Episode 15 – The Giant Claw (1957)

We explore the history of what many say is the worst Kaiju film of all time, the towering wreckage and dangling marionette of 1957’s The Giant Claw. This film on paper has all the hallmarks of a classic creature feature, but the execution leaves more than most to be desired.

Episode 14 – The Deadly Mantis (1957)

The most giant of bugs is dethawed and runs amok on the US this week as we explore the history of 1957’s “The Deadly Mantis”

Episode 13 – Rodan (1956)

Toho tries their hand another new giant monster movie, but with the marked improvements of Tohoscope and color film stock. Director Ishiro Honda is back, and so are Akira Ifukube and Eiji Tsuburaya, completing the dream team from 1954’s ‘Godzilla’.

Episode 12 – Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956)

As proof of the power of Ishiro Honda’s masterpeice Gojira this week we are getting some leftovers after Thanksgiving. This is the Americanization known as “Godzilla: King of the Monster”

Episode 11 – Tarantula! (1955)

We return to American monster movies this week with a sci-fi classic, 1955’s Tarantula!

Episode 10 – It came from beneath the sea (1955)

Stop motion monster movies of the 50’s are some of the biggest banks and hits in Hollywood. Will this streak continue with 1955’s “It Came From Beneath the Sea”? Find out on an all new KAiju Vs. History

Episode 9 – Godzilla Raids Again (1955)

What happens when you rush a sequel but don’t have access to the same stars and visionary director? Well you get a film that fairs better than 1933’s ‘Son of Kong’ but that’s a low bar. Follow a new Godzilla monster and director Motoyoshi Oda as they chart the franchise into sequel territory. We have monster battles, military might on display, and tenuous bonds to the spirit of the first film.

Episode 8 – Godzilla (1954)

Have you ever wondered how they made Godzilla’s roar sound effect? Want to know where the name Godzilla comes from? How about the ins and outs of the films pre-production and how influential was America’s “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms”? Well join us on this special Halloween episode as you will learn all that and more!

Episode 7 – THEM! (1954)

On this week’s Kaiju Vs. History we explore the start of the bug rebellion on the big screen. What once was tiny now towers over you, as we inspect the insect sect of 1954’s “THEM!”

Episode 6 – The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1953)

On this weeks episode of Kaiju Vs. History, we discuss the backstory of one of Hollywood’s most successful monster movies since King Kong: The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1953)!