Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Film Effect Ed]

Originally Posted by Resident Evil Labs

Why? I've never once had a scratched Scream Factory disc? Not one

Same here. Guess we’re one of the lucky ones lol

[Donl1282]

Originally Posted by Video Ghoul

Here’s an odd question. Has anyone watched the blu ray discs for the first three Child’s Play 4Ks? I’m not 4K compatible but if the blu ray discs are better than the ones in the Universal Chucky 6 movie collection I’d consider buying them and the new ones for an upgrade.

Not sure if you mean better as in video quality but for the exclusive extra features they are worth purchasing.

[Donl1282]

Since SF is releasing the Chucky films (One of the big franchises) in July, what do you guys think they have in store for the Fall?

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

Since SF is releasing the Chucky films (One of the big franchises) in July, what do you guys think they have in store for the Fall?

I guess Nightmare on Elm Street is the big one, though in terms of franchises they may now have access to the Prophecy series, most of the Children of the Corn series (I want to say 2 onwards), and the later Hellraiser films via their Paramount deal. Not on the same level as NOES of course, and certainly not the case where every film would get the CE treatment (I'd say the first Prophecy and probably COTC 2 and 3), but they could do box sets.

The Jaws sequels are likely out of bounds, and with 2 coming to 4K UHD it may be that Universal themselves do 3 and 4.

You sense that the big acquisitions will come from the Warner and Paramount deals. In terms of films new to Blu-ray, WB doesn't have many obvious high profile titles left to licence, save perhaps Xtro (nothing else screams CE, though there remain dozens of candidates for a regular release). Paramount has some, but mainly via the Miramax holdings. The Crow would be huge.

[Nosferatu31]

Tales From The Crypt TV series Blu-ray box set would be a huge release but highly doubt it ever happens.

[Last Slumber Party]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

Premieres will be few and far between because the people who own the rights have gotten greedy. They're kinda like landlords lol.

VS and TV will have many premieres.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

Since SF is releasing the Chucky films (One of the big franchises) in July, what do you guys think they have in store for the Fall?

I think the barriers surrounding so-called "big franchises" have either come down or are nearly down, as evidenced by Universal letting go of the Chucky films even in the midst of a successful TV series reboot. Some series are still off the table, like Jaws as BarnDoor mentioned, but I think now there's a better chance than ever of the Elm Street series being lent out. I don't know how much the Warner and Discovery mergers may play into it but I'm of the opinion that this may help Shout negotiate more successfully for the franchise now. As these studios become more like giant global conglomerates, they'll be less interested in film legacies and history as an art and more interested in making money by exploiting their libraries to make money any way they can. This obviously hasn't worked at Disney but look at Lionsgate. They are now licensing where before they probably didn't even take phone calls.

[Nailwraps]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

Since SF is releasing the Chucky films (One of the big franchises) in July, what do you guys think they have in store for the Fall?

I would like for them to take on Friday the 13th next, including the first film.

I can honestly see Scream and Paramount/Warner release the films on 4K soon (plus we'd get an IMPROVED edition of the first film on 4K, sorry Paramount).

Other franchises I can see them releasing:

-Tremors
-Night of The Demons
-Witchboard
-The Howling
-Dracula 2000
-Westworld

[jcole8882]

Damnn itt.. I only want Bride and Seed.. I don't want the other 2...

[jcole8882]

Just realized you can order them separately.. but no new cover art.. now I have a dilema

[RevolverOcelScott]

Originally Posted by jcole8882

Damnn itt.. I only want Bride and Seed.. I don't want the other 2...

You can buy them all separately.

If you're talking about the alternative Slipcovers, you'd be able to sell the ones you don't want and make your money back on ebay.

[DR Herbert West]

Still a lot left from Dimension/Paramount:

From Dusk Till Dawn 1-3
The Prophecy 1-5
Children of the Corn 2-7
Hellraiser 3-8
The Faculty
Dracula 2000 1-3
Highlander 3-4
Phantoms

[jcole8882]

[QUOTE=RevolverOcelScott;21083833]You can buy them all separately.

Oh yea.. didn't think about that

[tangerinewolf]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu31

Tales From The Crypt TV series Blu-ray box set would be a huge release but highly doubt it ever happens.

...edited on video according IMDb, unfortunately.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

Still a lot left from Dimension/Paramount:

From Dusk Till Dawn 1-3
The Prophecy 1-5
Children of the Corn 2-7
Hellraiser 3-8
The Faculty
Dracula 2000 1-3
Highlander 3-4
Phantoms

I think Miramax only has the COTC series beginning with the third film. The films aren't great but they're fun as heck and many feature big future stars. It's always fun to spot them in these movies. I'm a fan of all of the films on your list except Dracula, Highlander and Faculty.

[jcole8882]

Wonder why they didnt show The Burning with a Slipcover.. tell me were getting a slipcover...

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by jcole8882

Wonder why they didnt show The Burning with a Slipcover.. tell me were getting a slipcover...

They don't usually show slips on their site for some reason.. it'll have one, and we should see it when they announce the titles.ln social media.

[TimeBandit]

I've never seen The Burning, but I've always been interested because of the involvement of Tom Savini and Rick Wakeman.

I see that this is co-written by Harvey Weinstein...when it was released on blu from SF it was probably before his legal troubles. Was he featured in any of the previously produced special features?

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by TimeBandit

I've never seen The Burning, but I've always been interested because of the involvement of Tom Savini and Rick Wakeman.

If you decide to check it out, you're in for a real treat.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by TimeBandit

I've never seen The Burning, but I've always been interested because of the involvement of Tom Savini and Rick Wakeman.

I see that this is co-written by Harvey Weinstein...when it was released on blu from SF it was probably before his legal troubles. Was he featured in any of the previously produced special features?

Nope, he's not in any of the extras from Shout.

Audio Commentary With Director Tony Maylam And International Film Journalist Alan Jones
Audio Commentary With Stars Shelley Bruce And Bonnie Deroski
Blood ‘n’ Fire Memories – A Detailed Look At The Creation Of The Film’s Make-up Effects With Special Effects Artist Tom Savini
Slash & Cut – An Interview With Editor Jack Sholder
Cropsy Speaks – An Interview With Actor Lou David
Summer Camp Nightmare – An Interview With Actress Leah Ayres
Behind-The-Scenes Footage
Theatrical Trailer
Make-Up Effects Still Gallery
Poster & Still Gallery