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Gappa, the Triphibian Monster

Where:

Tochigi Prefecture Yamanashi Prefecture Shizuoka Prefecture Tokyo Prefecture

An expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. An earthquake opens up an underground cavern and a baby reptile is discovered inside. The natives warn the foreigners to leave the hatching alone, but they don't listen and take it back to a zoo in Japan. Soon after, moma and papa Gappa start smashing Tokyo looking for their kidnapped child.

Released in 1967 — 84 minutes

Genres:

Horror Science Fiction

Language:

Japanese