Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

For discussions covering more than one Toho film or show that span across more than one “era.”
User avatar
gojiguy
Monsterland Worker
Posts: 163
Joined: Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:54 pm

Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by gojiguy »

Recently, Gamu posted the poster for Wolfman vs Godzilla in the Godzilla Fan Club on Facebook and it was a revelation. I remember as a kid hearing about The Yeti or Snowman vs Godzilla but I passed it off as being a dumb kid and getting confused by this VHS box: http://tohokingdom.com/articles/images/ ... dtimes.htm

But in actuality, the film I saw picture of when I was a kid was Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla- a fan film made in the 1980s on Super 8mm film that is ULTRA rare. It used a recreation of the King Goji suit so many sites inaccurately listed it as an alternate KKvG or made around the same time. The werewolf was also white so people mistook it as a Yeti. As far as we know, there was apparently a trailer released in 1993 and a special with all the footage shot on it in 2002. I have never seen either. It was also apparently started in 1979.

Anyways, here are the only production materials I can find. I figured I would post this here to see if we can find any more information about this and see if anyone owns a copy of this ultra rare film in any form or if anyone has seen it!

Image

Image

Image
Last edited by gojiguy on Tue May 31, 2011 8:57 am, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar
TokyoVigilante
Futurian
Posts: 3124
Joined: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:10 pm

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by TokyoVigilante »

It'll be a cold day in hell when this ends up on Youtube. But I'd love to see this.
“I have never listened to anyone who criticized my taste in space travel, sideshows or gorillas. When this occurs, I pack up my dinosaurs and leave the room.” - Ray Bradbury

JVM
Xilien Halfling
Posts: 5677
Joined: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:06 pm
Location: Milwaukee, WI

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by JVM »

Yet another topic on the thing but at least there's new information.

I'd love to see it if it comes about but somehow I doubt a fanfilm this legendary can live up to any expectations.
I used to be a lot more optimistic and outgoing, believe it or not. I used to actually be passionate about this stuff.

User avatar
Lord Gappa
G-Grasper
Posts: 1453
Joined: Sun May 29, 2011 5:40 pm
Location: Zenith

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Lord Gappa »

I can understand why people mistake this for an alternate KKvG.
The posters look almost identical, and that picture of Wolfman grabbing Godzilla's tail is a scene just like the one in KKvG.
Anyway, i suppose this the holy grail of Godzilla films, now?
yaburu wrote:Oh knock it off ya bunch of wussies. Jerking off to a dead porn star is honoring her memory and legacy. You''re giving her your own 180 million-gun salute.
TK's resident bystander.

User avatar
Gojisaurus
Ronin
Posts: 22
Joined: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:42 pm
Location: Phoenix,AZ

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Gojisaurus »

The WolfMan? i thoungt it was the american one lol
Looks like an Alternate King Kong vs Godzilla Concept.........
My ROFLkaiju goes Rawful Rawful Rawful
WUNDERBAR!

User avatar
Monsterzero 1965
Monarch Researcher
Posts: 322
Joined: Sat Jul 24, 2010 2:33 am
Contact:

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Monsterzero 1965 »

August posted this on another forum:
August wrote:FYI: "Superbeast" is is incorrect. The conjugation is "Huge" (巨=kyo) and "Beast" (獣=ju), therefore is should be transliterated along the lines of "Legendary Colossal Beast", and it makes for a nice genre reference. The full title is 『伝説の巨獣狼男対ゴジラ』(Densetsu-no Kyoju Ookami Otoko tai Gojira) or "Wolfman, The Legendary Colossal Beast vs. Godzilla".
According to an article on 8mm filmmakers from Uchusen #2 (Spring 1980), an earlier version of this fan-film, produced and directed by Shizuo Nakajima (an effects reel running 15 minutes), which began production in 1979, boasted a Godzilla '64 suit, a completely different version of the Wolfman, and Baragon! Originally, the were going to have several Ultraman monsters appear in the film as well. This was all before they paired it down to just Godzilla and the Colossal Wolfman, and built a Godzilla '62 suit. The monster suits were made by the director and a young Fuyuki Shinada, who went on to become a pro monster-maker for film and television. In 1989, Nakajima, created a "trailer" from the footage shot for the aborted project. Another version of the trailer (running 5 minutes) was completed and run at an amateur film festival in 1993. In 2002, Nakajima put together a compilation of all of footage shot for the film, running approximately ten minutes for another public screening. The below are scans are from my personal collection:

Image
Earlier version screened in 1980 (from Uchusen #2, Spring 1980). Note Baragon in lower left photo.
Image
Coverage of screening of the early version at the 1980 Amateur Special Effects Film Convention (Uchusen #5, Autumn 1980)

User avatar
James23873
Monsterland Worker
Posts: 202
Joined: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:27 pm

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by James23873 »

Jomei wrote:Just heard about this for the first time, and it looks awesome! Man, I'd love to see this. What are the odds that there are files of this (or Gamera 4) floating around the net?
I'd say 0, since odds are someone would have found and shared those files by now. Whenever they're released, I guarantee everyone will know about it. These films are too legendary to be released without attention.
You know, Darth Vader cannot be Luke Skywalker's father. They don't have the same last name.
-Woody Boyd

User avatar
Gigan X3
Futurian
Posts: 3040
Joined: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:47 am
Location: The Streets.

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Gigan X3 »

Is this Godzilla Vs. Jacob Black? Where can I buy my Team Godzilla shirt?
Chris55 wrote:
Biollante wrote:WHY DID THE TERMINATOR STEAL THE BIKER'S GLASSES IN TERMINATOR 2? IT SERVED NOOOOO PURPOSE, WHERE'S THE EXPOSITION?
He was going to kill the T1000 with SEXINESS

User avatar
Brian4205
Monsterland Worker
Posts: 207
Joined: Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:27 pm

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Brian4205 »

We should remake this! Who's With ME!!!!!

