It's Alive Trilogy (1974-1987)

[Nosferatu31]

I think it's time i revisit the first film. The one and only time i saw It's Alive was back in the mid 90's. Me and my girlfriend at the time rented the VHS from Blockbuster. Never saw the sequels.

[WesReviews]

I like the first film a lot, but I think 2 is probably the best of the bunch.

[RickWJ324]

Originally Posted by iamnoone

The tv spot was definitely very memorable at the time. Creative marketing using a very simple concept and not showing any footage from the actual film. "Magic" also had a terrific tv spot in the same vein several years later.

It's Alive (Trailer For TV, 1977) - YouTube

Yes!! MAGIC was another memorable commercial that scared the *%&^ outta me as a kid.

[phoenixandrew]

Nice that all three are being released on Blu-ray, but I wish there was a way to buy the films individually. I only like the first movie, I don't care too much about the sequels.

[TripleHBK]

Originally Posted by phoenixandrew

Nice that all three are being released on Blu-ray, but I wish there was a way to buy the films individually. I only like the first movie, I don't care too much about the sequels.

The asking price for all 3 films is going to be the same or less as a Vestron release or some of the single film collectors edition releases from Scream Factory. You're paying for one movie but getting 3 if/when Amazon prices this in the mid 30's.

[BluPat]

This is wonderful news! Thank you Scream! I hope this means a deal with Warner for horror titles!

He Knows You're Alone!(1980)
Exorcist II: The Heretic
Exorcist: The Beginning
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
Helter Skelter (1976)

[BluPat]

Even though it's not with Warner, wish Scream could release The Stepford Wives (1975).

[Jlouisbarrett]

I think The Stepford Wives is one of those titles that is being held hostage by the rights holder and it would take a minor miracle for it to be released.

[raybestos]

This is a Holy Grail level release for me. I've been waiting, what 15 years+ for the trilogy to be release in HD.

Now, a couple of concerns. I hope the retail price of $40 doesn't mean this will be a shipshod production. We're practically guaranteed to see each film only on a BD25 at this price point. Hopefully, they won't be bit-starved.

And another BIG uncertainty is: Has Scream Factory finally invested in a proper and professional .h264 encoding software? I remember HUGE problems with THEY LIVE, MOTEL HELL, PSYCHO 2 and 3, many other of their releases have been plagued with EE and macroblocking compression artifacts.

Your customers are a tough crowd, Scream, but please try to make this release extra-special. Double-check your QC, make sure there are no screw-ups in authoring, compression, etc. Thanks from your fans...

[GasmaskAvenger]

Originally Posted by raybestos

And another BIG uncertainty is: Has Scream Factory finally invested in a proper and professional .h264 encoding software? I remember HUGE problems with THEY LIVE, MOTEL HELL, PSYCHO 2 and 3, many other of their releases have been plagued with EE and macroblocking compression artifacts.

Were you in a coma from 2013 till now? Scream Factory's encoding is considerably better these days, though they occasionally screw up (though not as frequently as in the early days).

[Jlouisbarrett]

Originally Posted by GasmaskAvenger

Were you in a coma from 2013 till now? Scream Factory's encoding is considerably better these days, though they occasionally screw up (though not as frequently as in the early days).

I agree, that post is so 2014.

[Nosferatu31]

Just placed my pre order with Diabolik. Looking forward to revisiting the first film and checking out the sequels for the first time.

[Jr7936]

$33.06 on amazon now
shocked it's so low. only $11 something a movie

[Alan T]

They're price matching Walmart

https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-It-s-...-ray/920553812

[NoirFan]

It has a very low list-price - $49.97 - so the current price is Amazon's usual 34% off. Assuming the usual price drops/discounts, it will be $28.44 or less at DD during their March/April sales.

[Gargus]

Originally Posted by raybestos

This is a Holy Grail level release for me. I've been waiting, what 15 years+ for the trilogy to be release in HD.

Now, a couple of concerns. I hope the retail price of $40 doesn't mean this will be a shipshod production. We're practically guaranteed to see each film only on a BD25 at this price point. Hopefully, they won't be bit-starved.

And another BIG uncertainty is: Has Scream Factory finally invested in a proper and professional .h264 encoding software? I remember HUGE problems with THEY LIVE, MOTEL HELL, PSYCHO 2 and 3, many other of their releases have been plagued with EE and macroblocking compression artifacts.

Your customers are a tough crowd, Scream, but please try to make this release extra-special. Double-check your QC, make sure there are no screw-ups in authoring, compression, etc. Thanks from your fans...

I want it to be cheap, but I don't want you to be cheap. So you want them to go the extra mile for you, but you don't want to have to pay for it. What a dick.

[rickah88]

I’m game at $33. Was hoping for the $29.99 range, but that could still happen.

[Member-222782]

If the price for this set stays low I think it'll be safe to assume it won't be packed with extras - otherwise it would've been in the $34-99 to $49.99 range (not MSRP). They'll likely be Larry Cohen commentaries but not much else. As long as they do the best they can with the HD masters I'll be happy.

[WesReviews]

Pulled the trigger. Woooo!

[jshaide]

Yeah, I preordered. It's a great price. . . basically 10 bucks per film, and if a better deal comes around it can be cancelled so easily.