I’m counting the minutes to Blue Underground’s 4K release of Zombie - hope to hear your thoughts on that! Gotta get my hands on Suspiria, too. Love the work these companies do. Great content man, keep it up!
Their releasing a 4K Super UHD of Zombie and Maniac? Why didn't they just put those out when they did their 4K scan, regular Blu-rays? Oh, yes, money hungry!
Amazing vudeo! I discovered your channel today and immediately subscribed, as a coolector from Mexico I find the channel useful and entertaining, another good boutique distributir is Imprint video you have to try it out. Keep up the good work!
@@myfasmarine Definitely cheaper. Im sure most of the Indicator powerhouse releases are region free and only some of them are 'B' But yes i agree getting a region free player is the best investment i made its region free for blu-ray and DVDs an it plays 4k too. Feel like i won't need anything else again for a good 10 years.
Awesome insightful video! Shout Studios (aka rebranded Shout & Scream Factory) is my personal fav boutique label (& now the one I’m focused on more so recently). My older brother is getting into the hobby so I got him the recent releases War Games & Platoon in 4K!
This video randomly showed up in my feed today. And I’m glad it did. Most probably because I was checking about the Criterion Collection the other day. I haven’t heard of any of these other labels at all. I didn’t know there are so many boutique labels out there
Great video! Others have also suggested Indicator Powerhouse. Really nice Box Sets. Just recently got their 5-film Randolph Scott/Bud Boetticher westerns set. Nice Hammer Box Sets too. Thanks for the great content!
Great great subject matter for your video! Please do some follow up videos with other boutique labels. There are so many. 2 more which immediately come to mind are Cohen Film Group in the USA and Indicator in the UK.
@@theshape7214 Well, part of a stellar collection is having quality films in your catalog. A fully restored THE DEER HUNTER in the highest resolution available? That would qualify as a worthwhile investment.
@@Theomite I suppose.. But still for me there really is no point wasting my time, money and space on buying films I don't like very much. No matter how "quality" it is, If I don't like it then I don't want it.. Same as I buy movies that really are not "quality" and are heavily flawed films.. But I enjoy them so I'm gonna buy them.
Unless I've missed it somewhere else in the comments, I want to give a shout-out to niche labels that release both contemporary and classic titles for animé fans. My personal favorites are GKIDS and Discotek Media/Eastern Star. I really love the work they've done, along with other boutique labels for various genres. I've collected hundreds of Blu-ray titles over the years, mostly from niche labels like Criterion, Shout/Scream Factory, Arrow, Olive, and the former two. I don't know if I could be prouder of all the work and dedication they have demonstrated over the years giving the fans what they want.
Highly informative video. I tell a lot of friends of mine who bemoan the supposed death of physical media that they are looking in the wrong pplaces.Those boutique labels you mentioned along we with Umbrella Entertainment have gotten a ton of my money over the past few years.
Great info and thanks for sharing. I had no idea there were so many boutique labels for horror movies. Beyond the major companies, who out there is making sci-fi movies for blu-ray and/or 4K?
I am looking for the Shout Factory exclusive U.H.F. Poster that came with the pre order of the film. Willing to buy the poster from you if you have one!
I would also mention Powerhouse Films who has amazing collector editions, box sets with their Indicator line of blu rays. They have great sets like Sinbad, William Castle, Hammer Films, John Ford, Columbia, Ray Harryhausen, Bloody Terror and tons more. Lots of limited editions too!
This video got me looking through my Blu Ray's and a boutique label I saw that you didn't mention was RLJ Entertainment. I'm not totally up todate on them but I have seen them release a lot of modern low profile independent horror films. I see their label on a lot of films at Walmart.
Twilight Time has put out some Golden Age 3D Blu Ray movies,such as Miss Sadie Thompson, this one was released in 2016 and is out of print and has not been re-released.
I had no idea. Thank you so much for giving me these names to go buy some movies to enjoy! My wallet will hate you, but it hates me too. So don't worry about it. LOL
Agree Eureka films are up there with Criterion in terms of coverage and brilliant packaging. Indicator/powerhouse produce first rate box sets including six for Hammer films. Last one I’d Network Entertainment which specialises in UK films from 30s to 90s.
