Scream Factory Announces The Babadook Blu-ray Details

Today Scream Factory formally announced the joint release of The Babadook. Scream Factory along with IFC Midnight will be putting out The Babadook on multiple different editions on April 14th. The film will be released in three different versions. A standard DVD, a standard Blu-ray (shown above), and a special edition Blu-ray with limited and exclusive pop-up packaging.
The special edition will feature the following exclusive extras:

• Director Approved Limited Run "Pop-up Book" slipcover packaging. (The inside cover will be the same as the standard edition.)
• Jennifer Kent's Short film Monster
• Deleted scenes

All the editions will feature the following extras:

• Cast and Crew interviews  and a look behind the scenes of the making of The Babadook:
• Creating The Book with illustrator Alex Juhasz
• A tour of the house set
• The Stunt: Jumping the stairs
• Special Effects: The Stabbing Scene
• Theatrical Trailers

Here is a look at the different editions including the limited pop-up packaging:

As well Scream Factory announced that all editions will feature the following reverse cover art:

What do you think of this news? Will you be picking up this release?

Synapse Announces Long Weekend Blu-ray

Today Synapse Films has officially announced the release of Long Weekend. The Blu-ray will be released on 4/14/2015. The release will come will the following special features:

• High-Definition 1080p Transfer Supervised by Synapse Films.
• Re-mastered DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround Soundtrack. Original 2.0 Mono also included.
• Audio Commentary from Producer Richard Brennan and Cinematographer Vincent Monton.
• Motion Still Gallery Featuring and Audio Interview with Actor John Hargreaves.
• Original Theatrical Trailer.
• Reversible Cover Art.

What do you think of this announcement? Will you be picking up this release?


   

Scream Factory Delays From A Whisper To A Scream Blu-ray

Today Scream Factory announced that they will be delaying the Blu-ray release of From A Whisper To A Scream. The new and final release date is 4/28/15. They believe that the wait will be worth the while. The director needed more time to finish some special features for the release and furnish them to Scream Factory. They hope to announce the special features for the release near the end of February.

Scream Factory And Other Blu-ray News + Tidbits 1/21/15 - 1/28/15

There is a few news items this week. First Scream Factory announced the list of extras for one of their upcoming Blu-ray releases. As well, Scream Factory announced the release date and cover art for two previously announced titles. Mondo Macabro has put up the pre-order for their newest upcoming release. Check out all of the details below:

News:

This week Scream Factory announced the list of extras for their Blu-ray release of Invaders From Mars. Check out the full list Here.

Scream Factory announced the release date of both The Food Of The Gods/Frogs and Empire Of The Ants/Jaws Of Satan double features as May 26th. The cover art for each release is below:

 

Mondo Macabro has put up their Blu-ray release of The Fan up for pre-order on their website Here. The version on their website is an exclusive limited to 500 version that is available only through their website. The normal release is available for pre-order here: The Fan (Blu-ray + DVD Combo)

Tidbits:

-Scream Factory is still in discussion to release Hemlock Grove Season 2, but as of now there is no plans to release it.

-Answers to some title requests from fans:
The rights for Spellbinder are not with Scream Factory.
Scream Factory does not have access to Cemetery Man.
No chance of Scream Factory releasing Ginger Snaps 2.
Scream Factory wishes they could but they cannot get the rights to Sword and The Sorcerer.
Scream Factory wishes they could but they will not be releasing Godzilla 1985.
Scream Factory does not have plans to release Psycho IV in the near future.

Scream Factory Announces Extras For Invaders From Mars Blu-ray

Today Scream Factory announced the final list of extras that will be on their Blu-ray release of Tobe Hooper's Invaders From Mars. The release will feature a good amount of extra features. The extras are as follows:

• New Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper.
• The Martians Are Coming! - The making of "Invaders From Mars," an all new retrospective featuring interviews with Director Tobe Hooper, Actor Hunter Carson, Special Creature Effects Artist Alec Gillis and Gino Crognale, and Composer Christopher Young.
• Theatrical Trailer and TV Spot.
• Original Storyboards.
• Original Production Illustration Gallery from Artist William Stout with commentary from Stout.
• Still Gallery.

Invaders From Mars will be released on Blu-ray on 4/7/15 and is available for pre-order now.

