Deadly Blessing (Collector's Edition) - 1/22/13 - Blu-ray Forum

NoirFan · 07-15-2012, 09:55 PM

No official release date announced as of yet, but I'm assuming a December release, along with possibly Phantasm II, with Prince of Darkness hopefully paired with They Live in November.

bgart13 · 07-15-2012, 10:04 PM

I hope Cliff and Co. got to talk to Ernest Borgnine about it before he passed away.

Frightener22 · 07-15-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

No official release date announced as of yet, but I'm assuming a December release, along with possibly Phantasm II, with Prince of Darkness hopefully paired with They Live in November.

Unfortunately, "Prince of Darkness" is not apart of the Scream Factory line... yet at least. I really hope they can get there hands on that one as well but in the meantime there's been no information other than the first batch announced. In addition, there's also the "Death Valley" / "The Island" double feature to look forward to in this line-up. It was originally announced as being a DVD release only but I think they were rethinking it so there's always the chance to see those on Blu-ray still.

Mr.Dig · 07-15-2012, 10:49 PM

Looking forward to Deadly Blessing on blu-ray!
Yes! We need Prince Of Darkness on blu-ray. One of Carpenter's highlights!

Akijama · 07-15-2012, 11:17 PM

I'm sure that Prince of Darkness won't be released this year from SF.Next year...likely.If Uni were ready to relinquish They Live or Halloween films,why not PoD as well?
Check this fine looking HD broadcast caps of PoD

[Show spoiler]

Rooting for the The 'Burbs too

Seymour · 07-15-2012, 11:21 PM

I don't think Shout Factory has confirmed that Deadly Blessing is in fact coming to blu-ray, yet.

Frightener22 · 07-15-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Seymour

I don't think Shout Factory has confirmed that Deadly Blessing is in fact coming to blu-ray, yet.

No worries, it's been confirmed. The only title that may only go the DVD route is "The Island" / "Death Valley" double feature but even that may change still.

NoirFan · 07-15-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Frightener22

Unfortunately, "Prince of Darkness" is not apart of the Scream Factory line... yet at least.

Right, but I'm assuming/hoping they continue to release two titles per month, meaning that one more disc is still due in November. Prince is a Universal title and it would make sense to pair it with their other Carpenter release.

kong73 · 09-19-2012, 10:01 PM

In the poster. It took me forever to figure that out.

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Deadly Blessing

Deadly Blessing (Trailer 1981) - YouTube

No official release date announced as of yet, but I'm assuming a December release, along with possibly Phantasm IJI, with Prince of Darkness hopefully paired with They Live in November.

troysayshi · 09-20-2012, 12:42 AM

I get this mixed up with 'Deadly Friend' for some reason. Maybe because their both by Wes.

tylerdurden10 · 09-20-2012, 12:50 AM

Never heard of this, but that cover art has me intrigued. I watched the trailer that was posted and I have to admit it looked really cheesy. Will anyone recommend this as a blind buy? I'm a big Wes Craven fan, especially his older stuff.

Omen2002 · 09-20-2012, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

Never heard of this, but that cover art has me intrigued. I watched the trailer that was posted and I have to admit it looked really cheesy. Will anyone recommend this as a blind buy? I'm a big Wes Craven fan, especially his older stuff.

Big Wes Craven fan but never heard of it. Shame on you.

Curious to find out what special features this will have.

tylerdurden10 · 09-20-2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Omen2002

Big Wes Craven fan but never heard of it. Shame on you.

I know, in my defense this film was a bit before my time (born in 1979, so I became a fan starting with the Nightmare On Elm St. series)

bboisvert · 09-20-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

Never heard of this, but that cover art has me intrigued. I watched the trailer that was posted and I have to admit it looked really cheesy. Will anyone recommend this as a blind buy? I'm a big Wes Craven fan, especially his older stuff.

Hmmm... blind buy? I like the movie, but I'm not sure about that. You might want to rent first.

The movie itself is OK. Not amazing, not terrible. I find it very watchable.

The best thing for me is the cast:

Ernest Borgnine - who always brings it, and this is no exception
Maren Jensen - little-seen actress outside of the original Battlestar Galactica, but I could watch her all day.
Sharon Stone - most people focus on this, an early performance from Ms. Stone
Jeff East - young clark kent from 1978's Superman, who I don't think I've ever seen in another role...
plus Lisa Hartman too.

I like it, had it on VHS until I replaced it w/a Region 2 DVD. Looking forward to getting it on BD.

And Michael Berryman too -- can't believe I forgot to mention him.

Thus Spake Zathras · 10-12-2012, 12:02 PM

If you like your 80s horror, I'd call this a pretty safe blind buy. It's a terrific little movie. Admittedly there's a big nostalgia factor at play for me but it's got great atmosphere and three stunning leading ladies, especially Maren Jensen.

Just as a goofy aside, I usually watch Deadly Blessing as a double bill with Sssssss starring the original Starbuck, Dirk Benedict. Although filmed some years apart, they're both pretty low key, rural horror flicks with some pretty spooky shit in them and play like a night at the drive-in.

Does anyone know if Scream Factory blu-rays are generally region free?

Monroville · 10-13-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bboisvert

Hmmm... blind buy? I like the movie, but I'm not sure about that. You might want to rent first.

The movie itself is OK. Not amazing, not terrible. I find it very watchable.

