Read all about it on my blog:
http://augustragone.blogspot.com/2009/0 ... sh-or.html

And I thought the reason the DVD kept the 'Devilfish' in the US version was so I would exclaim "WTF!!" and laugh hysterically!

Actually, its not in either version... the DVD will let you select the scenes back in via branching. You have to click on "Theatrical Version" to see the original theatrical cut for both the Japanese and US versions; if you select "International Version", you'll get the octopus sequence "branched" in.

Well after watching the 'International version', I will forever more be cautious when near Alpine lakes.

That scene with Baragon eating the chickens could be one of the most hilarious things ever committed to celluloid.

Great article! I always thought a devil fish was a devil ray....oh well

Beware, Mt. Fuji sports five great lakes! Just when you thought it was safe...



I've loved that shot since I was a kid... Nice bit of characterization, and you really get a feel of Eiji Tsuburaya's sense of humor.



I guess Henry G. Saperstein didn't know any better...