https://media.rss.com/camp-kaiju-monster-movie-podcast/feed.xml Author Thom Shubilla swings by camp to discuss his new book! It details the colossal production of King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), the involvement of Ishiro Honda, Tsuburaya, Forrest J. Ackerman, and Linda Miller (who worked with Honda on King Kong Escapes) and more. Full of insight, it's a love letter to both Kong … Continue reading New Episode! King Kong vs. Godzilla – “The Most Colossal Conflict the Screen Has Ever Known” by Thom Shubilla | A Book Review
Category: World Cinema
The Abominable Snowman (1957) Movie Review | Podcast
https://media.rss.com/camp-kaiju-monster-movie-podcast/feed.xml High in the Himalayas lurks the Yeti. But other threats await in these mountains of madness: paranoia, avalanches, mystic monks, and Peter Cushing's improv. So grab your bear traps, rifles, and spot of tea as we explore this underseen film in the Hammer Horror legacy. Plus, conversations on cryptozoology, classic British horror, left vs. … Continue reading The Abominable Snowman (1957) Movie Review | Podcast
Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967) Movie Review | Podcast
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
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
The Company of Wolves (1984) Movie Review | Podcast
Fairy tales are transformed into wolfish nightmares as a young girl navigates burgeoning adolescence with help from her granny, amorous boys, and lots and lots of floofers. But beware - these pups have plenty of bite! So pull your little red hood tight and join us by the fire to discuss werewolves, severed heads, feminist … Continue reading The Company of Wolves (1984) 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
Silent But Deadly: Monster Movies of the Silent Era, with Peter Lorre | Podcast
Here's a weird one, folks, before we get back to our regular programming. An encore presentation of Peter Lorre's dive into the horrors of silent cinema! Revisit the unforgettable moments of this legendary actor's fight for eternal peace after Matthew and Vincent force him into a devil's bargain to review silent movies for a return … Continue reading Silent But Deadly: Monster Movies of the Silent Era, with Peter Lorre | Podcast
