MONSTER ATTACK!

Jim reflects on a film that is generally acknowledged to be the first movie to cover the end of the world by nuclear holocaust with Arch Oboler's 1951 classic "FIVE," staring William Phipps, Susan Douglas, Charles Lampkin, James Anderson and Earl Lee. In this bleak, lonely world world, only five remain after the bombs fall. A poignant discussion leads the way on this episode of "Monster Attack!"

Jim examines a film that has caught some criticism, but is a cult favorite among many - 1958's "The Crawling Eye," starring Forrest Tucker, Janet Munro, Laurence Payne, Jennifer Jayne, Stewart Saunders and Warren Mitchell. Strange deaths in Switzerland draw the attention of UN investigator Alan Brooks (Tucker) leading to a startling discovery Find out more on this episode of "Monster Attack!"   

Jim reflects on one of his favorite Japanese monster movies with Inshiro Honda's 1959 cult classic, "The H-Man," starring Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Harata and Jenji Sahara. A police detective investigating a bizarre case of missing persons discovers a terrifying threat to humanity which has links to recent H-Bomb tests in the Pacific. It's all ahead in the this episode of "Monster Attack!"

Mark Maddox joins us for a discussion on the first of four classic Italian sci-fi movies from Director Antonio Margheriti - "The Wild Wild Planet" (1966), starring Tony Russel. Lisa Gastoni, Franco Nero and Massimo Serato. The crew of the "Gamma One" space station discovers strange dealings involving missing people, men in black and a bizarre planet. It's all ahead on this episode of "Monster Atta...

Jim examines a film he considers one of the best directed by Jack Arnold - 1957's "The Incredible Shrinking Man," written by Richard Matheson and starring Grant Williams Randy Stuart, Paul Langton, William Schallert, April Kent and Billy Curtis. A man exposed to a radioactive fog begins shrinking. How he deals with this unique and frightening situation is the subject of this week's episode of "Mon...

Mark Maddox joins Jim for a look at the films that represented Halloween movies for them throughout the years. Re-visit the offerings of Monster Movie Matinee and Chiller Theater as well as holiday screenings in local theaters. Come take a journey down memory lane with Jim and Mark on this special episode. And ... Happy Halloween from those of us at "Monster Attack!"

Jim examines the film that started Hammer Films' incredible body of work in the Horror genre - 1957's "The Curse Of Frankenstein," starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Hazel Court and Robert Urquhart. Written by Jimmy Sangster and directed by Terence Fisher, this adaptation of the Mary Shelley classic was a huge hit for the young production company. Take the journey with us on this episode of...

This classic "Brain in a Tank" film from 1953 goes under Jim's microscope on this episode of "Monster Attack!" It's "Donovan's Brain," based on a story by Curt Siodmak and starring Lew Ayres, Gene Evans, Nancy Reagan (yes, that Nancy Reagan) and Steve Brodie. A determined scientist keeps the brain of a ruthless businessman alive, but slowly becomes its pawn. 

Jim examines the first American treatment of the legend of the Abominable Snowman with W.Lee Wilder's "The Snow Creature (1954)," starring Paul Langton, William Phipps, Teru Shimada and Lock Martin as "The Yeti." An expedition into the Himalayas results in the capture of the elusive "snow creature," and becomes a race against time when it gets loose in Los Angeles. A cult classic lies ahead on thi...

Jim examines a quirky sci-fi/horror feature from 1957 -Charles Marquis Warren's "The Unknown Terror," starring John Howard, Mala Powers, May Wynn and Paul Richards. While searching for a woman's missing brother in a remote jungle area, three people find a mad scientist who is involved in human experimentation near the legendary entrance to Purgatory. Follow the expedition on this episode of "Monst...

It's a cult favorite among Monster Movie fans, 1959's "4 D Man," starring Robert Lansing, Lee Meriweather, James Congdon, Robert Strauss and Patty Duke. A scientist develops the ability to pass through any substance, but at a terrific cost. The drama builds to a final confrontation pitting brother against brother. Find out more on this episode of "Monster Attack!"

It's a 1953 "Big Monster" movie classic in Jim's spotlight as he examines "The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms," starring Paul Christian, Paula Raymond, Kenneth Tobey, Cecil Kellaway, Donald Woods and Lee Van Cleef. Legendary special effects artist Ray Harryhausen shines in this story about a dinosaur awoken after an H-Bomb test in the Arctic. This is the film that inspired Tomoyuki Tanaka to film "Godz...

Madeline Brumby joins Jim for a heartwarming look at one of the most beloved "Big Monster" films made. The legendary "Gojira" from 1954. The version was unseen by many Americans until 2004 when it was released in the USA. Not to be confused with Americanized version that cut several poignant scenes and added scenes shot in California. Join Jim and Madeline as they reflect on this powerfully artist...

