MOTHRA (Masters of Cinema) New & Exclusive Trailer

One of the most iconic Japanese kaiju, Mothra has appeared in over a dozen feature films. Presented here is her debut, a gloriously vibrant piece of filmmaking that forever changed how kaiju eiga would be produced in Japan.

Following reports of human life on Infant Island, the supposedly deserted site of atomic bomb tests, an international expedition to the heavily-radiated island discovers a native tribe and tiny twin female fairies called “Shobijin” who guard a sacred egg. The overzealous expedition leader kidnaps the Shobijin to exhibit in a Tokyo stage show but soon they summon their protector, hatching the egg and releasing a giant caterpillar. When Mothra arrives in Japan and transforms into her final form, the nation and its people face their destruction.

Psychedelically colourful, with an intelligent, benevolent protector as its lead kaiju, MOTHRA was radically different to every other monster movie that had come before it, and it remains a classic of the genre to this day. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Ishirō Honda’s MOTHRA on Blu-ray for the first time on home video in the UK.

[NoNickNoKick]

This trailer made me hit the buy button in 2 seconds. 2 frikkin' seconds :'D and yes I just discovered this version right frikkin' now by accident.

[ipeniemela]

Interesting. Already preordered both this and the other double feature. I'm a fan of Asian Cinema in general and have never seen any of the classic kaiju films, but based on the trailers alone I'm already pretty much sure I'm gonna love this.

[ArkAngel]

Just got the set, it looks gorgeous !

[garethdowson]

Made huge mistake watching English language version thinking it only a new dub, as in Chan's Police Squad English version (well worth a listen: English actors give it sound of The Sweeney). Turns out it was butchered edit from American studio. Watched original several times since and think it's brilliant. Can another Kaiju ever better Mothra? Doubt it. Quite an unusual gem. The packaging does it full justice also. A marvellous addition to my MoC collection.

[tranthiquynhanhvlog]

Mothra Queen of the monsters
phim movie 🤩🤩thank you 😘😘😍😍 okay 👍👍👍👍

[WinterStorm-Avf]

Does anybody know if this is a direct port of the US Millcreek blu?

[chreynest]

image color balance/timing is definitely off. almost unappealing as such, and should be studied to correct

[garethdowson]

Never thought I'd see this on Masters of Cinema! Whatever next? PeeWee's Big Adventure? Oh well. Every outing with your films is an education. So, not highly bemused and intrigued!