Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast

A fighter pilot - turned pig - battles sky pirates and fascists! Is this Man of Squeal boar ing or ham tastic? Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli present this tale of whimsy, melancholy, and high-flying adventure. Special thanks to Frank for returning as our guest host! And thank you all for listening. If you'd like to support the show further, visit  patreon.com/campkaiju ,  campkaijumoviereviews.com , a...

Does size matter? We're featuring short monster flicks on this week's Patreon Bonus! A TRIP TO THE MOON (1902) and PAPILLON D'AMOUR (2004) are also discussed. Become a patron today for the full episode! Visit  Patreon.com/campkaiju  and visit  campkaijumoviereviews.com  and Instagram for more monster movie content! See ya next week for PORCO ROSSO (1992) from Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyaz...

An icon of the squishy screen, the Blob puts the "B" in B-movie! We're talkin' all things Blob - the sequels, BLOBFEST, Steve McQueen, Jack H. Harris, and debuting our new "Listener Comments" section (catchier name TBD!) Special thanks to Gary and the Blob itself for joining us! We can't thank you all enough for listening - if you'd like to support the show further, visit campkaijumoviereviews.com...

Vincent joins friend of the pod, Patrick Kozicky, on his own show - the Disney podcast, Gays Do the D! We discuss this adaptation of Jules Verne's sci-fi adventure. You may recall Patrick's own appearance at Camp, joining us for a conversation on LUCA (2021) from Disney-Pixar. We're very thankful for the chance to talk krakens, Godzilla, and Peter Lorre whenever we can! Thanks for listening, frien...

Time travel, androids, dinosaurs, WWII - now THIS is a Godzilla movie! Plus, Matt goes gaga for Ghidorah, Vincent brings up Planet of the Apes again, and... is that the Blob at the door?? You're going to need a time machine to keep up with this one! Thanks for listening, friends. If you'd like to support the show further, visit  patreon.com/campkaiju ,  campkaijumoviereviews.com , and Instagram (@...

We get groovy talkin' about the new Evil Dead movie, our love of the franchise, and movie theater etiquette. Bring your boomsticks over to patreon.com/campkaiju for the full episode now! Thanks, friends. See ya next week for GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH (1991). Visit  Patreon.com/campkaiju ,  campkaijumoviereviews.com , and Instagram for more monster movie content!  --- Support this podcast: https:/...

Does this flick get a round of a-paws or is it a ruff time? Jack Nicholson is top dog in this werewolf drama from director Mike Nichols (The Graduate, Who's Afraid of Virginia WOOLF?) Honestly, these canine puns are off the chain. Thanks for listening, friends! If you'd like to support the show further, visit patreon.com/campkaiju, campkaijumoviereviews.com, and Instagram for more monster movie co...

The shadow of Harryhausen looms large over monster cinema with these flicks and more! Support Camp Kaiju at patreon.com/campkaiju for the full episode. We couldn't do this without your support - eternal thanks, friends. Catch ya next week for the Jack Nicholson horror-drama, WOLF (1994). Visit  Patreon.com/campkaiju ,  campkaijumoviereviews.com , and Instagram for more monster movie content! * 20...

KING KONG meets JURASSIC PARK in this weird western from special effects legend Ray Harryhausen. Does this tale of cowboys and dinosaurs stand the test of time, or does it face extinction? Thanks for listening, friends. If you're interested in supporting the show further, visit  patreon.com/campkaiju , campkaijumoviereviews.com , and Instagram for more monster movie content. Thanks! Join us next t...

Surprise! J.K. Simmons is a cosmic death god locked in a bathroom stall. Weird fiction doesn't begin to cover it! H.P. Lovecraft expert Max Hannam helps review this indie monster movie. Then Matt calls in from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival with his top picks. Thank you all for listening! Consider becoming a supporter at ⁠patreon.com/campkaiju⁠. Until next time, stay campy! ⁠...

Placing FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN within the broader LGBTQ+ activism of the 1970s; Joe Dallesandro's dubious dialect work; playing the armpit and more! Full bonus episode available for Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/campkaiju . Visit now and check out the available perks! We couldn't do this without your support - eternal thanks, friends. Catch ya next week for the dinosaur-cowboy romp, THE VALLE...

What makes a movie good or bad? Must art always have meaning? What exactly are we doing to gallbladders? Andy Warhol presents a Frankenstein that begs these questions and more! Special thanks to Frank and all of you for listening. Consider becoming a supporter at patreon.com/campkaiju. Until next time, stay campy! Patreon.com/campkaiju, campkaijumoviereviews.com, and Instagram for more monster mov...

