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Category: Classic
Edward Scissorhands (1990) Movie Review
Sometimes a film is so ingrained in pop culture that it is easy to take for granted. Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands (1990) is such a movie. Its themes like "beauty in eccentricity" and "the misunderstood monster" are well-worn in popular cinema (granted monster movies have explored these ideas for centuries, but with far less mainstream … Continue reading Edward Scissorhands (1990) Movie Review
Mothra (1961) Movie Review | Podcast
https://anchor.fm/s/6a39cf3c/podcast/rss It's Mothra March Madness! First up is the "gloriously weird" debut of the Queen. And joining us is musician and Godzilla fanatic Ben Cook-Feltz! Don't miss the next episode! Enter your email & follow CAMP KAIJU wherever you podcast!
How ‘Frankenstein Conquers the World’ Confronts the Monstrous Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki | Movie Review
Frankenstein Conquers the World marks a departure from Honda's usual kaiju-fare of the mid '60s; however, it also marks a welcomed return to his horror aesthetic. Frankenstein features many graphic images that are intentionally brief and bloody, thereby leaving a lasting impression. The same is true for Honda's use of close-ups, especially on the titular … Continue reading How ‘Frankenstein Conquers the World’ Confronts the Monstrous Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki | Movie Review
Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967) Movie Review
After an eruption at Mt. Fuji, Gamera is drawn to the volcano. A young boy, Eiichi, sees Gamera and recognizes the giant flying turtle. Also drawn to the eruption is a reporter, Okabe; Eiichi brings Okabe into a cave to investigate further. The cave begins to crumble around them, however. Okaba abandons the boy only … Continue reading Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967) Movie Review
30 Kaiju for November: A List of Family Friendly Monster Movies
As we bid farewell to Halloween and all its ghosts and goblins, we turn our attention to the warmth of Thanksgiving. Sitting around a dinner table, surrounded by loved ones, chatting monster movies. What, your family talks about other things? We're not ones to judge the conversations of others, but if you're looking for something … Continue reading 30 Kaiju for November: A List of Family Friendly Monster Movies
I Walked with a Zombie (1943)
In its 69 minutes, I Walked with a Zombie packs a dense and fascinating allegory for the damning effects of slavery and the tenuous coexistence of cultures. Like many of the B-grade horror films produced by Val Lewton at RKO Studios, it began life with a certain set of parameters and expectations: saddled with the title I Walked … Continue reading I Walked with a Zombie (1943)
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