On November 10th, 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 New Jersey woods, a pair of curious campers discover a menacing lifeform that 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 a living nightmare is 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:
• Three audio commentaries featuring producer Ted A. Bohus, director Douglas McKeown, and the cast and crew
• A Visit with John Dods and the Deadly Spawn featurette
• The Deadly Spawn comic prequel sampler
• The original audition tapes
• An alternate opening credits sequence
• Behind-the-scenes footage
• Stills gallery
• TV spot
• Theatrical trailer
Available on 4K Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray™ November 10th
