Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 504 - Blu-ray Forum

dressedtokill · 06-04-2013, 02:01 AM

Are Crawlspace and The Beast Within part of the collector's edition series? I'm really hoping that even if they're not that they have some good special features. Just imagine all the good/ crazy stories the director must have of Klaus Kinski.

cmac · 06-04-2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dressedtokill

Are Crawlspace and The Beast Within part of the collector's edition series? I'm really that even if they're not that they have some good special features. Just imagine all the good/ crazy stories the director must have of Klaus Kinski.

We haven't started work on it yet

zbinks · 06-04-2013, 02:16 AM

A teaser from Facebook:

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Originally Posted by Scream Factory

"This is not a dream... not a dream"

Artwork to be revealed tomorrow.

EricJ · 06-04-2013, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Movie-Brat

They want it, fine. Again, it just gives me that impression. And Cliff has a point, if something like Howling II didn't sell well the first time, how will it sell now?

That depends--The last time, MGM was selling it to everybody, and everybody wasn't interested.
For that matter, their Vincent Price Midnite Matinees of Masque, Pit and Dr. Phibes sold "average" compared to other "niche titles". That's why it's a niche.

And selling to Everybody isn't the sales scheme for Scream Factory, any more than trying to sell Melting Man, Halloween III, or the first Howling would be.
If you're a niche label, respect the power of what you can get away with that nobody else can.

tonylopez · 06-04-2013, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperRealist

***EXCLUSIVE KEY ART REVEAL***

Check out the classy new artwork for our upcoming Blu-ray set of THE VINCENT PRICE COLLECTION, illustrated by artist Joel Robinson.

The image on the left will be on the slipcase. The image on the right - with a clever “skull” reveal - will be on blu-ray case that will house the following films: Fall of the House of Usher, The Haunted Palace, The Masque of the Red Death, The Pit and the Pendulum, Witchfinder General (and its alternate U.S. version, The Conqueror Worm) and The Abominable Dr. Phibes. A 24-page booklet will also be included that will include original theatrical poster images.

The set is planned for Fall before Halloween. Look for more details on extras and exact street date later on this Summer.

This is the very definition of a classy cover. Not over the top at all. Just simple and holds him up to the godly stature that he is. This set will be great.

Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) · 06-04-2013, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rrpmpstck

This is one of the very few films that actually give me the creeps. When that ball bounces down the steps.....wow.

Yeah me too. I can watch most genres of horror films without being afraid but I find ghost tales in particular, if done well can still genuinely scare me and I've yet to see one thats told better then that.

dressedtokill · 06-04-2013, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cmac

We haven't started work on it yet

Ah ok. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉)

Yeah me too. I can watch most genres of horror films without being afraid but I find ghost tales in particular, if done well can still genuinely scare me and I've yet to see one thats told better then that.

Great movie and the score is so atmospheric. If you're a fan of the movie you should really give it a try. Have you seem the similar Ghost Story? While not as good as The Changeling, I do think it is quite good.

HDMe · 06-04-2013, 03:50 AM

I like that Vincent Price collection cover art... good stuff.

On a different note... I wonder how it is that I have never seen or heard of Carpenter's Prince of Darkness before this thread? I like Carpenter and like Vampire movies (ok, except for things like Twilight and some other recent oddities).

AKORIS · 06-04-2013, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dressedtokill

Ah ok. Thanks!

Great movie and the score is so atmospheric. If you're a fan of the movie you should really give it a try. Have you seem the similar Ghost Story? While not as good as The Changeling, I do think it is quite good.

would welcome and buy both THE CHANGELING and GHOST STORY....

NoirFan · 06-04-2013, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by zbinks

A teaser from Facebook:

I like it as is!

Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) · 06-04-2013, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dressedtokill

Ah ok. Thanks!

Great movie and the score is so atmospheric. If you're a fan of the movie you should really give it a try. Have you seem the similar Ghost Story? While not as good as The Changeling, I do think it is quite good.

I looked it up because it sounded familiar. I don't recall seeing the movie but I have read the book by Peter Straub of the same name. Thanks for the recommendation though. I will look out for it when I'm next in the mood for a good scare.

RiFiFi1955 · 06-04-2013, 04:37 AM

So I just got done watching The Howling 2, I am not going to lie...I enjoyed it. Best line hands down is Booooooooooooo.....Hi Honey. LOL. Sure it is bad but really not THAT bad...compare it to some of the films of Bruno Mattei and it's a piece of art. Definitely entertaining! Definitely some pretty awesome moments too!

DMRI2006 · 06-04-2013, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HDMe

I like that Vincent Price collection cover art... good stuff.

On a different note... I wonder how it is that I have never seen or heard of Carpenter's Prince of Darkness before this thread? I like Carpenter and like Vampire movies (ok, except for things like Twilight and some other recent oddities).

Prince of Darkness isn't a vampire movie -- if that's a connection you were making there

Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) · 06-04-2013, 04:46 AM

Incidentally is Ghost Story also a Warner Bros. title and if not would Scream Factory consider that as a potential BD release? I'm going to lobby for them to release more awesome ghost horror movies like Dead End (2003), Carnival of Souls (1962) and The Legend of Hell House (1973).

