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Deadly Spawn (The) AKA Return of the Aliens: The Deadly Spawn (Blu-ray) (1983)
They came to Earth to feed on human flesh!Director: Douglas McKeown
OVERALL: Blu-ray A-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with producer Ted A. Bohus and editor Marc Harwood (2011)
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Extras:2011 Introduction from producer Ted A. Bohus (1:19)
Alternate Opening (4:43)
"Casting and Gags" footage (35:57)
Bloopers and Outtakes (4:56)
"Local News Segments" footage (40:32)
"Take One" television episode interviewing editor Marc Harwood (24:58)
"Visit with the Deadly Spawn" 1983 featurette (8:39)
Slideshow (13:50)
Comic Book Preview (4 pages)
TV Spot and Theatrical Trailer (2:24 in total) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080i AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in SD.
Also encoded for region B. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with producer Ted A. Bohus and editor Marc Harwood (2011)
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Extras:2011 Introduction from producer Ted A. Bohus (1:19)
Alternate Opening (4:43)
"Casting and Gags" footage (35:57)
Bloopers and Outtakes (4:56)
"Local News Segments" footage (40:32)
"Take One" television episode interviewing editor Marc Harwood (24:58)
"Visit with the Deadly Spawn" 1983 featurette (8:39)
Slideshow (13:50)
Comic Book Preview (4 pages)
TV Spot and Theatrical Trailer (2:24 in total) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080i AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in SD.
Also encoded for region B. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1.33:1 Full Screen Version)
* The Film (1.66:1 Widescreen Version)
(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:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Original Producer’s Mix)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Original Theatrical Mix) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available online through the Synapse Films website.
Limited to 5,000 copies.
Both presentations feature a 4K restoration from the original uncut 16mm camera negative by Synapse Films and are presented in 1080p 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)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1.33:1 Full Screen Version)
* The Film (1.66:1 Widescreen Version)
(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:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Original Producer’s Mix)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (Original Theatrical Mix) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available online through the Synapse Films website.
Limited to 5,000 copies.
Both presentations feature a 4K restoration from the original uncut 16mm camera negative by Synapse Films and are presented in 1080p 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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OVERALL: Blu-ray A
The Synapse Films release(s).
A German release is also available. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Millennium Edition America- Elite Entertainment - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Millennium Edition Canada- Elite Entertainment - No cuts.
- Blu-ray ALL America- Synapse Films - No cuts.
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Synapse Films - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 21/02/12
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 13/08/25UPDATE LOG:
21/02/12 - Initial entry.
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13/08/25 - Addition of the Synapse and Canadian release(s).
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