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Part Alien…Part Human…All Nightmare. From legendary producer Roger Corman comes a sci-fi thriller which takes you to the edge of the galaxy to bring you unseen horror. Set in the far-off future we journey to Xarbia, a remote planet where genetic experiment, Subject 20 has gone rogue and begun picking off the scientific crew, so a federation professional trouble-shooter is despatched to “control the situation”. Packed with gory, gloopy and gruesome effects, this 80s exploitation is the perfect mix of sci-fi and sex with added splatter. It’s a wild ride so buckle up and prepare for a battle beyond your wildest nightmares. LIMITED EDITION FEATURES: O-RING WITH NEW ARTWORK BY JOEL ROBINSON BOOKLET WITH NOTES BY JAMES WHITTINGTON SPECIAL FEATURES: 4K Restoration from the 35mm Original Camera Negatives presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio Includes both the 77 Minutes Theatrical Version and the 82 Minute Director’s Cut (aka Mutant) Presented in Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray disc also included English LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Optional English Subtitles Audio commentary with Kim Newman and Sean Hogan (Theatrical Version) Audio commentary with Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth (Theatrical Version) Audio commentary with Allan Holzman and Nathaniel Thompson (Director's cut) Confessions of a Teenage Mutant: An interview with Allan Holzman Don’t Laugh at Mutants: Another interview with Allan Holzman Newer Horizons: A video essay by Mike Foster The Making of Forbidden World - Making Of Documentary Interview with Roger Corman Interview with John Carl Buechler Image Gallery Radio Spot TV Spots Trailers TECHNICAL SPECS: Region Code: ABC Audio: Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) Picture: 4K (2160p) Ultra HD/High Definition 1.85:1 / (1080P) Blu-Ray Runtime: 77 / 82 mins approx. Language: English Subtitles: English Cert: 15 Theatrical Release Date: 1982 Discs: 2
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Forbidden World (1982)
77 min
In the distant future, a federation marshal arrives at a research lab on a remote planet where a genetic experiment has gotten loose and begins feeding on the dwindling scientific group.

Forbidden World (1982)
77 min
In the distant future, a federation marshal arrives at a research lab on a remote planet where a genetic experiment has gotten loose and begins feeding on the dwindling scientific group.