Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[dsman71]

Howling and the Burning no question about it from me
Of course it depends on your taste though

[Goldensuitcase]

Originally Posted by zbinks

Based on your collection... The Burning and Terror Train would be your safest bets.

What about my collection tells you this? I'm not even sure what I have, but I guess I don't have too many monster films. I love em though. Just have yet to buy em.

[AKORIS]

go with THE HOWLING and THE BURNING...

I own them all and enjoy them all-- but these 2 are the best films imo

[balthazar_bee]

Originally Posted by zbinks

The Town that Dreaded Sundown isn't easily classified. It's sort of a southern-fried giallo. Think Zodiac, if Zodiac was set set in the deep south, filmed with 1970's equipment and style and had a sense of humor to boot.

This write up makes me want to watch the movie again. Has a film ever been so hard to defend (or even describe) without sounding like a loon?

To the fellow looking for advice, you really can't go wrong with any of them. Removing sentiment from the equation, I'd say The Howling and Terror Train are a little better than the other two, but The Burning has terrific effects and TTTDS has...

- policemen in drag on stake out
- a trombone
- Ben Johnson
- the voice over to end all voice overs
- tonal shifts that have to be experienced to be believed
- Texarkana atmosphere
- pseud-Peckinpah chases/shoot-outs

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by zbinks

a sense of humor to boot.

Albeit an intrusive, repetitive and tone-deaf one.

[jaws3dfan]

Originally Posted by Goldensuitcase

Thinking about BLIND-BUYING one or two of these as I have either not seen them or it's been a number of years.

The Burning
The Town that Dreaded....
The Howling
Terror Train

If you had to choose two, which ones?

The Howling
Terror Train

[jthefrank]

Originally Posted by Goldensuitcase

Thinking about BLIND-BUYING one or two of these as I have either not seen them or it's been a number of years.

The Burning
The Town that Dreaded....
The Howling
Terror Train

If you had to choose two, which ones?

The Howling and The Burning

Although TDtDS comes with a bonus film that I thought was great, so it's the best value

[NoirFan]

The Howling for sure - easily the best film they've released so far - and Town (I actually thought The Evictors was the better film, but you get great value regardless). If you're a slasher fan though, The Burning and Terror Train are two of the better examples of the genre. If you don't care for slashers, you may find them tedious.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by Goldensuitcase

What about my collection tells you this? I'm not even sure what I have, but I guess I don't have too many monster films. I love em though. Just have yet to buy em.

I noticed quite a few slashers in your collection (the original Halloween series, the two Nightmare on Elm Streets, Scream). Not that you wouldn't enjoy the other two films, but The Burning and Terror Train are likely to be the most complimentary films of the four, though I do wholeheartedly recommend The Howling and TTDS.

If you had An American Werewolf in London, or really any other werewolf films, in your collection, I'd probably place The Howling over Terror Train.

TTDS is unique enough that I can't really say, "If you like such and such movie, then you'll probably like TTDS." The plot of the film is essentially Zodiac, but the tone in which that plot is delivered is very, very different, in the way that The Abominable Dr. Phibes and Saw essentially have the same plot, but in practice, couldn't be more different. As NoirFan indicated, the humor is often out of place and takes some getting used to. It has slasher-esque qualities to it, but to go in expecting a film like Halloween would be a mistake.

[shortmartin]

I've never bought a Shout/Scream title but I want to get one or two. I've seen and own all of the major canonical horror movies (everything from early monster flicks, to Psycho and Peeping Tom, to Halloween, Friday, and Nightmare, to Scream). But no sequels (except Evil Dead 2, and the Romeros).

Anyways, I don't have any particular preference in terms of what sort of horror or schlock I'm looking for, but I wouldn't mind a couple of suggestions in terms of what are the two or three, simply the best Scream Factory releases in your opinions, the ones I should get to add to my collection?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

[NoirFan]

My top 3:

1. The Howling
2. They Live
3. Halloween III

But people are just going to post their personal favorites anyway, so in ten posts or so every title they've released will be listed. Asking for recommendations on this forum won't really get you anywhere.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

The Howling for sure - easily the best film they've released so far - and Town (I actually thought The Evictors was the better film, but you get great value regardless). If you're a slasher fan though, The Burning and Terror Train are two of the better examples of the genre. If you don't care for slashers, you may find them tedious.

I was debating between The Burning and Terror Train for my reccomendation--I enjoy them both very much and give them the same rating but....

The Burning-- the raft scene--- is truly shocking and really needs to be seen if you're a horror fan....

[thompsonjohn]

If you love the horror genre in general just start from the beginning with the releases. Pick up "Halloween II" and "Halloween III" and so on. Personally, I collect all the "Collector's Edition" titles, but I skipped over "Terror Train" mainly due to it being a not that great, but not downright terrible film to me, and not enough extras included really didn't warrant a $20+ purchase for me. I'll probably skip over "Lifeforce" as well mainly because I'm not all that familiar with it and I don't see myself really digging it from what I've seen of it.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by shortmartin

I've never bought a Shout/Scream title but I want to get one or two. I've seen and own all of the major canonical horror movies (everything from early monster flicks, to Psycho and Peeping Tom, to Halloween, Friday, and Nightmare, to Scream). But no sequels (except Evil Dead 2, and the Romeros).

Anyways, I don't have any particular preference in terms of what sort of horror or schlock I'm looking for, but I wouldn't mind a couple of suggestions in terms of what are the two or three, simply the best Scream Factory releases in your opinions, the ones I should get to add to my collection?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

They Live, The Howling, Lifeforce, From Beyond, Halloween III: Season of the Witch (as it is unrelated to the others).

Seriously? No Evil Dead 2? It's way better than the first in some aspects. It is probably the best of the trilogy.

EDIT: Sorry, misread. But no Halloween II (it allows for the story to be ended)?

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by shortmartin

I've never bought a Shout/Scream title but I want to get one or two. I've seen and own all of the major canonical horror movies (everything from early monster flicks, to Psycho and Peeping Tom, to Halloween, Friday, and Nightmare, to Scream). But no sequels (except Evil Dead 2, and the Romeros).

Anyways, I don't have any particular preference in terms of what sort of horror or schlock I'm looking for, but I wouldn't mind a couple of suggestions in terms of what are the two or three, simply the best Scream Factory releases in your opinions, the ones I should get to add to my collection?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

1. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (only a sequel numerically)
2. The Howling
3. The Burning

[nagysaudio]

Hi Cliff, is there any truth that we'll be seeing any of these from Scream/Shout? I've heard some rumblings...

Tremors
Twins
Kindergarten Cop
Lionheart
*batteries not included
Airport '77

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by nagysaudio

Hi Cliff, is there any truth that we'll be seeing any of these from Scream/Shout? I've heard some rumblings...

Tremors
Twins
Kindergarten Cop
Lionheart
*batteries not included
Airport '77

Another vote for Tremors and *batteries not included. Where did you hear these rumblings, though?

[cmac]

Originally Posted by nagysaudio

Hi Cliff, is there any truth that we'll be seeing any of these from Scream/Shout? I've heard some rumblings...

Tremors
Twins
Kindergarten Cop
Lionheart
*batteries not included
Airport '77

Incorrect. Sorry.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by cmac

Incorrect. Sorry.

What about the possibility of Tremors 2? That's, by a slim margin, the best one.

[BillWatkins]

Hi Cliff,

Have you considered licensing RAVENOUS (1999) for a Scream Factory Blu-ray release? I know the release year is a bit more contemporary than the films you usually release but it really feels more like a late 80s/early 90s film than late 90s.

When Fox initially issued this on DVD in 1999 the transfer was non-anamorphic letterbox. They only re-issued the film once since then, in 2005 with a different cover but the same non-anamorphic transfer. A Blu-ray release would be a massive jump in quality and there are plenty of opportunities for great supplements.

I think most people would be surprised at just how huge the cult following for this film is. There's a lot of demand and I think it would fit in nicely with the other films in the series. I don't think Fox will ever release it on Blu-ray themselves.