Film Synopsis
Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) depicts an ambitious space mission that leads two astronauts to the mysterious Planet X, where an advanced civilization requests Earth’s help in combating a destructive extraterrestrial threat. As uneasy alliances, hidden motives, and extraordinary discoveries cast doubt on the visitors’ intentions, humanity faces an increasingly perilous confrontation extending far beyond its own world. Blending science fiction adventure, kaiju action, and alien invasion drama, this Japanese monster film examines trust, cooperation, and the dangers of technological manipulation on a cosmic scale.
Invasion of Astro-Monster Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Criterion BD-A/US 2019 | ClassicMedia DVD-1/US/OOP 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Stuart Galbraith IV | ||
| “Good Music is Always Simple.” - Akira Ifukube, March 1999 | ||
| The Creator of Godzilla: Tomoyuki Tanaka 1910-1997 | ||
| Handcrafted Artistry: Alex Cox on Godzilla | ||
| Launching Jet Jaguar with Tsugotoshi Komada | ||
| Man of Many Faces: Bin Furuya | ||
| Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection | ||
| My Life in Film: Ishiro Honda, Director | ||
| Stills Gallery - Posters, Photos | ||
| Japanese Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Criterion’s Blu-ray is included in the “Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975” box set. It includes a booklet with writing by Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski.
- ClassicMedia’s DVD is also available in “The Godzilla Collection” box set with Gojira (Godzilla, 1954), Godzilla Raids Again (1955), Godzilla vs. Mothra (1964), Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster (1964), All Monsters Attack (1969) and Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975).
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