient man. But really Shout? 11 days since I placed an order for Attack of the Crab Monsters and Deathsport and it has not shipped yet?

SMH.
Whatever.

I was feeling like spending money while on their website today, for the Vincent Price collection #1. F that.
I'll get it somewhere else.

[Bradsdadg]

Originally Posted by Savage_Blu

You know, I like to think I'm a patient man. But really Shout? 11 days since I placed an order for Attack of the Crab Monsters and Deathsport and it has not shipped yet?

SMH.
Whatever.

I was feeling like spending money while on their website today, for the Vincent Price collection #1. F that.
I'll get it somewhere else.

I hear you. It's only been 8 days since I ordered, but would be nice if it shipped out soon. I'm hoping they reserve stock once orders are placed and it doesn't get cancelled if sold out in the mean time...Makes it harder to order from them when they are one of the worst companies to ship in a timely manner.

[Savage_Blu]

Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

...Makes it harder to order from them when they are one of the worst companies to ship in a timely manner.

Which has been exasperated by Covid.
All other places I order from (Kino, BM, HB, GHV, Ronin, etc.) don't seem to have a problem shipping out in a timely manner currently.

[Jibbons]

Originally Posted by misterecks

Hey guys, I was hoping to get some help settling something for me. I recently bought Halloween II on blu-ray. I have the big complete collection set, but I always wanted the individual Halloween II and III, especially with the new artwork and slipcovers. I got Halloween II on eBay (I'm cautious on eBay, but being in Canada, my avenues for older, OOP and especially with slipcovers is limited), and it mostly looks fine. Discs look legit. But the reverse side insert (the one that has the original poster art for its cover) and the 2nd disc are looking off to me.

The first image is from the "new artwork" side of the insert. Looks good, nice and clear font on the credits. The second image is from the reverse side with the "poster artwork". The credits look more faded and not so clear. You can especially notice on the bottom line where it says "Cover Artwork".

https://imgur.com/a/TU7SEZO

https://imgur.com/a/nZvCEeo

And here's the disc art for the "Television Version" DVD. The first pic is good, looks nice and clear. The second pic, the line of words at the bottom of the disc starts off faded.

https://imgur.com/a/O0Bf4bN

https://imgur.com/a/nNQXfCo

I know generally older releases from Scream Factory aren't perfect, but buying it from eBay is just giving me red flags and I'd appreciate any help if anyone else can confirm if this suggests it's fake or if it's legit. Also, the seller is legit, they're in Canada too, 100% positive feedback, etc.

Thanks for any help you guys can provide!

Looks legit, I think you're just being paranoid. Doubt anyone would go out of their way to make a fake insert or disc print.

[misterecks]

Originally Posted by Jibbons

Looks legit, I think you're just being paranoid. Doubt anyone would go out of their way to make a fake insert or disc print.

Thanks for the response, I really appreciate it. I figured I was being paranoid.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by misterecks

Hey guys, I was hoping to get some help settling something for me. I recently bought Halloween II on blu-ray. I have the big complete collection set, but I always wanted the individual Halloween II and III, especially with the new artwork and slipcovers. I got Halloween II on eBay (I'm cautious on eBay, but being in Canada, my avenues for older, OOP and especially with slipcovers is limited), and it mostly looks fine. Discs look legit. But the reverse side insert (the one that has the original poster art for its cover) and the 2nd disc are looking off to me.

The first image is from the "new artwork" side of the insert. Looks good, nice and clear font on the credits. The second image is from the reverse side with the "poster artwork". The credits look more faded and not so clear. You can especially notice on the bottom line where it says "Cover Artwork".

https://imgur.com/a/TU7SEZO

https://imgur.com/a/nZvCEeo

And here's the disc art for the "Television Version" DVD. The first pic is good, looks nice and clear. The second pic, the line of words at the bottom of the disc starts off faded.

https://imgur.com/a/O0Bf4bN

https://imgur.com/a/nNQXfCo

I know generally older releases from Scream Factory aren't perfect, but buying it from eBay is just giving me red flags and I'd appreciate any help if anyone else can confirm if this suggests it's fake or if it's legit. Also, the seller is legit, they're in Canada too, 100% positive feedback, etc.

Thanks for any help you guys can provide!

The mastering on the original 2012 release is identical to the boxset version, IIRC, so there's a strong likelihood they'll have the same matrix/mastering codes. I'd compare the backs of the discs, to see if they match those from the boxset. If they match then it's extremely likely to be legit.

Matrix/mastering codes should look something like this: