Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[DenOfEarth]

Just watched my new blu-ray of Man's Best Friend and nice extras and terrific transfer, you'd think it was made 2 years ago with the new transfer.

[Kingofkod]

I really wish scream had some random $5-10 cart filler type items. I got 2 movies to get and I'm $4 away from free shipping which makes it real hard to pull the trigger.

[postmodel]

Originally Posted by JackForrester

Even if film elements for Craven's cut of Deadly Friend still exist, Warner won't bother to look or give Shout permission to do so. They won't let Shout restore it and they won't do it themselves because it'll be expensive work and the film's a catalogue title they couldn't care less. They didn't give Shout the uncut version of Valentine either. Luckily Jamie Blanks had a workprint tape with the uncut kills stored otherwise we would never see them.
We might get Deadly Friend eventually via WAC or Shout but forget about the Director's Cut.

Yeah, I’m not holding my breath for the original cut of DF, but the fact that it is known about makes it intriguing. And since it’s the reverse of the usual story of the 80s, with gore being added rather than taken away, it also makes it an interesting tale.

It’ll probably be a barebones WAC release. An HD master already exists, I have it on my DVR, I just wish I knew how to get it off my DVR onto my computer or something haha.

And on a different yet similar note regarding people’s “preferred cut”, I don’t think anyone has seen Cravens original cut, and let’s face it, it’s not like DF is some lost masterpiece. It’s just more of an oddity in his Filmography that’s enjoyable but nowhere near top tier Craven.

[NeMo_ET]

I wonder if there's any possibility of Shout or anyone else breaking through to Disney. Maybe some old contact from Fox that could help them work something out? There are a couple movies that I really can't see Disney releasing on their own that I would love to have on blu one day. Last night I was thinking how I'd like to revisit Dangerous Minds. Another one I would really like is Jack with Robin Williams.

Some others I can think of are What About Bob? Bicentennial Man to round out my Williams collection. Dead Presidents. An American Werewolf in Paris. Swing Kids. Metro.

[captainron_howdy]

After Someone's Watching Me! was released, I have very hopes for The Hand & Deadly Friend eventually from SF. They did an amazing job w the Carpenter film. These both seem like titles that will sell, an early Oliver Stone film w Michael Caine and a pretty awesome cheese Wes Craven 80's film with Kristy Swanson. They're both cool movies for what they are too and I'd be fine w just standard releases of these films like Someone's Watching Me.

[Jlouisbarrett]

Warner Archive posted the trailer for Deadly Friend on their official YouTube channel a couple months ago, so if it’s going to be released, I’d think they’d release it themselves.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Jlouisbarrett

Warner Archive posted the trailer for Deadly Friend on their official YouTube channel a couple months ago, so if it’s going to be released, I’d think they’d release it themselves.

Just watched my copy of Higher Learning. Kristy Swanson was much cuter in Deadly Friend

[captainron_howdy]

Originally Posted by Jlouisbarrett

Warner Archive posted the trailer for Deadly Friend on their official YouTube channel a couple months ago, so if it’s going to be released, I’d think they’d release it themselves.

I'll gladly take a Warner Archive release too.

[jtu128]

Has there been any discussion of the Scream reps appearing on the Shock Waves podcast again? In the past it seemed they came on once or twice a year. They haven’t been on for awhile especially since their PR has taken such a big hit.

[postmodel]

Originally Posted by Jlouisbarrett

Warner Archive posted the trailer for Deadly Friend on their official YouTube channel a couple months ago, so if it’s going to be released, I’d think they’d release it themselves.

That was probably in reference to the new DVD they put out. But honestly, I'd rather pay for a WAC blu than a $30 Scream CE, though despite being Craven I don't think it would get the CE treatment unless it's just interviews with crew members and they dub that enough of a reason for it.

I miss Craven, though. Not even in hope of a new film, but simply his interviews and his overall philosophy when discussing his, and others, films.

[Catastrophe]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

I wonder if there's any possibility of Shout or anyone else breaking through to Disney. Maybe some old contact from Fox that could help them work something out? There are a couple movies that I really can't see Disney releasing on their own that I would love to have on blu one day. Last night I was thinking how I'd like to revisit Dangerous Minds. Another one I would really like is Jack with Robin Williams.

Some others I can think of are What About Bob? Bicentennial Man to round out my Williams collection. Dead Presidents. An American Werewolf in Paris. Swing Kids. Metro.

Currently it seems only Kino has access of any kind of Disney's catalog. But according to those in the know, the rules of said access are a little wacky. Your best bet is still asking them either way.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Kingofkod

I really wish scream had some random $5-10 cart filler type items. I got 2 movies to get and I'm $4 away from free shipping which makes it real hard to pull the trigger.

There should be a “March Madness” sale starting sometime in the next week or so.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by jtu128

Has there been any discussion of the Scream reps appearing on the Shock Waves podcast again? In the past it seemed they came on once or twice a year. They haven’t been on for awhile especially since their PR has taken such a big hit.

They typically appeared every June, but last year, it was in July, just after Comic Con. So expect it in June, or more likely in July.

[critterdvd]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

I wonder if there's any possibility of Shout or anyone else breaking through to Disney. Maybe some old contact from Fox that could help them work something out? There are a couple movies that I really can't see Disney releasing on their own that I would love to have on blu one day. Last night I was thinking how I'd like to revisit Dangerous Minds. Another one I would really like is Jack with Robin Williams.

Some others I can think of are What About Bob? Bicentennial Man to round out my Williams collection. Dead Presidents. An American Werewolf in Paris. Swing Kids. Metro.

I think this is an extreme long-shot. With Disney+ coming later this year, they seem to be hoarding their entire catalog as an incentive to subscribe.... I'm honestly waiting for the announcement that "The Simpsons" are moving from FX to Disney+ when the contract lapses next year.

[NeMo_ET]

Originally Posted by critterdvd

I think this is an extreme long-shot. With Disney+ coming later this year, they seem to be hoarding their entire catalog as an incentive to subscribe.... I'm honestly waiting for the announcement that "The Simpsons" are moving from FX to Disney+ when the contract lapses next year.

I don't know... some of these titles I really don't see appearing on Disney +. Stuff like "Jack" maybe, but Dead Presidents and American Werewolf in Paris, I just don't see it happening. My gut tells me it's going to be more "family friendly" movies.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

I don't know... some of these titles I really don't see appearing on Disney +. Stuff like "Jack" maybe, but Dead Presidents and American Werewolf in Paris, I just don't see it happening. My gut tells me it's going to be more "family friendly" movies.

The rumor is that Disney+ will carry stuff PG-13 and under, and Hulu (who Disney owns a big stake in) will carry the R rated adult content.

[The Great Owl]

I paid my monthly dues to Scream Factory today, and ordered...

Fatso
Piranha
Matinee
The Entity
Rust Creek
This Island Earth
The Monolith Monsters
Monster On The Campus
Frankenstein Created Woman
Decline of Western Civilization Collection

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Decline of Western Civilization Collection

Good purchase! I love those movies!

[SonnybytheSea]

Originally Posted by postmodel

Yeah, I’m not holding my breath for the original cut of DF, but the fact that it is known about makes it intriguing. And since it’s the reverse of the usual story of the 80s, with gore being added rather than taken away, it also makes it an interesting tale.

It’ll probably be a barebones WAC release. An HD master already exists, I have it on my DVR, I just wish I knew how to get it off my DVR onto my computer or something haha.

And on a different yet similar note regarding people’s “preferred cut”, I don’t think anyone has seen Cravens original cut, and let’s face it, it’s not like DF is some lost masterpiece. It’s just more of an oddity in his Filmography that’s enjoyable but nowhere near top tier Craven.

I agree to everything your saying but for most fans who first heard of Deadly Friend (Director's Cut) in Screams and Nightmares: The Films of Wes Craven, it has always been an if I could see it situation. From what was said in the book their is a copy of the original version of the film somewhere in the Warner Bros. Vault. If SF gets a chance to release DF in a Collectors Edition and I would be happy with even a workprint tape of the Director's Cut as an extra.
I'm a little perplexed with people thinking that if SF gets DF - Director's Cut, it would mean they wouldn't release the theatrical version! I'm sure they would put both versions of the film onto a Collectors Edition......

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

Good purchase! I love those movies!

I have been meaning to buy these Decline of Western Civilization movies forever, but am just now getting around to it.

I am a huge fan of the Los Angeles band, X, and have seen them in concert several times, so that's the big incentive. Also, I was a teenager during the metal era outlined in the second movie, so that'll bring back some great memories.