Forgot to mention tons more but good vid none the less. Vinegar Syndrome is the best in terms of packaging and features just wish better films. They also do or at least did some of the transfers for Arrow. They do box sets and they’re newer Archive line too. Kino and Scorpion work together as well.
I would actually have to disagree with you for once, Jeff. I find that Arrow puts out better releases, in terms of all the "goodies" (special features, packaging, etc.), for 80's horror/slasher releases than Shout Factory... BUT Shout Factory puts out more well-known/well-received/acclaimed movies, so they win that. For more obscure/cult movies? Arrow.
Shout! Factory also has trouble with their extras. They rarely get major cast members in their retrospective interviews (DeNiro, Billy Crystal, and Liam Neeson are exceptions), and often they'll leave out key things that are hard to find like the TV version of THE JERK. For the stellar restorations they do, they barely get cooperation from the people they need for the bonus features and yet they still charge premium. At least drop the price down if your only special features are a trailer and a single interview with the editor.
@@Theomite I agree to an extent. Majority of their releases are good with special features and they do get the major actors for interviews. Like for example, they did a fantastic interview with Linda Blair for Hell Night. But releases like John Carpenter's Someone's Watching Me is very bare bones in special features compared to their usual and I still paid over $20 for it. But that was due to it being a Carpenter film. That alone is worth the price imo.
@@jeremydrew1227 Yeah, if I'm gonna pay $20 for Carpenter, it's gonna be fore one of his more genre movies like PRINCE OF DARKNESS and not say, STARMAN.
@@Theomite the Scream Factory release is barebones in features as well for Prince of Darkness. But they do so well with movies like Halloween II or The Thing. It's a hit or a miss with them. I haven't seen a Criterion or Arrow film suffer in features.
Does anyone have a list of movie distributors (and labels) of companies that release versions with oldschool cover art like Arrow Video and Scream Factory?
I’m really big on Criterion and I’m just now branching into Arrow. I don’t wanna go too nuts with it because I don’t wanna over do it but I will be picking up some more popular Arrow releases. Just bought American Werewolf in London steel book which is beautiful
@Colin McMasters I’ll admit that i may have misinterpreted the title of the video. Maybe if it was titled “Criterion Collection Arrow Video circle jerk” there would be less confusion.
Slip covers are so freaking rare for Scream Factory releases. I buy them all the time but have yet to see a single sip cover on any of them. I usually buy in stores and yet to see a slipcover. Infact I just started buying them individually off ebay starting with Carpenter's The Thing
Are you sure about Red Dawn getting a 4k UHD? I haven't heard anything about it. I would definitely purchase it, if it happens though. I think you might be thinking of The Deer Hunter 4k, that Shout Select will be releasing.
Unearthed films is also really great. They release blu rays of horror/exploitation movies that have gone out of print years ago. For example their releasing Gutterballs in April and that’s been out of print forever, cost over 150$ to pick up a copy right now. That’s why unearthed is so good because they release stuff that has gone way out of print (a Serbian film uncut) or never seen the light of day at all (The profane exhibit)
I like Criterion a lot more than I used to. They’ve definitely expanded beyond their mostly pretentious content from back in the DVD days. Arrow, Scream Factory, and Blue Underground are all great as well.
I've read reviews that Kino Lorber's Blu-ray restorations of silent films pale compared to the BFI UK releases because they'll change out original intertitles, drop frames in their speed correction, and even black problems such as pixellation and digital tiling. So as badly as I want NOSFERATU, CALIGARI, and PHANTOM, I've held off on buying them for this reason. Which sucks because a 4K restoration of METROPOLIS would be stellar.
I write down and decide to check out their catalogue very carefully with an open mind I prefer Scream Factory Criterion Arrow Video Kino Lorber but I’ll check out the others very carefully
You forgot a few companies such as Severin (my favorite), Blue Underground, Scorpion Releasing and Code Red, which is owned by the brother of the head of Scorpion Releasing. Oh, I almost forgot Grindhouse Releasing.
I wanna like Code Red, but aside from their release of THE CHEERLEADERS, they don't have a very impressive catalogue and I think their restoration work leaves a lot to be desired. Synapse seems to be kicking their asses in their own category.
