Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 3856 - Blu-ray Forum

dylrichard02 · 07-05-2021, 03:01 PM

I'm in for all 5 4Ks but couldn't care any less about the poor commissioned art. Hopefully 2-5 look and sound better than the blu-rays I have now, as for 1 I hope it at least sounds better.

dylrichard02 · 07-05-2021, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by intothevoid2007

I’m hoping for a NECA figure with one of these- maybe an Elvira or better yet a Donald Pleasence. That would be great.

I found this at Target less than 2 weeks ago if you're looking for a Loomis NECA figure. It was $60.

https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Hallowee.../dp/B083QTJB1F

jacksparrow900 · 07-05-2021, 03:12 PM

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I'm keeping the box set but will gladly switch out the first five films knowing that scream is releasing this without anchor bay means that four and five will probably match the quality of the first three and we know that scream likes to include the original sound mix. I think that Halloween 5 will include in some form the deleted footage. Trancas films went through the trouble of finding that original footage what would be the point if no one ever sees the footage. I would be hopeful if we could get an HD upgrade of the Halloween II tv cut. Someone on another forum years ago mentioned they had an HD broadcast master of the tv cut.

intothevoid2007 · 07-05-2021, 03:15 PM

That Laurie is terrible though lol!

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Originally Posted by dylrichard02

I found this at Target less than 2 weeks ago if you're looking for a Loomis NECA figure. It was $60.

https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Hallowee.../dp/B083QTJB1F

dylrichard02 · 07-05-2021, 03:17 PM

I think enough people complained about floating heads that Shout saw it and decided to make the Halloween releases portraits of characters from the film for the new releases. I much prefer the artwork to the 2012 Scream blu rays of II and III. I really hope these have the reversible artwork.

dylrichard02 · 07-05-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by intothevoid2007

That Laurie is terrible though lol!

To each their own, I bought it for the Loomis.

jstxanothrxstory · 07-05-2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksparrow900

I would be hopeful if we could get an HD upgrade of the Halloween II tv cut. Someone on another forum years ago mentioned they had an HD broadcast master of the tv cut.

The TV cut was only ever assembled in standard definition. Any HD versions of it are upscales.

tylerc904 · 07-05-2021, 03:20 PM

I have Halloween II and Halloween III in Collector's Edition from SF, but missed the boxset so I only have the standard Halloween, Halloween 4 and 5. I'll probably grab these three but will not having the other 2 in the same "set" bother me to the point of purchase...??

Will also take a chance and blind buy Alone in the Dark as I see it mentioned as one from the golden era.

jstxanothrxstory · 07-05-2021, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerc904

I have Halloween II and Halloween III in Collector's Edition from SF, but missed the boxset so I only have the standard Halloween, Halloween 4 and 5. I'll probably grab these three but will not having the other 2 in the same "set" bother me to the point of purchase...??

Unless they're coming up with new features for II and SOTW, I imagine these will be identical to the 2018 releases, just on 4K discs rather than being downgraded to 1080p. The 2018 release was an upgrade over the 2012 release, fwiw.

Chie Satonaka · 07-05-2021, 03:24 PM

I really like the artwork for the Halloweens, Elvira, and Alone. I'll always be opposed to the obsession with always using theatrical artwork for home video releases. That's boring and I like seeing what artists can come up with to represent movies.

slasherdisc · 07-05-2021, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chie Satonaka

I really like the artwork for the Halloweens, Elvira, and Alone. I'll always be opposed to the obsession with always using theatrical artwork for home video releases. That's boring and I like seeing what artists can come up with to represent movies.

Nori · 07-05-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chie Satonaka

I'll always be opposed to the obsession with always using theatrical artwork for home video releases. That's boring and I like seeing what artists can come up with to represent movies.

First time I ever hear of theatrical original artworks described as "boring", but I guess there's a first for everything.

Me I'm the complete opposite. No matter how gorgeous a new artwork is, I will always favor originals.

tylerc904 · 07-05-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

Unless they're coming up with new features for II and SOTW, I imagine these will be identical to the 2018 releases, just on 4K discs rather than being downgraded to 1080p. The 2018 release was an upgrade over the 2012 release, fwiw.

