Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Catastrophe]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

Amazon had it for $59 when they first announced it... but then raised it to $79 quickly after... I waited and have regretted it ever since

Amazon Canada had them at 48.99 and 55.99 respectively, and then they jumped up, but then went right back down after a week or a few days or something, I can't remember. It was kind of weird.

I'm disappointed that Day of the Dead only had a 49 cent difference between pre-order and final price. I really hope that Pyscho II and III and PoD don't have the same thing....

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by Deathdrone

From their Facebook:

Finally some cool extras for Night of the Comet, anyone glad it will improve over that shitty bareboned DVD from MGM? i'm glad we're gonna get extras and a new transfer.

Now Monkey Shines should be next or Killdozer.

[klauswhereareyou]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Finally some cool extras for Night of the Comet, anyone glad it will improve over that shitty bareboned DVD from MGM? i'm glad we're gonna get extras and a new transfer.

Now Monkey Shines should be next or Killdozer.

Yeah...Monkey Shines. Maybe they could dig up the original ending.

[nymets138]

Family Video has the Amityville set for $42 and the Vincent Price set for $50. Shipping is $1.99.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Yeah...Monkey Shines. Maybe they could dig up the original ending.

I like the ending it has. Come on. The guy kills the monkey with his bare teeth. That is hilarious.

[Member-222782]

Just got my copy of Prince of Darkness with the poster. Oh, happy day

[klauswhereareyou]

Originally Posted by demonknight

I like the ending it has. Come on. The guy kills the monkey with his bare teeth. That is hilarious.

I just want to see it. I'm not saying it would be better.

[noddinoff]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Yeah they changed the movie section at my Best Buy just a few weeks ago, and there is virtually nothing there. Other than when they get in some stock for special displays or events (like if they do something for Horror films as we near Halloween), the store's selection is awful. Basically their whole physical media selection now (movies, games, and music) is down to the bone. If that's what they have to do to stay afloat I understand, but if they're going to become a higher priced H.H. Gregg, why would I bother going in there?

Pretty much nailed how my bestbuy is too, the only redeeming thing is that I noticed they had a sign that said "free site to store on orders placed in store" so I guess they can order anything from the website for you but I mean thats nothing new at all stores have been doing that forever haha.

[mcnairfan]

Psycho 2 & 3 along with Psycho legacy just arrived, must say scream got them here super quick

[dsman71]

Im just wondering for those that received their Psycho movies if they ever did get a shipping email ?
I got Day of the Dead last week with no shipment and the order is still *pending* on their website lol


**EDIT** Email just now from Sales Temp saying it was shipped on the 17th ! Cant wait !

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Yeah they changed the movie section at my Best Buy just a few weeks ago, and there is virtually nothing there. Other than when they get in some stock for special displays or events (like if they do something for Horror films as we near Halloween), the store's selection is awful. Basically their whole physical media selection now (movies, games, and music) is down to the bone. If that's what they have to do to stay afloat I understand, but if they're going to become a higher priced H.H. Gregg, why would I bother going in there?

I just don't get how that is smart business though, I mean if the website carries all these catalog titles, then Best buy already has them in there warehouses with other items. On top of that, if my store has all this empty floor space, how is that going to generate any income? If the titles were stocked and not selling, that's one thing, but every time an event comes along their selection is always well picked through which more then shows that there is a demand for these titles. There is simply no reason in my mind why they shouldn't carry 1 or 2 copies of nearly every film that the website has when the floor space is available. If anything, do away with the god awful dump bin idea. I never bother to look in their anymore as it's always the same crap, and it's just shoveled in there with no rhyme or reason. I'm convinced that if they moved the dump bin titles to a small shelving system they'd easily sell more copies as it'd be easier to look through and the signage would be much more attractive.

[MTRodaba2468]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Im just wondering for those that received their Psycho movies if they ever did get a shipping email ?
I got Day of the Dead last week with no shipment and the order is still *pending* on their website lol


**EDIT** Email just now from Sales Temp saying it was shipped on the 17th ! Cant wait !

I never get a shipping e-mail from Shout whenever I order anything from them. The orders usually just show up without advance warning, and always a couple days before the release date, which is something I'm not typically used to...

[willieconway]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

I just don't get how that is smart business though, I mean if the website carries all these catalog titles, then Best buy already has them in there warehouses with other items. On top of that, if my store has all this empty floor space, how is that going to generate any income? If the titles were stocked and not selling, that's one thing, but every time an event comes along their selection is always well picked through which more then shows that there is a demand for these titles. There is simply no reason in my mind why they shouldn't carry 1 or 2 copies of nearly every film that the website has when the floor space is available. If anything, do away with the god awful dump bin idea. I never bother to look in their anymore as it's always the same crap, and it's just shoveled in there with no rhyme or reason. I'm convinced that if they moved the dump bin titles to a small shelving system they'd easily sell more copies as it'd be easier to look through and the signage would be much more attractive.

Think of the number of stores they have. They only need one copy in one central warehouse in order to be able to say "in stock" on the website. One per store is a very different thing. Also, events are events BECAUSE people buy more during them. I.e. that's why they have them.

I'd love to see a better selection in my local Best Buy, but I'm sure (or rather, I hope) that their financial models showed them that cutting down is better for the business. Add to that any strategic considerations, and that's it...

Or they just threw a dice

[dsman71]

I got my mail today too Psycho 2, and 3 and TCM Columbia Film Noir Volume 5

[zbinks]

From Facebook:

Originally Posted by Scream Factory

RELEASE DATE CHANGE: DARKMAN

Our Collector's Edition of DARKMAN will be delayed a couple of months to accommodate talent's shooting schedules which affected delivering our extras on time for its original Dec release date. Some good stuff is planned so we think the wait will be worth it.

Sorry we had to move it though. New street date will be 2/18. Look for the final list of extras to be revealed in late November.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by zbinks

From Facebook:

On the brightside: 2014 just got better!

[jdw89]

Can't wait for Body Bags, Amityville and Prince of Darkness.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by rickah88

On the brightside: 2014 just got better!

...and 2013 just got cheaper.

[Thebunk]

Can anyone recommend some great Scream Factory releases that would be great blind buys? I am a fan of 80s horror but surpringly a lot of films in the collection, I have never seen. My favorites would be Friday the 13th and Halloween. I am looking for the best package in terms of PQ, special features and especially replay ability.

Some of the release that interest me and have never seen are:

Lifeforce
The Burning
Terror Train
They Live
Island

Movies in the collection I have seen:

Halloween 2 and 3 - like them both
The Fog - not a fan
Ninja 3 - cannot really remember it in all honesty
Prince of Darkness - not a fan
Swamp Thing - not a fan

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by zbinks

...and 2013 just got cheaper.

Don't say that to my preorder list over the next 6 weeks!! Oh man, it's painful just thinking about it(a good pain, obviously!)