The best thing for me is the cast:

Jeff East - young clark kent from 1978's Superman, who I don't think I've ever seen in another role...

Unless you've seen TOM SAWYER: THE MUSICAL and THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (spoiler: he played Huckleberry Finn).

Omen2002 · 11-01-2012, 06:43 PM

Noticed the info hadn't been posted in this thread, so here it is.

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Originally Posted by Scream Factory

**HAPPY HALLOWEEN WES CRAVEN FANS!** EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXTRAS!

Our new upcoming Collector's Edition Blu-ray & DVD of DEADLY BLESSING have been quite 'blessed' with some truly awesome bonus content that you don't want to miss if you're a fan of this highly underrated film:

- An All-New commentary with Director Wes Craven
- Say Your Prayers! - New interview with Actor Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes)
- Secrets Revealed - New interview with Actress Susan Buckner (Grease)
- Rise of the Incubus - New interview with Creature Designer John Naulin
- So it Was Written - A new look at the film's screenplay with writers Glenn Bennest and Matthew Barr
- Original Theatrical trailer and rare original TV & radio spots

Unleashing at ScreamFactoryDVD.com, Amazon and other fine online retailers on January 22nd. If you order directly from Scream Factory, you'll get an 18" x 24" limited edition poster of our on-point key art designed but Nathan Thomas Milliner but act fast (only 200 of these are produced.)

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Originally Posted by Scream Factory

Behold the reversible cover image for Wes Craven's DEADLY BLESSING featuring the original theatrical key art! Making its U.S. debut on DVD & Blu-ray, our Collector's Edition DVD officially drops on January 22!

jetthead · 10-14-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by troysayshi

I get this mixed up with 'Deadly Friend' for some reason. Maybe because their both by Wes.

I was excited when I thought it was Deadly Friend.

charlieray1 · 10-14-2012, 06:12 AM

Saw it tonight on Netflix -- standard def and cropped

. Hadn't seen this since I saw (and loved it) 30 years ago.

Boy, do standards change as you get older! Seeing it now it's a silly, illogical mess with everything thrown in but the kitchen sink. I admit it was a very fun mess -- campy, energetic, lots of pretty women -- but what a cheeze-fest. Trying to decide what my favorite dum-dum "shock" was -- either the

[Show spoiler]

or the

[Show spoiler]

in the last shot.

Omen2002 · 12-10-2012, 10:55 PM

From their FB page:

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Originally Posted by Scream Factory

We've been blessed today with the first samples of Wes Craven's DEADLY BLESSING on DVD & Blu-ray!

Its jam-packed with lots of great stuff. Order yours for a Jan 22nd release date.

07-15-2012, 11:17 PM	#5
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	I'm sure that Prince of Darkness won't be released this year from SF.Next year...likely.If Uni were ready to relinquish They Live or Halloween films,why not PoD as well? Check this fine looking HD broadcast caps of PoD [Show spoiler] [Show spoiler] Rooting for the The 'Burbs too Last edited by Akijama; 07-15-2012 at 11:21 PM.

10-14-2012, 06:12 AM	#19
charlieray1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Blu-ray reviews: 1	Saw it tonight on Netflix -- standard def and cropped . Hadn't seen this since I saw (and loved it) 30 years ago. Boy, do standards change as you get older! Seeing it now it's a silly, illogical mess with everything thrown in but the kitchen sink. I admit it was a very fun mess -- campy, energetic, lots of pretty women -- but what a cheeze-fest. Trying to decide what my favorite dum-dum "shock" was -- either the [Show spoiler] coffin full of chickens (!?) or the [Show spoiler]demon that pops up through the floor in the last shot.

07-15-2012, 10:04 PM	#2
bgart13 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	I hope Cliff and Co. got to talk to Ernest Borgnine about it before he passed away.

07-15-2012, 10:49 PM	#4
Mr.Dig Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Norway 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:902 Trading Score:1	Looking forward to Deadly Blessing on blu-ray! Yes! We need Prince Of Darkness on blu-ray. One of Carpenter's highlights!

07-15-2012, 11:21 PM	#6
Seymour Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:3231 DVD collection:360	I don't think Shout Factory has confirmed that Deadly Blessing is in fact coming to blu-ray, yet.

09-20-2012, 12:42 AM	#10
troysayshi Senior Member Member since:Nov 2010 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:1029 DVD collection:170 iTunes collection:3	I get this mixed up with 'Deadly Friend' for some reason. Maybe because their both by Wes.

09-20-2012, 12:50 AM	#11
tylerdurden10 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:MA 4K collection:288 Blu-ray collection:2143 Trading Score:258	Never heard of this, but that cover art has me intrigued. I watched the trailer that was posted and I have to admit it looked really cheesy. Will anyone recommend this as a blind buy? I'm a big Wes Craven fan, especially his older stuff.

10-12-2012, 12:02 PM	#15
Thus Spake Zathras Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:473 Blu-ray reviews: 11	If you like your 80s horror, I'd call this a pretty safe blind buy. It's a terrific little movie. Admittedly there's a big nostalgia factor at play for me but it's got great atmosphere and three stunning leading ladies, especially Maren Jensen. Just as a goofy aside, I usually watch Deadly Blessing as a double bill with Sssssss starring the original Starbuck, Dirk Benedict. Although filmed some years apart, they're both pretty low key, rural horror flicks with some pretty spooky shit in them and play like a night at the drive-in. Does anyone know if Scream Factory blu-rays are generally region free?

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