Yongary, Monster from the Deep
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Yongary, Monster from the Deep

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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: 4.7252746 / 5 from 91 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.

Summary topics

  • Packaging Quality: 15%
  • Visual Quality: 21%
  • Film Quality: 8%
  • Release Quality: 23%
  • Transfer Quality: 14%

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Review highlights

  • "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

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)

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)

Kaiju

"The holy trinity of "we've got Godzilla at home" along with Gorggo and Reptilicus."

— Joar R. (4/5)

Must-have for Kaiju enthusiasts

"This is not a "good" movie. However, for monster movie fans, there's a lot to love. 4k makes the classic practical effects pop, which satisfied my main reason for picking this up. It's delightfully cheesy, while not running so long that it drags. Special features aren't extensive but there's enough that the release feels complete. The cover and poster art also look exceptional and really elevate the packaging. I regret not getting the slipcover with the extended artwork."

— Philip G. (5/5)

Grew up watching all the

"Grew up watching all the older godzilla and monster movies like these. I hope there's more like these coming. The artwork is superb"

— Devin S. (5/5)

Good

"Good"

— Stefan M. (5/5)

Yongary

"Awesome kajui style dim really enjoyed this one it’s a perfect fit to vinegar syndromes earlier releases of gorgo and repticulus really would recommend this film if you are into those types of film this was excellent !!"

— Dylan B. (5/5)

Wonderful!

"Fun movie"

— Alex S. (5/5)

Yongary, Monster from the Deep

"Excellent packaging and transfer!"

— Hunter R. (5/5)

"Love this movie. Remember watching this on TV at night in the early 2000s whenever it was on at the time like the other monster and kaiju films. Love the restoration from, VS they really know their stuff and the movies I love"

— Timothy (5/5)

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