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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast

A monster movie podcast for film lovers. Kaiju movie reviews, creature features, space invaders, the supernatural, and everything in between. The good, the bad, and the downright campy - all strange beasts welcome here! campkaijupodcast.com | Patreon | Merch | Letterboxd | campkaiju@gmail.com | voicemail ‪- (612) 470-2612‬ | Zack Linder & the Zack Pack powered by Coldwell Banker Realty

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62:10

The Fly (1986)

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2025/04/05

Surprise! We're teleporting to another time when Matt and Vincent first started talking monster movies. It's their first episode together! We discuss David Cronenberg's The Fly, about a scientist who becomes fused with a housefly with disastrous results. There are also baboons, acid vomit, and extreme arm wrestling. It's a good time. Plus, Vincent gives a rundown on all the other Fly movies out there with the likes of Vincent Price, B-movie body horror, and a hamster with human hands. More good

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92:39

Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2025/03/22

Or, Mothra vs. Godzilla; or, Mothra vs. Battra; or, Mothra and Battra vs. Godzilla. No matter the name, it's a kaiju smackdown with Mothra protecting the earth and Godzilla doing what he does best - causing trouble. Enjoy this Heisei flick featuring a beautiful Ifukube score, the delightful Cosmos, and the villainous Battra. It's MOTHRA MARCH MADNESS ya'll! Plus, some extra material from Dracula's Daughter with Naomi, and Peter Lorre's review of King of the Zombies (1941) on the Poverty Row Picture

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108:24

Dracula's Daughter (1936) feat. Naomi Osborn

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2025/03/08

Drac's dead but his daughter very much wants to live. She seeks a cure for her bloodlust but thanks to the terrible men in her life, realizes happiness might lie in embracing her true vampiric nature. If you're thinking this sounds like a metaphor for sexual identity, you are correct. This Universal Monster movie explores LGBTQIA+ themes in groundbreaking, and problematic, ways. Plus talk on cinematic Garths, bow ties, and more. Then, Peter Lorre reviews a Bela Lugosi debacle called Invisible Ghost

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98:40

Tusk (2014) feat. Naomi Osborn and Sean Childers

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2025/02/22

Leave the pups at home, we're bringing the Hard R to Camp this week. We discuss Kevin Smith's Tusk, about a psycho who turns Justin Long into a heinous meat-suit-wearing walrus. You'll either love or hate this movie and that's part of the fun! Fun? Well, morbidly fascinating at least. Along the way we cover the joys of Smith's filmography, the pains of poutine, and if Johnny Depp's casting was a Cana-do or a Cana-don't. Plus, Peter Lorre gets his groove back reviewing the Bela Lugosi camp film, The

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96:48

Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2025/02/08

The one where Godzilla goes to space, the one where Godzilla dances, the one where Godzilla and Rodan are mind-controlled by a race of leather-clad aliens from Planet X and, along with King Ghidorah, are sent to destroy humanity. Whoa. It's a sci-fi romp with Ishiro Honda doing his best to keep the wheels on track. Does he succeed? Put on your Xilien visors, hitch up your pants, and climb aboard this little model rocket ship to find out! Plus, we honor the late David Lynch, pay tribute to Nick

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92:59

The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2025/01/25

Behold the film that smashed its way into pop culture's radioactive kaiju heart, inspiring Godzilla and an entire genre! Not to mention putting Ray Harryhausen and Ray Bradbury on the map - two dino-nerds who changed science fiction forever. Plus, we discuss the Six Degrees of Beast, with its connections to Psycho, Jean Renoir, and the Man with No Name trilogy; then we get into a fight about The Valley of Gwangi. THEN, Peter Lorre returns with the premiere of "The Poverty Row Picture Show". THEN..

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98:55

Silent But Deadly: Monster Movies from the Silent...

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2025/01/11

An encore presentation of Peter Lorre's dive into the horrors of silent cinema! Revisit the unforgettable moments of this legendary actor's fight for eternal peace after Matthew and Vincent force him into a devil's bargain to review silent movies for a return to the afterlife! You'll relive all your favorite moments - Pierre the wily rodent! The beloved bucket of fish heads! The inexorable descent into madness!Marvel at Mr. Lorre's reviews of the following classics: The Phantom of the Opera (1925);

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70:11

Announcing Season 5! Classic Kaiju, Patron Picks &...

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/12/28

We're celebrating the past and ringing in the future! Joining us in the ho-ho-horror are past guests Naomi Osborn, Patrick Kozicky, Frank Olson, and Mike Swan. Together we play Camp Kaiju trivia and reveal the SEASON 5 LINEUP! What 12 titanic titles (January-June) will Matt and Vincent choose? Find out now! And thank YOU for your continued support and listenership. If you have any thoughts about our picks, please let us know! We'll see you in 2025 and until then, stay campy.If you enjoy the podcast,

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76:30

Gremlins (1984)

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/12/21

The holiday monster movie is as much a tradition as mistletoe and holly. But Krampus, Santa Jaws, and Jack Frost can’t hold a candle to Gizmo and Co. Looney Tunes meets It's a Wonderful Life when a small town is overrun by malicious gremlins, plunging our heroes into a winter wonderland of hell. Thanks for joining the conversation as we discuss the legendary cast and crew, perplexing themes, and how the special effects were frightening enough to inspire the PG-13 rating. Then, Peter Lorre fulfills

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75:48

Attack the Block (2011) feat. Frank Olson

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/12/14

It's inner city vs. outer space when London street urchins battle monsters from another world. Starring John Boyega (in his first feature!), impressive creature effects, and borderline unintelligible slang, this film gives new meaning to the British Invasion. Best of all, Frank Olson returns (see Troll 2, Rodan, and more) to lend his thoughts; plus, Peter Lorre reviews Lon Chaney in The Unholy Three (1925). Thanks for joining us, friends!If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Or

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01:29:54

Godzilla Minus One (2023) feat. Naomi Osborn & The...

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/11/30

We give thanks for Godzilla's 70th anniversary! We're talkin' Toho's latest G-flick about war, trauma, family, and how to fall from Godzilla's mouth into the water, dry off completely, and then survive the blast of an atomic explosion. In short, is this already a classic or mere Oscar bait? Plus, Naomi shares her experience hearing director Takashi Yamazaki at Comic Con, including his thoughts on any sequel(!). Then, Peter Lorre reviews The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). Thank you for listening,

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01:04:38

Kaiju Unleashed: An Illustrated Guide to the World of...

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/11/22

Author Shawn Pryor joins us to discuss his new book, and whaddyaknow, he loves talkin' monster movies as much as we do! We get REAL nerdy on this one. Ever hear of the tokusatsu show, VR Troopers? Well, you will. That’s just one example of the rich kaiju legacy in film, comics, toys, video games, and more. Thank you for joining us as we share our passion for Godzilla and all his friends (even Reptilicus gets some love!). As Shawn says, "there's a Godzilla for everyone". Ain't it the truth.Thank

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01:27:02

God Told Me To (1976)

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/11/16

When New Yorkers go berserk, one cop must unravel the divine alien conspiracy behind it all. Along the way, he'll uncover a mystery that leaves you with waaay more questions than answers. Larry Cohen, the director behind "It's Alive" and "Q", delivers another weird one - mind control, vaginal orifices, Sylvia Sydney, Blaxploitation, and so much more. Plus, the latest monster movie news and a Minya’s Mailbox not to be missed. Then our one true god, Peter Lorre, returns to review 1920's Dr. Jekyll and

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01:03:42

Morbius (2022) • A Magic & Monsters Special

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/11/02

It's a crossover episode all about Marvel’s infamous monster misfire. Vampires may be immortal, but does this one deserve it? Hey, it’s a great excuse to chat horror comics, Blade, and the bloodsucking bovine known only as Hell Cow. Welcome to “Magic & Monsters”, a new series from Camp Kaiju and Gays Do the D: Disney Podcast exploring the monstrous films of the House of Mouse. It's morbin' time, ya'll.Thank you for listening, friends! We hope you enjoy. If you do, please leave a rating and

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01:37:26

The Wolf Man (1941) feat. Brian Rodriguez of...

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/10/26

The werewolf film that started it all: full moons, silver weapons, wolfsbane. Yeah, this wolf is the man. And his hair is perfect too. Helping us out is Universal monster aficionado Brian Rodriguez of Instagram's @UniMonsters; we discuss Chaney wrestling a bear, Curt Siodmak's psychoanalysis, and if this is the most tragic of the Universal Monsters. Plus, we continue our Trivia That Challenged the World and hear from Peter Lorre as he reviews F.W. Murnau's Faust. Thank you for listening, friends

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01:22:13

The Relic (1997)

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/10/19

Heads roll (12 to be exact!) in this must-see monster movie about a rampaging mutant lizard in Chicago's Field Museum. It's a throwback creature feature with some premo Tommy Wiseau-level acting, dubious '90s CGI, medulla oblongatas, and more. Along the way we discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, killer machine movies, Megalopolis, and get a call on the Kaiju Hotline. Then, Peter Lorre reviews Metropolis with Pierre and a bucket of fish heads. Thanks for listening, friends! We had a ball recording

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01:31:25

Planet of the Apes (2001) feat. Naomi Osborn & The...

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/10/05

Gladiator apes! Renaissance apes! Apes playing baseball! Sadly, none of these ideas made it into the film we got, where Mark Wahlberg crash lands on a planet of... apes... and leads a rebellion. We discuss the bizarre production journey of Tim Burton's infamous entry of the famed franchise, and welcome Naomi to help us out! Plus, Peter Lorre is back to review The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Thanks for listening, friends. If you like the show, please leave a rating and review; leave a comment

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01:25:33

Fiend Without a Face (1958)

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/09/21

Killer brains are on the loose and only the Army can stop them now! Or, at least deny their radiation tests had anything to do with it. Oops. Welcome to the squishy, squelching world of this ‘50s sci-fi romp - it ain't exactly a thinker, but you don't have to be a brainiac to enjoy these "mental vampires"!Thanks for listening, friends. If you like the show, please leave a rating and review; leave a comment at ⁠campkaiju@gmail.com⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠campkaijupodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,

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01:13:33

Universal Studios & Halloween Horror Nights - An...

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/09/14

Jaws, Frankenstein, King Kong, Jurassic Park, and more - Universal is the home for monster movies and the theme parks are where they come to life. We chat with Universal insiders about the Orlando park and Halloween Horror Nights, the "World's Premier Halloween Event". It's a behind-the-scenes treat for all Universal monster lovers, haunted house fans, and film nerds!Special thanks to Jonathan and Joelle for coming to Camp, and thank you all for listening. If you like the show,

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01:34:40

The Mummy (1999) feat. Max Hannam, Naomi Osborn & The...

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast ·

2024/08/31

Celebrating 25 years of juicy one-liners and flesh-eating scarabs! This Universal monster movie looms over the studio's legacy, larger than a sandstorm with a face. Max and Naomi return to discuss this desiccated bad boy, and we play some trivia while we're at it! Then, enjoy Peter Lorre's review of another Universal horror epic, The Man Who Laughs (1928). Thanks, friends, for listening to this monstrous episode. If you like the show, please leave a rating and review; leave a comment

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