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Love & Peace (2015) Review
Pikadon Monster Apperances: Pikadon In this review, we take a look at Love & Peace , a kaiju Christmas movie that is far better than it has any right to be. Directed by Sion Sono, this offbeat film blends giant monster mayhem with heartfelt emotion, absurd comedy, and a surprising amount of sincerity. Ryo & Pikadon At its core, Love & Peace tells a deeply human story wrapped in a bizarre kaiju package. The film follows Ryo, a quirky, deeply lonely, failed musician whose lif
Frank Laudato
Jan 232 min read


King Kong Escapes (1967) Review
Monster Appearances: Giant Sea Snake , Gorosaurus , King Kong, Mechani-Kong Mechani-Kong King Kong Escapes (1967) stands out as one of the most unique films in King Kong’s long cinematic history. Sure, King Kong had already made his Tokusatsu debut against Godzilla in King Kong vs Godzilla (1962) , but Toho decided to give it another swing this time Kong was the sole headliner. Even though there was no Godzilla, this film still featured plenty of monsters. Ofcourse the hig
Frank Laudato
Jan 152 min read


The Giant Claw (1957) Review
Despite all of its flaws, The Giant Claw is still a fascinating watch for fans of classic sci-fi and kaiju cinema. It’s a true B-level sci-fi film, and while it may fail as a serious monster movie, it succeeds as an unintentional comedy and a historical curiosity within the genre.
Frank Laudato
Jan 52 min read
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