The video discusses the evolution of King Kong in cinema, starting from the 1933 original film. The narrator highlights the changes in special effects, from stop-motion to costumes and eventually computer graphics. The video explores various King Kong films, including the 1933 original, the 1967 remake, the 1976 remake, and the 2005 remake by Peter Jackson. It also discusses the 2017 film "Kong: Skull Island" and the upcoming "Godzilla vs. King Kong" film. The narrator provides their opinions on the films, praising some for their visual effects and criticizing others for their storytelling and execution.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The first King Kong film was released in 1933.
2. The film was about a group of cameramen who travel to Skull Island to record a film, where they encounter a giant ape named King Kong.
3. The special effects in the 1933 film were made using stop-motion.
4. The height of King Kong in the 1933 film was estimated to be around 7-8 meters.
5. A sequel to the film, "The Son of Kong," was released in the same year, 1933.
6. The son of Kong was named Kiko and was an albino gorilla.
7. An albino gorilla had never been discovered in history until 33 years after the release of the film.
8. In 1962, the first King Kong versus Godzilla film was released.
9. The King Kong in this film was played by a stuntman in a gorilla suit.
10. The Japanese film used a different model of special effects, where a person wore a suit to represent the monster.
11. In 1967, another King Kong film, "King Kong Escapes," was released.
12. In 1976, a remake of the original King Kong film was released.
13. The 1976 film used a stunt double inside a King Kong costume.
14. In 1986, a direct continuation of the 1976 film, "King Kong Lives," was released.
15. The 1986 film showed King Kong recovering from surgery and finding a female of his kind.
16. In 2005, another remake of the King Kong film was released, directed by Peter Jackson.
17. The 2005 film used computer graphics and motion capture technology to create King Kong.
18. In 2017, the film "Kong: Skull Island" was released, featuring a bigger and more realistic King Kong.
19. The film used advanced computer graphics to create Kong's body and hair.
20. A team was hired to specifically create King Kong's hair for the film.
21. The film "Kong: Skull Island" is considered one of the best shot and most fun King Kong films.
22. A new film, "Godzilla vs. King Kong," was announced, featuring an even bigger King Kong.
23. The new film will show King Kong using a machete to stop Godzilla.