In this 4K-restored cult comedy, Alex Winter stars as Ricky Coogan, a self-absorbed former child star roped into promoting a toxic chemical. Along with his best friend (Michael Stoyanov) and a radical activist (Megan Ward), he’s ensnared by an eccentric weirdo scientist (Randy Quaid) at a mutant freak farm, where they’re horrifically transformed and added to a sideshow of grotesque misfits. Featuring a notable supporting cast, including William Sadler, John Hawkes, Mr. T, Brooke Shields, Bobcat Goldthwait, Morgan Fairchild, and Keanu Reeves.

The Freaked (1993) restoration release is poised to be quite a moment for fans of the film. While Freaked had an unceremonious, extremely limited release in 1993, over time, it has amassed a fervent cult following from VHS rentals and the odd basic cable airing. Filled with zany practical effects and shot with a colorful, wild aesthetic, it’s filled with gross out humor and impeccable production design from the now-famous filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen, Twilight), pleasing audiences of cinephiles and 13-year-old boys alike.

To date, Freaked has been largely unavailable on home video, with just a low-res version available to stream on YouTube. Film prints were even thought to have been lost until a little more than a decade ago, with the last surviving one miraculously turning up in the Midwest.

Freaked is directed by Winter and Stern, who wrote the screenplay along with Tom Burns – the three had previously collaborated on the MTV sketch show The Idiot Box. The film boasts an eclectic, ‘90s-emblematic soundtrack featuring the likes of Henry Rollins, George Clinton, and The Butthole Surfers, who had previously worked with the filmmakers and also appear in the movie.

This physical media release comes in several versions, including UHD & 2 Blu-ray slipcase edition and the coveted Collector’s Edition. All editions include a workprint alternate cut of the film, the rehearsal version alternate cut, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes featurettes and archival material, filmmaker commentaries, interviews with Claymation master David Daniel and make-up artist & Art Department Supervisor Bill Corso, deleted scenes, and much more.

The Collector’s Edition includes additional, physical features, including a custom art rigid case, a 100+ page hardback book featuring behind the scenes, new essays by film writers Justin Beahm, Witney Seibold and Mike Saunders, fan art, a script book and comic book, custom stickers, replica lobby cards, and canvas poster.

An exhaustive rundown of what's in store can be readhere. Released in partnership with Umbrella.