Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Thomas Veil]

Well, we can pretty much bank on Demolition Man getting a CE Blu-ray at Comic Con.

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/35...man-comic-con/

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

Well, we can pretty much bank on Demolition Man getting a CE Blu-ray at Comic Con.

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/35...man-comic-con/

I'm good with titles like that one.... early no frills WB releases with outdated encodes... it would seem realistic to expect a better looking release with the added bonus of extras...

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by JackForrester

Fair enough. Still wouldn't consider it "jaw dropping"

Most people would, especially if it had all of the cuts.

[RedHarvest]

Originally Posted by dkelly26666

I may get pelted, but I gotta say I am NOT too impressed so far with Shout or Scream with their latest announcements. I truly hope that this is just the calm before the storm. I was pretty excited at "Scream for Help" and "Brain Dead" for September, but otherwise I'm not too excited at all for the '99 "Haunted Hill", "The Wasp Woman", "Dragnet '87", or especially "Iron Mask".

Then again, to be fair, I have been imagining and building up in my own head this impossible wish list that is likely just that.

When they say 'mind blowing' and 'jaw dropping', right away I start imagining "The Devils", "The Haunting of Julia", "Dawn of the Dead" '78, "Martin", "Alligator", "Cruising", "Year of the Dragon", "The Hand", "Forced Vengeance", "Iceman", "Tank", "Blue Collar", "The Border", "Crossroads" (1986).... and it goes on and on and on....


And then what I actually get is "The Man in the Iron Mask" and "House on Haunted Hill" ('99), and the wind left my sails.....

Yes, they're holding it back. They've only released "minor" films here and there, just enough to keep interest high. They have bragged greatly about big, fan-favorite titles going as far into February. It's safe to assume they're holding the big stuff for October and Comic Con. Next week, I would think, will be some major reveals.

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

Well, we can pretty much bank on Demolition Man getting a CE Blu-ray at Comic Con.

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/35...man-comic-con/

Now this should give a hint to Shout Factory/Scream Factory for an ideal fall or winter release for a CE of this awesome sci-fi action comedy classic with extras abound even retrospective documentary, a second new commentary, deleted scenes, a possible director's cut with theatrical cut and more.

[RedHarvest]

Originally Posted by Cinema74

I'm with you on movies like "Scream For Help" and "Brainscan" being the type of announcements that I'd love to see more of. Personally, these are the kinds of titles I crave the most (can't wait for The Evil) but I'm actually excited for House On Haunted Hill. I remember enjoying the film when I went to see it. Movies today are mostly crap but stuff like "House of Wax" (remake), Ghost Ship and Thirteen Ghosts (remake) are a lot of fun and since they're studio films the production values are better.

Not sure if "The Devils", "Year of the Dragon", "Tank" or "Blue Collar" would make jaws drop, though. A jaw-dropping title announcement would be something like An Elm Street box set, Dawn of the Dead '78, or anything franchise-y and generally more popular. But, hey, it's all subjective anyway

I've been coming down hard on the old Scream Factory these days, because I want them to utilize these Warner and Sony deals properly, but in all honesty, if we got nothing else this year, I'd be happy just having Brainscan alone. That's been my number one wishlist Blu-ray for years and years, and I was starting to think it would never get a release. I asked Scream Factory for Brainscan years ago, and there response was "sorry; it's owned by Sony." It's not a great film, but I have such fond memories of it. It's representative of its time, and of 90s horror films, in just about every aspect of its production. Very excited for it. My only complaint would be that it's not in a CE, but with Furlong in prison (of wherever he is) and Flynn passed away, I can't imagine there's a whole lot to go with. I fully expect a Critters boxset very soon, but Brainscan is my jam in a big way.

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

Well, we can pretty much bank on Demolition Man getting a CE Blu-ray at Comic Con.

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/35...man-comic-con/

I think it's more likely that Warner Bros. announces a UHD 25th Anniversary Edition over a Scream Factory Collector's Edition, personally.

[RedHarvest]

Originally Posted by JackForrester

Yeah, I agree. I see so many people here saying the NoES boxset or the original Dawn of the Dead would be "jaw dropping" announcements. Not to me tho. I think Dawn already has a very solid release and I'm pretty satisfied with the existing Nightmare boxset. My favorite Nightmare films already look great in the New Line set and I don't care much about the bad sequels, I just own them because they're part of the set.

Something like Martin or The Hitcher is what I'd consider jaw dropping. To each their own.

I'm with you. The Italian 4K set of Dawn has all the cuts, and the Argento cut in 4K. Can't get much better than that. A new NoES set would be nice, but it's not necessary, unless they can give us DCs of the films that have them, which won't be easy to get. Critters will be a great announcement; it will be the worldwide debut on Blu-ray, and Critters is about as "Scream Factory" brand as you can get. As far as everything else, I'm sure there will be a few surprises, but expect a lot of double dips, especially from TT titles.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

Well, we can pretty much bank on Demolition Man getting a CE Blu-ray at Comic Con.

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/35...man-comic-con/

It appears so. Hopefully they can get new interviews/commentaries with Sly and Snipes.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by Shrunkenhead

Just wanted to point out that Night of the Seagulls appears to be missing from the checklist on page one.

Corrected and updated.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by redrunner97

I think it's more likely that Warner Bros. announces a UHD 25th Anniversary Edition over a Scream Factory Collector's Edition, personally.

Yeah, I don't foresee WB and Taco Bell doing all of that marketing for a title that's been licensed out.

[Thomas Veil]

Originally Posted by dissention

Yeah, I don't foresee WB and Taco Bell doing all of that marketing for a title that's been licensed out.

Then that would be a disappointment, a CE would have more bling for me.

[Kap6289]

I've been having a Final Destination marathon today. I wonder if they might upgrade some of those films? I mean, don't get me wrong, I'd rather them focus on movies that don't have Blu-ray releases, but I wouldn't turn down a nice box set with some fun special features

[Scoot79]

I'm hoping for

Eyes of a Stranger (1981)
He Knows You're Alone (1980)
Valentine (2001)
Alone in the Dark (1982)
Bad Ronald (1974)

[dkelly26666]

Originally Posted by Tylur

Just curious but has anything that shout has recently released been jaw dropping for you? Were you excited when Hell Night was announced?

Yes, "Hell Night" was one of those elusive titles that I got excited about. I got excited about "Scream for Help" and "Brain Dead", too.

"It's Alive" set excited because those films got the royal treatment AND it revealed the new WB deal.

"Of Unknown Origin" was nice, too.

I am happy when titles like "A Breed Apart" and "Survive!" show up, too.

I just tire of newer, mid-grade, mainstream films that are already on blu ray coming back out again like it's a big deal. That "Iron Mask" announcement threw me into a hissy, LOL. After all that build-up.

Other things in recent times that would make me go, "Oh wow! Never thought I'd see that!" would be like Synapse doing gorgeous restorations of "Curtains" and "Prom Night", Severin doing "The Changeling", or Vinegar Syndrome doing "Liquid Sky", and things like that, just to give you some examples.

88 Films doing "Alice, Sweet Alice".


Stuff like that.


It should be noted, and it likely matters, that I am probably/ maybe a bit older than a lot of posters here, so maybe that has something to do with it.

"Too Scared to Scream", "The Haunting of Julia", stuff like that, is what I'd want.

[dkelly26666]

Originally Posted by Scoot79

I'm hoping for

Eyes of a Stranger (1981)
He Knows You're Alone (1980)
Valentine (2001)
Alone in the Dark (1982)
Bad Ronald (1974)

I'd like most of those, too.

[L.J.]

Originally Posted by GhastlyGraham

Dawn of the Dead is sold out and fetches insane prices online. A new one would be appreciated.

Also would be excited for a new release of Dawn. Currently have the single disc Australian release. Not much upgrade on the picture, alas tho it was the only one within price range.

[JackForrester]

Originally Posted by Scoot79

I'm hoping for

Eyes of a Stranger (1981)
He Knows You're Alone (1980)
Valentine (2001)
Alone in the Dark (1982)
Bad Ronald (1974)

Completely forgot about Eyes of a Stranger and it's a very likely candidate.
Btw, love your avatar

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by Scoot79

I'm hoping for

Eyes of a Stranger (1981)
He Knows You're Alone (1980)
Valentine (2001)
Alone in the Dark (1982)
Bad Ronald (1974)

Eyes, He Knows Your Alone, Alone and Bad Ronald would be great

[kp404]

Originally Posted by Scoot79

I'm hoping for

Eyes of a Stranger (1981)
He Knows You're Alone (1980)
Valentine (2001)
Alone in the Dark (1982)
Bad Ronald (1974)

Bad Ronald was a surprise I ran across online a few years ago. It's really fun. I don't expect a blu ray release though