Papillon d’Amour (aka Butterfly of Love) | Review

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Monsters are a frequent presence in narrative horror and science-fiction movies, but they also appear frequently in non-narrative cinema, at least in metaphorical ways. Since "all strange beasts" are welcome here at Camp Kaiju, we're excited to analyze some experimental or avant-garde work in which monsters raise their beautifully ugly heads, often in formally audacious … Continue reading Papillon d’Amour (aka Butterfly of Love) | Review

Edward Scissorhands (1990) Movie Review

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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

Re-Animator (1985) Movie Review: Going for the Jugular

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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