**Geoff** a good video with out question, I gave it a like. Can it be understood that you aren't an Import man? Zulu is easy to come by region free on Blu. No mention of final cut entertainment or eureka
VS puts out stuff that's borderline pornographic? They do FULL pornographic! The Peekarama line! And I love it! And I actually first knew Shout Factory for their music and TV shows--I was on their original message board, championing WKRP IN CINCINATTI, LOU GRANT and PEE WEE'S PLAYHOUSE, until they finally put 'em out. The movies followed and eclipsed the TV and music. The founders came from Rhino Records, and their music selections were great back in the day! Indicator Powerhouse is also great, but my favorite is definitely Kino Lorber.
I love blu-ray. Not bring dependent on streamingservices and payperview. Just pop one in whenever I want. Also, I support a lot of indy producers nu buying their products.
I’m going to have to disagree on Mill Creek. I have purchased a few different tv shows they have transferred and it looks and sounds terrible compared to the previous dvd transfers that came before them.
So, you do realize the minute you buy these arrow or vinegar or scream factory movies for $40 you cant sell it for more than $10. Physical media is dying, you know it, i know it.... what else are you trying to bring back? I’m gonna guess you voted for trump.
Films At Home you really couldn’t follow that? I’m saying that people who invest in DVDs are stupid. And people who vote for trump are stupid. Hope that connected the dots for you.
Ian Pleasant yeah I got it. Thank you Mr Condescending. Physical media is slowing down, it’s not dying in any way. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry
Man... I thought I was a collector but I had no idea what I’ve been missing out on until I found your channel!
THANK YOU for this video - these companies are doing a great job and so glad to see them get some love.
I love Arrow’s Academy line. Their release of The Apartment is Criterion level on every front
I’m counting the minutes to Blue Underground’s
4K release of Zombie - hope to hear your thoughts on that! Gotta get my hands on Suspiria, too. Love the work these companies do. Great content man, keep it up!
Marcus Blandford came here to reiterate Blue Underground. They are great but I really hate how much I double dip with them.
Their releasing a 4K Super UHD of Zombie and Maniac? Why didn't they just put those out when they did their 4K scan, regular Blu-rays? Oh, yes, money hungry!
We need a place that rents out boutique titles from Criterion, Arrow, Shout Select, etc.
Amazing vudeo! I discovered your channel today and immediately subscribed, as a coolector from Mexico I find the channel useful and entertaining, another good boutique distributir is Imprint video you have to try it out. Keep up the good work!
Also Eureka masters of cinema, Indicator powerhouse.
Yes! Dont forget Umbrella
I think he's based in the USA. I believe eureka doesn't distribute there.
@Inge Fossen ya i thought none were available in the usa, but was pretty sure about eureka. I convinced a friend to buy a region free bluray player.
Zombie Techie Diabolik DVD has some Eureka’s and Indicator’s. But I still get them from Amazon UK as it’s cheaper.
@@myfasmarine Definitely cheaper. Im sure most of the Indicator powerhouse releases are region free and only some of them are 'B' But yes i agree getting a region free player is the best investment i made its region free for blu-ray and DVDs an it plays 4k too. Feel like i won't need anything else again for a good 10 years.
Awesome insightful video! Shout Studios (aka rebranded Shout & Scream Factory) is my personal fav boutique label (& now the one I’m focused on more so recently). My older brother is getting into the hobby so I got him the recent releases War Games & Platoon in 4K!
Another great video , I appreciate your videos keep up the good work
This video randomly showed up in my feed today. And I’m glad it did. Most probably because I was checking about the Criterion Collection the other day. I haven’t heard of any of these other labels at all. I didn’t know there are so many boutique labels out there
Great video! Others have also suggested Indicator Powerhouse. Really nice Box Sets. Just recently got their 5-film Randolph Scott/Bud Boetticher westerns set. Nice Hammer Box Sets too. Thanks for the great content!
These boxsets are absolutely fantastic. Its worth getting all of them
Great great subject matter for your video! Please do some follow up videos with other boutique labels. There are so many. 2 more which immediately come to mind are Cohen Film Group in the USA and Indicator in the UK.
Shout Factory is putting out The Deer Hunter on 4K UHD later on this year. Can’t wait.
I don't like that movie much, but I will buy the FUCK out of it if they do that restoration right.
I think it's the same as the Studio Canal one. It's good, though.
Theomite why would you buy it if u don’t like it?
@@theshape7214 Well, part of a stellar collection is having quality films in your catalog. A fully restored THE DEER HUNTER in the highest resolution available? That would qualify as a worthwhile investment.
@@Theomite I suppose.. But still for me there really is no point wasting my time, money and space on buying films I don't like very much.
No matter how "quality" it is, If I don't like it then I don't want it..
Same as I buy movies that really are not "quality" and are heavily flawed films.. But I enjoy them so I'm gonna buy them.
Twilight Time has put their business on hold after one of the founders passed away recently. 1984 has been out for a few months on the Criterion label
Unless I've missed it somewhere else in the comments, I want to give a shout-out to niche labels that release both contemporary and classic titles for animé fans. My personal favorites are GKIDS and Discotek Media/Eastern Star. I really love the work they've done, along with other boutique labels for various genres. I've collected hundreds of Blu-ray titles over the years, mostly from niche labels like Criterion, Shout/Scream Factory, Arrow, Olive, and the former two. I don't know if I could be prouder of all the work and dedication they have demonstrated over the years giving the fans what they want.
There is also Flicker Alley which issued definitive restorations of The Lost World 1925 silent film and A Trip To The Moon among others.
I have BR from these small labels. Good to get the word out to support them.
Great overview! Thanks for all you do!
Highly informative video. I tell a lot of friends of mine who bemoan the supposed death of physical media that they are looking in the wrong pplaces.Those boutique labels you mentioned along we with Umbrella Entertainment have gotten a ton of my money over the past few years.
Great info and thanks for sharing. I had no idea there were so many boutique labels for horror movies. Beyond the major companies, who out there is making sci-fi movies for blu-ray and/or 4K?
I am looking for the Shout Factory exclusive U.H.F. Poster that came with the pre order of the film. Willing to buy the poster from you if you have one!
I would also mention Powerhouse Films who has amazing collector editions, box sets with their Indicator line of blu rays. They have great sets like Sinbad, William Castle, Hammer Films, John Ford, Columbia, Ray Harryhausen, Bloody Terror and tons more. Lots of limited editions too!
Bought Time Bandits, Bull Durham and Police Story 1&2 during the Criterion 50% off sale. Thanks for the heads up on the sale 👍
This video got me looking through my Blu Ray's and a boutique label I saw that you didn't mention was RLJ Entertainment. I'm not totally up todate on them but I have seen them release a lot of modern low profile independent horror films. I see their label on a lot of films at Walmart.
Twilight Time has put out some Golden Age 3D Blu Ray movies,such as Miss Sadie Thompson, this one was released in 2016 and is out of print and has not been re-released.
Awesome video. Thanks for the new sites to go through!
Off topic but nice Shipyard shirt, love their pumpkinhead beer
I had no idea. Thank you so much for giving me these names to go buy some movies to enjoy! My wallet will hate you, but it hates me too. So don't worry about it. LOL
Thanks for uploading. Great info. I need to pay more attention to slipcovers👍🏽
Vinegar Syndrome has the best slip covers.
Does anyone have problems kino lorber's Blu rays color fading in and out in intervals?
I would also recommend BFI, Eureka, and Indicator. They have some decent stuff in their catalogue.
Agree Eureka films are up there with Criterion in terms of coverage and brilliant packaging. Indicator/powerhouse produce first rate box sets including six for Hammer films. Last one I’d Network Entertainment which specialises in UK films from 30s to 90s.
Forgot to mention tons more but good vid none the less. Vinegar Syndrome is the best in terms of packaging and features just wish better films. They also do or at least did some of the transfers for Arrow. They do box sets and they’re newer Archive line too. Kino and Scorpion work together as well.
I would actually have to disagree with you for once, Jeff. I find that Arrow puts out better releases, in terms of all the "goodies" (special features, packaging, etc.), for 80's horror/slasher releases than Shout Factory... BUT Shout Factory puts out more well-known/well-received/acclaimed movies, so they win that. For more obscure/cult movies? Arrow.
Alex Skellington no that’s totally fair! I would typically put Arrow ahead of Scream, but Scream has more mainstream stuff like you said.
