Horror icon Peter Lorre reviews monster movies of the poverty row studios! Those B-movie scream factories of classic Hollywood churning out some of the best-worst movies ever made. But how is Mr. Lorre? Well, he's moved in with Matt, still subsists off of fishheads, and never comes out of his room... but what is he … Continue reading The Poverty Row Picture Show – Presented by Peter Lorre!
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Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) Movie Review | Podcast
Godzilla's on island time until Ebirah and Mothra crash the party, while a terrorist organization enslaves Infant Island natives for their nefarious plans. But before things get too serious, the jazz music, teen dance marathons, and wise-cracking safecrackers will keep this breezy flick rockin' and rollin'. Plus, discussions on director Jun Fukuda and the film's hidden … Continue reading Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) Movie Review | Podcast
The Shaggy Dog (1959) Movie Review | Podcast
Disney sold a flick to families about lycanthropy, black magic, Cold War espionage, and a dog literally driving a car - and it worked! Put your paws together for this movie that's so far-fetched, it'll have you howling for more. As the poster says, "a new kind of horror movie! Horribly funny!" Come on, dogs. … Continue reading The Shaggy Dog (1959) Movie Review | Podcast
The Company of Wolves (1984) Movie Review | Podcast
Fairy tales are transformed into wolfish nightmares as a young girl navigates burgeoning adolescence with help from her granny, amorous boys, and lots and lots of floofers. But beware - these pups have plenty of bite! So pull your little red hood tight and join us by the fire to discuss werewolves, severed heads, feminist … Continue reading The Company of Wolves (1984) Movie Review | Podcast
Robot Jox (1989) Movie Review | Podcast
Pilots in giant robots duel in gladiatorial combat to settle world disputes in this epic B-movie. Thrill at dashing heroes, nefarious villains, sick martial arts, and stop-motion effects that'd make Harryhausen proud. But why have so few seen this precursor to Pacific Rim? Returning hosts, Shawn Pryor and Sean Childers, help discuss this cinematic Saturday … Continue reading Robot Jox (1989) Movie Review | Podcast
Swamp Thing (1982) Movie Review | Podcast
He's a lean, mean, jolly green giant with the powers of... the swamp! Wes Craven delivers a comic book flick with mutants, evil geniuses, and lots and lots of fog. Does this slimy superhero rise from the muck or is he best left in the greenhouse? Plus, discussions on the superhero genre, Wes Craven's career, … Continue reading Swamp Thing (1982) Movie Review | Podcast
Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965) Movie Review | Podcast
The debut of that other Big G - the brave, the super, the INVINCIBLE - Gamera! And that's with one "M", before you forget and wind up on the roasting end of his fire breath. Or maybe you'd prefer the Toshio approach to certain death: ignore every warning and run straight toward the rampaging kaiju. … Continue reading Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965) Movie Review | Podcast
Species (1995) Movie Review | Podcast
You haven't lived until you've seen this erotic, sci-fi thriller about a team of scientists hunting down an alien with one thing on her mind: procreating with every hunk she comes across. We ain't sayin' its high class; in fact, we might even use the word tawdry. But it's busting at the cocoon with cheesy … Continue reading Species (1995) Movie Review | Podcast
Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards 2025
The winners of the 23rd Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards have recently been announced! And while Camp Kaiju did not win for Best Podcast/Multimedia, it was certainly an honor to be nominated! The Rondo Awards honor a wide variety of media focused on horror, especially classic horror. (The award's namesake is actor Rondo Hatton, … Continue reading Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards 2025
Invaders from Mars (1953) Movie Review | Podcast
The Martians are coming! Don't trust anyone! So it goes when a young boy descends into a nightmare of tentacled alien heads, mind-controlled parents, and Martians in green pajamas. And it's all shot in surreal, colorful imagery. Grab your telescopes, get in your tank, and cover your necks - we're digging into this seminal, yet underseen, … Continue reading Invaders from Mars (1953) Movie Review | Podcast
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