<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (September 2016) </Td> </Tr> <P> The film received negative reviews from film critics . According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film is rated at 18% on the Tomatometer, based on 44 reviews with the consensus: "Spawn is an overbearing, over-violent film that adds little to the comic book adaptation genre ." It holds a score of 34 out of 100 from 17 critics on Metacritic indicating generally unfavorable reviews . One of the few positive reviews was from Roger Ebert, who awarded the film 31⁄2 out of 4 stars . He ended his review with "As a visual experience, Spawn is unforgettable ." </P> <P> At the Saturn Awards, Spawn was nominated for Best Make - up . The film was also nominated for three Blockbuster Entertainment Awards for Favorite Male Newcomer (Michael Jai White), Favorite Horror Supporting Actor (John Leguizamo) and Favorite Horror Supporting Actress (Theresa Randle). At the Sitges - Catalan International Film Festival, Spawn was nominated for Best Film; the film was also nominated for & won the Best Special Effects award . </P> <P> The film was released on VHS on May 5, 1998 in a PG - 13 version and an R - rated Director's Cut version . The Director's Cut version included 45 minutes of additional footage, a music video for "(Can't You) Trip Like I Do" performed by electronica duo The Crystal Method and featuring alternative rock group Filter, a soundtrack promo and a "Making of Spawn" featurette . The Director's Cut version was released on DVD on January 9, 1998 and on Blu - ray on July 10, 2012 . </P>

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