MONSTER ATTACK!

Jim and Mark discuss a Jules Verne classic from 1961 featuring the works of film legends Ray Harryhausen and Bernard Hermann, "Mysterious Island," starring Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Beth Rogan, Dan Jackson and Herbert Lom. Soldiers who escape from a Confederate prison during the last days of the Civil War find themselves stranded on a desert island which holds many secrets. Fi...

Jim and Mark discuss what many consider the best British Science Fiction film - 1961's "The Day The Earth Caught Fire," starring Edward Judd, Leo McKern, Janet Munro, Arthur Christian and Michael Goodliffe. Several nuclear tests have forced a shift in the Earth's axis, causing the planet to head toward the Sun. A veteran newsman tries to make sense of the situation in this tight, tense thriller. F...

Jim, Mark and Madeline examine a classic Poe-inspired film from 1961 - Roger Corman's "The Pit And The Pendulum," starring Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John Kerr, Luana Anders and Anthony Carbone. Written by Richard Matheson, this adaption centers around a man's journey to a strange castle where his sister died. But, perhaps some things are best left alone. Find out more on this epis+ode of "Mon...

Jim and Mark examine an adventure influenced by "1001 Arabian Nights" and featuring the work of Ray Harryhausen - 1973's "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad," starring John Phillip Law, Caroline Munro, Tom Baker, Douglas Wilmer and Robert Shaw. Sinbad is on a quest to discover three pieces of a golden amulet, but is beset by the black magic of the evil Koura. It's all hands on deck for this week's episod...

Jim and Mark examine a little gen from 1939 - "The Man They Could Not Hang," starring Boris Karloff, Lorna Gray, Robert Wilcox, Robert Pryor, Ann Doran and Byron Foulger. A scientist convicted and sentenced to death after his assistant is killed during an experiment is brought back to life and vows revenge on those who condemned him. Find out more on this episode of "Monster Attack!," dedicated to...

Madeline Brumby joins Jim for a discussion on a low-budget Sci-Fi classic from Great Britain, 1954's "Devil Girl From Mars," starring Patricia Laffan, Hazel Court, Hugh McDermott, Adrienne Corri, Peter Reynolds, Joseph Tomelty, John Laurie, Sophie Stewart and Anthony Richmond. Nine people are trapped in a small Inn after a spaceship lands nearby. The occupant (the title character) has come to Eart...

Jim and Mark discuss a cult classic TV movie from 1972 - "The Night Stalker," starring Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley, Simon Oakland, Claude Akins, Ralph Meeker, Kent Smith and Barry Atwater. This Dan Curtis Production was the most-viewed television movie ever at the time of its release and remains a constant favorite among monster movie fans. Learn some of the background surrounding this classic on...

Jim and Mark look at a Roger Corman classic from 1963, "X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes," starring Ray Milland, Diana Van der Vlis, Don Rickles, Harold J. Stone, John Hoyt, Dick Miller and Morris Ankrum. A doctor who discovers a way to allow the human eye to see unseen wavelengths of light finds that having the ability to see everything is not the blessing he thought it would be. Find out more abou...

In celebration of its 85th Anniversary, Jim, Mark and Madeline discuss a Universal Classic directed by James Whale, "Bride of Frankenstein," starring Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester, Colin Clive. Ernest Thesiger, Valerie Hobson and Dwight Frye. Considered by some to be the greatest Universal Monster Movie ever made, "Bride" has established itself as on of the BFI Top-10 films of all time. Find out...

It's "Rag-O-Rama" time. Jim and Mark go after 1969's "It's Alive!" Not to be confused with the 1974 Larry Cohen cult classic, this stink bomb by shlockmeister Larry Buchanan tells the story of a hapless couple who cross paths with a psychotic zookeeper. He wants them to meet his prize prehistoric attraction, not telling them that they will be the main course. Come join the fun as we have "It's Ali...

Jim and Mark discuss a Classic Sci-Fi  Hammer film "Quatermass 2," starring Brian Donlevy, Vera Day, Charles Lloyd-Pack, Michael Ripper, John Longden and Sid James. In this sequel to "The Quatermass Xperiment, an alien race conspires with top officials in the government to take over the Earth. This atmospheric thriller was based on a successful BBC TV serial like its predecessor and successor. Fin...

Burk Sauls ("Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.") joins Jim and Mark for a rousing discussion of 1957's Sci-Fi Classic "Kronos," starring Jeff Morrow, Barbara Lawrence, George O'Hanlon, Morris Ankrum and John Emery. A giant alien robot lands in Mexico and threatens to wipe out all of the Earth's energy sources. The film influenced several future shows including "Star Trek TOS." Find out more on this week's ep...