Just kidding, but seriously, props to them for trying.

User avatar
Gojisan866
G-Force Personnel
Posts: 701
Joined: Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:31 pm
Location: 20,000 fathoms under the sea.

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Gojisan866 »

Gigan X3 wrote:Is this Godzilla Vs. Jacob Black? Where can I buy my Team Godzilla shirt?
I vote that these shirts should be put into production ASAP.
I'm back? I guess. Haven't posted here in a loooooong time.

User avatar
Tomisaurus
Ronin
Posts: 16
Joined: Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:13 pm
Location: Monster Island
Contact:

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Tomisaurus »

amazing,i understand why people mistook this as an alternate GvKK,they look alike so much
Say no to drugs,say yes to cookies

TXKaiju
Young Farmer
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:57 pm

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by TXKaiju »

There is also mention of Legend of the Super Beast Godzilla vs. the Wolfman in issue 16 of G-Fan page 26. The article is by Robert Biondi titled The Evolution of Godzilla which is about all the Godzilla suits that were used. In the case of Godzilla vs. the Wolfman it says it was the 1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla suit. What I would like to know is what issue of Fangoria has an article on Godzilla vs. the Wolfman ? I know there is one but which issue. I also saw the Face Book poster picture for the movie very nice indeed ! The picture is also posted on the Kaiju Movie Poster Collectors Group on Face Book.

User avatar
Rody
Xilien Halfling
Posts: 5577
Joined: Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:55 am

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Rody »

I wonder if Ed Godzizewski and/or the fellows at Sci-Fi Japan have any info on this project...

User avatar
MaxRebo320
EDF Instructor
Posts: 2893
Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:56 pm
Location: albaquarky
Contact:

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by MaxRebo320 »

Jomei wrote:
Rody wrote:I wonder if Ed Godzizewski and/or the fellows at Sci-Fi Japan have any info on this project...
A guy in a Facebook group I'm in is in contact with the director and has been interviewing him and getting some exclusive images. We're waiting to see what all he comes back with.
I cannot wait to read or see anything!
Beta Capsule Reviews - Your Guide to Ultraman & other Tokusatsu episode-by-episode!
https://betacapsulereviews.wordpress.com
three wrote:leave me be maxrebo! damn you and your ability to play the game here....

User avatar
Gailah 1966
Monarch Researcher
Posts: 318
Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 11:30 am
Location: gog

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Gailah 1966 »

Hurry!!! Let´s start a kickstarter project to finish this film!!! :mrgreen:
BIG FAN SURVEY 2023 --> viewtopic.php?t=34920
BIG FAN SURVEY 2020 --> viewtopic.php?t=30470
Video of 2020´s results --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUxyzsQxwa4

User avatar
Shōbijin
GPN Volunteer
Posts: 144
Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:52 am

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Shōbijin »

Gailah 1966 wrote:Hurry!!! Let´s start a kickstarter project to finish this film!!! :mrgreen:
Why not Kickstard Banno's Gamera 3D, that would be hilarious!

User avatar
Cinematic Kaiju
Interpol Agent
Posts: 443
Joined: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:38 am
Location: Utica, NY
Contact:

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Cinematic Kaiju »

I officially saw the footage today at G-Fest. Best 4 minutes of my life... and guess what? I recorded it on my phone ;-) definitely NOT trolling.
"The only sensible way to live in this world is WITHOUT rules."
-The Joker
Heath Ledger

User avatar
MaxRebo320
EDF Instructor
Posts: 2893
Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:56 pm
Location: albaquarky
Contact:

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by MaxRebo320 »

Cinematic Kaiju wrote:I officially saw the footage today at G-Fest. Best 4 minutes of my life... and guess what? I recorded it on my phone ;-) definitely NOT trolling.
POST IT!!!!!
Beta Capsule Reviews - Your Guide to Ultraman & other Tokusatsu episode-by-episode!
https://betacapsulereviews.wordpress.com
three wrote:leave me be maxrebo! damn you and your ability to play the game here....

User avatar
Rody
Xilien Halfling
Posts: 5577
Joined: Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:55 am

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Rody »

Cinematic Kaiju wrote:I officially saw the footage today at G-Fest. Best 4 minutes of my life... and guess what? I recorded it on my phone ;-) definitely NOT trolling.
there was footage of this at G-Fest?! Can anyone else verify this????

User avatar
Cinematic Kaiju
Interpol Agent
Posts: 443
Joined: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:38 am
Location: Utica, NY
Contact:

Re: Legend of the Superbeasts: Wolfman vs Godzilla

Post by Cinematic Kaiju »

I'm pretty sure a crap load of people that was in that small room with me can verify it. Anyways, I am having trouble uploading it on youtube from my phone so I may have to wait until I get home to put it up. But yeah, its not a full movie, it has a couple scenes showing Godzilla fighting Wolfman around Nagoya castle I believe and the other shots have the army shooting wolfie with the mazers and stuff and then an AMAZING transformation of the wolfman, its awesome. Also I guess there was an earlier version that was different.. instead of using the 62 Suit they used the 64 suit and a revamped wolfman design.

Also, despite it being a fan film that was filmed in 83 (one yr before Return of Godzilla), it looks EXACTLY like an early 60s kaiju movie, the atmosphere, everything.
"The only sensible way to live in this world is WITHOUT rules."
-The Joker
Heath Ledger

Post Reply