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When a meteorite crashes on earth, a dormant alien spawn comes to life and begins to prey on an unsuspecting farm family.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Filmline Communications, Synapse Films (Firm : Novi, Mich.)
Other Authors: Hildebrandt, Charles George, De Franco, Tom, Porter, Richard Lee, Tafler, Jean, Tighe, Karen (Actress), McKeown, Douglas, Bohus, Ted A., Dods, John, 1948-, Perilstein, Michael
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:DTS-HD MA English mono; optional English SDH subtitles.
Published: [Novi, Michigan] : Synapse Films, [2025]
Edition:Limited edition.
Subjects:
Meteorites > Drama.
Extraterrestrial beings > Drama.
Horror films.
Science fiction films.
Description
Summary:When a meteorite crashes on earth, a dormant alien spawn comes to life and begins to prey on an unsuspecting farm family.
Item Description:Originally issued as motion picture in 1983.
5000 copies.
Special features: brand new 4K restoration from the original uncut 16mm camera negative by Synapse Films, presented in two aspect ratios: 1.37:1 and 1.66:1; audio commentaries featuring the producer, director, cast and crew; Face Off – interview with actress Elizabeth Marner-Brooks (aka Elissa Neil); Return to the Spawning Ground – a new featurette featuring a modern-day tour of the house location; A Visit with John Dods and the Deadly Spawn – vintage featurette; the Deadly Spawn comic prequel sampler; various TV news clips featuring promotion and interviews for the film; Take One – vintage public access show segment featuring an interview with editor Marc Harwood; original audition tapes; behind-the-scenes footage; alternate opening credits sequence; still gallery; TV spot and theatrical trailer.
Extras: 56 page book with vintage articles from Fangoria magazine, a new essay by author/film critic Michael Gingold, excerpts from producer Ted A. Bohus' book on the making of the film and a scrapbook of rare photographs.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (81 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (56 pages)
Format:1 x 2160p 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc and 1 x 1080p Blu-ray disc; 4K Blu-ray will not play in standard Blu-ray players; requires 4K ultra HD TV with HDR, Ultra HD blu-ray player, high-speed HDMI (category 2) cable; 4K television required for full 4k UHD effect.
Audience:Rating: Rated R.
Production Credits:Producer, Ted A. Bohus, John Dods, Doug Hildebrandt ; director, Douglas McKeown ; writers, Ted A. Bohus, John Dods, Douglas McKeown ; music, Michael Perilstein.