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Lots of “discussion” lately as to why Blu-ray isn’t taking off the way some predicted/hoped.
Overpriced hardware, questionable economy, global warming… whatever the cause, I’ll tell you one thing, it’s not Buy.com‘s fault. They’ve had several very enticing sales on Blu-ray titles lately, and this one has placed several titles at new lows.
Over 80 relatively decent movies to choose from including T2, 3:10 to Yuma, all the Rambos, Dawn of the Dead, Lord of War and a couple seasons of Weeds.
One odd thing I’ve noticed in many of these Blu-ray deals is the inordinate amount of slasher flicks (this sale included). I have several theories on this, none with any facts to back them up. Here they are:
One: blood and gore looks great in HD and the movie houses know it.
Two: slasher films cost less to produce and, therefore, are more apt to show up in a deal.
Three: the genre has exploded in the past X years and the number is representative.
Am I missing something? Comment below.
Sale price: start at $7.99 +$1.90 s/h (free on orders $25 and above)
Deal ends: n/a
Buy now: www.Buy.com
well Samantha, your explanation makes my theories look pretty stupid ;) thanks!
Most of those titles you mentioned, Gordon, are from Lionsgate, and Lionsgate was the first studio to do a permanent reprice on any Blu-ray titles, including some of these. (Here’s a story to check out: http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6554856.html) Plus, Lionsgate has a lot of horror titles, so that’s where your slasher theory comes in. Those titles have had another price cut recently to get them down to Buy.com’s level. Amazon has them priced low too. Samantha Clark (http://www.videobusiness.com/discdish)
For anyone to want to buy Blu-Ray and ANY price, there have to be movie titles we actually want to watch. Blu-Ray is spectacular but it won’t make a “B” movie into an “A” movie.
Tom - “as low as $7.99”. read that carefully.
and please tell me you did not just call Bikini Destinations a waste!
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No, not at all, Gordon. :) Actually, I think all three of your theories are the reasons why Lionsgate chose those titles. They know horror fans are rabid for the best looking blood around. Samantha Clark (http://www.videobusiness.com/discdish)