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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: 4.7118645 / 5 from 118 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.
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Visual Quality (21%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with how the product looks, stating that it looks great and beautiful.
Film Quality (8%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the classic monster flick, praising its great quality and ability to add to their off-kilter library.
Release Quality (23%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the great release of the classic Korean movie, "Yongary" by Vinegar Syndrome.
Transfer Quality (14%): It was highlighted by customers that the transfer on this movie is excellent and the included posters look great.
"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
The VinSyn Monsterverse Continues…
"For my full detailed review of Yongary, see my entry on Letterboxd: @M4N14K First Gorgo, then Reptilicus, now YONGARY! I viewed this film on the Yongary, Monster from the Deep Vinegar Syndrome 4K Limited Edition physical media release and it is the same great premium level of packaging and presentation that you’ve come to expect from the generic releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces. The artwork on these kaiju movies are particularly awesome as are the monster anatomical deawing inserts: Very cool!"
— Michael B. (5/5)
Youngary!!!
"This is a movie that has been missing from my Blu-Ray collection of Kaiju movies for way too long and what a great addition. Although the movie itself is cheesey the overall quality of the picture is great. I can confirm that the 4K Blu-Ray will play in a PAL PlayStation 5 for my fellow Brits."
— Leon R. (5/5)
Completely Korean Kaiju
"Give yourself the kaiju treatment you deserve! Interesting addition to the giant monster genre, especially for something outside Toho. Film is likely to be great fun for any fan of 60s-60s Showa G-fans, disc includes some great extras, and the 4k is an exceptional transfer with nice grain and color."
— William Z. (5/5)
Good Flick
"The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
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)
VS-506
"A kind of Korean ‘Godzilla’, not everyone’s cup of tea, a hard watch at times. As always though VS have done it proud in 4K, lovely packaging also."
— richard c. (4/5)
A charming Kaiju curiosity brought to life in 4K
"Yongary isn't one of the great kaiju films, but I had a lot of fun with it. The miniature work and practical effects is good and charming, and I especially loved Yongary's glowing eyes and horn, they give the monster a really memorable look. The famous dance scene is delightfully bizarre, and by the end I actually felt a sorry for Yongary. The young boy's and the rest of the group’s sympathy for the monster made me wonder if the film was trying to suggest that Yongary wasn't truly evil, but simply a creature awakened and forced into conflict by humanity's actions. Even though all the humans are simultaneously very happy in the last scene, as they probably would be in real life as well, so that’s actually realistic… I’m probably reading too much into it. . ? As always, Vinegar Syndrome has done an outstanding job with the release. The 4K restoration looks beautiful, and the limited slipcase is absolutely stunning. This is exactly the kind of cult film that benefits from a release this good, and I'm very happy to have it in my collection."
— Tobias M. (5/5)
Keep the monsters films coming…
"I never dreamed this film would ever look this good. Love these monster films and I hope VS continues to release them. Watched every one of the special features and they were all great. The big boxes are great too. I really love the art on this one."
— Takisha P. (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)
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