Scream Factory News + Tidbits 1/14/15 - 1/21/15

Not a whole lot of news this week but there was a couple good pieces. First Scream Factory did a surprise title announcement, announcing the film Stigmata as a future Blu-ray release. As well they have confirmed rumors that have been going around about a future title release. Here is all of the details:

News:

There have been a lot of rumors about Scream Factory releasing one of the bigger horror films of 2014, The Babadook. It started once the pre-order for the film was put up on Amazon and the manufacturer was listed as Shout Factory. The rumors intensified once the product pictures were put up and the artwork featured the Scream Factory logo. On twitter they confirmed that they will be working with IFC midnight to release the film on Blu-ray. However, at this time they are not prepared to put out an official announcement but will in a couple weeks. Check Here for the twitter confirmation. Here is the Amazon page: The Babadook [Blu-ray]

Scream Factory also put out a surprise title announcement, which announced the release of Stigmata on Blu-ray. The artwork is shown above and more details can be found Here.

Tidbits:

-Answers to some title requests by fans:

• Scream Factory has no plans for The Resurrected at this time.
• No chance of Scream Factory releasing Jaws 2 or Jaws 3D. They tried to acquire the title but were unable to.
• No chance of Scream Factory releasing Anthropophagus or April Fool's Day.
• Scream Factory does not have the rights to Night Shadow (1981).
• Scream Factory cannot get the rights to release Parasite.
• Scream Factory does not have plans to release John Carpenter's Vampires.
• Scream Factory cannot get the rights to Candyman or Candyman 3.
• No release of Ambulance from Scream Factory.
• Scream Factory could not obtain the rights to Blood and Lace.
• Mosquito will not be coming from Scream Factory anytime soon. 

Scream Factory Announces Stigmata Blu-ray

Today Scream Factory gave a surprise title announcement. They announced the Blu-ray release of Stigmata. The Blu-ray will be released on May 12th and as of now there is no details on the extras besides the likelihood of most, if not all, the extras from the 2000 MGM DVD release being ported to Blu-ray. There are no other details on this release at this time.

In there announcement, Scream Factory also gave a mini update on future title announcements. They stated that they hope to reveal more titles this spring and if every thing goes right they will have a VERY busy "Summer of Fear Part 2" and Fall slate.

Hopefully everything goes right so we get some more great releases in the second half of the year. What do you think of this title announcement? Will you be picking it up?

Scream Factory News + Tidbits 1/7/15 - 1/14/15

A good amount of news from Scream Factory and others this week. The Blu-ray of Supernova was released this week from Scream Factory. As well some updates on a couple of Scream Factory titles was given. Also Arrow Video has given some updates on their upcoming release slate and announce a new title. On to the details:

News:

Scream Factory's Blu-ray release of Supernova was released this week, available for order here: Supernova [Blu-ray]  

Scream Factory has announced the special features for their Blacula / Scream Blacula Scream Double Feature Blu-ray. Check out the list Here.

Scream Factory has announced a delay in the release of Dog Soldiers for a potentially good reason, a new HD transfer of the film. Check Here for all the details.

Other Blu-ray News: Arrow Video announced a new U.S. title release and updated two other previously announced U.S. releases. All the info Here.

Tidbits:

-Howling II will not be a Collector's Edition but it will have special features.

-Answers to some of the title requests from fans:

• Scream Factory does not have plans to release Mosquito.
• Scream Factory can not get the physical rights to release the 2014 remake of The Town that Dreaded Sundown.
• The following are not planned or slated to be released this year from Scream Factory: Demon Seed, Watchers, Watchers 2, Transmutations, Rawhead Rex, and Candyman.
• No chance for Scream Factory to release House.

Arrow Video Announces New Title For The U.S. + Updates

Today Arrow Video made their announcement on the titles they will be putting out in April 2015. The announcement featured 1 new title for release in the U.S. and updates on two other previously announced U.S. titles. First the new title announcement:

Scream Factory Announces Blacula/Scream Blacula Scream Special Features

Scream Factory has announced through their official website the special features that will be found on their Blu-ray Double Feature of Blacula and Scream Blacula Scream. Here are the special features:

• Blacula: Audio Commentary with Author/Film Historian/Filmmaker David F. Walker (Reflections on Blaxploitation: Actors and Directors Speak), Theatrical Trailer.
• Scream Blacula Scream: New Interview with Actor Richard Lawson, Theatrical Trailer.

