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noirjunkie · 07-28-2016, 06:16 AM

I saw this in a dollar theater when it was originally released, and the person next to me fell asleep within the first half hour--never a good sign for a film that's trying to build suspense.

BluPat · 07-28-2016, 06:22 AM

Yay! About time! Just wish it was a standalone release.

levcore · 07-28-2016, 07:45 AM

I love When A Stranger Calls remake, I really hope this is region free.

GasmaskAvenger · 07-28-2016, 08:31 AM

I wish this was a standalone release.

Seeing Camilla Belle at her most beautiful might be worth getting a second copy of "I Know What You Did Last Summer" though.

DEF! · 07-28-2016, 08:55 AM

Oohh When A Stranger Calls has been on my wishlist for years. Shame it will be a double dip on I Know but Vacancy will be another welcome addition to my collection.

recS-12 · 07-28-2016, 10:38 AM

I really enjoyed this flick. I will be supporting this release.

Nostromo · 07-28-2016, 10:56 AM

Love this movie. Great creepy setting...all alone in a huge house in the middle of nowhere. Very effective movie.

Donl1282 · 07-28-2016, 11:41 AM

Still waiting for Urban Legend Final Cut to be released on blu-ray.

levcore · 07-28-2016, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DEF!

Oohh When A Stranger Calls has been on my wishlist for years. Shame it will be a double dip on I Know but Vacancy will be another welcome addition to my collection.

Hey DEF, what do you think the odds on the region coding for this one? I know some Mill Creek's are region free and some are not.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 07-28-2016, 01:45 PM

I may get this three-pack Blu if it's a decent price, but only because of "I Know what you did last Summer".

The WASC 2006 re-make is sub-par; it's a flashier but ultimately pale imitation of the original '70's version. This re-make is not a film I want to see more than once (I saw it in the theater back in '06).

Conversely, the original '70's When a Stranger Calls & the '90's sequel When a Stranger Calls Back (both w/Carol Kane) were amazing, and two of the best suspense flicks I've ever seen. These two would make an amazing Blu double-feature, but AFAIK only WASC is on Blu at this point.

NeMo_ET · 07-28-2016, 01:48 PM

I was looking to see if this was on blu not that long ago. Good news for me! Already have I know what you did, but don't have the other two. I don't really care if it's a triple feature as long as it looks good on my TV. Vacancy is a nice bonus, don't think I have that one yet.

redrunner97 · 07-28-2016, 03:29 PM

This is one of the best slasher remakes out there!

The original is known for it's opening, but the rest is just... difficult to get through. I liked that this remake took the best part and explored it deeper, milking the suspense and scares!

Hopefully it gets a solo release before I get around to picking the 3-pack up!

Now all we need is When a Stranger Calls... Back! from Scream Factory, the best film out of the entire franchise!

tylerc904 · 07-28-2016, 03:39 PM

Loved this remake. Won't buy it because I own the other two already, and have this on DVD. Camilla is great, though Katie is underused in it. The remake is so much better than the original, which has a great first and last 15 minutes but a horrible middle section. This film manages to be consistently scary and tense, I love the bit with the guest house. A nice addition!

IKWDLS is my favorite slasher of all time (I know - "Get taste"). Pure nostalgia, my first ever horror film and easily my favorite cast. (Geller AND Hewitt?! Plus the stunning Bridgette Wilson) I wish it would get more than a bare bones release someday soon.

llj · 07-28-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by noirjunkie

I saw this in a dollar theater when it was originally released, and the person next to me fell asleep within the first half hour--never a good sign for a film that's trying to build suspense.

But the first 20 minutes are the best part...

mredman · 07-28-2016, 04:09 PM

I hope this is region free

mredman · 07-28-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

I love When A Stranger Calls remake, I really hope this is region free.

The same here. I love this remake as well. Really really hope its region free

DEF! · 07-28-2016, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Hey DEF, what do you think the odds on the region coding for this one? I know some Mill Creek's are region free and some are not.

Hey bud, I don't have many Mill Creek discs so I'm probably not the best judge. I'm pretty sure most Sony stuff is region free but I'm none the wiser about stuff they sub license. If no one gets to check before i get my hands on it i will report back post haste.

GeoffOliver · 07-29-2016, 03:24 AM

I already own IKWYDLS, but I don't mind double-dipping if this is cheap enough, though I can imagine they'll probably release a standalone edition at some point. I've never seen the remake of WASC, but I hear it tries to stretch the "Babysitter and the Man Upstairs" urban legend to a feature-length film (the original film just had it as the opening scene). If done well, it might be a poor man's Halloween, and I think it's at least worth checking out. Though I'm worried it might be like the dull 2008 "remake" (in-name-only) of Prom Night.

tylerc904 · 07-29-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

I already own IKWYDLS, but I don't mind double-dipping if this is cheap enough, though I can imagine they'll probably release a standalone edition at some point. I've never seen the remake of WASC, but I hear it tries to stretch the "Babysitter and the Man Upstairs" urban legend to a feature-length film (the original film just had it as the opening scene). If done well, it might be a poor man's Halloween, and I think it's at least worth checking out. Though I'm worried it might be like the dull 2008 "remake" (in-name-only) of Prom Night.

