Starring Kojiro Hongo, Kyoko Enami, Yuzo Hayakawa, Takuya Fujioka, Koji Fujiyama
Directed by Shigeo Tanaka
(actor & director credits courtesy IMDB.com)
The giant flying turtle monster, Gamera, returns to Earth in search of new energy to consume, while a trio of fortune-hunters seek a hidden gem in New Guinea, not realizing it will unleash a new monster.
The first sequel to Gammera The Invincible leaves behind the characters and also much of the charm of the first film, offering a plot that quite frankly is far too similar to Mothra, but in fairness still remains quite watchable. Enami is strikingly attractive as the leading lady, and there are some compelling special effects, although the effects work is somewhat uneven throughout the film. The Barugon creature, who fires destructive beams out of its back that resemble a rainbow is an odd concept, but it didn't bother me too much.
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