"King Kong" is a giant gorilla that has appeared in various media, including the 1933 film of the same name, its sequels and remakes, and other adaptations. The character was created by filmmakers Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, and has become one of the most famous movie monsters of all time. In the original film, Kong is a massive gorilla that lives on the fictional Skull Island, where he is worshipped as a god by the native population. When a group of filmmakers and adventurers arrive on the island, Kong is captured and brought to New York City, where he escapes and goes on a rampage. Kong is eventually killed, but his legacy lives on and the character has appeared in various other adaptations over the years.