Giant Monster Movies on Home Video

[JAGzilla]

Has anyone picked up Umbrella Entertainment's King Kong Lives Blu-ray? If so, is it worth buying? I didn't realize until five minutes ago that this release has been out. I hadn't heard anything since the initial announcement like a year ago.

[mikelcho]

On another note, I also still haven't found out where this Blu-ray release of Journey to the Center of the Earth I'm getting from Severin Films will be the original Spanish version with optional and accurate English subtitles, the English-dubbed U.S. version titled Where Time Began, or a combination of both.

[mikelcho]

I just looked it up, it's English only. Maybe it'll be the U.S. version titled Where Time Began.

[mikelcho]

It just arrived today! I'll keep you posted.

UPDATE: This Blu-ray came with reversable cover art and a black Blu-ray box. How stupid can they get? A clear, or at least a blue Blu-ray box is needed here.

Fortunately, I was able to switch this box with a Blu-ray in a blue box that didn't have reversable cover art, although I would've preferred a clear one.

[mikelcho]

Now the only thing I've got to find out about my new Blu-ray purchase is if it's the uncut European version of the film just as the previous DVD release of it was. Can anyone help me out here, please?

All that I know about both of them is that they both had the same poster art for the film, but with different titles and cover sleeve designs.

Now that I think of it, which company released it on DVD in 2006 anyway? Some help here too, please?

UPDATE: My Blu-ray version's 90 minutes long and the U.S. theatrical release was 87 minutes long. So this version is the uncut European one after all.

[mikelcho]

I just found another film that's been forgotten: Carnosaur 3: Primal Species. Is this one even available on home video at this time?

Btw, Shin Ultraman was also released by Raven Banner on DVD/Blu-ray. So I think that should be included, too.

[Tyrant_Lizard_King]

Kino Lorber is re-releasing both Food of the Gods and Empire of the Ants as part of their Kino Cult line. Both were initially released as part of separate double features by Shout.

[Tyrant_Lizard_King]

Vinegar Syndrome is releasing Reptilicus in 4K including the bluray debut of the original Danish cut.

https://x.com/VinegarSyndrome/status/18 ... gsxVQ&s=19

[JAGzilla]

Another thing I need to buy that I don't need to buy! I've never seen Reptilicus, but it's been on my radar since the '90s. I saw the trailer a hundred times on one of those "famous dinosaurs of the movies" type VHS tapes.

[mikelcho]

Vinegar Syndrome is releasing Reptilicus in 4K including the bluray debut of the original Danish cut.

https://x.com/VinegarSyndrome/status/18 ... gsxVQ&s=19

Ordered it already! I've been waiting for this one for years! Questions, though:

*Is the Danish version going to have optional and accurate English subtitles (specifically accurate)?
*Is the U.S. version going to be on Blu-ray with the Danish version also, or is it just going to be on the 4K HD disc only?

[UltramanGoji]

*Is the Danish version going to have optional and accurate English subtitles (specifically accurate)?

We won't know how accurate they are until the disc comes out, but the website lists newly-translated subtitles.

*Is the U.S. version going to be on Blu-ray with the Danish version also, or is it just going to be on the 4K HD disc only?

US version looks to have its own disc, the website lists 1x UHD disc and 2x Blu-rays.

[Angilasman]

I have an enormous amount of fondness for Reptilicus. Very happy to get both cuts!

[mikelcho]

*Is the Danish version going to have optional and accurate English subtitles (specifically accurate)?

We won't know how accurate they are until the disc comes out, but the website lists newly-translated subtitles.

*Is the U.S. version going to be on Blu-ray with the Danish version also, or is it just going to be on the 4K HD disc only?

US version looks to have its own disc, the website lists 1x UHD disc and 2x Blu-rays.

Thanks a lot! I'm really pumped for this one now! This means that I'll have quality Blu-ray releases of the three films that I'll call "the 1961 kaiju trilogy" - Gorgo, Konga, and Reptilicus (the order is alphabetical, btw, but that doesn't mean anything special in this case).

[Mr. Yellow]

Does anyone have the UPC for this?

Hoping that Konga gets a new release like this so we can complete the EuroKaiju trilogy.

[mikelcho]

Does anyone have the UPC for this?

Hoping that Konga gets a new release like this so we can complete the EuroKaiju trilogy.

Konga was released on Blu-ray by Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and so was Yongary, Monster from the Deep. From what I've heard, they're very good, and they're definitely not another bargain basement/fly by night video company.

[Mr. Yellow]

Does anyone have the UPC for this?

Hoping that Konga gets a new release like this so we can complete the EuroKaiju trilogy.

Konga was released on Blu-ray by Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and so was Yongary, Monster from the Deep. From what I've heard, they're very good, and they're definitely not another bargain basement/fly by night video company.

Yes I know, but Konga didn't have all the bells and whistles.

[mikelcho]

Does anyone have the UPC for this?

Hoping that Konga gets a new release like this so we can complete the EuroKaiju trilogy.

Konga was released on Blu-ray by Kino Lorber Studio Classics, and so was Yongary, Monster from the Deep. From what I've heard, they're very good, and they're definitely not another bargain basement/fly by night video company.

Yes I know, but Konga didn't have all the bells and whistles.

You do have a point there, I have to admit. Maybe Vinegar Syndrome will release that film someday. When and if they do, I'll be ready for it.

[Vakanai]

Hmm, a bit torn on whether or not to get this. On one hand I do love Reptillicus and have more than a passing nostalgia for it - on the other I already have it on bluray as part of the combo with Tentacles I think, and I don't have a 4K player so this purchase would only be for the normal blurays. Knowing that, would you still say this is a substantial upgrade from that older release?

[Mr. Yellow]

Hmm, a bit torn on whether or not to get this. On one hand I do love Reptillicus and have more than a passing nostalgia for it - on the other I already have it on bluray as part of the combo with Tentacles I think, and I don't have a 4K player so this purchase would only be for the normal blurays. Knowing that, would you still say this is a substantial upgrade from that older release?

Yes, the fact that it has the complete Danish version alone is fantastic.

[Vakanai]

Hmm, a bit torn on whether or not to get this. On one hand I do love Reptillicus and have more than a passing nostalgia for it - on the other I already have it on bluray as part of the combo with Tentacles I think, and I don't have a 4K player so this purchase would only be for the normal blurays. Knowing that, would you still say this is a substantial upgrade from that older release?

Yes, the fact that it has the complete Danish version alone is fantastic.

I was afraid of that. Yep, time to lighten my wallet again.