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MONSTER ATTACK!

"Monster Attack" is a podcast dedicated to old "Monster Movies," the ones we all grew up with and fell in love with. These are the films that opened up a new world of scary creatures, sci-fi wonders and frightening tales of the supernatural. Former radio personality Jim Adams re-visit a time when radioactive dinosaurs threatened Tokyo, werewolves terrorized the population at large and mad scientists conducted hideous experiments in large mansions.

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37:27

Target Earth | Monster Attack! Ep.154

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2019/01/07

Jim talks about a little known Sci-Fi gem from 1954, "Target Earth," starring Richard Denning, Kathleen Crowley, Virginia Grey, Richard Reeves and Whit Bissell. Four people try to stay alive after an army of robots from Venus leave the city of Chicago completely deserted. How will they survive? And how will mankind defeat this extraterrestrial threat? Find out on this episode of "Monster Attack!"

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35:32

Robot Monster | Monster Attack! Ep. 153

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2018/12/31

Jim reflects on one of the ultimate cult classic films - Phil Tucker's signature film "Robot Monster," starring George Nader, Claudia Barrett, Selena Royale, John Mylong, Gregory Moffett, Pamela Paulson and John Barrows as "Ro-Man. Only eight people have survived an attack form the moon-based Ro-Mans. Will mankind survive? Find out all the answers on this episode of "Monster Attack!"

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39:11

The Atomic Submarine | Monster Attack Ep.152

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2018/12/24

Jim looks at the film that inspired "Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea," with 1959's "The Atomic Submarine," starring Arthur Franz, Dick Foran, Brett Halsey, Sid Melton and Bob Steele. Something is causing a series of nautical disasters at the North Pole. It is up to the crew of the Tigershark to solve the mystery, which may be "not of this world." It's all ahead on this episode of "Monster Attack!"

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37:52

Attack Of The Crab Monsters | Monster Attack! Ep.151

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2018/12/17

A Roger Corman cult classic from 1957 is in Jim's spotlight this week with "Attack Of The Crab Monsters," starring Richard Garland, Pamela Duncan, Russell Johnson, Mel Welles and Charles B. Griffith (who also wrote the screenplay). A group of nuclear researchers are trapped on a remote island, hunted by creatures mutated by recent Hydrogen Bomb tests. Whop survives this deadly onslaught. Find out on this week's episode of"Monster Attack!"

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50:30

Superman | Monster Attack Ep. 150

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2018/12/10

It is our 150th Episode and for this one Jim is joined by Mark Maddox for a very special tribute to the 40th Anniversary of "Superman." The episode is dedicated to the memories of Special Effects Supervisor Les Bowie and star Christopher Reeve. Join Jim and Mark on a discussion of the incredible impact this film had on a monster movie and comic book-loving generation and how it set the table for the success of future movies in the genre.

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45:22

FIVE | Monster Attack! Ep. 149

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2018/12/03

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!"

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37:04

The Crawling Eye | Monster Attack Ep.148

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2018/11/26

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!"

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34:48

The H-Man | Monster Attack! Ep. 147

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2018/11/19

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!"

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40:50

The Wild Wild Planet | Monster attack! Ep.146

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2018/11/12

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 Attack!"

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48:23

The Incredible Shrinking Man | Monster Attack! Ep.145

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2018/11/05

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 "Monster Attack!"

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49:04

Monster Attack 2018 Halloween Special

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2018/10/31

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!"

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43:02

The Curse of Frankenstein | Monster Attack Ep.144

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2018/10/29

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 "Monster Attack!"

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39:14

Donovan's Brain | Monster Attack! Ep.143

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2018/10/22

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.

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37:17

The Snow Creature | Monster Attack! Ep. 142

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2018/10/15

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 this episode of "Monster Attack!"

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38:25

The Unknown Terror | Monster Attack Ep. 141

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2018/10/08

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 "Monster Attack!"

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41:37

4 D Man | Monster Attack Ep.140

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2018/10/01

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!"

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40:03

The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms | Monster Attack Ep. 139

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2018/09/24

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 "Godzilla" the following year. On this episode of "Monster Attack!"

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45:49

Gojira 1954 | Monster Attack! Ep.138

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2018/09/17

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 artistic film that was nominated for a Japanese Academy Award for Best Picture - losing to "Seven Samurai."On

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44:53

Cat-Women Of The Moon | Monster Attack! Ep.137

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2018/09/10

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!"

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36:39

Mothra vs Godzilla | Monster Attack Ep.136

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2018/09/03

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 creatures this week on "Monster Attack!"

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