Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by MTRodaba2468

You know I'm with you on Pumpkinhead, and am also very disappointed that Scream isn't putting it out.

If I had to pick between Twilight Time and Olive, I'd actually go with Twilight Time. Nothing against Olive (I'm happy with their releases I've got so far), but at least TT has been making an effort to port over prior extras...

post not directed at you but I'm quite shocked that anybody here welcomes releases from Twilight--

I must have read about 5000 posts from people saying that they wait for movies to be 10 bucks or less... who are these people that are willing to pay $35 for a catalog blu ray???????????????????????

[MTRodaba2468]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Im in the perplexed they arent doing a Blu Ray of Pumpkinhead and a special edition of The Thing. They love Carpenter films and they cant get this one ( or wont ? ) I guess Universal will do what theyve been doing with it, re-releasing it over and over.

I could see Universal not licensing The Thing out. While it wasn't a theatrical success, it was a big hit on video, and likely still makes money from them.

Now MGM and Pumpkinhead is a little more fuzzier, in my opinion...

Originally Posted by AKORIS

post not directed at you but I'm quite shocked that anybody here welcomes releases from Twilight--

I must have read about 5000 posts from people saying that they wait for movies to be 10 bucks or less... who are these people that are willing to pay $35 for a catalog blu ray???????????????????????

It's not so much that I welcome Twilight Time's releases, as it is that their business model doesn't really bother me. I grew up in a household of collectors, so the model they use isn't a brand new concept to me; I've seen it with all sorts of examples. I get why they've elected this route, and with the knowledge that Sony has come to them with various titles (such as Fright Night), rather than just licensing them to the highest bidder or putting them out themselves, suggests that without TT's releases, we likely wouldn't see these titles in the US. I've been lucky that their titles that have sold out haven't negatively affected me; I've been able to get all of them without having to go to eBay. Will I always be able to say that? Maybe, maybe not. But I at least know what needs to be done to make the most of my chances, and if it's a title I'm interested in, I'm willing to do it, especially since their track record is, more often than not, quite good.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Exs

two words.


Maximum Overdrive.

Talk about a movie, that IMO, would benefit from a reboot. Think of all the new technology that we didn't have when this film came out.
It would finally put to rest the debate as to whether cell phones are killers, or not.

[jaws3dfan]

I watched NINJA III this weekend for the first time since it played on HBO (or maybe Cinemax) back in the 80's and WOW was it ever 80's tons of cheesy fun but it's hard to believe we actually used to dress like that. As always SF did an amazing job with the transfer.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Im in the perplexed they arent doing a Blu Ray of Pumpkinhead and a special edition of The Thing. They love Carpenter films and they cant get this one ( or wont ? ) I guess Universal will do what theyve been doing with it, re-releasing it over and over.

I'm almost certain Universal will never license THE THING. But if they decide to reissue it in one of those cool steelbooks with the original doc intact and maybe a couple of new featurettes, I'll bite. As for Pumpkinhead, it's a popular title so it has to resurface on Blu eventually. I have a feeling Arrow might grab it. Rumor has it they also acquired the '78 Body Snatchers - a definite purchase from me. Arrow and Shout seem to be going head to head with MGM, with one label licensing a title the other has no interest in. For those of us with region-free players it's a win-win situation.

[benricci]

cmac - am I correct in assuming you guys won't be doing Blacula? I know it's MGM, who does license things out, but I also recall you saying no blaxploitation films...but maybe you could just *consider* a double feature with Scream Blacula Scream ala the Scanners 2-pack?

Pretty please with sugar on top?

[Thomas Veil]

Besides the price my only real beef with Twilight Time is the 3000 limit. Thats's fine with classic titles and what not as they seem to take a while to sell out so if you don't get it thats more on you than them but for titles like Fright Night, Christine, etc they really should do at least 5000 or more if they want to limit it.

[Gardenofstone10]

TT is certainly not predicting how well a movie will sell. Philadelphia, Christine and Fright Night are all BD's I'd love to own but 3000 sold out long before the release date. For those slightly bigger titles, at least 20,000 would do.

[KenHurd]

I haven't had any issues getting a Twilight Time release, but I do see the buying window for more high demand titles getting shorter and shorter. They're already advertising The Blob, and I could only imagine how short of a window Pumpkinhead or Candyman would get.

[Slasherob]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

Besides the price my only real beef with Twilight Time is the 3000 limit. Thats's fine with classic titles and what not as they seem to take a while to sell out so if you don't get it thats more on you than them but for titles like Fright Night, Christine, etc they really should do at least 5000 or more if they want to limit it.

Fairly certain 3,000 is part of the deal they made and not an arbitrary number, most, if not all of these films will be re licensed or re released when their rights expire. So i will continue to wait for special editions of some of these in a few years.

[balthazar_bee]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

post not directed at you but I'm quite shocked that anybody here welcomes releases from Twilight--

I must have read about 5000 posts from people saying that they wait for movies to be 10 bucks or less... who are these people that are willing to pay $35 for a catalog blu ray???????????????????????

Old farts like me who remember saving up babysitting and lawn cutting money for a trip to LaserLand in Toronto every six months or so -- it was really one of the only places around that truly stocked laser discs.

I'd blow my entire wad -- $200? $300? -- and walk out with three or four titles.

If I want a movie, I actually want it -- this whole blu-ray thing isn't just a hobby to pass the time or a way to get a predatory thrill from bargain hunting.

That doesn't mean I'm willing to spend whatever it takes on any title. But if it's one I want, and Twilight Time gets it, I'll pay the $30 and shut up.

Because you know what? They generally do good work. And it beats no release at all.

Nickel and diming, poor packaging, few extras, slip covers, no new super-duper 7.1 remix...

I reserve my whining for shoddy PQ*. Saves time and energy.

* And meta-whining.

[Gardenofstone10]

Balthazar, I agree. Although we can't just blindly spend a high amount on a movie, there is a thing as being a fan and paying what they ask to get something you love. I never buy movies with my wallet. If it happens to be on sale, great. If it's something that I am not sure of, then I'll wait for a sale. If it's something I want, I'm there wanting to own it day one.

Just saw the post that Philadelphia isn't sold out. That's awesome to hear, I'm actually going to go order it now because I just figured it sold out like Christine did. Thank you so much for the heads up!

[Thomas Veil]

Originally Posted by Slasherob

Fairly certain 3,000 is part of the deal they made and not an arbitrary number, most, if not all of these films will be re licensed or re released when their rights expire. So i will continue to wait for special editions of some of these in a few years.

Yeah I know it was the deal it's just that it's a bad one.lol. How many more years do you think there will be physical media? I wouldn't bet on some of these having any edition later on in a physical form.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

Yeah I know it was the deal it's just that it's a bad one.lol. How many more years do you think there will be physical media? I wouldn't bet on some of these having any edition later on in a physical form.

Easily 10, probably as much as 20. Physical media is not going anywhere anytime soon. Data caps/Infrastructure will see to that.

Now how about those Scream Factory releases!!

[Thomas Veil]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Easily 10, probably as much as 20. Physical media is not going anywhere anytime soon. Data caps/Infrastructure will see to that.

Now how about those Scream Factory releases!!

Sure it will be around but the major players are already showing a disinterest in releasing many titles that were once considered important...just don't count on all these limited titles coming back in some form is all I'm saying.

[Seymour]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

Sure it will be around but the major players are already showing a disinterest in releasing many titles that were once considered important...just don't count on all these limited titles coming back in some form is all I'm saying.

It's possible that Twilight Time might do another run of Fright Night themselves, when they hit that 3 year mark. If not them, then definitely somebody else. Who knows, Shout and Sony could even have a deal in place by then.

[Seymour]

Originally Posted by cine74

Rumor has it they also acquired the '78 Body Snatchers - a definite purchase from me. Arrow and Shout seem to be going head to head with MGM, with one label licensing a title the other has no interest in. For those of us with region-free players it's a win-win situation.

You do realize that MGM already released Invasion '78 on blu, like 3 years ago, right?

Also, Shout and Arrow can license the same titles from MGM with no problems--since they only get the rights in their respective countries. (Lifeforce is one that's already been announced by both.)

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Seymour

You do realize that MGM already released Invasion '78 on blu, like 3 years ago, right?

Also, Shout and Arrow can license the same titles from MGM with no problems--since they only get the rights in their respective countries. (Lifeforce is one that's already been announced by both.)

Yes, I have that MGM Blu - not one of my most-prized possessions as it left a lot to be desired. Planning on picking up the Arrow Blu even if they use the same transfer because I'm a packaging/cover art nut. I'm sure Arrow will come up with a better-looking package plus it's almost a given that there will be new extras.

[The Passenger]

Halloween III Season of the Witch. BRING the Kids! Tour the Factory!

[demonknight]

To everyone that is afraid of TT getting Pumpkinhead, I must say that there is a strong possibility that MGM will release it this October. There were six CE DVDs from MGM of horror titles. Four blus were released right off the bat: Child's Play, ROTLD, Last House on the Left, Body Snatchers '78. One was released last year: TCM 2. This leads me to believe that they'll release it this year. Or next.