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
The Devil Bat (1940) Movie Review | Poverty Row Picture Show #03
The "Poverty Row Picture Show" is an ongoing series exploring the horror films of Monogram Pictures, Republic Pictures, and PRC, known as the "poverty row" movie studios of Hollywood's Studio Era. Poverty Row movies were marked by limited budgets, outlandish concepts, and questionable performances. While not great, there remains an everlasting charm with enough star … Continue reading The Devil Bat (1940) Movie Review | Poverty Row Picture Show #03
’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
Prophecy (1979) Movie Review | Podcast
Can you outrun a giant mutant bear? As long as you're faster than the guy next to you! Prophecy puts the camp in Camp Kaiju, exploring serious themes in very schlocky ways. Good messaging, bad effects; good characters, bad casting; good guy with axe, bad guy with chainsaw. Not to mention giant tadpoles and killer … Continue reading Prophecy (1979) Movie Review | Podcast
King Kong Lives (1986) Movie Review | Podcast
He lives! He loves! He definitely does not laugh - his heart just won't take it! After receiving a new heart, the King finds a queen to fill it... Lady Kong... and together the big apes must survive everything from tank battles to drunken rednecks. But will Kong and his love make it? Will they … Continue reading King Kong Lives (1986) 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
Jaws 2 (1978) Movie Review | Podcast
Wait, there's another shark? You better believe it! Because the town won't... again... So it's up to Chief Brody to shoot guns, fry fish, and save the day! Climb aboard our lil' sailboat as we discuss the troubled production - fired directors, actors' egos, rough seas - and ask, is this a poor Jaws sequel OR … Continue reading Jaws 2 (1978) Movie Review | Podcast