Shout! Factory also has trouble with their extras. They rarely get major cast members in their retrospective interviews (DeNiro, Billy Crystal, and Liam Neeson are exceptions), and often they'll leave out key things that are hard to find like the TV version of THE JERK. For the stellar restorations they do, they barely get cooperation from the people they need for the bonus features and yet they still charge premium. At least drop the price down if your only special features are a trailer and a single interview with the editor.
@@Theomite I agree to an extent. Majority of their releases are good with special features and they do get the major actors for interviews. Like for example, they did a fantastic interview with Linda Blair for Hell Night.
But releases like John Carpenter's Someone's Watching Me is very bare bones in special features compared to their usual and I still paid over $20 for it. But that was due to it being a Carpenter film. That alone is worth the price imo.
@@jeremydrew1227 Yeah, if I'm gonna pay $20 for Carpenter, it's gonna be fore one of his more genre movies like PRINCE OF DARKNESS and not say, STARMAN.
@@Theomite the Scream Factory release is barebones in features as well for Prince of Darkness. But they do so well with movies like Halloween II or The Thing. It's a hit or a miss with them. I haven't seen a Criterion or Arrow film suffer in features.
great idea for a video, enjoyed this
Does anyone have a list of movie distributors (and labels) of companies that release versions with oldschool cover art like Arrow Video and Scream Factory?
Eureka also have some great releases. They release classic Kung-fu films. I recently got found my favorite Jackie Chan movie, Drunken Master (1978)
Shout/Scream Factory, Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow and Blue Underground are easily my favorite boutique labels.
i was very happy that kino lorber released Hannibal on 4K with a great DolbyVision remaster...👍
Another great vid 👍🏽 do you know what happened to Vestron? They were on a roll putting out 🔥then they stopped.
I have to share this video with my family. I really like Flicker Alley
TriforcePlayer2 wow never heard of them! They have The Man Who Laughs with a 4K restoration? That’s awesome
I’m really big on Criterion and I’m just now branching into Arrow. I don’t wanna go too nuts with it because I don’t wanna over do it but I will be picking up some more popular Arrow releases. Just bought American Werewolf in London steel book which is beautiful
I love some of the Well Go USA releases. They have some of the best slip covers.
@Films At Home Never heard of any of those films you recommended in this video. Donnie Darko I’ve heard of though.
Really nice video sir. Very informative. I really need a copy of Zulu!
You forgot Mondo Macabro, Grindhouse Releasing, Severin, AGFA, Blue Underground, SRS, Eureka....
H E X U S all good ones that I just don’t have personally. I do have some Blu Underground though.
@Colin McMasters “BEST” is a moot point when your favorite “BEST” doesn’t have a desired release or likely never will.
@Colin McMasters I’ll admit that i may have misinterpreted the title of the video. Maybe if it was titled “Criterion Collection Arrow Video circle jerk” there would be less confusion.
Slip covers are so freaking rare for Scream Factory releases. I buy them all the time but have yet to see a single sip cover on any of them. I usually buy in stores and yet to see a slipcover. Infact I just started buying them individually off ebay starting with Carpenter's The Thing
They guarantee a slip for the first 3 months of release. After that, it's hit or miss.
Are you sure about Red Dawn getting a 4k UHD? I haven't heard anything about it. I would definitely purchase it, if it happens though. I think you might be thinking of The Deer Hunter 4k, that Shout Select will be releasing.
I think it’s time to start introducing graphics
I have few VS but can’t get into a lot of their releases but I will admit that their artwork & packaging is probably the best.
Unearthed films is also really great. They release blu rays of horror/exploitation movies that have gone out of print years ago. For example their releasing Gutterballs in April and that’s been out of print forever, cost over 150$ to pick up a copy right now. That’s why unearthed is so good because they release stuff that has gone way out of print (a Serbian film uncut) or never seen the light of day at all (The profane exhibit)
Twilight Time was a truly great boutique blu-ray distributor.
I'm considering to start a boutique Blu Ray company.
I like Criterion a lot more than I used to. They’ve definitely expanded beyond their mostly pretentious content from back in the DVD days. Arrow, Scream Factory, and Blue Underground are all great as well.
Drafthouse Films is now distributing new films under NEON since the founder of Drafthouse founded NEON.
Ah okay that makes more sense. So they just won BIG with Parasite!
Great video!
