G-Fest Panel Presentation | How Godzilla Became King of the Monsters: Context and Analysis of Terry O. Morse's 1956 Film Live from G-Fest! We evaluate the American cut of Godzilla, including its connections to film noir, intertextuality, and film theory. But that's not all! Beth reveals newly published material about dancer and actor, Amy Iwanabe, … Continue reading Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956) | Live Podcast from G-Fest 2026
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Linda Miller, Star of King Kong Escapes: An Interview
Linda Miller reflects on King Kong Escapes, The Green Slime, Ishiro Honda and more Linda Miller, star of King Kong Escapes, shares memories of working with Ishiro Honda, her friendship with Akira Takarada, and acting with Kong himself! Plus on-set shenanigans, her favorite Toho films, and livin' the convention life. And you know we've got … Continue reading Linda Miller, Star of King Kong Escapes: An Interview
Children of the Corn (1984) Movie Review | Podcast
Children of the Corn and Stephen King superfan, Naomi Osborn, joins the podcast It's harvestin' time when creepy kids worship an evil corn god with a little sacrifice here and there. And hey, Naomi's back! A Children of the Corn superfan, she shares her experience at the Japanese premiere, what K-I-N-G-O is all about, and … Continue reading Children of the Corn (1984) Movie Review | Podcast
The Car (1977) Movie Review
The Car is a masterpiece of genre filmmaking and it should be talked about in the same league as Duel or Christine , two other killer car movies that have moved into more mainstream conversations. And with all the negative reviews out there, it's worth sticking up for the care that was taken on this movie. First, the performances. James … Continue reading The Car (1977) Movie Review
’50s Sci-Fi & New Patreon Perks
Dear readers, Vincent here, your producer and cohost of Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. I wanted to share with you everything we have happening over on Patreon. Additional videos, reviews, merchandise and more. The podcast has grow a lot in 2025 and we want to build momentum going into 2026. But you know what? We … Continue reading ’50s Sci-Fi & New Patreon Perks
Congo (1995) Movie Review | Podcast
Amy talks, slurps martinis, and just wants to go home. Oh, she's also a gorilla. Behold a movie from the team behind Jurassic Park (well, except for that Steven guy) that begs us to consider who would win: a hundred gorillas or Laura Linney with a laser gun? Don't let Amy drink alone as we … Continue reading Congo (1995) 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
Swamp Thing (1982) Movie Review | Podcast
He's a lean, mean, jolly green giant with the powers of... the swamp! Wes Craven delivers a comic book flick with mutants, evil geniuses, and lots and lots of fog. Does this slimy superhero rise from the muck or is he best left in the greenhouse? Plus, discussions on the superhero genre, Wes Craven's career, … Continue reading Swamp Thing (1982) 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
Species (1995) Movie Review | Podcast
You haven't lived until you've seen this erotic, sci-fi thriller about a team of scientists hunting down an alien with one thing on her mind: procreating with every hunk she comes across. We ain't sayin' its high class; in fact, we might even use the word tawdry. But it's busting at the cocoon with cheesy … Continue reading Species (1995) Movie Review | Podcast