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
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
Announcing Season 5 of Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast
We're celebrating the past and ringing in the future! Joining us in the ho-ho-horror are past guests Naomi Osborn, Patrick Kozicky, Frank Olson, and Mike Swan. Together we play Camp Kaiju trivia and reveal the SEASON 5 LINEUP! What 12 titanic titles (January-June) will Matt and Vincent choose? Find out now! And thank YOU for … Continue reading Announcing Season 5 of Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast
Gremlins (1984) Movie Review | Podcast
The holiday monster movie is as much a tradition as mistletoe and holly. But Krampus, Santa Jaws, and Jack Frost can’t hold a candle to Gizmo and Co. Looney Tunes meets It's a Wonderful Life when a small town is overrun by malicious gremlins, plunging our heroes into a winter wonderland of hell. Thanks for … Continue reading Gremlins (1984) Movie Review | Podcast
Attack the Block (2011) Movie Review | Podcast
It's inner city vs. outer space when London street urchins battle monsters from another world. Starring John Boyega (in his first feature!), impressive creature effects, and borderline unintelligible slang, this film gives new meaning to the British Invasion. Best of all, Frank Olson returns (see Troll 2, Rodan, and more) to lend his thoughts; plus, … Continue reading Attack the Block (2011) Movie Review | Podcast
Godzilla Minus One (2023) Movie Review | Podcast
We give thanks for Godzilla's 70th anniversary! We're talkin' Toho's latest G-flick about war, trauma, family, and how to fall from Godzilla's mouth into the water, dry off completely, and then survive the blast of an atomic explosion. In short, is this already a classic or mere Oscar bait? Plus, Naomi shares her experience hearing … Continue reading Godzilla Minus One (2023) Movie Review | Podcast
The Very Witching Time of Night by Gregory William Mank | Book Review
Front cover, featuring the movie poster for Cat People (1942) Gregory William Mank is a prolific Hollywood horror historian, writing numerous books on the subject. The Very Witching Time of Night: Dark Alleys of Classic Horror Cinema, published 2014, chronicles an variety of topics from the Golden Age of Hollywood horror (1930s-1940s). As Mank states … Continue reading The Very Witching Time of Night by Gregory William Mank | Book Review
Kaiju Unleashed: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts by Shawn Pryor • An Interview Special
Author Shawn Pryor joins us to discuss his new book, and whaddyaknow, he loves talkin' monster movies as much as us! We get REAL nerdy on this one. Ever hear of the tokusatsu show, VR Troopers? Well, you will. Along with other examples of the rich kaiju legacy in film, comics, toys, video games, and … Continue reading Kaiju Unleashed: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts by Shawn Pryor • An Interview Special
God Told Me To (1976) Movie Review | Podcast
When New Yorkers go berserk, one cop must unravel the divine alien conspiracy behind it all. Along the way, he'll uncover a mystery that leaves you with waaay more questions than answers. Larry Cohen, the director behind "It's Alive" and "Q", delivers another weird one - mind control, vaginal orifices, Sylvia Sydney, Blaxploitation, and so … Continue reading God Told Me To (1976) Movie Review | Podcast
Morbius (2022) Movie Review | Podcast
https://anchor.fm/s/6a39cf3c/podcast/rss It's a crossover episode all about Marvel’s infamous monster misfire. Vampires may be immortal, but does this one deserve it? Hey, it’s a great excuse to chat horror comics, Blade, and the bloodsucking bovine known only as Hellcow. Welcome to “Magic & Monsters”, a new series from Camp Kaiju and Gays Do the D: … Continue reading Morbius (2022) Movie Review | Podcast
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