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Yongary AKA Yongary: Monster from the Deep AKA Taekoesu Yonggary AKA Daegoesu Yonggari (Blu-ray) (1967)
Earthquakes in central Korea turn out to be the work of Yongary, a prehistoric gasoline-eating reptile that soon goes on a rampage through Seoul.Director: Ki-duk Kim
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with historian Steve Ryfle and writer/critic Kim Song-Ho (2016)
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Extras:"The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues" trailer with commentary by Joe Dante from Trailers from Hell (2:21)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with film historian Samm Deighan (2025)
(2.) Audio Commentary with historian Steve Ryfle and writer/critic Kim Song-Ho (2016)
All That Remains of The Original Korean Cut of Yongary (in Korean with English subtitles) (48:15)
Interview with kaiju suitmaker Keizo Murase (20:31)
"Yongary: The Birth of Korea's Monster" 2025 featurette (19:18)
2025 Introduction by film historian Sean Rhoads (7:37)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored 4K scan from the 35mm interpositive.
The existing footage of the original Korean language version is transferred from a tape source, mastered from the only surviving incomplete release print.
Comes with a reversible cover and an anatomy poster of Yongary by Matt Frank.
Limited to 6,000 copies and if ordered on the Vinegar Syndrome website and selected indie retailers, you'll receive a spot gloss hard slipcase and a slipcover. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with historian Steve Ryfle and writer/critic Kim Song-Ho (2016)
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Extras:"The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues" trailer with commentary by Joe Dante from Trailers from Hell (2:21)
Bonus Trailer for "The Monster that Challenged the World" (1:35) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with film historian Samm Deighan (2025)
(2.) Audio Commentary with historian Steve Ryfle and writer/critic Kim Song-Ho (2016)
All That Remains of The Original Korean Cut of Yongary (in Korean with English subtitles) (48:15)
Interview with kaiju suitmaker Keizo Murase (20:31)
"Yongary: The Birth of Korea's Monster" 2025 featurette (19:18)
2025 Introduction by film historian Sean Rhoads (7:37)
Image Gallery -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored 4K scan from the 35mm interpositive.
The existing footage of the original Korean language version is transferred from a tape source, mastered from the only surviving incomplete release print.
Comes with a reversible cover and an anatomy poster of Yongary by Matt Frank.
Limited to 6,000 copies and if ordered on the Vinegar Syndrome website and selected indie retailers, you'll receive a spot gloss hard slipcase and a slipcover. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Vinegar Syndrome release(s) for the best extras.
Note that the original Korean language audio soundtrack has been lost and only the AIP English dub survives.
An in-depth article regarding the restoration and the film's history can be found at Sci Fi Japan.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Kino Lorber - No cuts. Original Korean Theatrical Cut with AIP English title cards (80:03).
- Blu-ray A America- Vinegar Syndrome - No cuts. Original Korean Theatrical Cut with AIP English title cards (79:48).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Kino Lorber - No cuts. Original Korean Theatrical Cut with AIP English title cards (80:03).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Vinegar Syndrome - No cuts. Original Korean Theatrical Cut with AIP English title cards (79:48).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 15/12/15
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 04/08/25UPDATE LOG:
15/12/15: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
28/01/16: DVDBeaver.
12/06/24: Added Canada.
03/08/25: Addition of the Vinegar Syndrome release(s).
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