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- Commentary features film historian Stephen R. Bissette.
- "Gorgo Lives" (36:46, HD) is an interview with "Gorgo" fan Stephen R. Bissette, who details his Vermont upbringing, first catching the film when he was six years old. Bissette fell in love with the picture, spending his formative years collecting merchandise and novelizations (which contained sex scenes not in the feature), and he recalls the history of giant monster movies at the time, with the sensitivity of this title especially enchanting to the boy. The interviewee does a deep dive into the world of comic books and publishing, exploring the history of giant monster books and artists that brought them to life, including Steve Ditko. Bissette offers more evidence of pre-release information, showing off magazines and press books from his collection. He also provides an overview of home media releases, with the original VHS release of "Gorgo" inspiring him to buy a VCR.
- "The 9th Wonder of the World" (31:17, HD) is the making-of for "Gorgo," featuring interviews with film historians C. Courtney Joyner, Ted Newsom, Bob Burns, and Douglas Adamson. The documentary tracks the career of director Eugene Lourie, and the rise of giant monster movies, with the smashing success of "King Kong" inspiring producers to cash-in on a craze. Enter the King Brothers, who wanted in on the fad, taking a chance with "Gorgo" and its unusual English locations. Casting is analyzed, and technical achievements are celebrated, including the creation of Gorgo and cinematographic processes. The feature's legacy is also examined, including a successful theatrical release, a comic book series, and even some knockoffs from around the world.
- Behind-the-Scenes (9:52, SD) is a 2000 look at the making of "Gorgo," tracking the career of director Eugene Lourie, who was inspired to make a more benevolent study of monster destruction to appease his daughter. The featurette also studies the screenwriting journey of "Gorgo," casting highlights, and various technical achievements, including the creation of the eponymous monster.
- "Gorgo: The Monster from the Sea" (34:09, HD) is a video comic book.
- "Waiting for Gorgo" (19:13, HD) is a 2010 short film from director Benjamin Craig.
- Making Of (36:28, SD) examines the creation of "Waiting for Gorgo," with the production making use of spaces at Elstree Studios.
- Image Gallery #1 (5:48) collects lobby cards, poster art, and advertisements.
- Image Gallery #2 (2:19) collects BTS snaps and publicity stills.
- Image Gallery #3 (2:12) examines production notes.
- Image Gallery #4 (2:51) collects poster art, lobby cards, and advertisements (offering fresh scans of all the materials).
- Theatrical Trailer (2:36, HD)
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