The werewolf film that started it all: full moons, silver weapons, wolfsbane. Yeah, this wolf is the man. And his hair is perfect too. Helping us out is Universal monster aficionado Brian Rodriguez of Instagram's @UniMonsters; we discuss Chaney wrestling a bear, Curt Siodmak's psychoanalysis, and if this is the most tragic of the Universal … Continue reading The Wolf Man (1941) Movie Review | Podcast
Category: Supernatural
Dracula’s Daughter (1936) Movie Review
Gloria Holden is poised, assured, and fabulous in the title role. She never overacts and challenges her co-stars to rise to the level she has set. The story too, is compelling, and unique for a 1930s horror film; it presents much more as a psychological drama than an out-and-out vampire flick. This both works in … Continue reading Dracula’s Daughter (1936) Movie Review
Die, Monster, Die! (1965) Movie Review
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
The Mummy (1999) Movie Review | Podcast
Celebrating 25 years of juicy one-liners and flesh-eating scarabs! This Universal monster movie looms over the studio's legacy, larger than a sandstorm with a face. Max and Naomi return to discuss this desiccated bad boy, and we play some trivia while we're at it! Then, enjoy Peter Lorre's review of another Universal horror epic, The Man … Continue reading The Mummy (1999) Movie Review | Podcast
Silent But Deadly | Monster Movies of the Silent Era
Before Karloff and Lugosi stalked the screens, the movies were no less monstrous. These frightful figures lurked in the expressionistic shadows and danced in the macabre moonlight; they laughed, they cried, they fooled the sensibilities of honest, decent folk. In the age of silent pictures, these gruesome ghouls nonetheless cried out with a savage humanity … Continue reading Silent But Deadly | Monster Movies of the Silent Era
Cat People (1942) Movie Review | Podcast
https://anchor.fm/s/6a39cf3c/podcast/rss Serbian women who shapeshift into deadly cats when hit on by men. Or women. This film is honestly ahead of its time in more ways than one! Join us as we step into the vault and revisit an episode from the early days of Camp Kaiju; before Matt was an official host and our … Continue reading Cat People (1942) Movie Review | Podcast
The Mummy (2017) Movie Review
This Mummy is too slick for its own good. Despite the considerable talent involved, (i.e. Tom Cruise and screenwriter David Koepp) the film projects only a sanitized version of a classic horror tale. Seemingly every aspect of production appears touched by the cold hand of corporate Hollywood. The visual palette is bland, the script is … Continue reading The Mummy (2017) Movie Review
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
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
The Worst Monster Movies Seen in 2023
Here at Camp Kaiju, we pride our ability to review the good, the bad and the downright campy. Last week we presented THE BEST Monster Movies I had seen in 2023; now, however, it is time to pay the piper. Here are the worst monster movies I watched in 2023, with a very important disclaimer: … Continue reading The Worst Monster Movies Seen in 2023
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