Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[zbinks]

Those heavier release schedules of yore relied heavily on major studio back catalogs, especially MGM. While many of the catalogs probably still have something that may be of interest to SF, SF has probably run headfirst into the "law of diminishing returns" with most of them, and a lot of what's left probably has any variety of issues that are potential non-starters in getting them released. If the sales data says "big titles sell, deep catalog doesn't", then that's probably the direction they'll continue to follow, because that's what pays the bills and keeps the lights on. That a company like VS can continue to mine some of these catalogs, probably says more about the VS's business model and personal interests, than it does about the actual sales potential of any individual title.

[JoeKilledKenney2020]

I wish for a 4K Restoration of Orca (1977) with deleted footage restored that were cut for theatrical distribution. And a 4K restoration of the original festival pre-release cut of Bug (1975), and an R-Rated Cut of Prophecy (1979).

I would love to see all three of them restored.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by zbinks

Those heavier release schedules of yore relied heavily on major studio back catalogs, especially MGM. While many of the catalogs probably still have something that may be of interest to SF, SF has probably run headfirst into the "law of diminishing returns" with most of them, and a lot of what's left probably has any variety of issues that are potential non-starters in getting them released. If the sales data says "big titles sell, deep catalog doesn't", then that's probably the direction they'll continue to follow, because that's what pays the bills and keeps the lights on. That a company like VS can continue to mine some of these catalogs, probably says more about the VS's business model and personal interests, than it does about the actual sales potential of any individual title.

I'm sure in the end you'll be right in the end, but a guy can dream.

In the end if another distributor can get access to the titles Scream Factory passes on then I'm fine with that as ultimately I just want more, More, MORE!

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

I'm sure in the end you'll be right in the end, but a guy can dream.

In the end if another distributor can get access to the titles Scream Factory passes on then I'm fine with that as ultimately I just want more, More, MORE!

I do too, but the more a label gets burned on certain titles, the more they start avoiding those titles, altogether. I'm clearly one of the very few people that actually enjoyed Meatcleaver Massacre. It's apparently the kind of title that would taken up space in a rat-infested storage unit after Best Buy returned 4,000 unsold units out of the 5,000 it ordered. At least, as an exclusive direct sale limited edition, there are no excess units and there's no wholesale discount, so Shout! will hopefully turn a tidy profit. Not great to the customer's wallet, but that seems to be the going trend in home video, these days.

[prkchopexpress]

was communion never a big seller on home video? like, did they have sales data and that’s what led them to only make 1500 copies?

[JupiterMission]

Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

Is June they 10th anniversary?

Did they do anything special for their 5th anniversary sale?

I am wondering whether I should just bite the bullet and order the old Universal collections from Hamilton at $43 a piece (considering SF have never sold them at a lower price themselves), or it might be an idea to wait a bit and see if they do something crazy for their 10th anniversary.

Sorry for the delayed response! Somehow I missed my notification.

September 2022 would be the ten year anniversary for their first releases, and they did a really nice sale in May of 2017 to mark their 5 year anniversary. I picked up plenty of titles for $15.

I've thought the same thing about the Universal collections. Gruv has them for about $48 right now, and with the discount code and all I think it about matches Hamilton.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by prkchopexpress

was communion never a big seller on home video? like, did they have sales data and that’s what led them to only make 1500 copies?

I think they own the film outright, so all of the sales data that still exists, should be in their possession.

[fitprod]

Originally Posted by prkchopexpress

was communion never a big seller on home video? like, did they have sales data and that’s what led them to only make 1500 copies?

All I remember about Communion is that it was so niche that Lumivision released it on LaserDisc, via a deal with Anchor Bay... They were one of the smaller labels in those days.

fitprod

[andantelise]

Apparently, SF doesn't replace items that weren't purchased with them anymore? I know someone, I think, had mentioned this here before, but it's still disappointing.

[JasonMichael]

They replaced a disc from a Dragnet 1968 DVD set for me late last year, but the policy change could be more recent.

[bsend]

Purchased Deadly Blessing off of Amazon and it came with a slip. Wild. That release is 10 years old.

[NeonStreetMelt]

Originally Posted by bsend

Purchased Deadly Blessing off of Amazon and it came with a slip. Wild. That release is 10 years old.

Took 10 years to sell 10k copies, sad to say.
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[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by bsend

Purchased Deadly Blessing off of Amazon and it came with a slip. Wild. That release is 10 years old.

obviously a poor seller for SCREAM.....

[Brutalizer79]

Originally Posted by andantelise

Apparently, SF doesn't replace items that weren't purchased with them anymore? I know someone, I think, had mentioned this here before, but it's still disappointing.

I was able to get the replacement discs for a copy of Dead Ringers I bought off of Amazon, and that was a month ago.

[sancho]

Originally Posted by andantelise

Apparently, SF doesn't replace items that weren't purchased with them anymore? I know someone, I think, had mentioned this here before, but it's still disappointing.

It may be safer to purchase from AMZ. They will replace it within 30 days.... with no problems.

[gobad2003]

Originally Posted by sancho

It may be safer to purchase from AMZ. They will replace it within 30 days.... with no problems.

Originally Posted by Brutalizer79

I was able to get the replacement discs for a copy of Dead Ringers I bought off of Amazon, and that was a month ago.

I think he was referring to Shout's replacement program for the error on that disc.

[Mr. Thomsen]

I would definitely be interested to hear whether they will replace discs bought elsewhere.

I am still pondering whether to order the Universal Horror Collections from Hamilton Books. Given the amount of trouble there seems to be with the mexi-cali pressing plant, there is of course a risk of receiving some scratched discs.

As I have to order through a re-shipper, it becomes a huge hassle, if Scream/ Shout no longer will replace bad discs not bought from them. It would probably mean that I would have to return the whole thing to Hamilton for an exchange instead (with all the issues with customs and taxes that will include).

Before, in the very few instances there have been a similar issue, I have always been able to write to Scream, include my proof of purchase, and then they have sent a replacement disc to my re-shipper's address without any problems. That way I could just include the replacement disc the next time I consolidated a package at my re-shipper.

[Brutalizer79]

Originally Posted by gobad2003

I think he was referring to Shout's replacement program for the error on that disc.

I was referring to Shout's replacement program. I bought the set off of Amazon and went through Shout to get the replacements. All I needed to send them was a screen capture of the Amazon order. This was about a month ago.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

Collections from Hamilton Books. Given the amount of trouble there seems to be with the mexi-cali pressing plant, there is of course a risk of receiving some scratched discs.

Is Mexicali actually replicating discs? According to Technicolor, Guadalajara is the only manufacturing plant on this side of the pond and Mexicali handles packaging and distribution.

[andantelise]

It seems they do replace discs bought elsewhere still, but not packaging. They just accepted my request for a replacement of Tales from the Crypt.