Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[critterdvd]

Originally Posted by NeMo_ET

Personally, I didn't like The Funhouse. Not sure what I expected when I blind bought it but I watched it once, didn't like it and haven't watched it again. A couple others mentioned it was slow/boring, I agree. Sometimes I don't mind that but throw on top some not very interesting characters and it makes it worse. Plus, I've never really liked the "monster" type movies like this or whatever you want to call them - such as Hills Have Eyes, Wrong Turn, Last House (original), Texas Chainsaw (original), etc. Personally, just don't enjoy them.

Still not 100% sure if I've seen the Burning, so I won't comment there. I feel like I may have, but also feel like I might be confusing it with the Final Terror. I've been meaning to re-watch it but given my dislike for the types of movies above, it hasn't been a priority for me.

I really didn't care for "The Funhouse" upon my first viewing which was probably 5 or so years ago, however rewatching it last year I actually really liked it. I think it's one of those movies you have to watch a couple of times to truly appreciate.

[leoganzi]

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[MassiveMovieBuff]

Yeah, I also didn't care much for The Funhouse on my first couple viewings. It wasn't until my third viewing where I started to appreciate it and it's just grown ever since. I can see how some might find it a bit too slow though. It does have some pacing issues in places.

[Michael24]

I first saw The Funhouse back in the '90s when Joe Bob Briggs hosted it on MonsterVision. After so many years I could only remember thinking it was weird and not really my thing, but I was still kind of new to horror at the time. I finally saw it again about two years ago on TCM and thought it was terrific, immediately bought the Blu-ray and have watched it several more times since. Maybe a tad slow in the first act (I'm still not entirely sure what the "subplot" about the little brother wandering around is all about) but otherwise a solid little '80s horror movie that oozes atmosphere.

[oilers73]

Scream just posted on Facebook the specs for The Blob (1988). If you're into special features, you're gonna be mighty impressed.

• NEW audio commentary with director Chuck Russell, special effects artist Tony Gardner and cinematographer Mark Irwin, moderated by filmmaker Joe Lynch
• NEW audio commentary with actress Shawnee Smith
• NEW It Fell From the Sky! – an interview with director Chuck Russell
• NEW We Have Work to Do – an interview with actor Jeffrey DeMunn
• NEW Minding the Diner – an interview with actress Candy Clark
• NEW They Call Me Mellow Purple – an interview with actor Donovan Leitch Jr.
• NEW Try to Scream! – an interview with actor Bill Moseley
• NEW Shot Him! – an interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin
• NEW The Incredible Melting Man – an interview with special effects artist Tony Gardner
• NEW Monster Math – an interview with special effects supervisor Christopher Gilman
• NEW Haddonfield to Arborville – an interview with production designer Craig Stearns
• NEW The Secret of the Ooze – an interview with mechanical designer Mark Setrakian
• NEW I Want that Organism Alive! – an interview with Blob mechanic Peter Abrahamson
• NEW Gardner’s Grue Crew – behind-the-scenes footage of Tony Gardner and his team
• Audio Commentary with director Chuck Russell, moderated by film producer Ryan Turek
• Theatrical Trailers
• TV Spot
• Still Gallery

[AKORIS]

seems like most people share the same feeling about THE FUNHOUSE.

I first saw it on HBO after it's initial release in the early 80's and liked it but thought it took forever to "get going".

I've seen it many times since throughout the years and eventually it grew to an upper tier 80's horror flick.

The mood and atmosphere of this film is really good and the ending is actually very intense!

[TheHorrorNerd]

Just got my shipping confirmation from my order for the Scream sale.

[postmodel]

Originally Posted by TheHorrorNerd

Just got my shipping confirmation from my order for the Scream sale.

I'm still waiting to hear back from customer service as to why there are 2 additional charges on my account.

But it would be nice to at least get a shipping notification today haha.

[critterdvd]

Originally Posted by TheHorrorNerd

Just got my shipping confirmation from my order for the Scream sale.

Same here

Originally Posted by oilers73

Scream just posted on Facebook the specs for The Blob (1988). If you're into special features, you're gonna be mighty impressed.

Now that's what I call a special edition! I can't wait for this one to arrive

[TheHorrorNerd]

Originally Posted by critterdvd

Same here



Now that's what I call a special edition! I can't wait for this one to arrive

You got the super discounts as well right?

[MJD64]

I'll throw in my support for THE FUNHOUSE, which is elevated considerably by the macabre touches of director Tobe Hooper. It feels a bit like a slasher flick by way of a monster movie, but the teens here are better characterized than many films from this early 80s period in the genre and of course, Hooper being Hooper, it's the various eccentric and oddball carnival folk played by Kevin Conway, Sylvia Miles and William Finley among others who really steal the show and interest Hooper.

The production design and widescreen cinematography are nicely and professionally done, and there's some cool use of the Dolby Stereo once inside the funhouse. Something that's always bothered me about this one is the make-up on the "monster" - it looks overdone and not a little silly. This felt like a case where less could definitely have been more, and would've resulted in a creepier and more effective creature.

[Lacrimosa]

Originally Posted by TheHorrorNerd

Just got my shipping confirmation from my order for the Scream sale.

I did too.

EDIT: I'd be real interested to know how long that glitch lasted and how many got orders in. I bet it really pissed of Scream.

[Ruemorgue10]

Can anyone recommend The Horror Show? Amazon is selling it for $12.99 right now and i'm thinking of ordering a copy but I want to know what i'm getting into. Thanks!

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by TheHorrorNerd

You got the super discounts as well right?

Damn. If only I had got home from work sooner. That is incredible that they honored those prices. You scored!

[Rasmith83]

Originally Posted by TheHorrorNerd

Just got my shipping confirmation from my order for the Scream sale.

Same. Everything shipped expect the things that came out to 0.00, which, fair.

[TheHorrorNerd]

Originally Posted by Ruemorgue10

Can anyone recommend The Horror Show? Amazon is selling it for $12.99 right now and i'm thinking of ordering a copy but I want to know what i'm getting into. Thanks!

I ended up ordering the Arrow House III and IV discs due to them being region free and matching the House I & II set.

I believe The Horror Show is cut or something?

[DrCushing]

I got a couple of shipping notifications for the limited "OOPS" discount. Waiting for the rest, but happy they are honoring!

[critterdvd]

Originally Posted by TheHorrorNerd

You got the super discounts as well right?

Yeah, I was bored at work and clicked the link to the sale as soon as I saw the email come in. So far about half my order has shipped and the rest is either pending or a preorder (Paid regular price for the preorders, but I wanted to lock in copies).

[The Geek]

Originally Posted by TheHorrorNerd

I ended up ordering the Arrow House III and IV discs due to them being region free and matching the House I & II set.

I believe The Horror Show is cut or something?

The Scream Factory version only includes the theatrical cut and doesn't have the European cut which has more violence and gore. Not a shit ton more but there's still some noticeable extra bits.

The Arrow version is the way to go if you're a fan.

[HenryHill]

Originally Posted by TheHorrorNerd

You got the super discounts as well right?

There was a glitch? Details please!