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.
Selected disc options for Invasion of Astro-Monster
| Extras | Criterion BD-A/US 2019 | ClassicMedia DVD-1/US/OOP 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Stuart Galbraith IV | has extra | |
| “Good Music is Always Simple.” - Akira Ifukube, March 1999 | has extra | |
| The Creator of Godzilla: Tomoyuki Tanaka 1910-1997 | has extra | |
| Handcrafted Artistry: Alex Cox on Godzilla | has extra | |
| Launching Jet Jaguar with Tsugotoshi Komada | has extra | |
| Man of Many Faces: Bin Furuya | has extra | |
| Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection | has extra | |
| My Life in Film: Ishiro Honda, Director | has extra | |
| Stills Gallery - Posters, Photos | has extra | |
| Japanese Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra |
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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