Space Monster, Wangmagwi
Space Monster Wangmagwi,(우주괴인 왕마귀) also known as Big Monster Wangmagwi or Wangmagwi, is a 1967 South Korean kaiju film. It was the first giant monster film to be made in South Korea[1] and the first all-Korean made science fiction film.[2] It features a space variation on the plot to King Kong.[3] It was inspired by Japanese kaiju films such as Godzilla as well as King Kong. Its 157,000 extras were among the most ever recruited for a film.[4]
| Space Monster, Wangmagwi | |
|---|---|
 1967 Newspaper ad | |
| Directed by | Kwon Hyeok-jin |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Cast
- Nam Koong Won - Ujugoein Wangmagwi
See also
References
- Peirse, Alison (2013). Korean Horror Cinema. Edinburgh University Press. p. 5. ISBN 978-0748643097.
- Hardy, Phil (1986). The encyclopedia of science fiction movies. Woodbury Press. p. 269. ASIN B000OLOF8I.
- Hardy, Phil (1986). The encyclopedia of science fiction movies. Woodbury Press. p. 269. ASIN B000OLOF8I.
- Robertson, Patrick (1980). Movie facts and feats: a Guinness record book. Sterling Publishing. p. 94. ISBN 0-8069-0204-3.
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