Dissect That Film

We're back on another adventure on the 50's, and this time we're hanging out in the world of Roger Corman, as this week we look at his 1956 sci-fi classic, IT CONQUERED THE WORLD. Is this Roger Corman's greatest contribution to sci-fi? Should he have been behind the camera more in his career? This one is loaded with a phenomenal cast and performances that seem out of this world, so lets fight agai...

In 1974, an unknown writer from Maine created the story of a young girl with unique powers, a highly religious mother, and a prom that goes up in flames. 2 years later, legendary filmmaker Brian DePalma decided he would take that story and bring it to the big screen, with 1976's CARRIE. Drew Hallum joins us once again to help us break down this now 50 year old classic, discuss all the similarities...

This week we explore a Toho film that doesn't seem to get talked about too much these days. A remake of a 1959 film, OROCHI: THE EIGHT-HEADED DRAGON (1994) is a film that's hard to find, and yet is something to behold. From the practical and visual effects, to the action and video game like story-telling, why is it so forgotten outside of Japan? Join us for an episode that tries to explore this ge...

35 years ago, Steven Spielberg took us on an adventure to the mythical Neverland, and children loved it. It was full of wonder and great performances from some heavy hitters of the time, Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins and more. All these years later on the 35th birthday of our host, we've decided to grab our pixie dust and fly high with the amazing  ⁨@OfficialJoeyC⁩   to...

Parker and Mikey return to the island of the killer shrews to help find Dan and Angela, but also to ask the simple question, why does this movie exist? Over 50 years after James Bests' first go round on Shrew Island, he returns, and it's something to behold. Join us for an episode that only slightly better than the movie we're talking about, this week on THE MONSTER ZONE! Intro created by Mickey S...

30 years ago, a board game from the darkest wilds took us on an adventure. JUMANJI was just a simple book about a couple of kids who find a board game that does magical things. In 1995, legend of comedy Robin Williams, along with director Joe Johnston brought that book to life. With state of the art effects, unforgettable production design, character acting, and a rare subdued performance by Willi...

A couple of years ago, we ventured into the world of Bert I. Gordon and his giant man film, WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST. This week, the wheel has chosen it's predecessor, THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN, a story of a man who gets a little too close to a hydrogen bomb and somehow survives, and SHOCKING, becomes a colossal man.  Is it Bert I. Gordon's best film? Is it the best "giant person" movie to come ou...

EPISODE 241: This week on the podcast, we continue the 40th anniversary of Transformers first animated film by dissecting it's latest. TRANSFORMERS ONE is the franchises animated return to the big screen since it's 1986 counterpart. With that though came issues, from terrible trailers, to just poor marketing, which left it in a tough spot. As an origin story for some of the most iconic characters...

After the success of Jaws in 1975, many production companies wanted to dip their hand in the honeypot, with that came one of the first "rip-offs" with 1976's GRIZZLY. With it being the first, is it also one of the best to rip-off the Jaws formula? Did it need more fake bear? We discuss that and more this week on THE MONSTER ZONE. Support Captain Steve and The Bucket of Chum Podcast: https://instag...

This week on the podcast, we celebrate a little animated film about transforming robots as it turns 40 years old!  THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE brought the iconic tv series and massive toy brand to the big screen for the very first time. We are joined by podcaster and Transformers geek Daniel ( @TheGeeksWithBeardsPodcast  ) as we explore and dissect this wild world, and determine if it still has "t...

The Wheel of Monsters has spoken, and this week we look at a remake that's been forgotten to time, medieval time! We dive into the remake of the 1985 North Korean monster movie Pulgasari, 1996's GALGAMETH. From it's too good to be true origins, to the legendary people behind it, is it one of the weirdest remakes to grace the silver screen? Let grab our swords and shields and attack this long forgo...

Over the last 3 years we have seen many monsters, seen how they begin and how they end. But, what if they all came back and battled it out to become the CHAMPION OF MONSTERS! Well, that's what the Monster Royale is all about, pitting them against each other to see who takes home the crown.  Let the ROYALE begin! Intro created by Mickey Smith https://instagram.com/cellphone_wallet_keys Like, commen...

EPISODE 239: The Month of Dan concludes with a return to the world of Gundam with the first movie brought to the franchise, 1981's MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 1. With a show that wasn't doing well, what do you do? Well, maybe combining episodes into a 3-part movie series will do the trick. That's what Mobile Suit Gundam did in the early 80's to save a new franchise from going under? Did it work? I mean, I...

