Over the next several months, Camp Kaiju will highlight the science fiction films of director Jack Arnold, whose filmography of the 1950s helped define the genre for the silver screen. Films like Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) and The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) continue to loom large over pop culture's imagination; indeed, those films … Continue reading It Came from Outer Space (1953) Movie Review
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Predator 2 (1990) Movie Review
An underrated follow up to 1987’s Predator, set in a crime-plagued Los Angeles. Danny Glover plays a loose-cannon detective hellbent on avenging his partners, killed by a new predator. Glover, center, leads the ensemble with an honest and sincere performance. Director: Stephen HopkinsScreenplay: Jim Thomas, John ThomasProducers: Suzanne Todd, Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon, John Davis, Terry Carr, Tom … Continue reading Predator 2 (1990) Movie Review
Cold Skin (2017) Movie Review | Podcast
https://anchor.fm/s/6a39cf3c/podcast/rss A story about more than just having sex with fish people, this is a movie deeper than most. We warmly - coldly? - conclude our Antarctic monster series with Max and Cory. Plus, Max joins Vincent for some additional monster movie talk on Godzilla, mummy movies, and more! Thank you all for listening. If … Continue reading Cold Skin (2017) Movie Review | Podcast
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
Our Favorite Jack Arnold Movies | Podcast
Image design by Derek M. Koch, Monster Kid Radio Camp Kaiju recently had the honor to sit with the Monster Kid Radio podcast to discuss the sci-fi legacy of director Jack Arnold. Give it a listen! Arnold was a contract director at Universal in the 1950s, who made a mark in the horror and science … Continue reading Our Favorite Jack Arnold Movies | Podcast
The Valley of Gwangi (1969), Dinosaur Movies & More
Return to the Forbidden Valley and Ray Harryhausen's classic dino-adventure, The Valley of Gwangi (1969); plus, fun conversations on Orca, classic Planet of the Apes, and more! Thanks for listening friends - Camp Kaiju will return this July with ALL NEW EPISODES! Including Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) and King Kong vs. Godzilla … Continue reading The Valley of Gwangi (1969), Dinosaur Movies & More
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – First Thoughts, Reactions & Reviews
Camp Kaiju is back! And the Kaiju Crew headed out to Hollow Earth to catch the latest entry in the MonsterVerse saga. What did we think heading into the movie? What did we think after? Enjoy some initial, spoiler-free takes! Even more importantly, what did you think of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire? Let … Continue reading Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – First Thoughts, Reactions & Reviews
Mothra (1962) Movie Review | Podcast
Enjoy bonus conversations around our previous episode on Mothra (1962), directed by Ishiro Honda! Including takes on Akira Ifukube, the Showa Gamera series, Godzilla's Revenge, the Three Stooges and more! Special thanks to Ben Cook-Feltz and thank you all for listening. You can find more marvelous Mothra content here. https://anchor.fm/s/6a39cf3c/podcast/rss Don’t miss the next episode … Continue reading Mothra (1962) Movie Review | Podcast
Two Lost Worlds (1951) Movie Review
Two Lost Worlds is a cult classic worth seeking out. How often do you find a combined pirate and dinosaur movie? At least that's the self-prescribed hype of the film, and depending on your expectations, you will either be thrilled or underwhelmed by that hype. Nevertheless, there are indeed pirates and dinosaurs to enjoy, along … Continue reading Two Lost Worlds (1951) Movie Review
Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) Movie Review | Podcast
Enjoy continued discussion on Mothra vs. Godzilla, and then check out our previous (full-length) episode on the film! https://anchor.fm/s/6a39cf3c/podcast/rss Don’t miss the next episode – enter your email &follow CAMP KAIJU wherever you podcast!