Creature from Black Lake - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 10-31-2014, 04:23 PM

So, we're sitting in our office working today and we're thinking, "It's Halloween, shouldn't we maybe announce something today?" We have a few "irons in the fire" as it were and, since this one is officially signed, sealed and delivered with the McCullough family, we're going to announce that work will begin in 2015 on the first, real, authorized version of this "bigfoot" classic! No other details available at this time, as the ink is barely dry, but we're scouring storage facilities and the McCullough family's inventory to bring this one out as soon as humanly possible! Should be a lot of fun! All you collectors out there, take note! If you have any memorabilia or vintage trailers or TV spots for this one, let us know

https://www.facebook.com/synapsefilm...type=1&theater

digideadus · 10-31-2014, 04:42 PM

About time we started seeing some vintage Bigfoot flicks heading to Bluray! Exciting news!

rrpmpstck · 10-31-2014, 04:52 PM

Excited to hear this. Hopefully there are some nice extras with it.

cakefactory · 10-31-2014, 05:19 PM

Cool, the only version I've seen of this was a VHS rip where many of the night scenes were totally indistinguishable due to it just looking like solid black. I'd be interested in rewatching it just to be able to tell what the heck was going on.

dsman71 · 10-31-2014, 05:45 PM

I have a full screen DVD of this.. I most certainly will upgrade to a blu in it OAR.. way to go Synapse !

redrunner97 · 10-31-2014, 10:38 PM

At long last!

Stormyhog · 11-01-2014, 06:45 PM

This is the news I've been waiting for as I love the film. Always hoped it would get a proper release can't wait til next year. I own a fullscreen version on dvd with not very good picture or sound so this will be quite the upgrade. Thanks synapse.

Stormyhog · 06-30-2015, 01:37 PM

I e-mailed synapse the other day & was told the blu-ray won't be released anytime soon. They said the internegative element the licensor had turned out to be a 16mm reduction that was cropped. They said they are still looking for something to use. Disappointing news but at the same time I want it done proper.

Member-222782 · 06-30-2015, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormyhog

I e-mailed synapse the other day & was told the blu-ray won't be released anytime soon. They said the internegative element the licensor had turned out to be a 16mm reduction that was cropped. They said they are still looking for something to use. Disappointing news but at the same time I want it done proper.

Thanks for the heads up (and confirmation). I'd already moved this one to the back of the shopping list anyway

. I won't be surprised if it takes a couple of years but, yes, it's better they take their time.

nvadr · 06-30-2015, 02:18 PM

Count me in on this title even if it's a blind buy.. Wish you guys could give the Blu-ray treatment to The Legend Of Boggy Creek sometime next year!

Stormyhog · 06-30-2015, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvadr

Count me in on this title even if it's a blind buy.. Wish you guys could give the Blu-ray treatment to The Legend Of Boggy Creek sometime next year!

I actually tweeted that to them as I would like to see Boggy Creek get a blu-ray release as well. Love both of these films a I grew up with them as a kid.

fattyjoe37 · 10-07-2015, 03:10 PM

In a few weeks, my Bigfoot film Valley of the Sasquatch will be playing in a double feature with a 35mm print of Creature from Black Lake in Seattle. The show starts at 7 PM on Thursday, October 22nd. You can find all the info here: http://www.grandillusioncinema.org

redrunner97 · 10-07-2015, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fattyjoe37

In a few weeks, my Bigfoot film Valley of the Sasquatch will be playing in a double feature with a 35mm print of Creature from Black Lake in Seattle. The show starts at 7 PM on Thursday, October 22nd. You can find all the info here: http://www.grandillusioncinema.org

Wow your movie looks pretty damn good!

fattyjoe37 · 10-07-2015, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrunner97

Wow your movie looks pretty damn good!

Thanks! We've been making the festival rounds since February and have gotten great responses from people.

Stormyhog · 06-28-2017, 02:21 AM

I e-mailed synapse a few days ago to see if there was any update on the blu-ray release.They said all film materials they have viewed have been faded to magenta. They still are holding out for some pre-print materials & will continue looking. So not much has changed but it's still encouraging that they are continuing to look. I'm anxious for a release but I want it done properly.

EatTheseCrackers · 04-11-2018, 07:48 PM

Streamed this flick via Amazon and it's the best I've ever seen it! Any chance they can license whatever version Amazon is using?

mca213 · 04-11-2018, 07:59 PM

coming in 2015...

Stormyhog · 07-16-2018, 10:29 PM

I e-mailed Synapse Films the other day & they replied back with possible good news for it's future blu-ray release. Here's what they said "We found something and we are currently evaluating the element for color & restoration. Fingers crossed" So it may be happening just have to wait & see if they are satisfied with the film elements. Keep the prayers coming.

lol

Rayjg · 07-16-2018, 11:58 PM

That’s good to hear. Love bigfoot movies.

Stormyhog · 07-17-2018, 06:21 PM

I also asked Synapse films if there would be an announcement at some point. Here's their reply. "Once we get it altogether, and the element is usable, then we have to maybe get some extras in order. It may be awhile before an official announcement is made" I'm just glad they are taking the care to try to get it right. So it's in the early stages but at least there's some movement.

10-31-2014, 04:23 PM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Creature from Black Lake So, we're sitting in our office working today and we're thinking, "It's Halloween, shouldn't we maybe announce something today?" We have a few "irons in the fire" as it were and, since this one is officially signed, sealed and delivered with the McCullough family, we're going to announce that work will begin in 2015 on the first, real, authorized version of this "bigfoot" classic! No other details available at this time, as the ink is barely dry, but we're scouring storage facilities and the McCullough family's inventory to bring this one out as soon as humanly possible! Should be a lot of fun! All you collectors out there, take note! If you have any memorabilia or vintage trailers or TV spots for this one, let us know https://www.facebook.com/synapsefilm...type=1&theater

10-31-2014, 04:42 PM	#2
digideadus Member Member since:May 2014 Blu-ray collection:512 Trading Score:1	About time we started seeing some vintage Bigfoot flicks heading to Bluray! Exciting news!

10-31-2014, 04:52 PM	#3
rrpmpstck Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:3195 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:14	Excited to hear this. Hopefully there are some nice extras with it.

10-31-2014, 05:19 PM	#4
cakefactory Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:WI, USA 4K collection:442 Blu-ray collection:3917 DVD collection:808 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	Cool, the only version I've seen of this was a VHS rip where many of the night scenes were totally indistinguishable due to it just looking like solid black. I'd be interested in rewatching it just to be able to tell what the heck was going on.

10-31-2014, 05:45 PM	#5
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	I have a full screen DVD of this.. I most certainly will upgrade to a blu in it OAR.. way to go Synapse !

10-31-2014, 10:38 PM	#6
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	At long last!

11-01-2014, 06:45 PM	#7
Stormyhog Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Canada	This is the news I've been waiting for as I love the film. Always hoped it would get a proper release can't wait til next year. I own a fullscreen version on dvd with not very good picture or sound so this will be quite the upgrade. Thanks synapse.

06-30-2015, 01:37 PM	#8
Stormyhog Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Canada	I e-mailed synapse the other day & was told the blu-ray won't be released anytime soon. They said the internegative element the licensor had turned out to be a 16mm reduction that was cropped. They said they are still looking for something to use. Disappointing news but at the same time I want it done proper.

06-30-2015, 02:18 PM	#10
nvadr Expert Member Member since:Apr 2011 Blu-ray reviews: 24	Count me in on this title even if it's a blind buy.. Wish you guys could give the Blu-ray treatment to The Legend Of Boggy Creek sometime next year!

10-07-2015, 03:10 PM	#12
fattyjoe37 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:WA 4K collection:522 Blu-ray collection:2686 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:115	In a few weeks, my Bigfoot film Valley of the Sasquatch will be playing in a double feature with a 35mm print of Creature from Black Lake in Seattle. The show starts at 7 PM on Thursday, October 22nd. You can find all the info here: http://www.grandillusioncinema.org

06-28-2017, 02:21 AM	#15
Stormyhog Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Canada	I e-mailed synapse a few days ago to see if there was any update on the blu-ray release.They said all film materials they have viewed have been faded to magenta. They still are holding out for some pre-print materials & will continue looking. So not much has changed but it's still encouraging that they are continuing to look. I'm anxious for a release but I want it done properly.

04-11-2018, 07:48 PM	#16
EatTheseCrackers Junior Member Member since:Mar 2017	Streamed this flick via Amazon and it's the best I've ever seen it! Any chance they can license whatever version Amazon is using?

04-11-2018, 07:59 PM	#17
mca213 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2014 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:1617 Trading Score:13	coming in 2015...

07-16-2018, 10:29 PM	#18
Stormyhog Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Canada	I e-mailed Synapse Films the other day & they replied back with possible good news for it's future blu-ray release. Here's what they said "We found something and we are currently evaluating the element for color & restoration. Fingers crossed" So it may be happening just have to wait & see if they are satisfied with the film elements. Keep the prayers coming. lol

07-16-2018, 11:58 PM	#19
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	That’s good to hear. Love bigfoot movies.

07-17-2018, 06:21 PM	#20
Stormyhog Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Canada	I also asked Synapse films if there would be an announcement at some point. Here's their reply. "Once we get it altogether, and the element is usable, then we have to maybe get some extras in order. It may be awhile before an official announcement is made" I'm just glad they are taking the care to try to get it right. So it's in the early stages but at least there's some movement.

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