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This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Matt Frank) and is limited to 6,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Earthquakes are causing havoc throughout Korea and it's no 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 utterly exquisite miniature work. This kaiju classic and long-time staple on regional U.S. 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.
directed by: Kim Ki-duk starring: Yeong-il Oh, Jeong-im Nam, Lee Soon-jae, Moon Kang, Kwang Ho Lee 1967 / 80 min / 2.35:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray
4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm interpositive
Commentary track with film historian Samm Deighan
Commentary track with film historian Steve Ryfle & writer/critic Kim Song-ho
All that remains of Daegoesu Yonggari, the original Korean cut of Yongary with newly translated English subtitles, sourced from tape and courtesy of the Korean Film Archive (48 min)
Archival video interview with legendary kaiju suitmaker Keizo Murase, originally produced for TohoKingdom.com (20 min)
"Yongary: The Birth of Korea's Monster" (19 min) - a featurette with Korean film historians Kim Hyun-jae, Hong Gi-hun, and Park Sang-kyu
Video introduction by film historian Sean Rhoads, co-author of Japan's Green Monsters: Environmental Commentary in Kaiju Cinema (8 min)
Image gallery
Anatomy poster by renowned kaiju artist Matt Frank
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.74 / 5 from 100 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set of 'Yongary, Monster from the Deep' is highly praised for its exceptional packaging, stunning visuals, and excellent special features. The film's masterful restoration and new content have been widely appreciated, making it a must-have for fans of classic monster movies.
"Nice transfer that clearly shows every wire that holds up the helicopters and clear audio" — Paul W.
"The picture is super crisp and clean, and the bonus features are very welcome too." — David B.
"Cheesy classic kaiju film that finally gets a good release!" — Matthew B.
Reviews
South Korea's answer to Gamera in glorious UHD
"This is absolutely in line with the Gamera films from that era and what Toho was doing with Godzilla in the 60s. A co-production with Toei, so really this is just a Gamera movie with a different monster. It's goofy and fun and honestly it looks great. Also included is the existing fragments of the original South Korean production. If you're a Gamera/Godzilla fan, there's no reason for you not to own this. Transfer is excellent, it's never looked better."
— Michael C. (5/5)
Bad Kaiju movie
"Really bad Kaiju movie. I liked it a little more because of the good transfer. I hope we get some better Kaiju movies in the future. I really liked Gorgo. The Package is a seller."
— Mathias S. (2/5)
Godzilla minus minus one
"An obscure korean flick that one never thought could receive such a great restoration in all aspects. A Godzilla mimic that has great charisma making of It a great picture. A must for all Kaiju fans!"
— Carlos R. (5/5)
Yongary, Monster from the Deep
"the restoration features a vibrant Dolby Vision HDR grade that makes the film's miniatures and creature design pop with lush, Technicolor-like density while preserving its classic filmic grain."
— Brian G. (4/5)
Giant Monster Fun
"What wonderful piece of giant monster cheese! Loved this when I was kid! The transfer of this is amazing! Really good job on color correcting and sound! The extras are worth a watch"
— Louie A. (5/5)
Another 5-Star Goodie from Vinegar Syndrome
"Bravo for giving a film that most other companies wouldn't touch a deluxe treatment. The inclusion of what remains of the Korean edit of Yongary makes this worth the price of admission alone. Thank you for the amazing work you do!"
— Michael C. (5/5)
Very Fun Monster Flick
"Another great addition to VS’ small but growing international Godzilla rip offs."
— Nick C. (5/5)
Brings back good memories, Great
"Brings back good memories, Great job on the upgrade to 4k."
— antonio r. (5/5)
Hidden Gem
"For those who are big kaiju fans, like myself, this big monster flick was a sleeper hit for me"
— Steven R. (5/5)
I wonder how many giant
"I wonder how many giant monster movies from around the world VS will do, hopefuly Pulgasari."
— Michael D. (4/5)
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