Where the Prom Night remake was a watered down, non-gory, non-scary, almost non-horror affair, this remake actually amps up the originals opening sequence (yes, into a full length film). It really explores the cat and mouse game, and I found it very suspenseful/entertaining all the way through. It adds to an already creepy prospect. There is one element from the original that the remake waters down and makes more PG but I won't spoil it!

levcore · 07-29-2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DEF!

Hey bud, I don't have many Mill Creek discs so I'm probably not the best judge. I'm pretty sure most Sony stuff is region free but I'm none the wiser about stuff they sub license. If no one gets to check before i get my hands on it i will report back post haste.

Thanks dude, Mill Creek seem half and half on their region free status so fingers crossed. Obviously I own IKWYDLS but I don't have Vacancy on blu.

07-28-2016, 06:16 AM	#21
noirjunkie Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:4178 DVD collection:692 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:699	I saw this in a dollar theater when it was originally released, and the person next to me fell asleep within the first half hour--never a good sign for a film that's trying to build suspense. Last edited by noirjunkie; 07-28-2016 at 06:25 AM.

07-28-2016, 01:45 PM	#30
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	I may get this three-pack Blu if it's a decent price, but only because of "I Know what you did last Summer". The WASC 2006 re-make is sub-par; it's a flashier but ultimately pale imitation of the original '70's version. This re-make is not a film I want to see more than once (I saw it in the theater back in '06). Conversely, the original '70's When a Stranger Calls & the '90's sequel When a Stranger Calls Back (both w/Carol Kane) were amazing, and two of the best suspense flicks I've ever seen. These two would make an amazing Blu double-feature, but AFAIK only WASC is on Blu at this point. Last edited by AnamorphicWidescreen; 07-28-2016 at 01:50 PM.

07-28-2016, 06:22 AM	#22
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:244 Blu-ray collection:1459 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	Yay! About time! Just wish it was a standalone release.

07-28-2016, 07:45 AM	#23
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2617 Trading Score:3	I love When A Stranger Calls remake, I really hope this is region free.

07-28-2016, 08:31 AM	#24
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1121 Blu-ray collection:5007 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	I wish this was a standalone release. Seeing Camilla Belle at her most beautiful might be worth getting a second copy of "I Know What You Did Last Summer" though.

07-28-2016, 08:55 AM	#25
DEF! Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:2203 Trading Score:2	Oohh When A Stranger Calls has been on my wishlist for years. Shame it will be a double dip on I Know but Vacancy will be another welcome addition to my collection.

07-28-2016, 10:38 AM	#26
recS-12 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Tucson, Az USA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1373 DVD collection:257 MA collection:286 Digital collection:175 iTunes collection:269 Trading Score:75	I really enjoyed this flick. I will be supporting this release.

07-28-2016, 10:56 AM	#27
Nostromo Expert Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:245 Blu-ray reviews:7	Love this movie. Great creepy setting...all alone in a huge house in the middle of nowhere. Very effective movie.

07-28-2016, 11:41 AM	#28
Donl1282 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2012	Still waiting for Urban Legend Final Cut to be released on blu-ray.

07-28-2016, 01:48 PM	#31
NeMo_ET Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Canada 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:1392 DVD collection:94	I was looking to see if this was on blu not that long ago. Good news for me! Already have I know what you did, but don't have the other two. I don't really care if it's a triple feature as long as it looks good on my TV. Vacancy is a nice bonus, don't think I have that one yet.

07-28-2016, 03:29 PM	#32
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	This is one of the best slasher remakes out there! The original is known for it's opening, but the rest is just... difficult to get through. I liked that this remake took the best part and explored it deeper, milking the suspense and scares! Hopefully it gets a solo release before I get around to picking the 3-pack up! Now all we need is When a Stranger Calls... Back! from Scream Factory, the best film out of the entire franchise!

07-28-2016, 03:39 PM	#33
tylerc904 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:252 Trading Score:1	Loved this remake. Won't buy it because I own the other two already, and have this on DVD. Camilla is great, though Katie is underused in it. The remake is so much better than the original, which has a great first and last 15 minutes but a horrible middle section. This film manages to be consistently scary and tense, I love the bit with the guest house. A nice addition! IKWDLS is my favorite slasher of all time (I know - "Get taste"). Pure nostalgia, my first ever horror film and easily my favorite cast. (Geller AND Hewitt?! Plus the stunning Bridgette Wilson) I wish it would get more than a bare bones release someday soon.

07-28-2016, 04:09 PM	#35
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	I hope this is region free

07-29-2016, 03:24 AM	#38
GeoffOliver Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Atlanta GA 4K collection:261 Blu-ray collection:1526 DVD collection:332	I already own IKWYDLS, but I don't mind double-dipping if this is cheap enough, though I can imagine they'll probably release a standalone edition at some point. I've never seen the remake of WASC, but I hear it tries to stretch the "Babysitter and the Man Upstairs" urban legend to a feature-length film (the original film just had it as the opening scene). If done well, it might be a poor man's Halloween, and I think it's at least worth checking out. Though I'm worried it might be like the dull 2008 "remake" (in-name-only) of Prom Night.

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