Monster Appearances: Ganimes, Gezora, Kamoebas As part of our summer beach party series from 2022 we reviewed the 1970 Toho kaiju classic Space Amoeba  (also known as Yog, Monster From Space ), directed by the legendary Ishirō Honda. The film follows the chaos unleashed when an extraterrestrial amoeba possesses the animals native to a tropical island, the intended site of a new hotel, creating a triple threat of monster destruction. True to Showa-era kaiju style, the monsters

Monster Appearanes: Gorgo , Ogra In one of our earliest reviews, we revisited the 1961 classic Gorgo , one of the standout non-Japanese kaiju films of the era. The movie delivers well-shot monster scenes and impressively expressive suits and animatronics, making Gorgo a memorable addition to the pantheon of giant monsters. While it leans heavily on bluescreen effects, which can occasionally feel dated, it still captures the chaos and thrill of a rampaging kaiju. Gorgo in Capt

Monster Apperances: Gamera, Zigra Dan & Frank review the 1987 dubbed edition of the 1971 Gamera vs. Zigra movie , a classic entry in the Showa-era Gamera series. True to the Showa tradition, this movie delivers fun, campy kaiju action, but with a fair share of hilarious plot holes that had us laughing from start to finish. As lifelong fans of Gamera, watching this film again after many years reminded us why these Showa-era films hold a special place in kaiju history. From inv

The movie introduces the title monster Ebirah for the very first time, and fans will also recognize the return of the Giant Condor! Of course, no tropical kaiju romp is complete without Mothra, who makes an appearance as well. Packed with fun action, memorable monsters, and a tropical setting, it’s a film that still resonates for many of us as a childhood favorite.

Anguirus made his debut in Godzilla Raids Again (1955), becoming the first monster ever to battle Godzilla. Though defeated in that film, Anguirus later returned in Destroy All Monsters (1968) as one of Godzilla’s most loyal allies, notably latching onto one of Ghidorah's throats to keep it grounded in that battle for Earth. From that point on, he became a recurring defender of Earth and a trusted companion on Monster Island.

Note: This review is from the 2013 Godzilla Island Archive opinions, views and info may be outdated and changed. Monster Apperances: Biollante, Godzilla The Plot: The movie opens immediately after the events of The Return of Godzilla . A science team is digging through rubble and discovers a sample of Godzilla's skin. As they pack it up for research, an assassin attacks and steals the sample, escaping the site. Saradia Assassin The scene shifts to a science institute in the M