Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[MifuneFan]

Three site exclusives posted in one day. They could have easily spread those out, so I'm guessing they have a ton more coming this year.

[DukeTogo84]

Really want the first Watchers film. Michael Ironside is nuts in that one. I guess that's with Lionsgate?

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

I would love for Scream Factory to have finally worked out a deal with Full Moon and to finally start bringing over some of their catalog in new transfers with HD audio. I wouldn't exactly be thrilled to have to upgrade everything all over again, but I have no doubt that I'd do just that. An upgraded release of Castle Freak would be great. I actually feel rather confident that the title in question will be a 4k of From Beyond though. Re-Animator is still with Arrow, and I don't see Scream Factory caring enough to go after some of her indie releases and so that leaves From Beyond and a small selection of alternatives, none of which really stand out.

You're not the first one to ask for or want SF to license and restore films from the Full Moon catalogue. Hopefully you get your wish and it ends up happening. In the meantime, at the very least, Kino is releasing an UHD of Transmutation so that's a start. Personally, I find most of the films from their catalogue trash and not the good and fun kind. The only worthwhile one is Tourist Trap. Castle Freak is ok and I should love it, but for some reason I couldn't never get into the film.
As for the Barbara Crampton interview, I'm hoping it's for From Beyond, but I still think it isn't for that film. Body Double is OOP in the US and we know Sony is granting UHD rights now, so maybe it's for that.

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Really want the first Watchers film. Michael Ironside is nuts in that one. I guess that's with Lionsgate?

Yep, Lionsgate.

[NeonStreetMelt]

Bill's theory of "people bruy lapel" has been disproved.
Meatcleaver Massacre is still available weeks later.
I grabbed one being unfamiliar with the movie thinking it wouldn't last long.
Makes me wonder how long these 3 will hang around.

[tangerinewolf]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

As for the Barbara Crampton interview, I'm hoping it's for From Beyond, but I still think it isn't for that film. Body Double is OOP in the US and we know Sony is granting UHD rights now, so maybe it's for that.

Well, at least we know Barbara is a great supporter of physical media.

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by tangerinewolf

Well, at least we know Barbara is a great supporter of physical media.

Yes, I saw that. Bless her heart, she's always so gracious, sweet and genuine and you can tell she's a true cinephile like the rest of us.

[patrick23]

Grabbed all 3 new limiteds and threw in Communion.

[TripleHBK]

I'm always happy to see more Corman Exclusives go up for sale... and then sad when the realization sets in that they aren't the films I really want. (The Unborn II, Sorority House Massacre 2, etc).

That said, I decided to take the plunge on both Meat cleaver Massacre and Watchers II to the tune of $57 and change. Both are blind buys so here's to hoping I don't absolutely hate both.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

Yep, Lionsgate.

Damn. Well, I guess Vestron is our best bet for the first film then.

[TripleHBK]

Just looked now to see how many Watchers films were in the franchise and it would appear that New Concorde released 4 total and so I'm starting wonder if this won't turn into a "Species" situation with parts 1 and 2 getting solo releases and a double feature of parts 3/4. Interestingly, the info I found has part 1 with Universal/New Concorde and part 2 with Artisan (Lionsgate)/New Concorde. I've seen folks talking about how the first film was with Lionsgate, but could that actually be wrong? Makes me wonder if an official announcement for the first film won't be coming in the next month or two and assuming these others sell ok, perhaps down the line we'll see a 3/4 double feature exclusive.

[critterdvd]

I actually really enjoyed all 4 Watchers and still have them on DVD/VHS. More than happy to upgrade part 2 (already ordered it), and hopefully at least part 1 will follow from Vestron soon!

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

I'm always happy to see more Corman Exclusives go up for sale... and then sad when the realization sets in that they aren't the films I really want. (The Unborn II, Sorority House Massacre 2, etc).

That said, I decided to take the plunge on both Meat cleaver Massacre and Watchers II to the tune of $57 and change. Both are blind buys so here's to hoping I don't absolutely hate both.

Watchers II should appeal to fans of low budget late 80's/early 90's DTV horror. I've never seen any of the Watchers films but this kind of stuff is right up my alley so a blind buy is in order.

My most-wanted Corman title is Battletruck. If I get this one I'll be happy.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

Watchers II should appeal to fans of low budget late 80's/early 90's DTV horror. I've never seen any of the Watchers films but this kind of stuff is right up my alley so a blind buy is in order.

My most-wanted Corman title is Battletruck. If I get this one I'll be happy.

Yeah ultimately that was why I decided to go ahead and pick it up. New Concorde stuff from this time along with rubber monster suit creature effects are always of interest to me and so it didn't take much to convince myself to go ahead and grab it.

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Just looked now to see how many Watchers films were in the franchise and it would appear that New Concorde released 4 total and so I'm starting wonder if this won't turn into a "Species" situation with parts 1 and 2 getting solo releases and a double feature of parts 3/4. Interestingly, the info I found has part 1 with Universal/New Concorde and part 2 with Artisan (Lionsgate)/New Concorde. I've seen folks talking about how the first film was with Lionsgate, but could that actually be wrong? Makes me wonder if an official announcement for the first film won't be coming in the next month or two and assuming these others sell ok, perhaps down the line we'll see a 3/4 double feature exclusive.

I'd be very surprised if the original isn't with Lionsgate. Artisan (now Lionsgate) released the first film as double feature with the sequel on DVD. That being said, things could have changed and maybe it is now with Universal.

[MifuneFan]

Ouch, SF just moved all of their June 4K titles to July:

[BarnDoor]

Wonder what that means for the scheduled July announcements?

[DukeTogo84]

Thankfully Scream ships as items come into stock versus the complete order coming in, otherwise there would be a lot of unhappy campers with all their film delayed.

[jgogg]

Originally Posted by NeonStreetMelt

Bill's theory of "people bruy lapel" has been disproved.
Meatcleaver Massacre is still available weeks later.
I grabbed one being unfamiliar with the movie thinking it wouldn't last long.
Makes me wonder how long these 3 will hang around.

For me, I was waiting for another exclusive that I wanted, and the bunch that went up today I was all over so I threw it in with 'em

Cockfighter is one of my most wanted on blu (it's even in my sig), so there was no chance I was going to wait on that.

For the life of me I can't figure how to make an image show up in the post but my first printing paperback of the Charles Willeford novel of Cockfighter: https://imgur.com/a/OlAdhMd

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Ouch, SF just moved all of their June 4K titles to July:

Maybe some titles might be switched around? I could see a 4K title could be delayed, but maybe the Blu-ray only titles are unaffected.