In yet another impromptu “bonus” episode, Nate is joined by Daniel DiManna (Godzilla Novelization Project) to discuss a film that was finally unleashed upon the world by SRS Cinema: Space Monster Wangmagwi. As you can see, this one actually fits the season theme of The Monster Island World Tour. As mentioned in the Yongary episode, this was also released in the “Year of the Kaiju,” 1967, beating Yongary by a few months. But like many South Korean kaiju films, the story around this one exceeds its artistic merits. In its case, it was a “holy grail” of a lost film for kaiju fans; a thing of legend that few ever saw. But thanks to the dogged efforts of Ron Bonk, it’s now readily available. Just prepare yourself for a “rantmaster” about Squirrel (not “Spider”), King of the Kennys!
Read “Jimmy’s Notes” on this episode!
Additional music:
- “What I Want to Say” by Vylent, TSori feat. Spy Girls
- “Here We Go” by Chris Classic
Sound effects sourced from Freesound.org.
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This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors.
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 0:00-6:13
- Synopsis and Background: 6:13-45:31
- Main Discussion: 45:31-2:04:56
- Outro: 2:04:56-2:18:07
- Credits: 2:18:07-end
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Bibliography/Further Reading:
- Derendorf, Kevin. “Old-school Special Effects with S(e)oul.” Maser Patrol. 1 April 2021. https://maserpatrol.wordpress.com/2021/04/01/old-school-special-effects-with-seoul/.
- LeMay, John. Kong Unmade: The Lost Films of Skull Island (2nd Editions). Bicep Books.
- Space Monster Wangmagwi blu-ray special features (by SRS Cinema)
- Bonk, Ron. “Acquiring the Monster.”
- Commentary by Sueng-hoon Jeong and John Goodrich
- Giammarco, Tom. “Wangmagwi and Me.” (Under the “The Fans Speak” section).
- “Space Monster Wangmagwi.” IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0466505/.
- “Space Monster Wangmagwi.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Monster_Wangmagwi.
- “Space Monster Wangmagwi (1967).” Wikizilla. https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Space_Monster_Wangmagwi.
- “Space Monster Wangmagwi (found South Korean kaiju film; 1967).” Lost Media Wiki. https://lostmediawiki.com/Space_Monster_Wangmagwi_(found_South_Korean_kaiju_film;_1967).
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