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NotaNumber · 08-31-2003, 06:51 AM

At one time Criterion was going to put this out (on LaserDisc, I believe) as part of the on going restoration project by Toho. Toho is restoring their entire film catalog.

For whatever reasons the deal dropped through. Most likely the Sony remake had something to do with this.

I've seen this on tape, without subtitles and dubbing. There was a newspaper reporter that Raymond Burr substituted for which accounts for severe truncation of the film (most of his scenes were cut out). The role of the scientist is cut down too.

The dubbing on this film is quite good and there is little room for 'comedic' translations. This was a serious horror film like the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, unlike many of the sequels.

08-31-2003, 06:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
NotaNumber I paid for this! Join Date: May 2002	At one time Criterion was going to put this out (on LaserDisc, I believe) as part of the on going restoration project by Toho. Toho is restoring their entire film catalog. For whatever reasons the deal dropped through. Most likely the Sony remake had something to do with this. I've seen this on tape, without subtitles and dubbing. There was a newspaper reporter that Raymond Burr substituted for which accounts for severe truncation of the film (most of his scenes were cut out). The role of the scientist is cut down too. The dubbing on this film is quite good and there is little room for 'comedic' translations. This was a serious horror film like the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, unlike many of the sequels. Last edited by NotaNumber : 08-31-2003 at 06:59 AM.