Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[RiFiFi1955]

Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

I know Hooper was going for something different and I thought it was supposed to have a comedic element too but that certainly alluded me.

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Strange, I don't recall any Rififi references in the film. The Mangler, on the other hand, is straight-up peppered with Dassin homages.

I am not sure what you are referring to NoirFan Other than the fact that you made me realize I meant to type "the comedic element eluded me" and not "alluded me".

[RiFiFi1955]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Booo!!!!!! Boo.
Dennis Hopper is great in anything.

Oh trust me, I am huge Dennis Hooper fan but even his character in the movie was baffling to say the least.

[Horror_Chase]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Yes, I know

Lets hope they do the Godzilla movies right this time - I read the releases are mostly going to be from the Heisei and Millennium series
If this is a big year for Godzilla I hope that none of the other studios will overload my wallet....I do suspect another Price set from SF next year though..
Im getting a hunch (aka a gut feeling) for another Price and Godzilla HD set this year ...as well some Lynch films from Criterion as well...this could be another wallet screaming year
We'll just see how 2014 plays !

Did I miss something, have they actually confirmed they have Big G titles?

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Horror_Chase

Did I miss something, have they actually confirmed they have Big G titles?

If by they you mean Sony...

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

Oh trust me, I am huge Dennis Hooper fan but even his character in the movie was baffling to say the least.

I loved it. That said, I still have not seen the first, third, or fifth films (or the remakes). I want to see them in the summer.

[thompsonjohn]

Feels way too long since we got some details on the upcoming 'Collector's Editions.' I'd like to know what they've got in store for "Darkman" and "Sleepaway Camp" and a few other non-CE titles as far as bonus features go.

[Horror_Chase]

Originally Posted by demonknight

If by they you mean Sony...

I was about to say, cuz I'd do a damn back flip if shout got the rights.

[dsman71]

Sony is said to be releasing some Godzilla movies on blu ray in conjunction with the film..most from the 1990s to current

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by thompsonjohn

Feels way too long since we got some details on the upcoming 'Collector's Editions.' I'd like to know what they've got in store for "Darkman" and "Sleepaway Camp" and a few other non-CE titles as far as bonus features go.

The Darkman special features will be revealed this January. As for Sleepaway Camp, I don't see them announcing anything for a long time.

[thompsonjohn]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

The Darkman special features will be revealed this January. As for Sleepaway Camp, I don't see them announcing anything for a long time.

For whoever is maintaining the first post and updating it, first of all some of the release dates are wrong, mainly "Assault on Precinct 13."

But, just an idea/thought, they should also list what special features are known for the upcoming releases so we have an easy reference point. Like I know "Night of the Demons" and "Witchboard" special features have been announced, but I keep forgetting all this shit, it'd just be nice to have a quick nice and easy reference guide as to what is still to come and what will be on them without having to do all the searching.

[thompsonjohn]

Just wondering here, but how much special features do you think we should be given on a title in order for it to be deemed 'Collector's Edition'? Sometimes we get something like "Terror Train" which doesn't come with much at all and it gets the 'Collector's Edition' banner, yet something like "The Horror Show" which honestly comes just as packed and even one ups "Terror Train" because it has an audio commentary track.

So, obviously some name recognition and sizable fanbase must come into consideration when determining whether a title gets the 'Collector's Edition' banner. But, really how packed do you think a disc should truly be before they throw a 'Collector's Edition' banner on a title? It seems a lot of titles are passing by with just a commentary track and an interview or two with the talent involved in whatever title it may be such as "Body Bags" or "Psycho III."

Do you think we should just settle for being grateful that we're getting anything? Do you think more efforts should be made to get more archival things like 'on set' behind the scenes stuff, deleted scenes regardless of quality, rare things that were produced and aired on television to hype up a film before it's release, more retrospective documentary's, making-of footage ect.

Now, I know sometimes rights issues get in the way and some things are simply lost and weren't cared for regarding properly storing the elements. I just got thinking about this because I look at some of the newer releases I have and they have a somewhat significant amount of extras for their initial release. Now when we deem something a 'Collector's Edition' I think they should be consistently packing a very good amount of special features.

In no way am I unhappy with anything "Shout!/Scream Factory" having been doing, love these guys to death. This is just for conversational purposes and how the phrase and use of 'Collector's Edition' is being thrown around and sometimes used pretty loosely in regards of what actually is featured on the disc.

[willo007]

Originally Posted by pete rock

my horror want list....

I do know some of these are next to impossible for shout to ever get rights for. I'm just throwing them out there anyway.

Shocker-->could happen from shout!(universal catalog)

people under the stairs-->could happen from shout!(universal catalog)

tales from the crypt: Demon knight & bordello of blood-->could happen from shout!(universal catalog)

waxwork -->@ lionsgate--in your dreams!

Critters 1 & 2-->@ warner bros.--in your dreams!(new line catalog)

children of the night-->@ sony: Either twilight time or rlj/image.

Brainscan-->@ sony: Either twilight time or rlj/image.

