Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[CarbonUnitM78]

What are the chances that (especially the Fox titles) even though they still have a few hundred plus quantity in stock after the sale, after a certain date, say January 1 2024, they will just disappear from the site because the license has expired and they are no longer allowed to sell them? Also, if this happens I would assume other retailers will no longer be allowed to sell their stock of these titles.

So what I'm trying to say, it may not be a good idea to wait on these titles even though they still have many in stock. Would this be an accurate statement? What say you?

[CarbonUnitM78]

And by the way... which ones in the Going OOP Flash Sale are Fox titles?

[RillIris]

Originally Posted by CarbonUnitM78

What are the chances that (especially the Fox titles) even though they still have a few hundred plus quantity in stock after the sale, after a certain date, say January 1 2024, they will just disappear from the site because the license has expired and they are no longer allowed to sell them? Also, if this happens I would assume other retailers will no longer be allowed to sell their stock of these titles.

So what I'm trying to say, it may not be a good idea to wait on these titles even though they still have many in stock. Would this be an accurate statement? What say you?

Really all very TBD. Since Disney have partnered with Mill Creek for releasing some smaller titles, and Criterion for Wall-E, I’d honestly say it’s possible they allow allot of boutique label Fox releases to continue. I for one am optimistically hoping that ends up being the case, Fox has allot of horror titles that really could use 4K remasters, and unless they are more mainstream like Aliens I just can’t see them touching them. The Fly is Cronenberg and I can’t see them touching that even to be honest.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by FarSided102

I do wonder if Thinner will be similar to Scream's release of Team America World Police where the 4k scan wasn't initially mentioned when they announced the extras.

Course it could be this is from a older scan, but it does make me wonder.

Yeah, my first thought was that it was accidently left out, since the audio options are also missing, and SF usually posts both of those things when adding the list of extras.

[dylrichard02]

Originally Posted by CarbonUnitM78

And by the way... which ones in the Going OOP Flash Sale are Fox titles?

The Alligator People
Big Trouble in Little China
Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry/Race with the Devil
The Entity
Fatso
The Fly Collection
The Omen Collection
Warning Sign

I think the rest that were recently added were StudioCanal licenses. IIRC, some of those (the StudioCanal titles, not the Fox titles) might be apart of a new deal with KLSC.

Originally Posted by CarbonUnitM78

What are the chances that (especially the Fox titles) even though they still have a few hundred plus quantity in stock after the sale, after a certain date, say January 1 2024, they will just disappear from the site because the license has expired and they are no longer allowed to sell them? Also, if this happens I would assume other retailers will no longer be allowed to sell their stock of these titles.

So what I'm trying to say, it may not be a good idea to wait on these titles even though they still have many in stock. Would this be an accurate statement? What say you?

If they were to disappear from the Shout website, this wouldn't affect other retailers. Overstock would most likely go to other retailers. Case and point the way the OOP Shout blu-ray of Mad Max, Roadhouse, Escape from New York, or Carrie can still be found (or could for awhile after they were OOP) online shipped and sold by Amazon or Walmart.

[trainreck]

Originally Posted by fenwyk79

I used to love Scream Factory as being my #1 favorite boutique label. I have well over 150 SF blu's (not including all the box sets by them) and I'm a huge horror fan. However, to say that I've become disenchanted and disappointed in them over the last few years is an understatement.

It seems their priority these days is in re-releasing their licensed content on 4k for films they've already previously released on blu. If I don't already own it, I'll consider purchasing it once their prices become reasonable ($34.99+ for a single film is not unless it's a top ten film I want to own), but if I've already purchased the blu from them for a film (in already spending entirely too much money, especially for some of the rarer OOP stuff I really wanted and had to acquire it from scalpers on the market) there's no way I'm ever going to double dip for a slightly improved picture and sound quality to re-spend another $30+ when I already spent $25+ to own it in the first place on blu. Then they want to throw in some cheap pins/stickers and have me spend another $30 on top of that? Absolutely not. Just give me the film.

Sorry, SF, but you aren't going to double dip from my wallet, especially in overcharging for the double dip on top of that. While I greatly appreciate what you've provided to me for my collection in the past, it seems there is less and less you are releasing that has any interest to me as most of what you are releasing now are just re-releases from blu to 4k. No thanks.

Vinegar Syndrome and Terror Vision have become my two favorite boutique labels. And, while I'll always love my SF collection, and will no doubt add some to it on increasingly rarer occasions, I am saddened at what has become of my once most favorite label.

I think part of the problem is a lack of big titles left to release. Looking back at Scream Factory's catalogue it's pretty impressive the amount of high profile titles they've released; Halloween franchise, F13 franchise, multiple titles from Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, etc.. How many titles of that caliber are left out there?

Also where once they were the top dog they now have serious competition from Vinegar Syndrome and Arrow Video for those top tier titles. Even MVD and Severin are getting their hands on a big title here and there. Of course there's plenty of mid tier and barely known titles left out there to release but I'm sure a lot of them are too "small" for a label the size of SF. Plus again there's competition from Synapse, Blue Underground, Terror Vision, and dozens more. I think this is just the reality of where Scream Factory is as a company and like you said it's time for many collectors to start going elsewhere.

[Taylor3978]

Originally Posted by CMG

The Brits spell 'fetus' better than we do in America; over there is 'foetus' and 'foetal'.

Yes, easy to confuse fetus and fetal with feces and fecal.

[MifuneFan]

Good news, Scream has confirmed that Thinner will be from a new scan!

[MifuneFan]

Darkman Extras are up, and it includes deleted scenes.

Bonus Features for UHD/Blu-ray

DISC 1 (4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Restoration From The Original Camera Negative In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) Approved By Director Sam Raimi And Director Of Photography Bill Pope
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
• NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmaker And Darkman Superfan Josh Ruben
• Audio Commentary With Bill Pope

DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Transfer From The Original Camera Negative Approved By Sam Raimi And Bill Pope
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
• NEW Audio Commentary With Josh Ruben
• Audio Commentary With Bill Pope
• NEW Deleted Scenes
• “Dissecting Darkman” – An Interview With Actor Liam Neeson
• Interview With Actor Frances McDormand
• “The Name Is Durant” – An Interview With Actor Larry Drake
• “The Face Of Revenge” – Interview With Makeup Designer Tony Gardner
• “Henchman Tales” – Interviews with Actors Danny Hicks and Dan Bell
• “Dark Design” – An Interview With Production Designer Randy Ser And Art Director Philip Dagort
• Vintage “Making-Of” Featurette – Featuring Interviews With Sam Raimi, Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, And More…
• Vintage Interviews With Sam Raimi, Liam Neeson And Frances McDormand
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spots
• Still Galleries – Posters And Production Stills, Behind The Scenes, Make-Up Effects And Storyboards

[starsteam]

Another missed opportunity to include the television series pilot, but I guess there are legal reasons preventing that as with many unproduced TV pilots.

But the new transfer and deleted scenes make this a good double-dip.

[SpiderNerd09]

Originally Posted by starsteam

Another missed opportunity to include the television series pilot, but I guess there are legal reasons preventing that as with many unproduced TV pilots.

But the new transfer and deleted scenes make this a good double-dip.

I didn’t even know there was TV Show Pilot until I watched RedLetterMedia’s re:View on Darkman.

[OceanBlue]

Might be tempted into getting this release of Darkman (eventually). Have seen bits of it from television screenings (earliest memory of it was when I think Barry Norman reviewed it on his film review series on the BBC).

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Good news, Scream has confirmed that Thinner will be from a new scan!

This begs the question who will be releasing the 4K version.

[Doomhunter]

Currently watching the Shout Brothers vol 4 set, always great to have more martial arts films on blu. Shout martial arts releases do have a major subtitling issue though in that they subtitles signs, flags, symbols, badges etc multiple multiple times. Every time they go back to the shot they re-subtitle it once again. It’s extremely distracting especially during heavy action sequences. I don’t need to know during a big action scene that the warehouse 500 ft in the background is a “rice warehouse” or that the symbol on the wall stands for “blue”. Someone’s flying thru the air and they have to re-subtitle the name of the restaurant once again. Knock it off Shout!

[Donl1282]

Is there any likelihood of Scream Factory releasing P2 on BD? It only got a DVD release in North America.

[Dinkstain McGeee]

Shout! If you are listening, can you cut us a break and just do a 50% off sale site-wide a couple of times a year like everyone else? I’ve got 25 titles on my wishlist some of them I’ve been watching for years, and they never get to a reasonable price. I’m literally not going to ever give you $20-$25 for a Blu and $24-$30 for a 4K ever. Ok, maybe 1 or 2 I’ll pay up for eventually, but I would hand you $200 a couple of times per year if you would price your stuff right. Thanks

Look, I’m not asking for Kino prices, but how about $13-$16 for blues and $17-$20 for 4K

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by Dinkstain McGeee

Shout! If you are listening, can you cut us a break and just do a 50% off sale site-wide a couple of times a year like everyone else? I’ve got 25 titles on my wishlist some of them I’ve been watching for years, and they never get to a reasonable price. I’m literally not going to ever give you $20-$25 for a Blu and $24-$30 for a 4K ever. Ok, maybe 1 or 2 I’ll pay up for eventually, but I would hand you $200 a couple of times per year if you would price your stuff right. Thanks

Look, I’m not asking for Kino prices, but how about $13-$16 for blues and $17-$20 for 4K

What titles are you looking for?

[Dinkstain McGeee]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

What titles are you looking for?

You know, stuff like Cool World, Ghost and the Darkness, Into The Night, quite a few of the 4k’s. I know, I know sometimes they go on sale individually, but it’s always a task to find enough for free shipping. Let’s go site-wide!

Been watching Into the Night and Ghost and the Darkness for years. Never seen them under $18. I’m just not gonna do it. Those are $12-$14 titles, I mean come on.

[russweiss1]

Originally Posted by Dinkstain McGeee

You know, stuff like Cool World, Ghost and the Darkness, Into The Night, quite a few of the 4k’s. I know, I know sometimes they go on sale individually, but it’s always a task to find enough for free shipping. Let’s go site-wide!

Been watching Into the Night and Ghost and the Darkness for years. Never seen them under $18. I’m just not gonna do it. Those are $12-$14 titles, I mean come on.

Into the Night is currently $17.09 on Deepdiscount using the 15% discount code. You do need to spend a bit more to get free shipping.

There's a used copy of Into the Night on Ebay for $16.35 with free shipping.

This took me less than a minute to find.

[Midway30]

When will the March titles be announced?