- Actors: Michael Gough, Margo Johns, Jess Conrad, Claire Gordon, Austin Trevor
- Directors: John Lemont
- Writers: Herman Cohen, Aben Kandel
- Producers: Herman Cohen, Jim O'Connolly, Nat Cohen, Nathan Cohen, Stuart Levy
- Format: NTSC
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
- VHS Release Date: April 1 2003
- Run Time: 90 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 0792846729
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#12,260 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
- #40 in Video > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Monsters & Mutants
- #52 in Video > Classics > Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- #52 in Video > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Classic Sci-Fi
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Horror producer Herman Cohen, the genius behind Trog, Berserk, and the immortal I Was a Teenage Werewolf, here brings the world giant-ape action with a British twist. Konga is, of course, a King Kong rip-off, but the filmmakers are so refreshingly brazen about it that it's hard to mind. Botanist Dr. Charles Decker returns from Africa with some brand-new plants and an adorable chimpanzee buddy named Konga. Decker has some revolutionary ideas about "finding the first link in modern evolution between plant and animal life," but don't think about them too much, they'll just give you a headache. The upshot is that Decker develops a serum that makes Konga grow really big. (Primatology fans will be interested to note that Decker's serum also mysteriously turns Konga from a chimpanzee into a gorilla. The wonders of science are myriad.) Alas, like so many of his horror-movie-scientist brethren, Decker is a cold-hearted, ruthless creep who soon has the superstrong Konga doing his evil bidding. In addition to its guy-in-a-gorilla-suit pleasures, Konga offers poorly scaled dolls of the lead characters, fetching giant Venus flytrap puppets, and a genuinely good performance by Michael Gough as the ever more evil Dr. Decker. --Ali Davis
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Better than I expected,
By TacoGuy (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Konga (VHS Tape)
I found "Konga" to be an enjoyable horror film. Michael Gough does a good job as the ruthless, conniving scientist. He's really outrageous. "Konga" probably did not have a large budget, hence the simple special effects. But in a strange way, they add to the charm of the picture. A nice little gem of a movie. Somewhat hammy, but fun.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Konga,
By "yosemitejoeofcyberspace" (Miami FL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Konga (VHS Tape)
Even though "Konga" was filmed in 1961 and not in the 1950s it is still a good movie worth watching. Now I am well aware of the fact that some people called it "Another Ape Movie" but what can I say? Except, that opinions are like noses: Everybody's got one. And now, as far as "Konga" is concerned, well, in my own personal opinion I think that ranks right up there with the original "King Kong" movie of the 1930s-or else I would not have not have bought it because I am very particular about what I watch-and very picky about the movies that I purchase.
2.0 out of 5 stars
King Kong's poor cousin.,
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This review is from: Konga (VHS Tape)
A crazed botanist injects a serum derived from man-eating plants into a chimpanzee, and transforms the little guy into a giant gorilla. This campy British sci-fi flick shows early potential, but eventually lays an egg. Konga's transformation into a King Kong clone is achieved gradually. At first, we have a man-sized gorilla that Dr. Decker (Michael Gough) sends out under a hypnotic spell to murder his enemies. This plot development is the best part of the movie. On a night of jealous vengeance, Konga gets a mega-dose of the secret serum from Decker's jilted lady research-assistant. Gigantic and enraged, the monster literally goes through the roof, and escapes into the night. After the 75-minute buildup, Konga's big moment is lethargic. Compared to King Kong rampaging through the streets of New York, Konga's casual stroll around London is laughable. People scream and run away, but Konga just stands by Big Ben holding Dr. Decker in his over-sized paw. Decker calls for help, but why anyone should bother isn't evident. There is no typical monster movie mayhem and property destruction. The special effects are of the man in a gorilla suit variety. Michael Gough is okay as the deranged scientist. Die-hard fans of '60s sci-fi/horror flicks need this movie to complete their collection, regardless. Others should beware. ;-)
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