Godzilla vs. Gigan is the low point of the Showa Era, if not the entire franchise. This distinction reflects the tattered-state of the broader Japanese film industry in the early 1970s; especially for high-concept tokusatsu movies that were hemorrhaging young audiences to the television market. Consequently, Godzilla vs. Gigan attempts to have its cake and … Continue reading Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972) Movie Review
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Season 4 Announcement! All New Thrills, Chills & Frightful Fun
We are so excited to get back to talkin' monster movies! In this new episode we share what those will be, pay tribute to the legendary Roger Corman, and introduce new segments. Plus, we dig into Minya's Mailbox to start making up for lost time. We had a blast recording this one; we hope you … Continue reading Season 4 Announcement! All New Thrills, Chills & Frightful Fun
Our Favorite Jack Arnold Movies | Podcast
Image design by Derek M. Koch, Monster Kid Radio Camp Kaiju recently had the honor to sit with the Monster Kid Radio podcast to discuss the sci-fi legacy of director Jack Arnold. Give it a listen! Arnold was a contract director at Universal in the 1950s, who made a mark in the horror and science … Continue reading Our Favorite Jack Arnold Movies | Podcast
Species (1995) Movie Review
Species is a prime example of a film with so much potential but just can’t bring it all together. The story is solid enough, about a team of scientists tracking an escaped female alien-human hybrid whose driving force is to procreate with a man. Naturally she kills anyone in her way. Director: Roger DonaldsonScreenplay: Dennis FeldmanProducer: Frank Mancuso, … Continue reading Species (1995) Movie Review
Lovecraft in Monster Movies | Podcast
Featured host, Max Hannam (Frozen with Fear series) sticks around after wrapping our episode on Glorious (2022). We chat the horror influence of weird fiction author, H.P. Lovecraft, among other things! Thanks for listening friends! And get ready for NEW Camp Kaiju episodes this July - we can't wait to get back to what we … Continue reading Lovecraft in Monster Movies | Podcast
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Movie Review
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a cult classic that lives up to the hype. The movie blends alien invasion tropes with a carnival atmosphere. It all adds up to a nightmarish world where townspeople are killed in the most clown-worthy ways; cotton candy cocoons, popcorn guns, carnivorous shadow puppets, and even a clown kaiju all add … Continue reading Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Movie Review
The Valley of Gwangi (1969), Dinosaur Movies & More
Return to the Forbidden Valley and Ray Harryhausen's classic dino-adventure, The Valley of Gwangi (1969); plus, fun conversations on Orca, classic Planet of the Apes, and more! Thanks for listening friends - Camp Kaiju will return this July with ALL NEW EPISODES! Including Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) and King Kong vs. Godzilla … Continue reading The Valley of Gwangi (1969), Dinosaur Movies & More
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) Movie Review
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is a camp classic. It never holds back in the bizarre elements it throws at you and proves itself to be the highlight of 1970s Godzilla pictures. This is a bold statement considering Jun Fukuda's reputation; he returns as director for his fifth and final Godzilla film. To be clear, Fukuda's efforts in … Continue reading Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) Movie Review
Frankenstein Conquers the World, Flesh for Frankenstein & More
https://anchor.fm/s/6a39cf3c/podcast/rss Enjoy discussions on Ishiro Honda's Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) with special guests Bill Evenson and Thom Lange from the "Frankenstein Minute" podcast! Then we've got more Franky-conversation around the '70s exploitation film from artist Andy Warhol - Flesh for Frankenstein (1973). Camp Kaiju legend, Frank Olson, joins us for that one! And guess … Continue reading Frankenstein Conquers the World, Flesh for Frankenstein & More
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – First Thoughts, Reactions & Reviews
Camp Kaiju is back! And the Kaiju Crew headed out to Hollow Earth to catch the latest entry in the MonsterVerse saga. What did we think heading into the movie? What did we think after? Enjoy some initial, spoiler-free takes! Even more importantly, what did you think of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire? Let … Continue reading Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – First Thoughts, Reactions & Reviews
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