Product Details

• Actors: Charles George Hildebrandt, Tom DeFranco, Richard Lee Porter, Jean Tafler, Karen Tighe
• Directors: Douglas McKeown
• Writers: Douglas McKeown, John Dods, Ted A. Bohus, Tim Sullivan
• Producers: John Dods, Ted A. Bohus, Tim Hildebrandt
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Original recording remastered, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Synapse Films
• DVD Release Date: October 26, 2004
• Run Time: 81 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002Z0F12
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #42,884 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

A group of campers stumble upon the remnants of a meteorite and discover some fanged, worm-like creatures have hitched a ride to Earth. After the "camper" appetizer, the alien spawn take refuge in the basement of an isolated house… and get ready for the main course! With the people in the house now becoming the entrees of an intergalactic monster buffet, a group of teenagers, led by a small boy, decide to take this matter into their own hands… to stop the aliens from reproducing and rid the world of THE DEADLY SPAWN once and for all!

Featuring classic creature designs and gory special effects by John Dods (THE X-FILES: FIGHT THE FUTURE, SPOOKIES, "MONSTERS" TV Series), THE DEADLY SPAWN has been totally re-mastered from the original 16mm camera negatives. With extra materials compiled from the personal collections of the cast and crew, THE DEADLY SPAWN can finally invade your home theatre in the best version ever! Just try not to put this DVD in the basement… you might be surprised what you find down there.

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
- New, Digitally Mastered Windowboxed Transfer in the Original Filmed Aspect Ratio of 1.33:1
- Two Audio Commentaries
- Extensive Still Galleries of Behind-the-Scenes Photos, Make-Up Effects, and the Premiere in New York City
- A Comic-Style Prequel with Its Own Musical Score
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Alternate Opening Sequence with New Effects and Credits
- Animated Menus
- Outtake Reel
- Cast and Crew Biographies

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DEADLY SPAWN WEBSITE, March 3, 2005

By	Ted A. Bohus (Spawnville, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Deadly Spawn [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Hi, this is Deadly Spawn producer Ted A. Bohus. Thanks for all the great reviews! The DVD is doing really well thanks to all of YOU! Check out the Deadly Spawn website at www.deadlyspawn.net
On the website you'll find a synopsis, reviews, behind-the-scenes photos, Deadly Spawn tee-shirts, CD's and toys. Also info about my other films and magazine: SPFX (Special Effects Magazine). Hope to see you all there! Thanks again!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good gory Sci-fi fun!, September 24, 2005

By	John Lindsey "John" (Socorro, New Mexico USA.) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

A meteorite crash lands in a mountain near a town, a deadly three headed alien creature that resembles a three headed certain male's genitalia with sharp teeth hides out in someone's basement so that it can unleash it's spawn to devour human beings. However a kid with four teens must battle these hideous creatures so they can escape.

Gory and violent independent Science Fiction horror thriller made on a shoestring budget and took a whole year to make was released in 1983 in theaters, became a sleeper hit and a instant cult classic for years. There's good acting for a b-movie, nice special effects ( years before CGI), a good music score, twist ending, cool creature designs and gore as well! Hihgly recommended if you enjoy horror and Sci-fi.

The DVD has great picture & sound quality and the extras are very good such as commentaries, still and advertising galleries, a hilarious home video, a comic book prequel, alternate opening and credit sequence, bios and trailer.

Also recommended: "Killer Klowns from Outer Space", " The Thing (1982 and 1951)", "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" ( Both versions)", " Alien Series", "Predator 1 & 2", " Alien vs. Predator", " Critters 1 & 2", "Evil Dead 1 & 2", " The Toxic Avenger", "Re-Animator", " Contamination", " The Faculty", " Day of the Dead", "From Dusk Till Dawn", " Insemenoid", " Dead & Buried", " War of the Worlds ( Both versions)", " The Blob ( 1988 and 1958)", " Night of the Creeps", " Lifeforce", " Starship Troopers", "Total Recall", " Dreamcatcher", " X-Files Movie", " Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor", " Creature ( 1985)", and "Xtro".

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Super Fun, October 28, 2004

By	B. M. Kunz (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the perfect example of filmmakers who were somehow able to hurdle budgetary restraints and make a very entertaining and likeable film. All things considered, the monster effects are actually quite good, and rather than being merely laughable, the creature(s) feel like a definite threat, resulting in some relatively intense scenes. In addition to this, the film is infused with some great dark humor, especially during a vegetarian ladies' luncheon. I had the opportunity to see this film on the big screen last year, and it was obvious by the audience reaction (and the Q&A afterwards) that the film was well received and is effective after all these years. Now thanks to a this DVD release from Synapse Films, a larger audience will hopefully be able to see this film, looking better than ever. Check it out.