Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[kngtmat]

I first read it in the book The films of Stephen King by Ann Lloyd. Ok I am looking at the book right now and it's different from what I remembered.

Began with Our Girl's (Drew) funeral and her grief stricken Mother (Candy Clark) is convinced the Cat stole her breath. Then she arms herself with a machine gun and goes for the cat. Who is at that point hunting for the troll and then the cat goes off into it's adventures. The prolog mainly explains why the cat has visions of the girl.

It might be different than that but that is what's written in this book. Taken out because the film's backers were unhappy about having the girl dead on the outset of the film. They were also worried if animal lovers would react badly towards a cat being shot at too. It says many of the other cat's finest scenes were cut down as well.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by kngtmat

I first read it in the book The films of Stephen King by Ann Lloyd. Ok I am looking at the book right now and it's different from what I remembered.

Began with Our Girl's (Drew) funeral and her grief stricken Mother (Candy Clark) is convinced the Cat stole her breath. Then she arms herself with a machine gun and goes for the cat. Who is at that point hunting for the troll and then the cat goes off into it's adventures. The prolog mainly explains why the cat has visions of the girl.

It might be different than that but that is what's written in this book. Taken out because the film's backers were unhappy about having the girl dead on the outset of the film. They were also worried if animal lovers would react badly towards a cat being shot at too. It says many of the other cat's finest scenes were cut down as well.

No matter how you look at it, it is still a really fun movie. I always felt that the cat's shining segment (The Troll one) was very poor when compared to the first too, though. Still fun.

[xxBachelor1981xx]

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

Digging that Swamp Thing cover. Wish it had a nice slip to go along with it. I really need to consider Amazon prime.

Yeah Swamp Thing should have been a Collectors Edition. Amazon Prime is nice I think its worth it if you order a lot of stuff from them.

[jaws3dfan]

It's been so long I forgot SWAMP THING had the Friday the 13th soundtrack.

[jaws3dfan]

Also never realized how similar DARK MAN is to Swamp Thing

[jaws3dfan]

Originally Posted by jaws3dfan

Also never realized how similar DARK MAN is to Swamp Thing

Both movies even have Nicholas Worth in them.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by jaws3dfan

Both movies even have Nicholas Worth in them.

Who always reminded me of Gandolfini. Worth was unforgettable in the ultrasleazy Don't Answer the Phone.

[Tybo28]

I think Scream Factory should get their hands on "The Brood". Just a random thought. I was thinking of that movie today.

[DMRI2006]

Originally Posted by kngtmat

Yeah although Cat's Eye was an MGM film. It is distributed by Warner from Turner Entertainment/AOL Time Warner.

Cat's Eye was a Dino De Laurentiis owned film that (much like Red Sonja) MGM distributed in the US (and as you say Warner distributes through Turner's catalog). Outside the U.S., different studios handle it beyond Warner, so it's possible we could see it from a different label overseas.

[Ruemorgue10]

Originally Posted by Tybo28

I think Scream Factory should get their hands on "The Brood". Just a random thought. I was thinking of that movie today.

The word is very strong that Criterion is releasing The Brood, along with Scanners.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Ruemorgue10

The word is very strong that Criterion is releasing The Brood, along with Scanners.

There is photographic evidence. Just find The Brood on iTunes.

[kngtmat]

Originally Posted by DMRI2006

Cat's Eye was a Dino De Laurentiis owned film that (much like Red Sonja) MGM distributed in the US (and as you say Warner distributes through Turner's catalog). Outside the U.S., different studios handle it beyond Warner, so it's possible we could see it from a different label overseas.

I don't buy other region discs. I can only order from online places that allow me to pick up & pay in a store close to me. I don't trust credit cards or even EBay's PayPal company which is why I don't even go to EBay anymore.

[xxBachelor1981xx]

Watched Swamp Thing and all the special features. They did a really great Job. Scream Factory rocks and the PQ was really good compared to what I streamed on Netflix last year.

[RandyK]

Did Cliff nix the first Sleepaway Camp? OP says he nixed II and III.

[Ruemorgue10]

Originally Posted by demonknight

There is photographic evidence. Just find The Brood on iTunes.

Sorry, the way I phrased my comment implied it's still a rumor. You're right, it's very much a fact Criterion has it.

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by Ruemorgue10

The word is very strong that Criterion is releasing The Brood, along with Scanners.

Should be awesome to see Criterion giving them better respect.

Say uh how about Hunter's Blood/The Supernaturals as a double feature?

[JYokogawa]

I needed about .67 cents to get free shipping on Antiviral and Poltergeist Digibook, so I figured why not make it a horror-filled order and pick up some Scream stuff I'm missing!

I basically picked up everything I didn't have that was under $20 on Amazon.

Ended up getting The Howling and Lifeforce for 18.99, and The Incredible Melting Man and Vampire Lovers for 14.99.

Now I'm missing The Nest, Prison, Phantasm II, From Beyond, The Burning, Dead Souls, Ninja 3, The Town that Dreaded Sundown, and The Fog. Still, 13/24 releases ain't bad!

Looking most forward to getting From Beyond, Phantasm II, The Town that Dreaded Sundow, Prison, and The Fog next. But am willing to wait a while for better prices.

Everything I'm really excited for is the end of the year though. Day of hte Dead, Prince of Darkness, Amityville Trilogy, Cockneys, and the Vincent Price Collection.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Corman had nothing to do with the actual film, it was just distributed by his production company.

Oh, I did not even know there was a (minor) Corman connection.

I just thought it was a bit peculiar that the Corman BD line was dropped because they did not sell well, when SF subsequently has released movies one would think cater to an even smaller audience.

But maybe Scream has established their brand so well now, that more people are willing to take chances on little known features, simply because Scream are the ones releasing them?

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by demonknight

As long as their putting 80s and 90s stuff out on DVD/BD, howsabout Scream Factory starts putting out some shot-on-shitteo fare? Put out an experimental double feature of Death Nurse 1&2.

Just so you know, I'm kidding. This is quad pack potential at best. Also, I have no idea who owns it.

Slasher // Video have released both on DVD within the last year. They are a small company dedicated to save old shot-on-video features.

[Marsupial Werewolf]

Originally Posted by RandyK

Did Cliff nix the first Sleepaway Camp? OP says he nixed II and III.

No he did not.

SC is still very much a possibility.