DMRI2006 · 06-04-2013, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉)

Incidentally is Ghost Story also a Warner Bros. title and if not would Scream Factory consider that as a potential BD release?

GHOST STORY ('81) is Universal

Very flawed but interesting film. So much of it ended up on the cutting room floor including most of Dick Smith's amazing-looking make-up effects.

There's a great Cinemafantastique article on the making of the film that included photos of his work, most of which was shot but not used in the film. They also shot multiple endings and had loads of unused footage, to the degree where Peter Straub (the author of the novel, which was phenomenal) said he went to the premiere of the picture and asked the screenwriter (Lawrence D. Cohen) "what happened?" Among numerous other sequences, an entire re-shot ending that's described in that article is nowhere to be found on-screen! (to say nothing of the first ending, which they didn't use either)

I don't know if that footage exists anywhere, but there's a great movie buried somewhere in GHOST STORY but only portions of it show up on-screen in the finished version. You almost wonder if there's a preview version or something in the Universal vaults that could be dusted off.

It's also an amazing book that would lend itself to being a multi-part TV mini-series...trying to condense it all into a feature was a tough task. Still, it has fantastic Jack Cardiff cinematography, a fine Philippe Sarde score and a fascinating -- if not always well utilized -- cast. Plus some truly haunting moments in it.

redrunner97 · 06-04-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉)

Incidentally is Ghost Story also a Warner Bros. title and if not would Scream Factory consider that as a potential BD release? I'm going to lobby for them to release more awesome ghost horror movies like Dead End (2003), Carnival of Souls (1962) and The Legend of Hell House (1973).

I believe Dead End is Lionsgate.

Carnival of Souls is PD, except for the Alternate Cut.

But I hope Lionsgate does something with their catalog.

If you sell it... they will come.

redrunner97 · 06-04-2013, 08:02 AM

FYI
House of Wax (1953) 3D Blu-ray is coming from Warner on Oct. 1st.
It will also include Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933)

They also are doing The Exorcist 40th Anniversary Edition later this year.

JimSmith · 06-04-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉)

Incidentally is Ghost Story also a Warner Bros. title and if not would Scream Factory consider that as a potential BD release? I'm going to lobby for them to release more awesome ghost horror movies like Dead End (2003), Carnival of Souls (1962) and The Legend of Hell House (1973).

I've been wanting to see Ghost Story! :-) I do believe Dick Smith did the special effects for that one.

redrunner97 · 06-04-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSmith

I've been wanting to see Ghost Story! :-) I do believe Dick Smith did the special effects for that one.

Universal owns it, so I guess it is possible. Ghost Story is a very eerie film.
One of the best, well... Ghost Stories.

Member-222782 · 06-04-2013, 01:41 PM

Again, past sales should NOT be used as a gauge for interest in a reissue if plans for the reissue are big. Perhaps Howling II didn't sell well on DVD the first time because, well, it was a crappy, no-frills release that had horrible artwork. People today are much more sophisticated and want the best, even for presumed "bad sellers". Give people a top-quality release in every department and they will come. Just like the saying goes

06-04-2013, 02:01 AM	#10061
dressedtokill Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:421 Trading Score:1	Are Crawlspace and The Beast Within part of the collector's edition series? I'm really hoping that even if they're not that they have some good special features. Just imagine all the good/ crazy stories the director must have of Klaus Kinski. Last edited by dressedtokill; 06-04-2013 at 02:45 AM.

06-04-2013, 08:02 AM	#10077
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	FYI House of Wax (1953) 3D Blu-ray is coming from Warner on Oct. 1st. It will also include Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) They also are doing The Exorcist 40th Anniversary Edition later this year. Last edited by redrunner97; 06-04-2013 at 08:04 AM.

06-04-2013, 03:50 AM	#10068
HDMe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Augusta, SC	I like that Vincent Price collection cover art... good stuff. On a different note... I wonder how it is that I have never seen or heard of Carpenter's Prince of Darkness before this thread? I like Carpenter and like Vampire movies (ok, except for things like Twilight and some other recent oddities).

06-04-2013, 04:37 AM	#10072
RiFiFi1955 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Albany, NY 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:1930	So I just got done watching The Howling 2, I am not going to lie...I enjoyed it. Best line hands down is Booooooooooooo.....Hi Honey. LOL. Sure it is bad but really not THAT bad...compare it to some of the films of Bruno Mattei and it's a piece of art. Definitely entertaining! Definitely some pretty awesome moments too!

06-04-2013, 04:46 AM	#10074
Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Tampa, FL Blu-ray collection:643 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:12	Incidentally is Ghost Story also a Warner Bros. title and if not would Scream Factory consider that as a potential BD release? I'm going to lobby for them to release more awesome ghost horror movies like Dead End (2003), Carnival of Souls (1962) and The Legend of Hell House (1973).

06-04-2013, 01:41 PM	#10080
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Again, past sales should NOT be used as a gauge for interest in a reissue if plans for the reissue are big. Perhaps Howling II didn't sell well on DVD the first time because, well, it was a crappy, no-frills release that had horrible artwork. People today are much more sophisticated and want the best, even for presumed "bad sellers". Give people a top-quality release in every department and they will come. Just like the saying goes

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