I previously posted this comment on the Sideshow Review Facebook page, but think it ties in well with this post:
It's kind of sad that Intervision Pictures, Severin Films, Blue Underground, and Mondo Macabro (which all used to be leaders in releasing cult titles and forgotten gems) have all been pretty quiet this year and aren't releasing any new stuff, while Scream Factory, Scorpion Releasing, Synapse Films, and even Code Red continue to churn out quality films monthly. And, with Mya Communications and One 7 Pictures offerings being few and far between too, CAV Distributing Corp. (which already distributes Troma, Cult Epics, One 7, Synapse, and others), will start releasing some of New Horizons old catalog and more Roger Corman films next year.
But, for this post, I'd like to highlight Scream Factory’s releases (Shout Factory’s horror movie branch), which includes some long, sought after titles, several making their debut on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Scream Factory has been announcing new titles every Friday on their Facebook page, and while I am a follower, I thought it would be convenient to compile a list, as old posts will eventually drop off, and I don’t want us to miss out on any of them.
Already released Collector’s Editions:
Halloween 2&3
Funhouse (1981) and Terror Train (1980)
Nov 6th:
They Live (1988)
December 11th:
The Island (1980) and Death Valley (1982)
January 22nd, 2013:
**Update: The Nest has been updated to February 19, 2013**
Deadly Blessing (1981) and The Nest (1988)
February 2013:
TerrorVision (1986)/Video Dead (1987) Double-Feature
Prison (1988)
March 2013:
From Beyond (1986)
Phantasm 2 (1988)
More 2013:
Evictors (1979)
Town that Dreaded Sundown (1976)
X-Ray aka Hospital Massacre (1980)
Schizoid (1980)
Godsend (1980)
Vampire Lovers (1970)
Incredible Melting Man (1977)
Scanners II: The New Order (1991)
Scanners III: The Takeover (1992)
Horror Show (1989)
Vagrant (1992)
Fog (1980)
Burning (1981)
Howling (1981)
Lifeforce (1985)
Night of the Comet (1984)
Day of the Dead (1985) Collector's Edition
I think this is a complete list to date, and as more are announced, I’ll update it. Funhouse has already gotten hi-def treatment through Arrow Films, but unless you were lucky enough to snag one from the first batch, which were region-free, you’ll need the right equipment to view, as it’s now locked Region B. Second Sight Films UK has also announced a Blu-Ray release of From Beyond for next year, along with Re-Animator (already released by Image Entertainment), Bride of Re-Animator, and Society, and chances are, at least one may get Steelbook treatment.
Olive Films, which has been releasing some of Paramount’s titles (The Boogens), could get a shot at The Keep, and Synapse Films has rights to The Kindred, while Twilight Time has already mentioned Christine on Blu-Ray for Spring 2013.
With all these great titles getting released, you can finally replace your old worn out VHS and revisit them in remastered/hi-def versions, or experience them for the first time (as many I will be). So, what titles would you like to see on DVD/Blu-Ray that have yet to be put out or are now out-of-print (horror themed or not)?
My buddy, Jeff aka J3, formerly of The Rootdown and now No Sleep Till Wolflin fame, mentioned the BMX movie RAD from 1986.
The new "angry" version of SF's logo:
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