While there is not a whole lot of special features for this release, it still looks like a worthwhile release to get. The couple of special features on this release seem like interesting features that are likely to be well done. As well the amount of features seems to be on par with their other Double Features and smaller releases.

What do you think of these extras? Will you be picking up this release?

Scream Factory Delays Dog Soldiers Blu-ray Release

Today Scream Factory announced that they would have to delay their Collector's Edition Blu-ray release of Dog Soldiers again. While they regretted having to delay the release again, they stated that it could potentially be for a very good reason. The reason for the delay is that the director of the film, Neil Marshall, has found some new film elements that could potentially be better than the ones available now. If the elements prove to be better than the one already available, Scream Factory will use those new elements to create a new HD transfer of the film. This is potentially huge news because the current transfer for the first Blu-ray release of the film, which is the transfer Scream Factory was going to have to use originally, is considered by many to be very subpar. Scream Factory will update everyone once they get a hold of the elements and are able to determine if they are better that what is already available. The new official release date for Dog Soldiers is now 6/23/15.

Sound like great news to me. What do you think of this news?

Double Sized Scream Factory News + Tidbits 12/24/14 - 1/7/15

The last couple of weeks haven't been to news filled thanks mostly to the multiple holidays. However there was some rather big news during that time. A surprise new title announcements and some more updates on a couple of future releases. A new title was released also. As well, I put together a helpful list of all the horror/cult title announced so far to be released in 2015. So onto the news:

News:

This week the Blu-ray for Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh was released. It is available to order here: Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh [Blu-ray]

Scream Factory revealed the extras for their Blu-ray release of New Year's Evil. Check them out Here.

Scream Factory gave a surprise announcement of the release of Howling II on Blu-ray. Check Here for more info.

Scream Factory has unveiled the newly commissioned artwork for their Collector's Edition Blu-ray release of Escape From New York. Check out the artwork and other updates about the release Here.

Here is the list that I put together recently that compiles all of the announced horror/cult Blu-ray releases for 2015.

Tidbits:

-Scream Factory is looking into going back and releasing some of the titles from their old 4 movie packs and releasing them individually on Blu-ray, however they stated that their is no promises in regards to these Blu-ray upgrades happening.

-There will be no extras for Once Bitten.

-Answers to some title requests by fans:

• Scream Factory tried to acquire the rights to Black Christmas (2006) but they could not get them.
• Scream Factory cannot license Wolfen from Warner Bros.
• No chance of Blue Steel, Virus, or Road Games being released by Scream Factory.
• Scream Factory cannot get the rights to Angel (1984).
• No plans from Scream Factory to release The Thing in 2015.
• Scream Factory cannot get the rights to Alligator.
• No chance for Scream Factory to release Lisa (1990).

Scream Factory Reveals Escape From New York Blu-ray Artwork + Other Details

Today Scream Factory released some more details about their Escape From New York Collector's Edition Blu-ray. For starters they revealed the newly commissioned artwork for the release (shown above). They also stated that the extras (new and old) are still a work in progress and the extras will be revealed sometime in February. Also the release will be a 2-disc Blu-ray and will have more extras than the previous special edition Blu-ray. They saved the best details for last. Scream Factory announced that for this release they have created a brand new 2K High Definition scan of the interpositive, struck from the original negative.

What do you think of this news? Will you be picking up this release?

Scream Factor Announces Howling II Blu-ray Release

Scream Factory has given the surprise announcement that they will be releasing Howling II. They have stated that because of another outside source announcing the release, they had to announce the title prematurely. As a result, the only information they have at this time is that the release will be put out sometime this summer. They did not say whether this release would be a Collector's Edition or not but I would guess that it would be to match up with the first The Howling release.

What do you think of this announcement? Will you be picking up this release?

A Look At The 2015 Blu-ray Schedule

Now that we are in a new year let's take a look at what we can expect when it comes to cult/horror Blu-ray releases. I have compiled a list of all the announced releases for 2015 from a bunch of different companies. As to be expected, Scream Factory has by far the most releases being put out in 2015. However, that does not take away for the bunch of great releases going to be put out by other companies. This list will be in order by company. Not every title will have an official release date because they have not been determined yet. So here is the list: