Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Nailwraps]

We're not entirely sure yet. It's just speculation until we get an official confirmation.


But you know what else would beneficial if there is one; an Ilsa box set.

[LawnFurniture]

I knew Halloween II & III would get a true 4K UHD which is why I held off on those steelbooks, but definitelt surprised to see Halloween and Halloween 4-5. Halloween 4-5 are definitely in need of a new transfer because every sequel past part 3 is rocking DVD era HD transfers. Alone in the Dark is the crown jewel of releases in this batch though for me.

[dylrichard02]

When are the announcements speculated to come?

It seems like the July announcements came on a Monday around 1:30-2:00 PM EST. Is it possible Tuesday considering the US holiday Sunday puts a delay on Mondays?

[jstxanothrxstory]

Originally Posted by Scarface33

A lot of people are talking about Lionsgate; is there officially a deal between Scream and Lionsgate?

Lionsgate has the distribution rights for the first, fourth and fifth films, though they’re still outright owned by Trancas. Most of us assumed Scream wouldn’t be able to do anything because of Lionsgate being the distributor, but it’s possible they just went through Trancas directly.

[Xtrem3]

Originally Posted by hudson4k

Insane lineup.

I go all in

[xXx$uicide_Ma$terxXx]

Good to see AITD finally and more Elvira. If none of those Halloween movies come with the original audio then that's a hard ****ing pass.

[Show spoiler]3 is always a pass anyway. God, that movie sucks.

[starsteam]

Halloween 2-5 are really the only other ones I wanted to upgrade to 4K. Man, that beautiful box set... maybe it won't be completely replaced. It is nice to finally be getting proper Shout editions of Halloween 4 (and hopefully 5).

Really excited for Elvira's Haunted Hills and Alone in the Dark. It's gonna be a great month and it's not even for October.

[postmodel]

Wow, if that’s it for September, looks like I’m all in.

I’m sure Scream will have a Limited Edition offer to buy all the Halloween UHDs that’ll save a few bucks, but no formal box set.

I really hope Deadly Friend happens!

[dylrichard02]

Originally Posted by postmodel

I’m sure Scream will have a Limited Edition offer to buy all the Halloween UHDs that’ll save a few bucks, but no formal box set.

That would be fantastic! I hope it ends up being the first 8, or at least 1-5.

[omahajon]

It's really tempting for the Halloween 4Ks but if no new extras, current SF releases of these are fine for me. Alone in the Dark is a big get and more Elvira is cool, even if it's not everyone's bag.

[JupiterMission]

Originally Posted by Michael24

Alone In the Dark might be a rare blind buy for me, as this seems like the only way I'll ever get to finally see it.

I don't usually knock movies on the forums, but as a heads-up: You might want to try to watch Alone in the Dark before blind buying it. Between the awesome poster, the promising premise, and all the people on here constantly begging for a blu, I thought I would love it. Then I finally watched it and was very disappointed. I thought it was really bad and (worse) boring. I'm happy it's coming to blu for the people hankering for it, but as for blind buys I would recommend trying to find it first!

[Resident Evil Labs]

Cool announcements, gonna get Alone In The Dark and Halloween 4, already have Halloween in 4k and it looks great.

[Resident Evil Labs]

I would love Scream to get Carnosaur 1 and 2, and Syngenor if possible. Also the underated gem Fantastic Four 1994.

[Resident Evil Labs]

I'm still waiting on Metamorphosis The Alien Factor to be released too one day on Blu. It's one of the coolest creature features ever imo.

[Nighthawk71]

Originally Posted by Resident Evil Labs

I'm still waiting on Metamorphosis The Alien Factor to be released too one day on Blu. It's one of the coolest creature features ever imo.

i totally agree!!

[Thomas Veil]

Definitely pumped for Halloween III, and will probably get II as well. I can't see getting the first one as I already have it in 4k and am totally in love with the Best Buy steel so unless the pq is somehow better I'll pass.

What are the chances Night of the Comet gets the 4K treatment or at the very least a pq and steel upgrade?

[iamnoone]

Skipped the earlier HALLOWEEN (1978) 4K UHD from Lionsgate, because all it had was the horrible remixed 5.1 audio with new music/efx added.

One thing that is practically a given is that Scream will deliver an edition that INCLUDES the original intact mono, as they once forced to have included in their earlier boxsets.

The mono track is essential.

Yes, I'm a purist, but I would have even accepted a 5.1 mash of the original mono, as long as they didn't change and add things, making it an entirely different score. Not when it comes to John Carpenter music and movies.

So glad I skipped the Lionsgate 4K, not so much that I would never have watched it that way with the crap 5.1 remix, but just so they didn't get any of my money, and it held the doors open even moreso now for Scream to reacquire it and do IT RIGHT!

[HDMe]

I missed out on the set so this is good news for me. If it ends up being just 1-5 that's still better than nothing. The ones after that are honestly the ones I watch the lease anyway, except maybe 6... I'd get them all, but I'd be happy with 1-5 if that's all we get.

[Thomas Veil]

Originally Posted by iamnoone

Skipped the earlier HALLOWEEN (1978) 4K UHD from Lionsgate, because all it had was the horrible remixed 5.1 audio with new music/efx added.

One thing that is practically a given is that Scream will deliver an edition that INCLUDES the original intact mono, as they once forced to have included in their earlier boxsets.

The mono track is essential.

Yes, I'm a purist, but I would have even accepted a 5.1 mash of the original mono, as long as they didn't change and add things, making it an entirely different score. Not when it comes to John Carpenter music and movies.

So glad I skipped the Lionsgate 4K, not so much that I would never have watched it that way with the crap 5.1 remix, but just so they didn't get any of my money, and it held the doors open even moreso now for Scream to reacquire it and do IT RIGHT!

I forgot about the remix, but the steel for me was well worth it. I would wait and see though, Scream has a way of sometimes getting one thing right and screwing up another. I'll wait for reviews.

[iamnoone]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

I forgot about the remix, but the steel for me was well worth it. I would wait and see though, Scream has a way of sometimes getting one thing right and screwing up another. I'll wait for reviews.

Ya, that's a big possibility.

It will most likely be DP Dean Cundey's approximately 50th approved editions, now he goes with vibrant reds and oranges in all the nighttime scenes, doorways, etc. DP approved!!!! He now remembers it was a very fiery evening the movie was supposed to take place during.