Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[Pete Rock]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Well, it could be that Scream Factory got the Dimension films. If so, they would release them separately... Even if some time has passed.

Or if it is Lionsgate who has them now, just think. They are finally playing ball.

Anchor Bay getting them is literally worst case scenario. I hope Anchor Bay only does the box set.

Sure am glad that slashers are bringing companies together though. Warner/Paramount with Friday the 13th, Anchor Bay/Scream Factory with Halloween, and MGM/Universal with Child's Play. If ROTLD is next, I will be happy.

I just want Return of the Living Dead 3 uncut on blu. Already own the first and never cared for the 2nd.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by SendMoreParamedics

I just wish they would finish the single releases for NOES and F13th.

Don't think that'll happen.

[SendMoreParamedics]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Don't think that'll happen.

You are probably right. I have NOES 1-3, it will be a long time until I buy the box set. Same with the F13th boxset, if it gets under $50 I would buy it. I have too many other movies I want. Yes, I am cheap and want to get the most for my money.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by SendMoreParamedics

You are probably right. I have NOES 1-3, it will be a long time until I buy the box set. Same with the F13th boxset, if it gets under $50 I would buy it. I have too many other movies I want. Yes, I am cheap and want to get the most for my money.

You should have jumped on the set last year. There were a few places that had it (with coupon codes) available for $60 - $70. After you sold the copies you already owned you could have had it for your $50 price point. Single releases won't happen anytime soon though, the first 3 were distributed by Paramount before Warner took over distribution for them. As it stands I think we still have a few years before rights revert back to Paramount. When the rights do revert back I'd expect we'll see Jason Goes to Hell Uncut along with the rest of the films as single editions from their respective studios (Warner & Paramount), although it is possible they could come before then to coincide with the New Friday the 13th Film currently in production.

[SendMoreParamedics]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

You should have jumped on the set last year. There were a few places that had it (with coupon codes) available for $60 - $70. After you sold the copies you already owned you could have had it for your $50 price point. Single releases won't happen anytime soon though, the first 3 were distributed by Paramount before Warner took over distribution for them. As it stands I think we still have a few years before rights revert back to Paramount. When the rights do revert back I'd expect we'll see Jason Goes to Hell Uncut along with the rest of the films as single editions from their respective studios (Warner & Paramount), although it is possible they could come before then to coincide with the New Friday the 13th Film currently in production.

Unfortunately, I just got into Blu-Ray last December. Being a late adopter has it's downfalls.

[Undeadcow]

If there really is a comprehensive Halloween box set I hope someone got ahold of all the original film out takes that Synapse uncovered for inclusion.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by SendMoreParamedics

Unfortunately, I just got into Blu-Ray last December. Being a late adopter has it's downfalls.

Totally understandable... With a little luck, maybe we'll get lucky and this year will be a good Autumn for Horror movie sales and The Friday Box set will see a sale. Last year was just so-so, but what it lacked in sales it made up for in big releases (Friday the 13th set, Child's Play set, Vincent Price set, and Amityville being the big ones that jump to mind immediately). 2 Years ago Best Buy had a really impressive section of $5 titles, so Hopefully this year sees a return to solid sales along with some new releases and maybe you'l be able to grab some titles for cheap.

[SendMoreParamedics]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Totally understandable... With a little luck, maybe we'll get lucky and this year will be a good Autumn for Horror movie sales and The Friday Box set will see a sale. Last year was just so-so, but what it lacked in sales it made up for in big releases (Friday the 13th set, Child's Play set, Vincent Price set, and Amityville being the big ones that jump to mind immediately). 2 Years ago Best Buy had a really impressive section of $5 titles, so Hopefully this year sees a return to solid sales along with some new releases and maybe you'l be able to grab some titles for cheap.

Yes, I have found some great deals on Amazon Marketplace, except for those pesky Scream Factory titles. But I usually buy one expensive title and a few cheap ones so I get a nice balance of good deals.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Totally understandable... With a little luck, maybe we'll get lucky and this year will be a good Autumn for Horror movie sales and The Friday Box set will see a sale. Last year was just so-so, but what it lacked in sales it made up for in big releases (Friday the 13th set, Child's Play set, Vincent Price set, and Amityville being the big ones that jump to mind immediately). 2 Years ago Best Buy had a really impressive section of $5 titles, so Hopefully this year sees a return to solid sales along with some new releases and maybe you'l be able to grab some titles for cheap.

You forgot the Tremors set.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by RandyK

If it is, I hope Scream got something in return will announce it on Monday as well.

I'm guessing Scream's announcement will just be a collaborative confirmation of the Halloween box.

[dsman71]

Unless they were able to negotiate with Phantasm as well. No matter what to me it's a win win situation for us fans

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Unless they were able to negotiate with Phantasm as well. No matter what to me it's a win win situation for us fans

I really think that will be the case. If it's true that they spent a lot of money acquiring Halloween 6, H20 and Resurrection, then you can imagine them doing so with the knowledge that they could use these in negotiations to acquire the remaining Phantasm films (should Anchor Bay still own the rights).

[WITCHCULT]

The box set sounds great, but I may have to pass as I'm unsure I need them all. I just bought the 35th Anniversary of Halloween. If anyone wants to sell their Shout! Halloween 3, send me a PM.

[bb8977]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

I really think that will be the case. If it's true that they spent a lot of money acquiring Halloween 6, H20 and Resurrection, then you can imagine them doing so with the knowledge that they could use these in negotiations to acquire the remaining Phantasm films (should Anchor Bay still own the rights).

Im not too sure that will happen considering that Anchor Bay is releasing Phantasm 5, if anything we'll most likely see another joint venture boxset.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by bb8977

Im not too sure that will happen considering that Anchor Bay is releasing Phantasm 5, if anything we'll most likely see another joint venture boxset.

Where did you learn this?

[redrunner97]

I would imagine Anchor Bay aquired that half of Miramax catalog, not Scream. And they didn't "sell the rights" to Halloween 2 / 3 because they don't own them. They just teamed up to do the set with both companies (and Sony) getting their respective chunk of the profit.

I wouldn't think they'd be able to just trade or swap titles that neither actually own. But this could lead to more partnerships in the future, and maybe some sublicensing from AB down the line.

[Pete Rock]

A Scream Factory/Anchor Bay partnership could mean a future Silent Night, Deadly Night collector's edition blu ray as well.

[SendMoreParamedics]

Originally Posted by Pete Rock

A Scream Factory/Anchor Bay partnership could mean a future Silent Night, Deadly Night collector's edition blu ray as well.

I would love that movie on blu-ray. I still have to buy the original Black Christmas, too.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by SendMoreParamedics

I still have to buy the original Black Christmas, too.

I'd go with the German disc, the encode/compression is superior to all other versions, even if the transfer itself is still average. You might not be able to play at least one of the documentaries though, if you can't view PAL material. There's also no original mono track, only 5.1. Here's the site thread for the German release if you want to check it out.

[SendMoreParamedics]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

I'd go with the German disc, the encode/compression is superior to all other versions, even if the transfer itself is still average. You might not be able to play at least one of the documentaries though, if you can't view PAL material. There's also no original mono track, only 5.1. Here's the site thread for the German release if you want to check it out.

The American release is so cheap though. It is tempting.