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North Korea, 1985
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Starring Chang Son Hui, Ham Gi Sop, Jong-uk Ri. Directed by Chong Gon Jo. The only North Korean giant monster movie had a troubled history, remaining largely unreleased until 1998. The film relates the story of a golem-like creature who is befriended by an oppressed Korean village in the 14th century. The monster defeats the local tyrant, then starts consuming all the metal it can find. Shades of Daimajin. Reviews: Stomp Tokyo. |
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