I've read reviews that Kino Lorber's Blu-ray restorations of silent films pale compared to the BFI UK releases because they'll change out original intertitles, drop frames in their speed correction, and even black problems such as pixellation and digital tiling. So as badly as I want NOSFERATU, CALIGARI, and PHANTOM, I've held off on buying them for this reason. Which sucks because a 4K restoration of METROPOLIS would be stellar.
Good video man
Zulu has a region-free Blu-ray from the UK. Anyone interested could get it from Amazon Uk for like 9 to 15 bucks depending on the shipping choice. 😁
Is Twilight Time not around anymore? I don't see them poping up in searches.
Fyi I just found this video and searched twilight times and they have a massive sale right now
101 Films, Indicator, Severin, and BFI are also all great distributors.
Ice Cream Man is absolutely insane
Try to check out these labels..
Second Sight
Umbrella
Second Sight has been putting out some great releases lately. Dawn of the Dead 4k will be mine.😁
I write down and decide to check out their catalogue very carefully with an open mind I prefer Scream Factory Criterion Arrow Video Kino Lorber but I’ll check out the others very carefully
For genre films, Blue Underground received a lot of my money.
You should put a list of The movie companies
Warner Archive: Night Shift, Ron Howard's second film?
You forgot a few companies such as Severin (my favorite), Blue Underground, Scorpion Releasing and Code Red, which is owned by the brother of the head of Scorpion Releasing. Oh, I almost forgot Grindhouse Releasing.
I wanna like Code Red, but aside from their release of THE CHEERLEADERS, they don't have a very impressive catalogue and I think their restoration work leaves a lot to be desired. Synapse seems to be kicking their asses in their own category.
Rare tv series what are some copies out there
Got a lot of dvd from mill creek
**Geoff** a good video with out question, I gave it a like. Can it be understood that you aren't an Import man? Zulu is easy to come by region free on Blu. No mention of final cut entertainment or eureka
Australia has gotten a new distributer who are releasing the original War of the worlds
Same here I thought I was collector myself. I love horror. I thought I knew horror.
Blue Underground
I think drafthouse films turned into legion m since it’s partnered with them. Another great film by drafthouse is Four Lions.
VS puts out stuff that's borderline pornographic? They do FULL pornographic! The Peekarama line! And I love it! And I actually first knew Shout Factory for their music and TV shows--I was on their original message board, championing WKRP IN CINCINATTI, LOU GRANT and PEE WEE'S PLAYHOUSE, until they finally put 'em out. The movies followed and eclipsed the TV and music. The founders came from Rhino Records, and their music selections were great back in the day! Indicator Powerhouse is also great, but my favorite is definitely Kino Lorber.
I love blu-ray. Not bring dependent on streamingservices and payperview. Just pop one in whenever I want. Also, I support a lot of indy producers nu buying their products.
You know what would have been cool? Links to the sites you are telling us to go check out!
My favourite is Warner archive
No love for Blue Underground?
...And BlueUnderground
EverythingBlu is great
I know Shout factory transformers
You didn't say it was The Deer Hunter that Shout! is doing in 4K. Why?
Most of Twilight Time’s releases probably won’t be available anywhere else anytime soon thanks to Disney buying Fox.
I’m going to have to disagree on Mill Creek. I have purchased a few different tv shows they have transferred and it looks and sounds terrible compared to the previous dvd transfers that came before them.
I think you would remember arrow video is know for distriduting horror film's
Twilight Time is no more than 3000 copies.
Very US centric, where's EUREKA!!!!!
So, you do realize the minute you buy these arrow or vinegar or scream factory movies for $40 you cant sell it for more than $10.
Physical media is dying, you know it, i know it.... what else are you trying to bring back? I’m gonna guess you voted for trump.
What the hell does this have to do with politics? BYE
Films At Home you really couldn’t follow that? I’m saying that people who invest in DVDs are stupid. And people who vote for trump are stupid.
Hope that connected the dots for you.
Ian Pleasant yeah I got it. Thank you Mr Condescending. Physical media is slowing down, it’s not dying in any way. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry
Films At Home yeah they said the same thing about CDs for music. You can still find those..... when’s the last time you saw someone buy one ?
Great info Jeff !!! I totally forgot about Hot Dog. Time to go hunting. Awesome, thanks. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