- For Media Blaster's 2007 DVD release, a new copy of the American version was constructed using materials from Toho's original Japanese version. In 1966, American producer Henry Saperstein asked Toho for several new effects sequences following Frankenstein's initial escape. Since these scenes only appeared in AIP's theatrical release, the new DVD doesn't feature them.
- Asian version has a fight between Furankenshutain and a giant octopus which is missing from the American and international prints.
- In the mid 1980s, the distribution of this film was taken over by U.P.A. who transferred the film to tape for television syndication. They reshot the opening credits (on tape), trying to duplicate the look of the original title sequence. Apparently they mistimed the footage causing the sound in the first reel to be at lease a full second out of sync. Also, due to sloppy handing of the changeovers, there is slight footage missing at each changeover point causing the running time to be reduced to 86 minutes. This may be one of the worst video transfers ever. By mid-2003, there has been no sign that any attempt has been made to correct the problems and this print remains in distribution.
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By what name was Frankenstein vs. Baragon (1965) officially released in India in English?
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