Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[20th Century Boy]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

For what it's worth, the Blu has better compression and gets rid of a lot of the ringing.

Regarding putting SD footage on blu, this is not always true.

[crikan]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

I don't know what type of camera they used to shoot 28 Days Later but the end result looks extremely ugly. I never upgraded to BD because of it. UHD would just compound the flaws to an unwatchable level methinks. It's too bad because the film is one of the best apocalyptic horror films ever made.

The sequel is much better anyway.

[DukeTogo84]

We haven't had a Fox title in two months? We were getting a few here in there, but it didn't seem like a lot.

I'm just hoping they picked up Death Sentence.

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

I'm always a fan of big franchise retrospective style documentaries and feel like that would be the way to go. Beyond that though, pretty much anything for parts 2-4 would be new as you mentioned as nothing was included on the previous releases. So while the original may not see much in the way of new special features the sequels all have plenty of opportunity.

[Show spoiler]-New improved picture quality
-New/improved audio
-Improved packaging (individual cases/boxset)
-First time ever Blu Ray release of Part IV
-HD trailers for all films
-New commentaries on parts 2-4 if possible
-Any behind the scenes materials still left for parts 2-4
-A Franchise retrospective which could look at the cast, the effects, the score, the critical reception, the home video market, the decision to release a made for tv movie, "the Omen curse" etc.
-A Horror's Hallowed Grounds perhaps?

Hell even something completely original and unique such as a feature length look at 70's Religious horror themed films and what was going on in America at the time would prove incredibly interesting and make the set worth purchasing if Scream Factory wanted to go that direction.

Nobody cares enough about these to warrant all that. Hell, the first one is total bollocks.

But what am I saying, that's right in Shout's wheelhouse.

[The Geek]

Club Dread definitely needs a blu. Watched it during my horror marathon last October and it's a fun flick.

[Slob]

One Fox title that doesn't have a US release of any kind is Alien Nation

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by The Geek

Club Dread definitely needs a blu. Watched it during my horror marathon last October and it's a fun flick.

I'd pick it up for sure, but I actually consider it near the bottom of my list of Broken Lizard films.

Super Troopers
Slammin' Salmon
Super Troopers 2
Club Dread
Beerfest

[The Geek]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

I'd pick it up for sure, but I actually consider it near the bottom of my list of Broken Lizard films.

Super Troopers
Slammin' Salmon
Super Troopers 2
Club Dread
Beerfest

Yeah it's not at the top of my list either but major props for putting Slammin Salmon so high. SOOOOOO underrated.

WHATEVER MOTHER****ER!!

R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan.

[moviezrule]

I'd welcome a blu-ray release of Club Dread. My favourite Broken Lizard film is Beerfest, Comedy Gold.

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by Slob

One Fox title that doesn't have a US release of any kind is Alien Nation

But it has a region free release that’s available on Amazon for around $14.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Slob

One Fox title that doesn't have a US release of any kind is Alien Nation

Years ago now it was confirmed to be with Twilight Time, who were waiting on a 4K restoration. But who knows what's going on with that - if it's been completed, or if the work has even begun (and in light of the Disney takeover, will it happen at all?). Would they just go ahead with the current master, or would they drop the title, in which case maybe Scream might ultimately pick it up?

[philip74]

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Turistas-Blu-ray/313/

There was a Turistas release planned by Fox in the format`s early days
which unfortunately got cancelled last minute.

I`m really hoping Scream will pick it up!

[rip63]

Originally Posted by RedHarvest

In their recent podcast, I believe they said they are unable to communicate with the current rights holder.

That's what I thought. I'd heard this before, as other others had tried for it too, but no joy... The previous poster worded it as though Fade To Black was supposed to be happening, which is why I queried it.

[rip63]

Originally Posted by MTRodaba2468

To the original poster, I'd hang onto it until we've got an actual announcement.

For sure. Personally, I never rid myself of a DVD until I have the BD upgrade literally in my hands.

[bsend]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

I'd pick it up for sure, but I actually consider it near the bottom of my list of Broken Lizard films.

Super Troopers
Slammin' Salmon
Super Troopers 2
Club Dread
Beerfest

I want Club Dread the most since it doesn't have a blu ray release.

[MJD64]

"F**k that guy! Son of a son of a b**ch!"

I still can't listen to Jimmy Buffet with a straight face since hearing Bill Paxton's riotous rant as Coconut Pete in CLUB DREAD.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by bsend

I want Club Dread the most since it doesn't have a blu ray release.

Even though I rate it rather low compared to other Broken Lizard films I still enjoy the film and would happily pick it up. I'd also rate it higher than most mid 2000 comedies as well. It may not be a day one buy (depending on the price) but I am 100% certain I'd buy it without waiting for some kind of crazy markdown. It was on some Cable channel this last fall and I re-watched it after having not seen it since a few years after it's premier. I liked it a lot more during that viewing than I did my initial viewing.

[Donl1282]

So should we be expecting some Fox titles to be announced for release later this year?

[TripleHBK]

*Slight Release Date Delay*

THIS ISLAND EARTH moves two weeks and will now be released on 7/9 instead of 6/25. Sorry but we need more time on the film transfer than originally planned for. Thank you for understanding. https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/this-island-earth…

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

So should we be expecting some Fox titles to be announced for release later this year?

Really hope so.