Jim and Mark revisit the fourth entry into Hammer's vampire franchise and its most profitable - 1968's "Dracula Has Risen From The Grave," starring Christopher Lee, Veronica Carlson, Rupert Davies, Barry Andrews, Barbara Ewing, Ewan Hooper and Michael Ripper. This tale of lost faith and redemption picks up where "Dracula, Prince of Darkness," left off. Find out more in this episode of "Monster Att...

Jim, Mark and Clay discuss the second film in the successful "Planet of the Apes" franchise, 1970s "Beneath The Planet Of The Apes," starring James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Gregory, Linda Harrison, Natalie Trundy and Charleton Heston. An astronaut searching for "Taylor" not only finds "Ape City" and the remains of NYC, but also encounters a highly-evolved race of humans - or ar...

Jim, Mark and Madeline examine Roger Corman's first in a series of films based on the works of Edgar Allen Poe - "House Of Usher," starring Vincent Price, Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey and Henry Ellerbe. Price and Fahey play siblings and Damon a confused suitor learning of a horrific family curse that seems inescapable. But, is the curse real or just the result of a delusional mind? Find out more on thi...

In this Special Episode of "Monster Attack!" Jim and Mark reflect on "The Official Frankenstein," presented by The Royal National Theatre of London as a way to raise funds during the Covid-19 Quarantine. Starring Benedict Cumerbatch and Jonny Lee MIller in the title roles, the two actors switched roles for a second presentation. Both are now being offered until May 8, 2020 on You Tube at: https://...

Jim, Mark and Clay discuss an early work from Director Mario Bava -1965's "Planet of the Vampires," starring Barry Sullivan, Norma Bengell, Angel Aranda, Evi Marandi and Stelio Candelli. This film, which provided some inspiration for "Alien," centers around a space crew that answers a signal from a distant planet and encounters  a deadly foe. This atmospheric classic has become a must-see on many...

Madeline Brumby and Mark Maddox join Jim  for a look at a little known 1960 gem from Mexico, "Ship of Monsters," starring Eulailo Gonzalez, Lorena Velazquez, Ana Bertha Lepe, Manuel Alvarado and Consuelo Frank. Blending three genres (Sci-Fi, Western and Musical), this cult favorite centers around a cowboy's encounter with two beautiful aliens looking for the perfect male specimen. It has to be see...

Clay Sayre joins Jim and Mark for a discussion of 1935's "werewolf Of London," starring Henry Hull, Warner Oland, Valerie Hobson. Lester Matthews and Lawrence Grant. This is the film that set the table for future werewolf films. And Jim admits that after several years and two recent viewings, he has come to respect this film much more. Come join us for this spirited episode of "Monster Attack!"

Madeline Brumby joins us for a discussion on a Ray Harryhausen classic from 1963, "Jason & The Argonauts," starring Jason Armstrong, Honor Blackman, Nigel Green, Gary Raymond and Nancy Kovack. This retelling of the tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece features some of Harryhausen's most impressive work and an unforgettable music score by Bernard Hermman. Watch out for those skeletons and take a lis...

Jim and Mark examine a gem from the Land of the Rising Sun - 1966's "Daimajin," starring Miwa Takada, Yoshiko Aoyama, Jun Fujimaki and Chikara Hasimoto. This is a tale that Mark says combines elements of Ishiro Honda and Akira Kurosawa. Find out about this unique film that has gone undiscovered by many monster movie fans over the years on this episode of "Monster Attack!"

Mark Maddox joins us for another 100th Anniversary tribute - Paramount Pictures' immortal classic "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde," starring John Barrymore,  Martha Mansfield, Brandon Hurst and Nita Naldi. Barrymore's memorable performance set the bar for future films based on the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel about a scientist seeking to separate man's darker self. Join us for this special episode...

Jim looks at a one of Roger Corman's offerings with 1958's "Night of the Blood Beast," starring Ed Nelson, Angela Greene, Michael Emmet, John Baer, Tyler McVay, Ross Sturlin and Georgianna Carter. The first man in space crashes, but someone... or something tags along for the ride. Six individuals cut off from the world have to act to prevent a serious threat to humanity. Find out more on this week...

Mark Maddox joins us for a 100th Anniversary tribute to a film considered by many to be the very first horror film, "The Cabonet Of Caligari," starring Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover, Werner Krauss and Friedrich Feher. Released in March 1920, the film has received accolades for its unique set design, lighting and costuming. Join us as we honor a film that has influenced so many others the last 100 year...

Jim reflects on a legendary Kaiju film , Ishiro Honda's "Mothra" (1961), starring Frankie Sakai, Jerry Ito, Hiroshi Koizumi, Yumi and Emi Ito, and Kenji Sahara. This classic tale centers around a greedy businessman's abduction of two tiny princesses from a remote island that leads to an attack on Tokyo and later a large metropolitan city by the title character. Join us for a loving look  at this u...