The Deadly Spawn is one of those great low-budget science fiction movies with a horror twist that has effects that surpass Hollywood productions. Right around the time of E.T., The Deadly Spawn told a story about an alien that comes to Earth and hides out at a family’s house. But instead of Spielberg’s pro alien propaganda, The Deadly Spawn has the creature as a worm with a giant mouth full of teeth. This is the hard truth about what aliens really want to do. Now you can enjoy the extraterrestrial carnage of The Deadly Spawn on 4K UHD. Here’s the press release from Synapse Films:
Synapse Films Unleashes a New 4K Restoration of
THE DEADLY SPAWN
From the Original Uncut 16mm Camera Negative
11/10
On November 10, Synapse Films will release director Douglas McKeown’s Sci-Fi/horror classic The Deadly Spawn in separate 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray editions.
The Deadly Spawn presents the dark side of an extraterrestrial visiting Earth. When a meteorite smashes into the woods of New Jersey, a pair of curious campers discover a menacing lifeform has hitched a ride on the space rock. After killing and devouring the campers, the terrifying creature makes its way into the basement of a nearby house, whose owners become its next meal.
The kids upstairs are oblivious, believing their parents have left early for vacation. Nobody hears their screams because the youngest son, Charles (Charles George Hildebrandt), is blasting a horror movie on the TV. The kid has no clue that there’s a living nightmare right beneath his bedroom. Making matters worse, the extraterrestrial is giving birth to hundreds of terrifying, toothy babies eager to feast on humanity. Can a horror-loving teenage boy save what remains of his family and the Earth?
Director Douglas McKeown, producer Ted A. Bohus (Nightbeast) and special effects director John Dods are joined by a cast that includes Tom DeFranco, Richard Lee Porter, Jean Tafler, Karen Tighe, and James L. Brewster (Maniac).
The 4K Ultra HD edition features Synapse Films’ new 4K restoration of the original uncut 16mm camera negative, presented in the original 1.37:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). The Blu-ray features a 1080p remaster sourced from the new 4K restoration, also presented in the original 1.37:1 aspect ratio. Both editions include the original producer’s feature mix and the 21st Century Film Corporation theatrical mix in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio.
Special features include three audio commentaries featuring producer Ted A. Bohus, director Douglas McKeown, and the cast and crew, A Visit with John Dodsand the Deadly Spawn featurette, The Deadly Spawn comic prequel sampler, the original audition tapes, an alternate opening credits sequence, behind-the-scenes footage, a still gallery, TV spot, and the theatrical trailer.
Watch the trailer for The Deadly Spawn here:
