Wes Craven on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

Mikezilla3k · 03-23-2020, 03:12 AM

A thread for Wes Craven's films on Blu-Ray.

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CrazyBlu-RayFan · 03-23-2020, 07:24 AM

I'm glad he went out on a high note with Scream 4. Would've suck if his modern blunders were how his career ended. Though I don't fully blame him for Cursed or My Soul to Take, as apparently both were heavily interfered with by the studios.

Joey9775 · 03-23-2020, 08:26 AM

Now that the Weinsteins are out of the picture, they really need to get on that original cut of Cursed.

JackForrester · 03-23-2020, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey9775

Now that the Weinsteins are out of the picture, they really need to get on that original cut of Cursed.

Craven was never able to finish his original cut

Socko · 03-23-2020, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JackForrester

Craven was never able to finish his original cut

I would be satisfied with a workprint cut, just to see how it would have looked like.
I read it was 90% finished. The producers were never satisfied with the ending.

MassiveMovieBuff · 03-23-2020, 08:29 AM

The Serpent and the Rainbow is one hell of an underrated film.

Zarak · 03-23-2020, 12:45 PM

Vinegar Syndrome is supposedly going to release The Fireworks Woman at some point.

CreasyBear · 03-23-2020, 02:06 PM

I wish someone would get the rights to Scream and do a proper remaster. The current Blu-ray is just...awful. One of the worst transfers I've seen.

dallywhitty · 03-23-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CreasyBear

I wish someone would get the rights to Scream and do a proper remaster. The current Blu-ray is just...awful. One of the worst transfers I've seen.

Yeah, the trilogy looks pretty fugly. It'd be ace to see the unrated cut of the film find its way to Blu-ray, but unless an indie label acquires the rights to the franchise, it's unlikely to happen.

Scoot79 · 03-30-2020, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Yeah, the trilogy looks pretty fugly. It'd be ace to see the unrated cut of the film find its way to Blu-ray, but unless an indie label acquires the rights to the franchise, it's unlikely to happen.

Even though the Unrated cut is only like 20 seconds longer, it sure makes a difference. What a shame that it only made its way to VHS and LaserDisc.

Even with Craven gone, I still would be interested in a Scream 5.

Also, can anyone recommend Summer of Fear? I've been thinking of purchasing it for some time now, but keep putting it off. The "made for TV" thing concerns me even though I have a lot of outstanding TV movies in my collection.

bigdaddyhorse · 03-30-2020, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Scoot79

Even though the Unrated cut is only like 20 seconds longer, it sure makes a difference. What a shame that it only made its way to VHS and LaserDisc.

Even with Craven gone, I still would be interested in a Scream 5.

Also, can anyone recommend Summer of Fear? I've been thinking of purchasing it for some time now, but keep putting it off. The "made for TV" thing concerns me even though I have a lot of outstanding TV movies in my collection.

It made it to a couple/few dvds too. I know there is a Japanese 16X9 transfer, but I never saw that disc. I have a Scandinavian dvd, but it's not anamorphic. Sure would be nice to see a nice looking version of it though. They've used the damn laserdisc commentary long enough on cut versions, put it back where it belongs!

DukeTogo84 · 03-23-2020, 03:40 PM

Hopefully Scream releases Deadly Friend this year.

tellybox · 03-23-2020, 04:35 PM

Just this past weekend I watched Deadly Blessing for the first time. Weird little picture, middle-of-the-road Craven for me with only a couple memorable scenes. He assembled a nice cast though, and the script and film itself had a lot of his trademark ideas/techniques.

halloween5309 · 03-23-2020, 05:34 PM

I heard he made wishmaster but removed his name from it. I may be wrong

dallywhitty · 03-23-2020, 05:52 PM

FYI: The Last House on the Left is still Craven's best film.

postmodel · 03-23-2020, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by halloween5309

I heard he made wishmaster but removed his name from it. I may be wrong

I know he was the executive producer of the first one, but not sure why he had no part after that.

I really hope we get Deadly Friend and Red Eye from Scream Factory. I know Red Eye isn’t technically horror but similar to John Carpenter I believe all Craven films will be through Scream. Or even a better label. Warner Archive could release a barebones DF with a new HD master.

Still a few more Blu holes needing to be filled. I would love the Scream series in 4K though as well as the original Elm Street.

rocknblues81 · 03-30-2020, 04:12 AM

Great;

Nightmare on Elm Street
Scream
People Under the Stairs

good:

Scream 2
Shocker
Scream 4
Red Eye
A New Nightmare

Skip the rest.

dallywhitty · 03-30-2020, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Great;

Nightmare on Elm Street
Scream
People Under the Stairs

good:

Scream 2
Shocker
Scream 4
Red Eye
A New Nightmare

Skip the rest.

Excuse me, but you forgot Last House.

rocknblues81 · 03-30-2020, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Excuse me, but you forgot Last House.

Terrible film. IMO.

Thomas Irwin · 03-30-2020, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Great;

Nightmare on Elm Street
Scream
People Under the Stairs

good:

Scream 2
Shocker
Scream 4
Red Eye
A New Nightmare

Skip the rest.

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Excuse me, but you forgot Last House.

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Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Terrible film. IMO.

The Serpent and the Rainbow?

03-23-2020, 03:12 AM	#1
Mikezilla3k Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:Richmond, CA 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:305 MA collection:56 Digital collection:19 Trading Score:2	Wes Craven on Blu-ray A thread for Wes Craven's films on Blu-Ray. Directed: 4K UHD: Produced/Remakes of his films: Written: Last edited by Mikezilla3k; 05-27-2023 at 02:07 AM.

03-23-2020, 07:24 AM	#2
CrazyBlu-RayFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Colorado 4K collection:298 Blu-ray collection:790 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:84	I'm glad he went out on a high note with Scream 4. Would've suck if his modern blunders were how his career ended. Though I don't fully blame him for Cursed or My Soul to Take, as apparently both were heavily interfered with by the studios.

03-23-2020, 08:26 AM	#3
Joey9775 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2017 Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:80	Now that the Weinsteins are out of the picture, they really need to get on that original cut of Cursed.

03-23-2020, 08:29 AM	#6
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:411 Blu-ray collection:1629 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	The Serpent and the Rainbow is one hell of an underrated film.

03-23-2020, 12:45 PM	#7
Zarak Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2016 Location:Isle of Lucy 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:2240 DVD collection:1105 Blu-ray reviews:1	Vinegar Syndrome is supposedly going to release The Fireworks Woman at some point.

03-23-2020, 02:06 PM	#8
CreasyBear Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2019 Trading Score:115	I wish someone would get the rights to Scream and do a proper remaster. The current Blu-ray is just...awful. One of the worst transfers I've seen.

03-23-2020, 03:40 PM	#12
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4931 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:139	Hopefully Scream releases Deadly Friend this year.

03-23-2020, 04:35 PM	#13
tellybox Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Toronto 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:400 DVD collection:125 iTunes collection:38 Trading Score:4	Just this past weekend I watched Deadly Blessing for the first time. Weird little picture, middle-of-the-road Craven for me with only a couple memorable scenes. He assembled a nice cast though, and the script and film itself had a lot of his trademark ideas/techniques.

03-23-2020, 05:34 PM	#14
halloween5309 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2012	I heard he made wishmaster but removed his name from it. I may be wrong

03-23-2020, 05:52 PM	#15
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	FYI: The Last House on the Left is still Craven's best film.

03-30-2020, 04:12 AM	#17
rocknblues81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Shithole USA 4K collection:396 Blu-ray collection:2583 DVD collection:521 Digital collection:474 Trading Score:47	Great; Nightmare on Elm Street Scream People Under the Stairs good: Scream 2 Shocker Scream 4 Red Eye A New Nightmare Skip the rest.

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