Nezura 1964 (2020) Review
- Frank Laudato
- 3 hours ago
- 1 min read
In the video review below, Dan and Frank discuss Nezura 1964 (2020), a Japanese kaiju film that dramatizes the chaotic and ultimately failed Daiei production of the infamous lost monster movie Giant Horde Monster Nezura.
Considered one of the most notorious unrealized kaiju projects in Japanese film history, Giant Horde Monster Nezura was shut down due to production disasters, serious health concerns, and mounting controversy. Nezura 1964 reimagines those events, blending behind-the-scenes filmmaking drama with classic giant monster tokusatsu elements.
Distributed in the United States by SRS Cinema, the film functions as both a tribute to classic tokusatsu and a cautionary tale about ambition, exploitation, and the cost of unfinished art. In their review, Dan and Frank break down the film’s story, its place in kaiju history, and how it fits into the broader legacy of Japanese monster cinema.
Notably, the failure of Giant Horde Monster Nezura ultimately paved the way for the creation of Gamera, as hinted at in the film’s closing moments and one that adds an extra layer of historical weight to the story.
If you’re a fan of kaiju, lost films, or tokusatsu history, Nezura 1964 is a strange, fascinating monster movie worth watching as well as this review!
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