Jim examines a cult classic celebrating its 65th Anniversary, "Cat-Women Of The Moon," starring Sonny Tufts, Marie Windsor, Victor Jory, William Phipps, Douglas Fowley and Susan Morrow. Man's first expedition to the Moon discovers life in the form of women who closely resemble "The Hollywood Cover Girls," along with a sinister plot. Will MANkind prevail? Find out on this episode of "Monster Attack...

Jim and special guest, Mark Maddox go to the "Land of the Rising Sun," for one of the most popular Japanese monster movies from the '60s - Ishiro Honda's "Mothhra vs Godzilla," starring Akira Takarada, Kenji Sahara and Hiroshi Koizumi. A strange egg washes ashore drawing the interest of a large corporation and the "King if Monsters" himself. It's a battle royale between two of Toho's most beloved...

Jim examines another cult gem from Roger Corman with 1959's "Attack Of The Giant Leeches," starring Ken Clark, Yvette Vickers, Gene Roth and Bruno VeSota. In the wilds of Florida, something is draining the blood and the life from the local residents. A Forest Ranger is the area's only hope for an answer on this week's episode of "Monster Attack!"

It's a good old-fashion "monster movie" from 1955 as Jim examines "It Came From Beneath The Sea," starring Kenneth Tobey, Faith Domergue, Donald Curtis and Harry Lauter. A large octopus goes on a feeding (and killing) frenzy - the reult of H-Bomb testing in the Pacific. Will mankind be able to stop the creature? Find out on this episode of "Monster Attack!"

Jim examines an old cult favorite sci-fi - 1957's "The Brain From Planet Arous," starring John Agar, Joyce Meadows, Robert Fuller, Thomas Browne Henry and Ken Terrell. an evil brain has his sights set on Earth and eventually the Universe, but needs Dr. Steve March (Agar) as a vessel. Find out why George the Dog is vital to mankind's survival in this episode of "Monster Attack!"

Jim explores an early Hammer Film that helped pave the way for the company's legendary status as one of the great Horror and Monster Movie film companies with 1956's "X The Unknown," starring Dean Jagger, Edward Chapman, Leo McKern, Michael Ripper and Anthony Newley. A strange radioactive substance from out the ground threatens a small Scottish village and possibly the world. Find out what happens...

Jim pulls another classic Bert I. Gordon film into the spotlight with 1957's "The Cyclops," starring Gloria Talbott, Lon Chaney Jr., James Craig, Tom Drake and Duncan Parkin. While looking for her finance, who crashed in a remote area of Mexico, a young woman and her expedition happen upon strange creatures and 125-foot giant. But the area has another shocking secret. Find out more on this episode...

A cult classic from 1959 is put in the spotlight this week as Jim explores "The Monster of Piedras Blancas," starring Les Tremayne, Don Sullivan, Jeanne Carmen, Forrest Lewis and John Harmon. A small California coastal is plagued with several mysterious murders. The local lighthouse seems to be a factor. Is it a maniac or is the legend of the "monster" true? Find out on this episode of "Monster At...

It's Dinosaurs and a hot, humid prehistoric world in the middle of the ... South Pole? Jim turns his attention to 1957's cult classic, "The Land Unknown," starring Jock Mahoney, Shirley Patterson, William Reynolds, Douglas Kennedy and Henry Brandon. An expedition is trapped in a land that has been frozen in time. Will it find its way back home before winter sets in? It's all ahead on this episode...

It's an alliterative favorite from Jim's past as he reminisces on Roger Corman's 1959 cult classic, "The Wasp Woman," starring Susan Cabot, Barboura Morris, Anthony Eisley and Michael Mark. The owner of a large cosmetics firm tries to find the fountain of youth with an experimental enzyme resulting in horrific results. It's all ahead on this episode of "Monster Attack!"  

Jim re-visits the story of Col. Glen Manning with a look at Bert I. Gordon's cult classic from 1958, "War of the Colossal Beast," starring Sally Fraser, Russ Bender, Roger Pace and Dean Parkin. It seems Col Manning survived the fall off Boulder Dam and is terrorizing the remote countryside in Mexico. Can he be saved? His sister certainly hopes so. It is all answered for you on this episode of "Mon...

Jim re-visits the tale of the Delambre family with a look at 1959's "Return Of The Fly," directed by Edward Bernds and starring Vincent Price, Brett Halsey, John Sutton, David Frankham and Danielle De Metz. The son of inventor Andre Delambre continues his father's work, hoping to erase mistakes from the past. Or has fate decided to repeat itself. Find out in this episode of "Monster Attack!"