Ain't no monster like a triphibian monster. Baby Gappa is stolen from its island home, so mama and papa must destroy Japan to save the tyke. Kaiju cinema may have peaked in the 60s, but Gappa is all-but-forgotten today, despite memorable effects. Oh. But wait. Could it be the blackface? It might be that... well... … Continue reading Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967) Movie Review | Podcast
Category: Kaiju
20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) Movie Review | Podcast
A monster is taken from its homeland, promptly escapes, and climbs the nearest landmark. No, it's not King Kong, but a hungry space alien looking for a place to sleep. I mean, wouldn't you after 20 million miles? So heat up a bag of sulfur and put on your cowboy hat - we're doing as … Continue reading 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) Movie Review | Podcast
King Kong Lives (1986) Movie Review | Podcast
He lives! He loves! He definitely does not laugh - his heart just won't take it! After receiving a new heart, the King finds a queen to fill it... Lady Kong... and together the big apes must survive everything from tank battles to drunken rednecks. But will Kong and his love make it? Will they … Continue reading King Kong Lives (1986) Movie Review | Podcast
Space Amoeba (1970) Movie Review | Podcast
An evil alien plots to take over the world by mind-controlling giant sea creatures. Squids, turtles, and even a lobster! No Godzilla, but still plenty of kaiju mayhem from Ishiro Honda, who gives it his all. But does he pull it off? Or will we be opening our bags of melted butter? https://media.rss.com/camp-kaiju-monster-movie-podcast/feed.xml Plus, we … Continue reading Space Amoeba (1970) Movie Review | Podcast
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
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
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
Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) Movie Review | Podcast
It's a kaiju smackdown with Mothra protecting the earth and Godzilla doing what he does best - causing trouble. Enjoy this Heisei flick featuring a beautiful Ifukube score, the delightful Cosmos, and the villainous Battra. It's MOTHRA MARCH MADNESS ya'll! Plus, some extra material from Dracula's Daughter with Naomi, and Peter Lorre's review of King … Continue reading Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) Movie Review | Podcast
Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) Movie Review | Podcast
The one where Godzilla goes to space, the one where Godzilla dances, the one where Godzilla and Rodan are mind-controlled by a race of leather-clad aliens from Planet X and, along with King Ghidorah, are sent to destroy humanity. Whoa. Is this sci-fi romp peak Showa Era or the end of Honda's "serious" Godzilla? Put … Continue reading Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) Movie Review | Podcast
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) Movie Review | Podcast
Here's this for a movie: a dinosaur is awakened by nuclear testing and rampages through the big city. It'll be a smash! Nothin' else like it... Friends, behold the film that roared its way into pop culture's radioactive kaiju heart, inspiring Godzilla and an entire genre! Not to mention putting Ray Harryhausen and Ray Bradbury … Continue reading The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) Movie Review | Podcast
