Does our fear of monsters come from fictitious myths and legends told by our ancestors to protect us, or is there something real, and arcane that may emerge one day?
Category: Reviews
Reviews of kaiju and tokusatsu adjacent media! From the latest releases to some archival reviews of classic material!
OROCHI STRIKES AGAIN (1986) Review
Shinji Higuchi’s first major effects work is a must-view for any die-hard kaiju fan!
MM9 —Yamamoto’s Exciting Kaiju Novel! (Review)
Author Hiroshi Yamamoto delivers a breezy and clever science fiction novel that pays homage to a number of international ‘monster’ films and fiction but keeps the focus on the heralded history of Japanese mythology and kaiju legacies.
Tokasatsu Taste Test with TOKUSOU ROBO JANPERSON
Taking a look at the first episode of Toei’s Tokusou Robo Janperson, a tokusatsu style hybrid of Robocop, The Terminator, and Judge Dredd.
RODAN – A Terrifyingly Splendid Bird
Alongside Gojira, Rodan is arguably the most tragic of the Showa era films, and viewed through the proper lens, an undeniably powerful piece of filmmaking, worthy of further contemplation regarding its social commentary, and in many ways, demanding the same respect of its predecessor.
My NYAFF Review for SHIN ULTRAMAN
Among some of the complex ideas of mankind and our potential, there lies an excellent Japanese kaiju film with a lot of heart and love.
SRS’ Release of HOWL FROM BEYOND THE FOG (Review)
Director Sato tells the film in an almost folktale style; with emotive reveals and mystery surrounding the characters.
SPACE MONSTER WANGMAGWI Blu-Ray Review
SRS has given us a truly special gift. Rivalling Yongary, as well as later era Godzilla films. Wangmagwi knows exactly what it is, a film aimed at kids and sci-fi fans, riding the popularity of the Toho Studios kaiju films, while still managing to add its own wrinkle to the sub-genre.