What's your favorite so-bad-it's-good movie? We're chatting our favorites along with more MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA in this week's patreon bonus! Join now at patreon.com/campkaiju for the full episode. Thanks, friends - your support goes a long way! Catch ya next week for FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN (1973) and the return of Frank Olson! Follow along on  Patreon ,  campkaijumoviereviews.com , and Instagram fo...

More Mothra madness with Godzilla joining the fun. We're talkin' kaiju rumbles, subs vs. dubs, Skeleturtle, and more Mothra trivia with guest host, Ben Cook-Feltz. Special thanks to Ben and all of you for listening. Consider becoming a patron - between now and April, we’ll send each of our patrons an exclusive Mothra March Madness poster! Tell some friends about the deal too, we’d love to grow our...

Talkin' Japanese film history and more MOTHRA production elements. Plus, get a sneak peek into FROZEN WITH FEAR - our Patreon exclusive 3-part series! Join now at patreon.com/campkaiju. Your support helps bring more special monster talk AND special monster guests to the show. Thanks, friends. Catch ya next week for MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA (1962) with special guest host,⁠ Ben Cook-Feltz! Follow along o...

It's MOTHRA MARCH MADNESS! First up is the "gloriously weird" debut of the Queen; and joining us is musician Ben Cook-Feltz! Special thanks to Ben and eternal thanks to you all for hanging out. To show our appreciation, we’ll be sending each of our patrons an exclusive Mothra March Madness poster by the end of the month! Tell some friends about the deal too, we’d love to grow our Patreon community...

Just how does Toho's Franky fit into the Universal series? We're answering the hard questions in this week's Patreon bonus episode. Then get a sneak peek into FROZEN WITH FEAR - our Patreon exclusive 3-part series! Join now at patreon.com/campkaiju. Your support helps bring more special monster talk AND special monster guests to the show. Thanks, friends. Catch ya next week with MOTHRA (1961), as...

Love Frankenstein? Kaiju? WWII history? Then have we got the flick for you! Ishirō Honda directs this movie about the ghosts of war, living hands, and goofy rubber suits. Eat your heart out, Universal - there's nothing like Toho's take on the Monster. Special thanks to Bill and Thom from the Frankenstein Minute podcast for joining us; and eternal thanks to you all for hanging out. It's our 70th ep...

Because we know what you want. Visit patreon.com/campkaiju for the rest of the conversation, including whether or not you should read Peter Benchley's novel, Jaws, or Michael A. Scott's behind-the-scenes book, Jaws 2: The Making of the Hollywood Sequel . Plus, just why Michael Caine is arguably the greatest Ebenezer Scrooge. Stay tuned for our next episode - FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD, featur...

Is this better than we thought? Is Michael Caine better than we remember? Is the shark really just the friends we made along the way? Get on the banana boat, folks - we're talkin’ supernatural sharks, conchs, and Christmas carols. Special thanks to Jaws super-fan, Sam Landman; and thank you all for listening. Follow along on Patreon.com/campkaiju, campkaijumoviereviews.com, and Instagram for more...

Mind-bending and hilarious, with a touch of social commentary, BARBARIAN offers plenty to chew on. Join the conversation on Patreon and let us know what you think about it, along with Wes Craven's filmography, grindhouse flicks, and even some of those Chucky movies. Thanks for the support, friends! For $5/month become a Patron for more film discussions and monster movie content. Link in our bio.&n...

Dissecting the film that kicked-started an entire genre: THEM is THE giant bug movie. We're talkin’ 1950s sci-fi, 3D movies, atomic anxiety, and so much more! Thanks for listening, friends. Follow along on Patreon, campkaijumoviereviews.com, and Instagram for more monster movie content. Links in the bio! Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews; Them! (1954, dir. Gordon Douglas) Movie Review. Hosted by V...

We share what we're watching (renting??) these days; plus, all our dream projects - a book about dinosaur & caveman movies, an Antarctic monster series, and more guest hosts! For $5/month become a Patron for more film discussions and monster movie content. Link in our bio! Thanks for the support, friends. We'll see you next week for either A.) FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD or B.) THEM! It's anyo...

Surprise! SHIN ULTRAMAN finally comes to the U.S. and you know we had to see it. Grab your Beta Capsule, put on your fedora, hit that tasty guitar riff, and join the conversation! Thanks friends for listening and supporting. Follow along on Patreon , campkaijumoviereviews.com , and Instagram for more monster movie content. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Reviews. Shin Ultraman (2022, dir. Shinji Higuchi...

Discussing the Lars von Trier aesthetic of The Untamed. Then, can SHIN ULTRAMAN really be next? Patrons can enjoy additional cinephile banter on Howard Hawks, GLASS ONION, 20,000 UNDER THE SEA, new releases, and more. Thanks for the support friends! For $5/month become a Camp Kaiju Patreon for more film discussions and monster movie content. And check out campkaijumoviereviews.com & Instagram. ---...