King Kong Lives

A goofy, earnest monster romance that lumbers between jungle chases and lab scenes, aiming for heart but landing in cultish absurdity.

Directed by

John Guillermin

Genres

Fantasy, Action, Adventure

Starring

Linda Hamilton, Brian Kerwin, Peter Elliott

Tagline

America's biggest hero is back... and he is not happy.

Overview

After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.

How it feels

Campy, absurd, melancholic and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Survival, love, parenthood, violence

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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