The Monster Zone has returned to the Month of Action with another Dan pick! With the addition of the child of thee Dan and Angela, we finally dive into the world of Ultraman, and this one is CHAOTIC for sure. From the many Ultras and kaiju you see on screen, to the many references to other popular Japanese properties, this movies feels like the ULTIMATE toy mash-up put to live-action. It's time to...

The Month of Dan continues with Dan's first MONTH OF ACTION pick, 1995's GUNSMITH CATS. From the pages of the hit Manga, to the small screen as a 4-part series then combined OVA, this is as close to an American action movie that you'll get from the world of anime. From the American muscle car, to the fact firearms are a major play, government corruption and foreign assassins', how does this not pl...

It's the MONTH OF DAN!! Our first stop on this Dan curated month is another film from legendary director Ishiro Honda, where he gives us yet another epic kaiju battle of the ages with 1966's THE WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS. Coming hot off of Frankenstein vs Baragon, Honda delivers a new twist on Toho's version of Frankenstein with good vs. evil Gargantuas. Join the crew as they dive deep into what makes...

EPISODE 237: From a true crime story to a screenplay, THE STEPFATHER brings us the story of a man who just wants a family, but unfortunately the moment they cause disorder, he takes them out. Jerry Blake starts a new life, married with a new step-daughter, Stephanie. When Stephanie starts getting suspicious and sees Jerry's cracks showing, it all gets dangerous.   Join us as we dissect this 1987 c...

SPOILERS AHEAD!!! Steven Spielberg is back in the sci-fi genre with his latest tale of the world of extra terrestrials with DISCLOSURE DAY. Paul from The Flicks and Friends Podcast joins us to discuss this highly divisive entry in the Spielberg pantheon. Does it live up to the standards most of us hold for the acclaimed director, or does it falter? Let's follow the creatures to the bright light on...

Over 100 years ago, a classic novel was turned into a film that would become the footnote to the world of adventure films, the art of stop-motion animation and the wonder of filmmaking as a whole. That film would be 1925's THE LOST WORLD. Ripped straight out of the pages of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel to the screen full of classic silent era acting and legendary effects by Willis O'Brien, what...

EPISODE 236: The Guyver is BACK! A year after thinking he destroyed the zoanoid threat and the evil Chronos, Sean has to use his new found power to stop a new wave of zoanoids and also learns something new about the history of the Guyver.  Join us, along with Tony from  @HackTheMovies  as we dissect this Steve Wang directed sequel, that brings more amazing effects, a new lead actor, and better act...

SPOILERS AHEAD!!! Horror is killing it in 2026, and the Dustin's of  @TheBarrensHideoutPodcast  join Parker for a discussion on the new sensation in the horror realm, BACKROOMS. Come and get lost in the endless maze of hallways and rooms, and make sure to mark your exit on this episode of FRESH CUTS! Check out Tales From the Barrens #36: https://youtu.be/9vAvmHi5hDM?si=ZL2k1YVdQ9RiWAmu Follow The...

From reused footage from many other films, to a 16 year old getting a writing credit, VALLEY OF THE DRAGONS is an adaptation of a Jules Verne story that many haven't heard of. But, is it actually a good adaptation, or does it belong 20,000 leagues under the sea? It's time to enter THE MONSTER ZONE and find out! Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey's socials: https://x.com/specterm91 h...

After the success of THE GRINCH, Hollywood wanted more live-action Seuss adaptations. With that we got 2003's THE CAT IN THE HAT.  With production designer Bo Welch at the helm and comedy superstar Mike Myers in the lead, why did this one fall apart? Why haven't we gotten another live-action adaptation since? Well, I think it's time to put on our big hat and talk a lot about that, this week on the...

Mother's Day has past, but that doesn't mean we're not still celebrating as we look at one of the most iconic Mother's Day movies of all-time, 1960's PSYCHO. Tyler and Arik of the Team T&A Podcast join us for a black and white dissection of this Hitchcock classic. Remember, a boys best friend is his mother. #psycho  #horrormovies  #moviereview #alfredhitchcock #1960s  #mothersday  FOLLOW Tyler...

To the Australian Outback we go as we dive into the 2017 GIANT animal flick, BOAR. From the insanely impressive practical effects to the not so impressive CGI, we break down if this one belongs among the mega hitters in the creature feature genre, or if it needs to get lost in the outback. It's time to enter THE MONSTER ZONE! Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel Mikey's socials: https://x.c...