Horror Highlights: THE DEADLY SPAWN 4K UHD, COMMON FOE, EXIT 8

THE DEADLY SPAWN 4K UHD Limited Edition: "A METEOR CRASHED ON EARTH…

NO ONE KNEW THE MYSTERY OF THE MUTANT SPORES INSIDE!

A pair of campers stumble upon the remnants of a meteorite and discover some fanged, worm-like creatures have hitched a ride to Earth. After the “appetizer,” the deadly alien spawn take refuge in the basement of an isolated house and prepare for the main course! With the people in the neighborhood 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! Will they be able to stop the creatures from reproducing and rid the Earth of the deadly spawn once and for all?

Featuring practical creature creations by John Dods (Spookies, Black Roses, Monsters TV series), The Deadly Spawn has been totally remastered in 4K from the original 16mm camera negative. With hours of supplementary material compiled from the personal collections of the cast and crew, The Deadly Spawn can finally invade your home theatre in the best version ever released to home video. Just try not to put this disc in the basement… you might be surprised at what you find down there!

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:

• Limited edition set of 5000 copies • Two-disc set featuring the film and extras on both a 2160p UHD 4K Blu-ray and a 1080p Blu-ray • Rigid slipcase with new artwork from Wes Benscoter • 58 page perfect bound 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 • Six double-sided collector cards • Double-sided fold-out poster

MONSTROUS SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

• 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 • 4K 2160p disc is presented in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) • For the first time ever, the audio options feature the original producer’s mix, as well as the 21^st Century Film Corporation theatrical mix in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio • Three 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

RATED R • 1983 • COLOR • 81 MINS. • SFD0235

DISC SPECIFICATIONS FOR FEATURE PRESENTATION

4K ULTRA HD DISC: 2160p Ultra High Definition (1.37:1 and 1.66:1) Presentations • DTS-HD MA English Mono • Optional English SDH Subtitles

BLU-RAY DISC: 1080p High Definition (1.37:1 and 1.66:1) Presentations • DTS-HD MA English Mono • Optional English SDH Subtitles

ITEM NUMBER: SFD0235

UPC CODE: 654930326299

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COMMON FOE Returns — Reborn on GlobalComix with New Firepower!: "Monster Forge Productions is proud to announce the chilling rerelease of the underground horror cult hit COMMON FOE, now terrifying a new generation of readers exclusively online at GlobalComix.

Written by legendary comic minds Keith Giffen (Lobo, Justice League) and Shannon Eric Denton (X-Men, Batman), with visceral, shadow-drenched artwork from JJ Dzialowski and Frederico Dallocchio, COMMON FOE plunges readers into a hellish nightmare set during one of the darkest chapters of human history—World War II’s Battle of the Bulge.

Originally published by Image Comics, COMMON FOE asks: What happens when man’s greatest evil collides with something far more monstrous?

A battle-weary squad of American soldiers. A ruthless German platoon. Natural enemies locked in a savage clash amid snow, steel, and blood. But when an ancient, inhuman force awakens from beneath the frostbitten soil, these two bitter foes must unite or die screaming in the snow.

Featuring a haunting cover by Esad Ribić (Thor: God of Thunder, Secret Wars) and an exclusive foreword from horror icon Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), this rerelease is more than a return—it's a resurrection.

"Survive the night… or feed what’s coming."

COMMON FOE is now available digitally via GlobalComix, remastered and more terrifying than ever."

AVAILABLE NOW ON GLOBALCOMIX: https://globalcomix.com/a/monster-forge

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NEON ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN RIGHTS TO CANNES HIT THRILLER EXIT 8: "NEON has acquired North American rights to Japanese thriller Exit 8, which world premiered to strong reviews and an 8-minute standing ovation at this year's Cannes Film Festival as part of the midnight section. Based on the hit video game, the film will make its North American debut next month at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Centerpiece section. NEON plans a theatrical release in early 2026.

Exit 8 is directed and written by Genki Kawamura, who has produced numerous films and won the Best Director Award for his debut feature A Hundred Flowers (2022) at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival. Exit 8 has already secured screenings in over 100 countries and regions across Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Kawamura wrote the film with Kentaro Hirase, adapted from the game by KOTAKE CREATE. Exit 8 stars Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, and Nana Komatsu.

The story follows a man trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway, who sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don’t, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape this infinite corridor?

Sarah Colvin, Vice President of Acquisitions at NEON, negotiated the deal with CAA Media Finance, Goodfellas, TOHO and Story, who represented the filmmakers.

In Cannes this year, NEON earned its sixth consecutive Palme d’Or win with Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident and also acquired North American rights to Jury Prize winner Sirât from Oliver Laxe; The Secret Agent from Best Director winner Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Best Actor winner Wagner Moura; and Ugo Bienvenu’s animated adventure Arco produced by Natalie Portman and winner of the Cristal Award at Annecy. Heading into Venice, Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice, which NEON boarded earlier this year, will make its world premiere in Venice. In TIFF, NEON is presenting five films in Official Selection including The Secret Agent, It Was Just An Accident, Sirât, Sentimental Value and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie."