Original title: 대괴수 용가리
Year: 1967
Country: South Korea
Region Code: 4K UHD: A/B/C, Blu-Ray: A
Content: 4K UHD + Blu-Ray
EAN: 810161484447
Image: 2.35:1 (2160p)
HDR: HDR10 / Dolby Vision
Audio:
English - Mono
Subtitles: English SDH
Rating: PG
Genre: Horror
Cast: Yeong-il Oh, Jeong-im Nam, Lee Soon-jae, Moon Kang, Kwang Ho Lee, Kyoung-min Cho
Director: Kim Ki-duk
Synopsis:
Earthquakes are causing havoc throughout Korea and it's not simple seismic mayhem, but instead the mythic monster Yongary emerging from the earth! After nuclear testing awakens the giant monster presaged in Korean folklore, Yongary threatens to level the country, breathing fire and stomping entire buildings. Only scientist Il-Woo, with the help of his girlfriend's prankster kid brother Icho, can figure out how to slow down the terrible Yongary, who gobbles up petroleum products and only appears to be growing stronger. The seemingly powerless army considers using guided missiles against Yongary, potentially demolishing ancient historical landmarks in order to save lives, all in the hope of stopping his fiery path of destruction.
Considered one of Korea's first giant monster epics, YONGARY, MONSTER FROM THE DEEP is a vital and original take on the genre, with an expertly handled monster, a healthy dose of humor, and even a clever touch of sentiment shown towards the monster itself. It also boasts masterful special effects crafted by the legendary Keizô Murase (Mothra, King Kong vs. Godzilla, Gamera, etc.) himself, character stories built around Il-Woo and Icho, and absolutely exquisite miniature work. This kaiju classic and long-time staple on regional US TV has something for everyone, including a jaw-dropping rock 'n roll dance sequence! The folkloric monster team at Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring you this beloved creature classic, newly restored in 4K and finally featuring the surviving fragments of its original Korean language version.
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