Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[redrunner97]

They Live has 1146 users who claim to have it in their collection.

The Vampire Lovers is in 218 collections.

Granted, They Live has been available much longer, I think this is an interesting fact.

[RiFiFi1955]

Finally got to watch The Burning blu tonight. Very enjoyable PQ/AQ...thanks Scream! Forgot how much I love that score.

[donidarko]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

lots of posts either predicting release or saying how much they love PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS and SHOCKER...

I've always thought those flicks were pretty weak...

The Sentinel, Cat People, Ghost Story, Dracula, Serpent And The Rainbow would be much better titles..... imo of course

I'm really hoping there is a "SENTINEL" Blu release in the near future. All those stars in it, the classy New York locations, the Dick Smith gore and makeup effects, that mid 70s summer grooviness. The classic nose "slice off" scene, Beverly D'Angelo pleasuring herself in front of a shocked Christina Raines, a Guido looking Chris Sarandon. The mad nightmare nude birthday party. The weird clanging and swinging chandeliers. Gil Melle's bizarre score. Discovering a young Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Walkin, Deborah Raffin Tom Berenger and D'Angelo for the first time, as well as seeing seasoned pros like Ava Gardner, John Carradine, Eli Wallach, Jerry Orbach, Martin Balsam, Jose Ferrer, Arthur Kennedy, Sylvia Miles, William Hickey, Fred Stuthman, Tresa Hughes and Gary Allen slumming through this ghoulish monstrosity. Who can resist Burgess Meredith popping up as kooky Charles Chazen with his cat and canary. Even Michael Winner's sometimes wooden, direction and editing doesn't detract from the stark, lurid, garish creepiness that throws the audience off balance in such an effective manner. This quick and dirty little horror yarn from 1977 still fascinates after all these years.

[redrunner97]

For anyone who's up, Night of the Comet is on TCM right now!
And Poltergeist is coming on later, as well as The Beast from the Haunted Cave, Motel Hell, and Psyhco.
Lots of creepy movies on tv tonight.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by bluesparrow

I've always thought Vampires was unfairly maligned.

I didn't. I watched it and thought it was trashy AND boring. In fact, I thought it was undeservedly considered as some cult classic

[tonylopez]

Originally Posted by donidarko

I'm really hoping there is a "SENTINEL" Blu release in the near future. All those stars in it, the classy New York locations, the Dick Smith gore and makeup effects, that mid 70s summer grooviness. The classic nose "slice off" scene, Beverly D'Angelo pleasuring herself in front of a shocked Christina Raines, a Guido looking Chris Sarandon. The mad nightmare nude birthday party. The weird clanging and swinging chandeliers. Gil Melle's bizarre score. Discovering a young Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Walkin, Deborah Raffin Tom Berenger and D'Angelo for the first time, as well as seeing seasoned pros like Ava Gardner, John Carradine, Eli Wallach, Jerry Orbach, Martin Balsam, Jose Ferrer, Arthur Kennedy, Sylvia Miles, William Hickey, Fred Stuthman, Tresa Hughes and Gary Allen slumming through this ghoulish monstrosity. Who can resist Burgess Meredith popping up as kooky Charles Chazen with his cat and canary. Even Michael Winner's sometimes wooden, direction and editing doesn't detract from the stark, lurid, garish creepiness that throws the audience off balance in such an effective manner. This quick and dirty little horror yarn from 1977 still fascinates after all these years.

You had me at "pleasuring herself"...lol

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

They Live has 1146 users who claim to have it in their collection.

The Vampire Lovers is in 218 collections.

Granted, They Live has been available much longer, I think this is an interesting fact.

It could also mean They Live is "more popular" / more mainstream ...It could be Vampire Lovers isnt high on the totem poll for users here or people are waiting for a sale...but its been out since April ..
It is an interesting fact...I wonder how they are in the Amazon Top 100...I remember Vampire Circus was # 1 (or close to it once upon a time)

[RandyK]

Originally Posted by bluesparrow

I've always thought Vampires was unfairly maligned.

I love Vampires. Would kill for it on blu.

[jaws3dfan]

Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

Finally got to watch The Burning blu tonight. Very enjoyable PQ/AQ...thanks Scream! Forgot how much I love that score.

I liked the Burning also however I can't figure out how they came up with the title for the movie??

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by jaws3dfan

I liked the Burning also however I can't figure out how they came up with the title for the movie??

Please tell me you're being sarcastic... Please!

[demonknight]

Here is a question. What are the five horror films that bored you the most?
Mine:
Halloween H20
The Bride
Howling 3 (I stopped after this one.)
Bubba Ho-Tep
Freddy's Dead

[The Phantom Goat]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Please tell me you're being sarcastic... Please!

either that or he never watched the first 10 minutes of the movie. lol

[jaws3dfan]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Please tell me you're being sarcastic... Please!

I really wanted to see Jason Alexander die.

[RandyK]

Originally Posted by jaws3dfan

I really wanted to see Jason Alexander die.

I did too watching this last night. He was annoying.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by jaws3dfan

I really wanted to see Jason Alexander die.

That doesn't answer my question/plea! Tell me you were joking.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Here is a question. What are the five horror films that bored you the most?
Mine:
Bubba Ho-Tep

Whoa, I loved this movie. You're definitely entitled to your opinion but perhaps you could consider trying it out again, from the POV of it being not so much a creature feature, more as a reflection on the fear of growing old and being neglected / forgotten. Bruce Campbell's performance is equal parts humor and poignancy, one of his best IMO.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Whoa, I loved this movie. You're definitely entitled to your opinion but perhaps you could consider trying it out again, from the POV of it being not so much a creature feature, more as a reflection on the fear of growing old and being neglected / forgotten. Bruce Campbell's performance is equal parts humor and poignancy, one of his best IMO.

I've said it before, but it just wasn't for me. I might rewatch it, but not anytime soon.

[returnofthemack]

Originally Posted by dsman71

It could also mean They Live is "more popular" / more mainstream ...It could be Vampire Lovers isnt high on the totem poll for users here or people are waiting for a sale...but its been out since April ..
It is an interesting fact...I wonder how they are in the Amazon Top 100...I remember Vampire Circus was # 1 (or close to it once upon a time)

i love what scream factory does but im one of the people who is waiting for a very good price on it before picking it up. i own every scream title except this one. i want it for about 10 dollars. im sure sooner or later i will be able to get it on ebay for that price

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

i love what scream factory does but im one of the people who is waiting for a very good price on it before picking it up. i own every scream title except this one. i want it for about 10 dollars. im sure sooner or later i will be able to get it on ebay for that price

Yeah. I'm doing the same with Halloween 3 and From Beyond.

[Thomas Veil]

I think no matter how you feel about them any of the Carpenter titles will sell well and is a good investment for Scream. I want Scream to do well so you need the Carpenter titles to be able to get the lesser known or desired titles on Scream as well.

I think Village of the Damned, Vampires, Ghost of Mars etc.. though probably among Carpenter's worst are still better than many others best...I say bring all you can get.