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Gorgo (1961) Review
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
Frank Laudato
Dec 30, 20251 min read


The Return of Godzilla (1985) Review | Godzilla Island Archive
Note: This article is from the 2013 Godzilla Island archive all few and opinions may be outdated or since changed. Monster Apperances: Godzilla, Shockirus The Plot: Shockirus This movie starts out on a fishing boat during a storm. The boat drifts off course due to the strong current and nears an island, which suddenly explodes with a loud roar. The next day, a reporter sailing at sea spots the drifting fishing boat. Boarding it, he discovers many dead crew members and one fis
Frank Laudato
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Gamera The Invincible (Gamera The Giant Monster) (1965) Review | Godzilla Island Archive & Maser Squad
Note: The written portion of this review is from the 2013 Godzilla Island archive it was of the English dub version. Views and opinion may have since been changed. Look out for an updated review of the original subtitled version to celebrate Gamera's 70th anniversary! Monser Apperances: Gamera The Plot: The movie opens in the North Pole, where a Soviet fighter jet is shot down by American forces after failing to respond to warnings about trespassing into U.S. airspace. The d
Frank Laudato
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) Review | Maser Squad & Godzilla Island Archive
Note: The written portion of this article is the 2013 Godzilla Island Archive review, at the bottom you can find our recent Maser Squad video review where both Dan & Frank (Godzilla Island) discussed this film with new views and opinions. Monster Appearances: Baragon , Frankenstein Monster , Oodako The Plot The movie opens in Nazi Germany during World War II, where a military officer seizes the Frankenstein Monster’s heart from a laboratory. The organ is handed over to Japan
Frank Laudato
Oct 7, 20253 min read
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