Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[dylrichard02]

While we are talking about Warner Brothers titles, can they please give us a proper release of Timecop and Bloodsport?

[dylrichard02]

From the looks of it Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and The Town That Dreaded Sundown are both apart of the "Love is in the Scare" sale, neither are in the going OOP section nor are they on the going OOP page anymore. Rights might have been renewed?

[MTRodaba2468]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

With the announcement of Joe Dante's Explorers on the Select line, make that in for five.

I didn't even see that Explorers was getting a Select release until well after I placed my initial pre-order.

Same with Wildcats, for that matter...

[Alfredlynch]

Kong '76 with extended cut!!! Explorers will be fun to have as well. I gotta check out the trailers for the rest.

[HipsterTrash]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

In order of preference:

King Kong (1933)
King Kong (1976)
Kong: Skull Island
King Kong (2005)

I have fond memories of seeing King Kong (1976) on television all of the time around about the late 1970s/early 1980s. It's got some silliness, but it's also pretty great. The Jessica Lange introduction scene for the win.

You're crazy
I would absolutely put Kong Skull Island at the bottom.

King Kong '33
King Kong '05
King Kong '76
Kong: Skull Island

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by MTRodaba2468

I didn't even see that Explorers was getting a Select release until well after I placed my initial pre-order.

Same with Wildcats, for that matter...

Yep, Wildcats for me too. Haven't seen it, but have heard enough about it over the years that I think it checks the cult appeal boxes.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

You're crazy
I would absolutely put Kong Skull Island at the bottom.

King Kong '33
King Kong '05
King Kong '76
Kong: Skull Island

Kong: Skull Island has a great homage to Cannibal Holocaust.

[VeronicaSawyer]

I'm happy to see He Knows You're Alone get some love on bluray. I've always thought that that was an underrated slasher, even without the Tom Hanks connection, which is what most people seem to remember it for. I'm hopeful that the second House of Wax remake will get a SF release sometime this year!

Also, that Love is in the Scare sale is pretty excellent. I managed to cross 6 titles off of my wishlist (Psycho II, III, IV, Candyman, The Hills Run Red, and Cherry Falls), and even with international shipping, it's still a great deal, which isn't always the case.

[Metalbeast]

What an incredible line-up, I used to watch a vhs tape of King Kong 1976 with my family all the time as a kid, The other three films look pretty cool too.

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

In order of preference:

King Kong (1933)
King Kong (1976)
Kong: Skull Island
King Kong (2005)

I have fond memories of seeing King Kong (1976) on television all of the time around about the late 1970s/early 1980s. It's got some silliness, but it's also pretty great. The Jessica Lange introduction scene for the win.

I like them all but my preference is like this:

Kong: Skull Island
King Kong (2005)
King Kong (1976)
King Kong (1933)

[jcs913]

In for Kong, Eyes and Alone are great early 80's thrillers. The Hand is O. Stone, so could be good, but I do not remember seeing it, so a big possible. My happiest Shout announcement isn't from Scream, but the Select line, Wildcats. I also commented in the Shout thread that this was my cinematic debut.. I was an extra in the crowd of the football games. Was filmed at a HS nearby here in Chicago. Like I said over in the Shout thread, maybe with the better resolution, I can finally see my face...

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by jcs913

In for Kong, Eyes and Alone are great early 80's thrillers. The Hand is O. Stone, so could be good, but I do not remember seeing it, so a big possible. My happiest Shout announcement isn't from Scream, but the Select line, Wildcats. I also commented in the Shout thread that this was my cinematic debut.. I was an extra in the crowd of the football games. Was filmed at a HS nearby here in Chicago. Like I said over in the Shout thread, maybe with the better resolution, I can finally see my face...

I've worked as a background extra twice.

For Stephen King's Cell (2016), I was one of many local marathon runners who replied to the casting call, because we had to spend all day chasing actors and stunt doubles through the woods. I was around John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, and Isabelle Fuhrman for a couple of hours, but not interacting with them, aside from the filming of the chase.

I can be seen alone on the screen for a good second or two, and Blu-ray.com even immortalized me with a screenshot for the review here. During my scene, on the director commentary track, Tod Williams says, "That guy...I love the way he did that."

[Show spoiler]

For Captain America: Civil War, I am one of the many extras in a church sanctuary for Peggy Carter's funeral scene. I was sitting about 15 feet behind Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie in the church while the Russo Brothers were filming Emily VanCamp (Sharon Carter) giving the eulogy. You cannot see me during the actual movie, but you can see my face in a deleted scene on the Blu-ray, when the coffin is being carried into the church, if you are really looking for me.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I've worked as a background extra twice.

For Stephen King's Cell (2016), I was one of many local marathon runners who replied to the casting call, because we had to spend all day chasing actors and stunt doubles through the woods. I was around John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, and Isabelle Fuhrman for a couple of hours, but not interacting with them, aside from the filming of the chase.

I can be seen alone on the screen for a good second or two, and Blu-ray.com even immortalized me with a screenshot for the review here. During my scene, on the director commentary track, Tod Williams says, "That guy...I love the way he did that."

[Show spoiler]

For Captain America: Civil War, I am one of the many extras in a church sanctuary for Peggy Carter's funeral scene. I was sitting about 15 feet behind Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie in the church while the Russo Brothers were filming Emily VanCamp (Sharon Carter) giving the eulogy. You cannot see me during the actual movie, but you can see my face in a deleted scene on the Blu-ray, when the coffin is being carried into the church, if you are really looking for me.

Hey, you have fame with that screen shot. I just want to possibly see my face for once on a screen and video format that does not make everything look blurry from past 10 feet...

I'll tell you that screenshot of you Owl is possibly fitting. It might be your look at a Skinny Puppy concert back in the 90's...

[CelestialAgent]

Originally Posted by steev210

WOW, day one for KING KONG '76. FINALLY!!! I'm actually shocked that it took 15 yrs to come to blu-ray!

For North America, sure

However:
UK HD DVD (Momentum) - 26th March 2007
French Blu-ray - 17th June 2009

[Michael24]

My preference:

1. King Kong (1933)
2. Kong: Skull Island
3. King Kong (1976)
4. King Kong (2005)

Although '33 and Skull Island are the only ones I actually like.

[Monterey Jack]

Originally Posted by Lacrimosa

BarnDoor, you need to add Dead Again and Sleepy Hollow to your list.

The Aussie release of Dead Again is very nice (despite being a dated scan). A properly-remastered Sleepy Hollow is a must, however.

[patrick23]

My God, this is only May. Can't wait to see what the rest of the summer brings.

[Surge92]

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

A properly-remastered Sleepy Hollow is a must, however.

This is my favorite Burton film. What it desperately needs is a 4K UHD release.

[Monterey Jack]

Originally Posted by Surge92

This is my favorite Burton film. What it desperately needs is a 4K UHD release.

I'd settle for a freshly-minted 2K Blu transfer, anything but that horrid Paramount release.

[BluCollector13]

Originally Posted by blusfromthebasement

Glad to see that they’re still releasing Warner Brothers titles!

This gives me hope that we’ll eventually get Collector’s Editions of:

Alone in the Dark (1982)
Wes Craven’s Deadly Friend
Deep Blue Sea
Dr. Giggles
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
House of Wax (2005)
Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

A 4K/Blu Shout Selects of "Gremlins 2". It's what Jesus wants.