In 1981, the popular adult sci-fi magazine Heavy Metal became a major motion picture, and the world – or at least the world of ‘80s animation – would never be the same.

A twisted anthology film, produced by Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters) and loosely tied together by a talking green orb representing ultimate evil, Heavy Metal leaps through multiple stories, told in multiple animation styles, all set to one of the most rocking soundtracks of all time featuring the music of Black Sabbath, Devo, Journey, Blue Oyster Cult, Donald Fagen, Nazareth, Cheap Trick, and many more.  Wild stories of violence and magic unfold in crazed heavy fashion:  warrior women ride prehistoric birds, weird meteorites invade Earth, and a skinny geek becomes a heroic muscleman in another world.

Director: Gerald Potterton
Cast: Richard Romanus, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Joe Flaherty
Featuring the music of: Sammy Hagar, Black Sabbath, Cheap Trick, Blue Öyster Cult, Donald Fagen, Don Felder, Journey, Stevie Nicks, and more!

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 26 mins
Released: 1981 (Remastered for re-release: April 2022)
Format: Re-mastered DCP
Audio: 7.1 Surround
Accessibility: Z-Screen subtitles, Audio Description (headphones), Assisted Listening (headphones)