A monster movie podcast for film lovers. Kaiju movie reviews, creature features, space invaders, the supernatural, and everything in between. The good, the bad, and the downright campy - all strange beasts welcome here! campkaijupodcast.com |
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Or, Mothra vs. Godzilla; or, Mothra vs. Battra; or, Mothra and Battra vs. Godzilla. No matter the name, it's a kaiju smackdown with Mothra protecting the earth and Godzilla doing what he does best - causing trouble. Enjoy this Heisei flick featuring a beautiful Ifukube score, the delightful Cosmos, and the villainous Battra. It's MOTHRA MARCH MADNESS ya'll! Plus, some extra material from Dracula's Daughter with Naomi, and Peter Lorre's review of King of the Zombies (1941) on the Poverty Row Picture Show. We'll see you next time for The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992); Mothra (1961); Mothra vs. Godzilla, a.k.a. Godzilla vs. The Thing (1964); Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964); Return of Godzilla, a.k.a. Godzilla 1984 (1984); Godzilla vs. Mothra TV spot SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS Substack Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine Plays by Vincent S. Hannam Zack Linder & the Zack Pack Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.
Drac's dead but his daughter very much wants to live. She seeks a cure for her bloodlust but thanks to the terrible men in her life, realizes happiness might lie in embracing her true vampiric nature. If you're thinking this sounds like a metaphor for sexual identity, you are correct. This Universal Monster movie explores LGBTQIA+ themes in groundbreaking, and problematic, ways. Plus talk on cinematic Garths, bow ties, and more. Then, Peter Lorre reviews a Bela Lugosi debacle called Invisible Ghost (1941). Special thanks to Naomi for joining it all. Thanks for listening, friends! We'll see you next time for Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992). If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS Dracula's Daughter (1936); Dracula (1931); Frankenstein (1931); The Wolf Man (1941); Son of Dracula (1943) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS Substack Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine Plays by Vincent S. Hannam Zack Linder & the Zack Pack Film Friends Movie Trivia with Naomi Horror Queers episode "Dracula's Daughter" Horror Homeroom: Coded Queerness in "Dracula's Daughter" The Celluloid Closet by Vito Russo Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Dracula's Daughter (1936) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.
Leave the pups at home, we're bringing the Hard R to Camp this week. We discuss Kevin Smith's Tusk, about a psycho who turns Justin Long into a heinous meat-suit-wearing walrus. You'll either love or hate this movie and that's part of the fun! Fun? Well, morbidly fascinating at least. Along the way we cover the joys of Smith's filmography, the pains of poutine, and if Johnny Depp's casting was a Cana-do or a Cana-don't. Plus, Peter Lorre gets his groove back reviewing the Bela Lugosi camp film, The Devil Bat (1940). Thanks for listening friends and special thanks to Naomi and Sean for joining us this week. We'll see you next time for Dracula's Daughter (1936) - a classic Universal film with returning guest, Naomi Osborn. If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS Tusk (2014); Evil Dead II (1987); A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987); Dead Alive (1993); The Toxic Avenger (1984) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS Substack Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine Plays by Vincent S. Hannam Zack Linder & the Zack Pack Film Friends Movie Trivia with Naomi Big Mecha But Not Huge podcast with Sean Childers Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk documentary Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Tusk (2014) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Naomi Osborn, Sean Childers. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.
The one where Godzilla goes to space, the one where Godzilla dances, the one where Godzilla and Rodan are mind-controlled by a race of leather-clad aliens from Planet X and, along with King Ghidorah, are sent to destroy humanity. Whoa. It's a sci-fi romp with Ishiro Honda doing his best to keep the wheels on track. Does he succeed? Put on your Xilien visors, hitch up your pants, and climb aboard this little model rocket ship to find out! Plus, we honor the late David Lynch, pay tribute to Nick Adams, and salute our Scandinavian listeners. Then, Peter Lorre reviews The Ape (1940) with Boris Karloff on the Poverty Row Picture Show. We'll see you next week for something completely different - Tusk (2014) directed by Kevin Smith, starring Justin Long as a podcaster-turned-walrus? We'll find out together! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS Godzilla vs. Monster Zero (1965); The War of the Gargantuas (1966); King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962); Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965); Die, Monster, Die! (1967); Planet of the Vampires (1965) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS Substack Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine Plays by Vincent S. Hannam Zack Linder & the Zack Pack Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa by Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski Steve Ryfle Interview with Allyson Adams and Pat Saperstein Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.
Behold the film that smashed its way into pop culture's radioactive kaiju heart, inspiring Godzilla and an entire genre! Not to mention putting Ray Harryhausen and Ray Bradbury on the map - two dino-nerds who changed science fiction forever. Plus, we discuss the Six Degrees of Beast, with its connections to Psycho, Jean Renoir, and the Man with No Name trilogy; then we get into a fight about The Valley of Gwangi. THEN, Peter Lorre returns with the premiere of "The Poverty Row Picture Show". THEN... whew, it's too much for the show notes. Enjoy this jampacked episode of monster movie goodness! We'll see you next week for Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953); The Black Scorpion (1957); Mighty Joe Young (1949); Gorgo (1961); The Valley of Gwangi (1969) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS Substack Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine Zack Linder & the Zack Pack Harryhausen & Bradbury: An Unfathomable Friendship - DVD Featurette Making the Beast - DVD Featurette Horror Homeroom: Environment and Race in the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2024 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved