Godzilla vs. Biollante (Blu-Ray, #1254)

Diving into delirious realms of imagination, this second film of the Godzilla franchises 1980s resurgence showcased the towering beast for a new generation of fans. This time, Godzillas foe is one of the series most wondrously strangekaijucreations: Biollantea mutant plant genetically engineered from the cells of a rose, a renegade scientists dead daughter, and Godzilla itself. With a wild plot encompassing spies, psychic children, and bonkers biotechnologyand some of the coolest special effects in the history of Japanese cinemaGodzilla vs. Biollantestands as a high point in the ever-evolving mythology of the King of the Monsters.

BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

• New 4K digital restoration, with 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
• New audio commentary featuring film historian Samm Deighan, host of the podcastEros + Massacreand coeditor of the bookRevolution in 35mm
• Making-of program from 1993 featuring director Kazuki Omori and special-effects director Koichi Kawakita, among others
• Short documentary from 1993 about the Biollante and Super X2 vehicle concepts
• Deleted special effects
• TV spots and trailers
• New English subtitle translation
• PLUS: An essay by science-fiction and horror film expert Jim Cirronella