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Deadly Spawn (The) AKA Return of the Aliens: The Deadly Spawn (Blu-ray 4K) (1983)
They came to Earth to feed on human flesh!Director: Douglas McKeown
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (1.33:1 Full Screen Version) (2160p)
* The Film (1.66:1 Widescreen Version) (2160p)
(1.) Audio Commentary with producer/writer Ted A. Bohus
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Ted A. Bohus and editor Marc Harwood (2011)
(3.) Audio Commentary with writer Tim Sullivan, director Douglas McKeown, actor Charles Hildebrandt, special effects artist John Dods, and executive producer Tim Hildebrandt (2004)
"Face Off" 2025 interview with actress Elizabeth Marner-Brooks (HD, 14:43)
"Return to the Swamping Ground" 2025 location tour (with 2025 commentary by writer/producer Ted Bohus and actor Charles George Hildebrandt) (HD, 22:12)
"Visit with the Deadly Spawn" 1983 featurette (SD, 8:39)
Prequel Comic Sampler
"Local News Segments" footage (SD, 43:05)
"Take One" television episode interviewing editor Marc Harwood (SD, 25:00)
Original Audition Tapes (SD, 35:59)
Alternate Opening (SD, 4:23)
Behind-the-Scenes Footage (HD, 4:56)
TV Spot and Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:24 in total)
Still Gallery
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1.33:1 Full Screen Version) (1080p)
* The Film (1.66:1 Widescreen Version) (1080p)
(1.) Audio Commentary with producer/writer Ted A. Bohus
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Ted A. Bohus and editor Marc Harwood (2011)
(3.) Audio Commentary with writer Tim Sullivan, director Douglas McKeown, actor Charles Hildebrandt, special effects artist John Dods, and executive producer Tim Hildebrandt (2004)
"Face Off" 2025 interview with actress Elizabeth Marner-Brooks (HD, 14:43)
"Return to the Swamping Ground" 2025 location tour (with 2025 commentary by writer/producer Ted Bohus and actor Charles George Hildebrandt) (HD, 22:12)
"Visit with the Deadly Spawn" 1983 featurette (SD, 8:39)
Prequel Comic Sampler
"Local News Segments" footage (SD, 43:05)
"Take One" television episode interviewing editor Marc Harwood (SD, 25:00)
Original Audition Tapes (SD, 35:59)
Alternate Opening (SD, 4:23)
Behind-the-Scenes Footage (HD, 4:56)
TV Spot and Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:24 in total)
Still Gallery -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Original Producer’s Mix)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available online through the Synapse Films website.
Limited to 5,000 copies.
Both presentations are presented in 2160p 24fps.
Comes with a rigid slipcase with artwork by Wes Benscoter, a reversible cover, a 56-page perfect-bound book with vintage Fangoria magazine articles, 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, 6 double-sided collector cards, and a double-sided fold-out poster. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (1.33:1 Full Screen Version) (2160p)
* The Film (1.66:1 Widescreen Version) (2160p)
(1.) Audio Commentary with producer/writer Ted A. Bohus
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Ted A. Bohus and editor Marc Harwood (2011)
(3.) Audio Commentary with writer Tim Sullivan, director Douglas McKeown, actor Charles Hildebrandt, special effects artist John Dods, and executive producer Tim Hildebrandt (2004)
"Face Off" 2025 interview with actress Elizabeth Marner-Brooks (HD, 14:43)
"Return to the Swamping Ground" 2025 location tour (with 2025 commentary by writer/producer Ted Bohus and actor Charles George Hildebrandt) (HD, 22:12)
"Visit with the Deadly Spawn" 1983 featurette (SD, 8:39)
Prequel Comic Sampler
"Local News Segments" footage (SD, 43:05)
"Take One" television episode interviewing editor Marc Harwood (SD, 25:00)
Original Audition Tapes (SD, 35:59)
Alternate Opening (SD, 4:23)
Behind-the-Scenes Footage (HD, 4:56)
TV Spot and Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:24 in total)
Still Gallery
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1.33:1 Full Screen Version) (1080p)
* The Film (1.66:1 Widescreen Version) (1080p)
(1.) Audio Commentary with producer/writer Ted A. Bohus
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Ted A. Bohus and editor Marc Harwood (2011)
(3.) Audio Commentary with writer Tim Sullivan, director Douglas McKeown, actor Charles Hildebrandt, special effects artist John Dods, and executive producer Tim Hildebrandt (2004)
"Face Off" 2025 interview with actress Elizabeth Marner-Brooks (HD, 14:43)
"Return to the Swamping Ground" 2025 location tour (with 2025 commentary by writer/producer Ted Bohus and actor Charles George Hildebrandt) (HD, 22:12)
"Visit with the Deadly Spawn" 1983 featurette (SD, 8:39)
Prequel Comic Sampler
"Local News Segments" footage (SD, 43:05)
"Take One" television episode interviewing editor Marc Harwood (SD, 25:00)
Original Audition Tapes (SD, 35:59)
Alternate Opening (SD, 4:23)
Behind-the-Scenes Footage (HD, 4:56)
TV Spot and Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:24 in total)
Still Gallery -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):Only available online through the Synapse Films website.
Limited to 5,000 copies.
Comes with a rigid slipcase with artwork by Wes Benscoter, a reversible cover, a 56-page perfect-bound book with vintage Fangoria magazine articles, 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, 6 double-sided collector cards, and a double-sided fold-out poster. -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available online through the Synapse Films website.
Limited to 5,000 copies.
Both presentations are presented in 2160p 24fps.
Comes with a rigid slipcase with artwork by Wes Benscoter, a reversible cover, a 56-page perfect-bound book with vintage Fangoria magazine articles, 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, 6 double-sided collector cards, and a double-sided fold-out poster. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Identical specifications.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Synapse Films - No cuts.
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Synapse Films - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 13/08/25
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 13/08/25UPDATE LOG:
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