1933
Don't be put off by the god awful graphics shown above. This was actually a pretty good movie minus the racist tribal scenes. If I have to explain the plot to you, please comment about your life story. I had seen the Peter Jackson remake. That was around seven years ago, so all I really remember is lots of crazy special effects. According to the book, this movie spawned movies that focus mainly on graphics rather than plot or character development. I was actually pleasantly surprised that the plot didn't totally suck. The director did a good job of slowly building up to the main action.
I would recommend watching it; it is the classic man vs. beast tale. Hell, even some of the music sounded like it was from Jaws.
RATING: ***--
Interesting Facts:
First film ever to be rereleased.
When Fay Wray heard the leading man being described as "tall and dark" she thought he would be Cary Grant.
Kong's roar is a combination of a tiger's and a lion's roar played backwards.
Saved RKO from bankruptcy.
It was beauty that killed the beast...
Number 41 in AFI's top 100 movies list.
Trailer with unflattering image:
