In 1997 Spawn was brought to the big screen. While not praised by critics it has become a cult classic for fans. Now this film is 28 years old Arrow Video have decided to bring this film to 4k for the first time ever!
Synopsis: Al Simmons (Michael Jai White) is a top-tier Black Ops agent, ruthlessly efficient and fiercely loyal--until he's double-crossed and executed by his commanding officer, Jason Wynn (Martin Sheen). But Simmons is resurrected by the devil Malebolgia and becomes Spawn, a demonic antihero with terrifying powers. Caught between Earth and the Underworld, Spawn is determined to exact bloody revenge on Wynn, and must choose to serve his new infernal masters or fight for the salvation of his immortal soul.
Spawn is a fun, dark and Shakespearian story. Micheal Jai White is amazing as the anti-hero Spawn. John Leguizamo literally embodies Violator. He is so funny and entertaining. Then the rest of the cast is spectacular as well highlighted by Martin Sheen and D.B Sweeny. But let's not deny the obvious here the CGI of this film is pretty bad. But if you can get past that this film is pretty entertaining.
Spawn has been transferred to 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and is in 1.85:1 aspect ratio. The audio tracks are the original English DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio options. Finally, there is the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Arrow Video have restored both the Director's and the Theatrical Cut of this film in 4K from the original camera negatives. There are no words here! I own the original Blu-ray and watching this new 4K in comparison the picture quality is mind billowingly crisp and clean.
Now in addition to a wonderful 4k restoration of this film, Arrow Video added some amazing Bonus features. Take a look at what has been added to this deluxe edition of Spawn!
DISC 1 – DIRECTOR’S CUT
* Brand new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
* Audio commentary with Todd McFarlane, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Clint Goldman, and Steve Williams (1998)
* Hell’s Perfect Son, a brand new interview with actor Michael Jai White
* Spawn Support, a brand new interview with actors Melinda Clarke and D.B. Sweeney
* The Devil’s in the Details, a brand new interview with animatronic creature and special makeup effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
* The Devil’s Music, a brand new interview with music supervisor Happy Walters
* Order Out of Chaos, a brand new interview with editor Michael Knue
* Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse, an archival featurette from 1998 in which Spawn creator Todd McFarlane reflects on how the film adaptation stacks up against his original comic book vision
* The Making of Spawn, archival behind-the-scenes featurette
* Preview: Todd McFarlane’s Spawn – The Animated Movie
* Theatrical trailer
* Scene-to-storyboard comparisons
* Original Todd McFarlane sketches
* Spawn concept and sketch gallery
DISC 2 – THEATRICAL CUT
* The 4K Theatrical Version of the Film.
Now I love the bonus interviews and featurettes. These take this 4K release from good to great! But beyond all these on disc bonus features, Arrow Video added physical bonus features as well! Take a look at these bonuses.
* Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
* Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by John Torrani
* Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options
Spawn has always been a guilty pleasure film for me. Yeah, I know it has its shortcomings. But sometimes you can account for what you are entertained by. So, when I saw the press release of Spawn on 4k I was excited and now I can saw after watching it I am impressed.
So if you love Spawn as much as I do, well, you need this 4K in your collection. Head over to MVD Shop or Amazon and order your 4K edition today! But if you haven't made the jump yet to 4K there is also the Blu-ray edition here.
Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) The 4K of Spawn receives......
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