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MassiveMovieBuff · 06-06-2018, 10:59 AM

Yeah Prom Night's low sales really surprises me too. I figured retro horror fans would be all over this fantastic blu ray release from Synapse. At the the very least the original Prom Night is a fun little slasher thriller and a great time capsule for the late 70s.

RedHarvest · 06-06-2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

Yeah Prom Night's low sales really surprises me too. I figured retro horror fans would be all over this fantastic blu ray release from Synapse. At the the very least the original Prom Night is a fun little slasher thriller and a great time capsule for the late 70s.

Too bad. Synapse does some of the best work among the specialty labels. Popcorn, Prom Night, Demons, and especially Suspiria are all top form releases from them. Would love to see them take on Hello Mary Lou.

Member-222782 · 06-06-2018, 11:58 AM

Prom Night is one of the granddaddys of slasher films - frankly I'm shocked it sold poorly. Now we'll probably never see the sequels. I liked all four films

themp3000 · 06-06-2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

[Show spoiler]

Who wants Scream to release this 1997 adult animation horror thriller gem?

They would be my last choice to release this masterpiece. Not like they could do anything substantive on a release to begin with. I’m going to pick up the UK’s new release coming out whenever since I don’t have confidence this’ll come out anytime soon here. Rights are tricky with this one.

RedHarvest · 06-06-2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema74

Prom Night is one of the granddaddys of slasher films - frankly I'm shocked it sold poorly. Now we'll probably never see the sequels. I liked all four films

I'd also say that Synapse doesn't do enough marketing/promotion. The casual horror fan doesn't know the label. If they got on the Vinegar Syndrome/Scream Factory bus, I imagine they could increase sales tenfold. But then they'd have to up their production/output, and maybe they have no interest in doing that. Maybe they're happy with things the way they are.

TripleHBK · 06-06-2018, 02:30 PM

I'd be curious to hear whether Prom Night is still considered a poor seller today. That comment was made at least a year ago from what I can remember and Scream Factory used to make similar claims on titles only for them to turn around and claim that said titles were amongst their best sellers once they had dropped the price slightly.

I also question whether the sales expectations of part 2 can really be estimated based on the results of the original film. Take a look at these two covers...

I'd argue that the second film looks VASTLY more interesting than the original does. I'd also argue that the number of fans for the original and the sequel are likely similar, so overall sales are going to be based on blind buyers and new fans to the franchise. If that's true then the second film by far has the catchier cover, and film premise.

I just find it hard to believe that Prom Night 2 wouldn't be a better seller than the original film was.

painiac · 06-06-2018, 02:31 PM

i really like Prom Night, and Synapse's release is stellar. it's shame it sold poorly

Damonstein · 06-06-2018, 02:34 PM

It's in 1100 collections on this website, which seems pretty decent compared to a lot of other similar movies on this site, I wonder what they were expecting to sell.

Member-222782 · 06-06-2018, 02:44 PM

Who said Prom Night sold poorly, exactly? Is there a quote from Don somewhere? If it's in 1100 collections just on Blu-ray.com that's just a small percentage of total sales. I consider anything above 1,000 copies sold to be excellent. Something just doesn't add up.

painiac · 06-06-2018, 02:47 PM

maybe it was a premature comment? HBK mentions the comment is at least a year old

TripleHBK · 06-06-2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema74

Who said Prom Night sold poorly, exactly? Is there a quote from Don somewhere? If it's in 1100 collections just on Blu-ray.com that's just a small percentage of total sales. I consider anything above 1,000 copies sold to be excellent. Something just doesn't add up.

See these 3 posts...

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Originally Posted by zbinks

https://www.facebook.com/Blumhouse/p...674500/?type=3

Show should be up Friday, 05/19/2017 at http://www.blumhouse.com/Podcast/

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Originally Posted by patrick23

Listened to the podcast. I'm shocked that "Prom Night" was not a
success for them. I would think that the 80's Slasher fans alone
would have made it a good seller. I guess you never know.

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

Wow! Don got back to me very quickly about Prom Night II. Unfortunately it looks like we will have to continue to wait.

"We do not have access to PROM NIGHT II. It would be a fun one to do, though, for sure!

If we had the opportunity to license PROM NIGHT II from that company, we would’ve when we bought the first film."

A Synapse release would have been ideal, but now I will hold out hope for an Arrow release.

bb8977 · 06-06-2018, 03:09 PM

Exorcist 2 collectors edition September 25th !!!

Member-222782 · 06-06-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bb8977

Exorcist 2 collectors edition September 25th !!!

TripleHBK · 06-06-2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bb8977

Exorcist 2 collectors edition September 25th !!!

I have the complete anthology now but am very curious to see the shorter cut. I have a feeling this is one I'll be waiting on for a while. I still need to pick up part 3 from Scream Factory and I Love that one.

edwoodjr · 06-06-2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sethdlh

I watched Midnight Man last night and right around the time Robert Englund enters the movie and for about 2 minutes after there are audio dropouts every few seconds. Not sure if anyone else has noticed this but it's there on my copy. I haven't had a chance to try the disc on another player.

For what it's worth, just took a look at my copy and watched what I think is Englund's first scene (26:45-31:40) and didn't catch any audio dropouts on either the 5.1 or 2.0.

BarnDoor · 06-06-2018, 03:16 PM

Yep!

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**NEW TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT**

EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC - one of the most infamous horror sequels in history (and that’s an understatement) – will be given the chance to be properly reevaluated in the form of a serious upgrade on Blu-ray this Fall! Here are the early details we have at present time:

• This will be branded as a 2-Disc “Collector’s Edition” that will come with a slipcover (guaranteed for three months after its original release date). U.S. and Canada territories (Region A).

• Extras and specs are still in progress and will be announced later in August. However, we can confirm today that we will have a new high-definition transfer of two cuts of the film! (This 117 min version that has been on Blu-ray and DVD before and a shorter, alternate version that was created after the film’s initial release in 1977.) You’ll also be happy to know that we have a brand-new interview with ‘Regan’ herself, actress Linda Blair!

jtu128 · 06-06-2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bb8977

Exorcist 2 collectors edition September 25th !!!

Scream is always the bridesmaid never the bride.

Donl1282 · 06-06-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bb8977

Exorcist 2 collectors edition September 25th !!!

Wow, that one was unexpected.

Lacrimosa · 06-06-2018, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jtu128

Scream is always the bridesmaid never the bride.

The bride maidens behold the bride as the bride draweth nigh unwilled.

BarnDoor · 06-06-2018, 03:23 PM

8 retro titles in one month has to be a record. And they may not be done yet!

06-06-2018, 02:30 PM	#52506
TripleHBK Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Lincoln, NE Home Theater Gallery:52 4K collection:249 Blu-ray collection:3650 DVD collection:742 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:47	I'd be curious to hear whether Prom Night is still considered a poor seller today. That comment was made at least a year ago from what I can remember and Scream Factory used to make similar claims on titles only for them to turn around and claim that said titles were amongst their best sellers once they had dropped the price slightly. I also question whether the sales expectations of part 2 can really be estimated based on the results of the original film. Take a look at these two covers... I'd argue that the second film looks VASTLY more interesting than the original does. I'd also argue that the number of fans for the original and the sequel are likely similar, so overall sales are going to be based on blind buyers and new fans to the franchise. If that's true then the second film by far has the catchier cover, and film premise. I just find it hard to believe that Prom Night 2 wouldn't be a better seller than the original film was. Last edited by TripleHBK; 06-06-2018 at 02:52 PM.

06-06-2018, 10:59 AM	#52501
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:413 Blu-ray collection:1626 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	Yeah Prom Night's low sales really surprises me too. I figured retro horror fans would be all over this fantastic blu ray release from Synapse. At the the very least the original Prom Night is a fun little slasher thriller and a great time capsule for the late 70s.

06-06-2018, 11:58 AM	#52503
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Prom Night is one of the granddaddys of slasher films - frankly I'm shocked it sold poorly. Now we'll probably never see the sequels. I liked all four films

06-06-2018, 02:31 PM	#52507
painiac Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2016 Location:brooklyn 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:2197 DVD collection:845	i really like Prom Night, and Synapse's release is stellar. it's shame it sold poorly

06-06-2018, 02:34 PM	#52508
Damonstein Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:360 Blu-ray collection:1519	It's in 1100 collections on this website, which seems pretty decent compared to a lot of other similar movies on this site, I wonder what they were expecting to sell.

06-06-2018, 02:44 PM	#52509
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Who said Prom Night sold poorly, exactly? Is there a quote from Don somewhere? If it's in 1100 collections just on Blu-ray.com that's just a small percentage of total sales. I consider anything above 1,000 copies sold to be excellent. Something just doesn't add up.

06-06-2018, 02:47 PM	#52510
painiac Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2016 Location:brooklyn 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:2197 DVD collection:845	maybe it was a premature comment? HBK mentions the comment is at least a year old

06-06-2018, 03:09 PM	#52512
bb8977 Special Member Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:127 Trading Score:2	Exorcist 2 collectors edition September 25th !!!

06-06-2018, 03:23 PM	#52520
BarnDoor Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:343 Blu-ray collection:6017 Trading Score:3	8 retro titles in one month has to be a record. And they may not be done yet!

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