Die, Monster, Die! is a beautiful encapsulation of all things macabre, spooky, Gothic, and ghastly. This beauty is literal through the bright, yet moody, photography and also less tangible through the campy, yet sincere, performances. Along with some ghoulish special effects, this haunted melodrama from American International Pictures surpasses expectations. Director: Daniel HallerScreenplay: Jerry SohlProducers: Pat GreenCinematography: Paul BeesonEditing: Alfred CoxMusic: Don … Continue reading Die, Monster, Die! (1965) Movie Review
Category: Lovecraftian
Fiend Without a Face (1958) | Podcast Review
Killer brains are on the loose and only the Army can stop them now! Or, at least deny their radiation tests had anything to do with it. Oops. Welcome to the squishy, squelching world of this ‘50s sci-fi romp - it ain't exactly a thinker, but you don't have to be a brainiac to enjoy … Continue reading Fiend Without a Face (1958) | Podcast Review
Color Out of Space (2019) Movie Review | Podcast
https://anchor.fm/s/6a39cf3c/podcast/rss Enjoy this throwback to Season One of Camp Kaiju! Vincent is joined by Cameron Nelson to discuss the 2019 science-fiction horror film, Color Out of Space, starring Nicholas Cage. Does it hold up? Let us know! Thanks for listening, friends, we hope you enjoy. P.S. And if classic horror is more your jam, you're … Continue reading Color Out of Space (2019) Movie Review | Podcast
Cold Skin (2017) Movie Review | Podcast
https://anchor.fm/s/6a39cf3c/podcast/rss A story about more than just having sex with fish people, this is a movie deeper than most. We warmly - coldly? - conclude our Antarctic monster series with Max and Cory. Plus, Max joins Vincent for some additional monster movie talk on Godzilla, mummy movies, and more! Thank you all for listening. If … Continue reading Cold Skin (2017) Movie Review | Podcast
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
Re-Animator (1985) Movie Review: Going for the Jugular
Few movies start with as bloody a bang as Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator. In those opening minutes, the film prepares you for everything you need to know; there will be gory special effects, deranged scientists, and more than a few surprises to keep you glued to the screen. Fans of such special effects driven horror movies, … Continue reading Re-Animator (1985) Movie Review: Going for the Jugular
Glorious (2022) Movie Review | Podcast
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Cold Skin (2017) Movie Review: A Lovecraft Film Deeper Than Most
A story about much more than having sex with fish people. That aspect occupies a sliver of the runtime, is shot with care, and provides intriguing layers to the themes of hate and isolation. While the film may be inspired by Lovecraftian Deep Ones, Cold Skin is foremost a drama; elements of horror are secondary … Continue reading Cold Skin (2017) Movie Review: A Lovecraft Film Deeper Than Most
