Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris 1999

Overview

Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris is a 1999 Japanese kaiju film directed by Shusuke Kaneko with special effects by Shinji Higuchi. The film, which features a runtime of one hour and forty-eight minutes, was released in Japan on March 6, 1999. The story takes place three years after Gamera defeated the Legion as the world faces the re-emergence of the Gyaos. During this time, Gamera's bond with humanity is severed, specifically through the breaking of his connection to Asagi. As Nagamine and Asagi investigate these events, an orphaned girl named Ayana discovers a new creature that she names Iris. Ayana harbors deep resentment toward Gamera, blaming the creature for the death of her family, and seeks to enact her revenge. Nagamine and Asagi must attempt to reach Ayana before she can carry out her plan. The cast includes Shinobu Nakayama, Ai Maeda, Yukijiro Hotaru, and Ayako Fujitani. The film is categorized under the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres.