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'''''Bulgasari''''' (Korean: ''불가사리'') is a 1962 Korean dark fantasy-action monster film directed by Kim Myeong-Jae. The film starred Choi Moo-ryong, Um Aing-ran and Gang Mi-ae and was the first time special effects were used in a Korean film. It is also considered Korea’s first science-fiction monster film.<ref>[http://www.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=52373 Cine21 except from a 2008 news article about an event called ''Monsters vs. Encyclopedia: Korean Monsters'' which would be held at the Korea Film Archives.] Retrieved 26 Mar '20</ref>
'''''Bulgasari''''' (Korean: 불가사리; RR: Bulgasari) is a 1962 Korean dark fantasy-action monster film directed by Kim Myeong-Jae. The film starred Choi Moo-ryong, Um Aing-ran and Gang Mi-ae and featured special effects on the Korean screen for the first time. It is considered Korea’s first Science-Fiction monster film. <ref>[http://www.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=52373 cine21 - 'Monsters vs. Encyclopedia: Korean Monsters are coming' Korea Film Archives] Retrieved 26 Mar '20</ref>
 


==Summary==
==Summary==
During the later years of Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), a talented martial artist is murdered. His resentment makes him born again as Bulgasari, a monster that grinds and eats up iron. The monster takes his revenge on the traitors responsible for his death. <ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9815476/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl Imdb -Korean Film Archive] Retrieved 26 Mar '20</ref>
During the later years of the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), a talented martial artist is murdered. His anger and resentment make him be born again as Bulgasari, a monster that grinds and eats up iron. The monster takes his revenge on the traitors responsible for his death.
 
 
 
==Reception==
Even if The movie is now considered a pioneer of SF cinema in Korea, at the time, the critics unanimously wrote negative reviews about the film. People in 1960s thought historical films were the only spectacles worth watching, and this movie was treated as childish and trashy.
A review of the movie that Screened at Myeongbo Theater can be found on the cultural section of the Chosun Illbo newspaper on December 7th, 1962. <ref>[https://newslibrary.chosun.com/view/article_view.html?id=1279819621207m1082&set_date=19621207&page_no=8 - Chosun Illbo - Page 8 on December 7th, 1962] Retrieved 26 Mar '20</ref>
 
''"The movie belongs to the so-called horror movie genre, in which a mock-up is made and special effects are interposed in various places, but it is neither scary nor chilling but a so-called movie just right for children.''
''The plot unfolds in a very descriptive tone and is about the creature Bulgasari, a Korean version of King Kong, appearing in Songdo (Capital of Goryeo) at the end of the Goryeo dynasty (918-1391) to beat the scoundrels and villains, yet cinematic sense or directing method is as old and hackneyed ashistorical drama.''
''The storyline has no unity and jumps around a lot, and the slow tempo makes it boring.''
''It may be due to the camera, but the screen shacking from start to end causes annoyance among the audience.'' ''The acting of main characters, Choi Moo-ryong and Um Ae-ran, is not very good and the breath that can be seen for every single line throughout the entire movie makes it more dull, but the strings hanging above the head of the creature or the awkward steps of the blindfolded Bulgasari makes the audience laugh. ''
''There is a scene where despite hearing the line,“Tie her up, and put her in a wagon” the heroin is unharmed and nothing happens. This is an example of how nonsensical this piece of work is. ''
''Of course, there is no need to even think of arguing the logic with common sense. ''
''Third-rate (trashy) entertainment. Black-and-white standard (video output type), director Kim Myeong-je. Running time 1 hour and 50 minutes."''
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==Availability==
==Reception/Availability==
The Film is considered lost like many other movie during the war. It is listed on the List of lost films 
Before the film was released, critics unanimously wrote negative reviews about the film, writing that "historical fins were the only spectacles worth watching", and used language like "childish" and "trashy".<ref>[https://newslibrary.chosun.com/view/article_view.html?id=1279819621207m1082&set_date=19621207&page_no=8 Page 8 of the Chosun Ilbo from December 7th, 1962, which had a review for ''Bulgasari''.] Retrieved 26 Mar '20</ref>
on the World Heritage Encyclopedia. <ref>[http://self.gutenberg.org/articles/eng/List_of_lost_films - List of lost films - World Heritage Encyclopedia] Retrieved 26 Mar '20</ref>
The image of the Bulgasari creature accompnying the review is the only known still from the movie to exist  although the image later reappeared in various posters said to be originals. That same image was reused mirrored and modified wich lead to believe that the marketing materials found on the internet are fanmade.


The film is considered lost mainly due to the Korean War. It is listed on the List of lost films on the World Heritage Encyclopedia.<ref>[http://self.gutenberg.org/articles/eng/List_of_lost_films World Heritage Encyclopedia page on its "List of Lost Films".] Retrieved 26 Mar '20</ref> The image of the Bulgasari creature accompanying the review is the only known still from the movie to exist, although the image later reappeared in various posters said to be the originals. That image that was on the "original" posters were reused, mirrored, and modified, which might mean that the marketing materials are actually fanmade.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Bulgasari BW.PNG|Additional Black and white poster.
File:Bulgasari BW.PNG|Additional Black and white poster.
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==External Link==
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9815476/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl IMDb plot summary from ''Bulgasari''.] Retrieved 26 Mar '20


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:55, 28 March 2020

Bulgasari62.jpg

The alleged movie poster.

Status: Lost

Bulgasari (Korean: 불가사리) is a 1962 Korean dark fantasy-action monster film directed by Kim Myeong-Jae. The film starred Choi Moo-ryong, Um Aing-ran and Gang Mi-ae and was the first time special effects were used in a Korean film. It is also considered Korea’s first science-fiction monster film.[1]

Summary

During the later years of the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), a talented martial artist is murdered. His anger and resentment make him be born again as Bulgasari, a monster that grinds and eats up iron. The monster takes his revenge on the traitors responsible for his death.

Reception/Availability

Before the film was released, critics unanimously wrote negative reviews about the film, writing that "historical fins were the only spectacles worth watching", and used language like "childish" and "trashy".[2]

The film is considered lost mainly due to the Korean War. It is listed on the List of lost films on the World Heritage Encyclopedia.[3] The image of the Bulgasari creature accompanying the review is the only known still from the movie to exist, although the image later reappeared in various posters said to be the originals. That image that was on the "original" posters were reused, mirrored, and modified, which might mean that the marketing materials are actually fanmade.

Gallery

  • Review article.

    Review article.

  • Black and white poster.

    Black and white poster.

  • Additional Black and white poster.

    Additional Black and white poster.

External Link

References

  1. ↑ Cine21 except from a 2008 news article about an event called Monsters vs. Encyclopedia: Korean Monsters which would be held at the Korea Film Archives. Retrieved 26 Mar '20
  2. ↑ Page 8 of the Chosun Ilbo from December 7th, 1962, which had a review for Bulgasari. Retrieved 26 Mar '20
  3. ↑ World Heritage Encyclopedia page on its "List of Lost Films". Retrieved 26 Mar '20
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