Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[tangerinewolf]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The 1980 supernatural horror classic, The Fog, directed by John Carpenter, will always hold a special place in my heart as one of the movies from my childhood that served as a gateway to my lifelong love of scary cinema.

And, IMO, it's the best Carpenter film to watch on a dark, scary Halloween night. The Carpenter Halloween films notwithstanding.

[DukeTogo84]

While not confirmed yet, it looks like Kino got a deal with Lionsgate. If Lionsgate is willing to play ball, maybe Shout can finally get a deal in with them. A lot of horror properties there.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

While not confirmed yet, it looks like Kino got a deal with Lionsgate. If Lionsgate is willing to play ball, maybe Shout can finally get a deal in with them. A lot of horror properties there.

Given how things occurred with StudioCanal, I wouldn't be surprised if multiple labels have got in on the action. Indeed, it's quite possible Shout already have a deal in place (you'll recall it was Kino who first announced a deal with SC, but Shout had already secured a number of their key horror properties).

My money's on Arrow having a deal with them at least.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Given how things occurred with StudioCanal, I wouldn't be surprised if multiple labels have got in on the action. Indeed, it's quite possible Shout already have a deal in place (you'll recall it was Kino who first announced a deal with SC, but Shout had already secured a number of their key horror properties).

My money's on Arrow having a deal with them at least.

That could be the case, and a lot of possibilities. Thankfully we already got Extreme Prejudice or I'd be bugging everyone about that. I think the one I most want to see is Shadow of the Vampire. We could also get the first Watchers film from Shout now if they get a deal in.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Indeed, it's quite possible Shout already have a deal in place (you'll recall it was Kino who first announced a deal with SC, but Shout had already secured a number of their key horror properties).

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This is bothering me, but I thought Kino was first to get a deal with SC before Shout because they released a lot of the key horror SC titles that Shout would have probably released? Link was pretty major as was Deep Star Six.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

This is bothering me, but I thought Kino was first to get a deal with SC before Shout because they released a lot of the key horror SC titles that Shout would have probably released? Link was pretty major as was Deep Star Six.

When Kino first announced the deal, they said another label had made a deal for StudioCanal's 'prestige' horror titles (or something to that effect). Like you, I'm surprised Scream seemingly passed on the likes of Deep Star Six and Link (and went for say The Final Programme), but similarly, I can't think Kino would have passed on all those great titles SF released.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

When Kino first announced the deal, they said another label had made a deal for StudioCanal's 'prestige' horror titles (or something to that effect).

Hold up... is that why we still haven't seen UHDs of Peeping Tom and Near Dark?

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Hold up... is that why we still haven't seen UHDs of Peeping Tom and Near Dark?

Pretty sure the former would be with Criterion, and the latter may not be with StudioCanal in the US any more (or else someone like Criterion could be sitting on it?)

I imagine SF have probably released any StudioCanal titles they have by this point.

Here's the exact quote, I was mistaken somewhat:

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

They didn't have first dibs, we were the ones that met with the studio and got them to release the unexploited Lionsgate titles for licensing. The word got out and we were outbid for most of the horror titles by them and some key arthouse titles by another label.

I suppose something similar could have also happened this time round?

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

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I suppose something similar could have also happened this time round?

Yeah, that's what I remember reading. I thought they were the ones who got in first and then everyone jumped in after. So it sounds like the deal Arrow got is with Lionsgate, but it's still possible it's also Paramount. I just Shout also gets in for some of the Lionsgate titles as well. Criterion just released Eve's Bayou, so it sounds like things at Lionsgate might have finally changed.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Yeah, that's what I remember reading. I thought they were the ones who got in first and then everyone jumped in after. So it sounds like the deal Arrow got is with Lionsgate, but it's still possible it's also Paramount. I just Shout also gets in for some of the Lionsgate titles as well. Criterion just released Eve's Bayou, so it sounds like things at Lionsgate might have finally changed.

I believe Lionsgate licencing to Criterion is not new, though these may have been special arrangements, at the behest of the directors or such. But if Lionsgate really have opened the doors, yeah, that would be huge.

[THF90]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

I watched some of Brotherhood of the Wolf, don't remember where, but it did not leave any kind of good impression on me. It's one of those films I didn't "get" and probably gave up on prematurely. I'd like to give it a second chance - is this disc compromised in any way?

I watched it back in 2002 and didn’t care for it at all.

[THF90]

Originally Posted by HeroicWaffles

Crazy, they told me there doing as much as they can..i understand its alot but dude 3 weeks

Especially when they bombard you with multiple emails a day about new things to buy.

I’d like what bought a month ago first, please.

[Surge92]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

I watched some of Brotherhood of the Wolf, don't remember where, but it did not leave any kind of good impression on me. It's one of those films I didn't "get" and probably gave up on prematurely. I'd like to give it a second chance - is this disc compromised in any way?

I didn't bother getting the Shout disc because there's reportedly a 4K from SC in the horizon. It's a great movie, though, one of my favorites. It's extremely entertaining. The only complaints I've read are that the Shout disc is not a remaster and that the subtitles are dumbed down or something.

[guccipunkstar]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

My money's on Arrow having a deal with them at least.

God I hope so, I need that Ju on box released stateside !

[dave 13]

Originally Posted by Surge92

I didn't bother getting the Shout disc because there's reportedly a 4K from SC in the horizon. It's a great movie, though, one of my favorites. It's extremely entertaining. The only complaints I've read are that the Shout disc is not a remaster and that the subtitles are dumbed down or something.

Oh wow, is that the case? I remember back in the early 2000's when it was released, there were two different subtitle tracks floating around on different releases, and one was dsfinitely inferior - it sucked all the subtlety and wit out of the dialogue. The 3 disc SE dvd that was released here in Canada had the better track, and a ton of extras. It never occurred to me that that lousy sub track would reappear this long after the fact. That's a bummer. I skipped on the blu ray from Scream for a few reasons - it didn't add any new supplements, and the A/V quality was reportedly not that impressive. Despite those issues, I was prepared to upgrade in an instant if they had included the 2 French commentary tracks from the dvd and had finally provided English subtitles for them. But alas, they did not (I've been waiting 20 years to listen to those tracks!)

[russweiss1]

Originally Posted by guccipunkstar

God I hope so, I need that Ju on box released stateside !

You have nearly 2000 discs and you're not region free?

[El Sleezo]

Meant to ask this for the sale but didn’t have funds for an additional order, but do the Universal and Naschy sets look to have guaranteed slips?

[Bradsdadg]

Originally Posted by El Sleezo

Meant to ask this for the sale but didn’t have funds for an additional order, but do the Universal and Naschy sets look to have guaranteed slips?

The Universal sets always come with the side slips. I emailed them a while back to ask and they confirmed that. Haven't asked about the Naschy sets though...

[Savage_Blu]

Originally Posted by El Sleezo

Meant to ask this for the sale but didn’t have funds for an additional order, but do the Universal and Naschy sets look to have guaranteed slips?

I ordered both Naschy sets from Shouts recent Shocktober sale and they came with the side loader slips.

[Rayjg]

What about the Thunderbirds side loading slip case? Does it still ship with it?