Watchers-->@ lionsgate--in your dreams!

The midnight hour-->could happen from shout!(mgm catalog)

bad moon-->@ warner bros.--in your dreams!

Silver bullet-->@ warner bros.--in your dreams!(paramaount catalog)

the gate-->@ lionsgate--in your dreams!

Night of the living dead 1990 -->@twilight time, but who knows what happens when the lease is up!

House 1 & 2-->@ rlj/image

cat's eye-->@ warner bros.--in your dreams!

Vamp-->@ rlj/image

hellraiser 1 & 2-->@ rlj/image

sleepaway camp 2 & 3 -->i dunno!

Cheerleader camp-->i dunno!

Silent night, deadly night-->@ anchor bay, they only wanted the rights to make a dtv remake!

Fright night 1 -->@twilight time, but who knows what happens when the lease is up.

Fright night 2-->@ rights limbo!

Wishmaster -->@ lionsgate--in your dreams!

Slaughter high -->@ lionsgate--in your dreams!

Dead alive-->rights reverted to p.jackson, who knows on this one!

John carpenter's vampires-->@ sony: Either twilight time or rlj/image.

Candyman-->@ sony: Either twilight time or rlj/image.

Tales from the hood--> savoy pictures catalog @ universal, could happen from shout!

April fool's day-->@ warner bros.--in your dreams!(paramount catalog)

:d

[thompsonjohn]

I think we could cut this thread in half if all the posts with wish lists got deleted.

[demonknight]

You know what I'd adore if it weren't with Warner? If Shout Factory could get the rights to the 2/3 of the remake of Near Dark that was shot. Not because it's good or anything, but just to get it out there...
I mean, i's worth a look for three names being in it: Bill Paxton as Jesse, Heather Langenkamp as Diamond(back), and Jennette Goldstein as Mae(?).

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by thompsonjohn

Just wondering here, but how much special features do you think we should be given on a title in order for it to be deemed 'Collector's Edition'? Sometimes we get something like "Terror Train" which doesn't come with much at all and it gets the 'Collector's Edition' banner, yet something like "The Horror Show" which honestly comes just as packed and even one ups "Terror Train" because it has an audio commentary track.

So, obviously some name recognition and sizable fanbase must come into consideration when determining whether a title gets the 'Collector's Edition' banner. But, really how packed do you think a disc should truly be before they throw a 'Collector's Edition' banner on a title? It seems a lot of titles are passing by with just a commentary track and an interview or two with the talent involved in whatever title it may be such as "Body Bags" or "Psycho III."

Do you think we should just settle for being grateful that we're getting anything? Do you think more efforts should be made to get more archival things like 'on set' behind the scenes stuff, deleted scenes regardless of quality, rare things that were produced and aired on television to hype up a film before it's release, more retrospective documentary's, making-of footage ect.

Now, I know sometimes rights issues get in the way and some things are simply lost and weren't cared for regarding properly storing the elements. I just got thinking about this because I look at some of the newer releases I have and they have a somewhat significant amount of extras for their initial release. Now when we deem something a 'Collector's Edition' I think they should be consistently packing a very good amount of special features.

In no way am I unhappy with anything "Shout!/Scream Factory" having been doing, love these guys to death. This is just for conversational purposes and how the phrase and use of 'Collector's Edition' is being thrown around and sometimes used pretty loosely in regards of what actually is featured on the disc.

I really do think that it is a matter of: (A) the popularity of the title and (B) the names involved.

Body Bags=> John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, Mark Hamill
Terror Train=> Jamie Lee Curtis

That said, Horror Show is a mystery. By all counts, it should be a CE, having Sean S. Cunningham and Lance Henriksen's names on it.

[Spooked]

Originally Posted by thompsonjohn

I think we could cut this thread in half if all the posts with wish lists got deleted.

Oh dear God, thank you.

With all the questions relating to rights it's hard to know where else to post related questions and such, but yes - all the wish lists do get a bit grating. :roll eyes:

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As to Sony releasing 1990-current G films, let them. Who cares about those anyways? Let Shout run the clock back to the classics, lol.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Spooked

As to Sony releasing 1990-current G films, let them. Who cares about those anyways? Let Shout run the clock back to the classics, lol.

Well, they COULD get King Kong Vs. Godzilla at the very least.

[Spooked]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Well, they COULD get King Kong Vs. Godzilla at the very least.

That'd be a Day One purchase for me.

As far as Collector Editions, I always felt it was more of an assigned designation for a title rather than any relation to the amount of special features. More like an 'elite' category within Scream releases. Simply put, films that Scream feels are good enough to call attention to - whether or not a wealth of supplemental features are available or not.

(I think I said the same thing 3 different ways. Oh well, as long as my point eventually gets across, right? )

[Horror_Chase]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Well, they COULD get King Kong Vs. Godzilla at the very least.

Would be awesome if it was included in the deal thats being worked on

[jaws3dfan]

OT: I thought several people in this thread would appreciate this, it's my new "Alice Cooper meets The House on Haunted Hill" Tattoo....

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