That's what I'm aiming to do then, just buy 4, 5 and the original. I believe my Blu of the original is the 2012. I don't have a 4K player so it's more just for the bonus features/deluxe packaging in regards to 4 & 5. I think the blus I have are fairly bare-bones. I know my Halloween (78) copy has the fantastic Cut Above the Rest Documentary which I watch every Halloween after the film.

starsteam · 07-05-2021, 03:39 PM

I also find it rather dull when a new release just uses the same old art we've seen for decades instead of something fresh.

But it does feel rare for decent new artwork to be used for a release. Granted I do like the majority of Scream Factory's original artwork.

Chie Satonaka · 07-05-2021, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nori

First time I ever hear of theatrical original artworks described as "boring", but I guess there's a first for everything.

Me I'm the complete opposite. No matter how gorgeous a new artwork is, I will always favor originals.

I'm not saying theatrical artwork is always boring, but the idea that we always have to use it over and over again is.

MifuneFan · 07-05-2021, 03:46 PM

Every artist has their own concept for the movie, so it's not always going to gel with how we envision the films, or their posters. Personally, I really like these renditions of Halloween from Matthew Peak.

Tone blare · 07-05-2021, 03:49 PM

Hoping they all come with Remastered Blu's like prince of darkness and they live.

RevolverOcelScott · 07-05-2021, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Every artist has their own concept for the movie, so it's not always going to gel with how we envision the films, or their posters. Personally, I really like these renditions of Halloween from Matthew Peak.

Those are fantastic. Especially Part II

omahajon · 07-05-2021, 03:53 PM

I wasn't exactly blown away by the 4K of Prince of Darkness. I hope these really shine.

I love the cover art for Alone in the Dark though. I'll grab that.

DaveyJoe · 07-05-2021, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by omahajon

I wasn't exactly blown away by the 4K of Prince of Darkness.

Man, I thought it looked great.

07-05-2021, 03:01 PM	#77101
dylrichard02 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:In the mouth of madness 4K collection:592 Blu-ray collection:2202 DVD collection:271 MA collection:9 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	I'm in for all 5 4Ks but couldn't care any less about the poor commissioned art. Hopefully 2-5 look and sound better than the blu-rays I have now, as for 1 I hope it at least sounds better.

07-05-2021, 03:17 PM	#77105
dylrichard02 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:In the mouth of madness 4K collection:592 Blu-ray collection:2202 DVD collection:271 MA collection:9 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	I think enough people complained about floating heads that Shout saw it and decided to make the Halloween releases portraits of characters from the film for the new releases. I much prefer the artwork to the 2012 Scream blu rays of II and III. I really hope these have the reversible artwork.

07-05-2021, 03:20 PM	#77108
tylerc904 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:252 Trading Score:1	I have Halloween II and Halloween III in Collector's Edition from SF, but missed the boxset so I only have the standard Halloween, Halloween 4 and 5. I'll probably grab these three but will not having the other 2 in the same "set" bother me to the point of purchase...?? Will also take a chance and blind buy Alone in the Dark as I see it mentioned as one from the golden era.

07-05-2021, 03:24 PM	#77110
Chie Satonaka Special Member Member since:Apr 2020	I really like the artwork for the Halloweens, Elvira, and Alone. I'll always be opposed to the obsession with always using theatrical artwork for home video releases. That's boring and I like seeing what artists can come up with to represent movies.

07-05-2021, 03:39 PM	#77114
starsteam Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Alabama 4K collection:456 Blu-ray collection:5475 DVD collection:3249 Digital collection:1330 Trading Score:261	I also find it rather dull when a new release just uses the same old art we've seen for decades instead of something fresh. But it does feel rare for decent new artwork to be used for a release. Granted I do like the majority of Scream Factory's original artwork.

07-05-2021, 03:46 PM	#77116
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Every artist has their own concept for the movie, so it's not always going to gel with how we envision the films, or their posters. Personally, I really like these renditions of Halloween from Matthew Peak.

07-05-2021, 03:49 PM	#77117
Tone blare Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:137 Blu-ray collection:1237 MA collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:140	Hoping they all come with Remastered Blu's like prince of darkness and they live.

07-05-2021, 03:53 PM	#77119
omahajon Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Omaha 4K collection:189 Blu-ray collection:1702 DVD collection:193 Digital collection:4 Trading Score:1	I wasn't exactly blown away by the 4K of Prince of Darkness. I hope these really shine. I love the cover art for Alone in the Dark though. I'll grab that.

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