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Goro | Monster Profile
Monster Name: Goro Movie Appearance: Ultra Q (TV Series) Goro is a giant monkey who became enormous after eating chemically enhanced walnuts that were created during World War II. These walnuts were originally designed to increase the strength of soldiers in combat, but when Goro an ordinary monkey consumed them, the result was extreme and uncontrollable growth. Despite his size, Goro possesses no supernatural powers. His abilities are purely physical exceptional strength, a
Frank Laudato
Nov 101 min read


Ultra Q Episode 2 "Goro and Goroh" Review | Godzilla Island Archive
Note: This article was originally published in 2017 on Godzilla Island all views and opinions may have since changed. The Plot: In this episode of Ultra Q , a peaceful cable car tour is suddenly interrupted when a giant monkey begins shaking the cables and frightening the passengers. The creature doesn’t appear to be intentionally violent rather, it seems to be playing, unaware of its own immense strength. We soon learn that this enormous ape wasn’t always a monster. The gian
Frank Laudato
Nov 102 min read


Giant Sea Snake | Monster Profile
Monster Profile: Giant Sea Snake (Giant Sea Serpent) Movie Appearances: King Kong Escapes The Giant Sea Snake has the appearance of a massive snake, but the end of its tail features fin-like appendages. There’s nothing too complex about this monster’s design it’s pretty much just an oversized sea serpent. The Giant Sea Snake attacks its prey using its powerful bite and its ability to constrict. Being a sea-dwelling creature, it’s naturally a strong swimmer. The Giant Sea Sna
Frank Laudato
Nov 61 min read


Mechani-Kong | Monter Profile
Monster Profile: Mechani-Kong Movie Appearances: King Kong Escapes Mechani-Kong is exactly what it sounds like a mechanical version of King Kong. Mechani-Kong is basically a giant silver robot gorilla. Its most notable features are its glowing eyes that light up with intense brightness, a bomb belt around its waist, and a mounted hypnosis light on its head. Being a massive robot, Mechani-Kong also packs some serious strength. Mechani-Kong’s only movie appearance was in the
Frank Laudato
Nov 41 min read


What Could Have Been: King Kong vs. Godzilla 2 (The Unmade 1963 Sequel) | Godzilla Island Archive
Note: This article is from 2013's godzillaisland.com and has some updates to it since we have since got a King Kong vs Godzilla rematch. The Plot The proposed sequel to King Kong vs. Godzilla would have brought the two titans back for another colossal battle. And… that’s about it. The project never got far enough to develop a full story or script just a basic concept: Kong and Godzilla meet again for round two. My Thoughts Since there’s not much of a plot to go on, I’ll foc
Frank Laudato
Oct 102 min read


King Kong vs SpaceGodzilla | Kaiju War Chronicles Review | Godzilla Island Archive
Note: This article was migrated over from godzillaisland.com and dates back to 2013. This may be a "feature" or type of review we try out here on the site or channel but for now we will just be transferring the few that Frank (Godzilla Island) has done over the years on his old site. Welcome to a new feature where I’ll be diving into the Kaiju War Chronicles from TohoKingdom.com .Toho Kingdom has always been one of my favorite websites for kaiju information, and the Kaiju Wa
Frank Laudato
Oct 102 min read


King Kong vs Godzilla (1962) Review | Godzilla Island Archive
The Plot: The movie opens with a TV program discussing a rare medicinal berry found only on Faro Island, a remote island in the Pacific. Mr. Tako, the owner of the pharmaceutical company that sponsors the show, grows frustrated with its poor ratings. When he hears that the island’s natives worship a giant monster god, he demands that his employees capture the creature to boost publicity. Two men, Sakurai and Kinsaburo, are sent to Faro Island. The natives are initially hostil
Frank Laudato
Oct 73 min read
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