Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast

Happy Hallo - no, wait - Happy Holidays! Ring in the new year with the ghosts of hosts past, as we play games, talk monster movies, and reveal the first 12 episodes of 2026! Please let us know what you're most excited for! Or, maybe most afraid of? Either way, THANK YOU for listening and supporting!

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Get in the Jaeger, it's time to kick some kaiju butt! We're cancelin' the apocalypse with Guillermo del Toro's love letter to the mecha and kaiju genre. But is the film entirely drift compatible? Or are we easily impressed by practical effects, intricate cinematography, and big space swords? Joining this monster mash is Sean Childers (Big Mecha But Not Huge; Toku For Two), ready to swing an oil tanker at any kaiju that crosses his ...

If any of the following makes you uncomfortable, be warned: blood, sex, Christopher Walken, philosophy, and more. But actually, this vampire film is rather serious and may challenge your sensibilities. We welcome Frank Olson back to help us take a bite out of it. Now grab your garlic and dust off your Nietzsche - we're going back to school. Vampire school.

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You're caught in our web with this one! There's no other way to spin it. Spiders fall from space, get really big, and eat people. We're celebrating the movie's 50th anniversary and you should too! And who better to do it with than the director and producer himself, Bill Rebane. Now, as you'll hear, the monster movie gods didn't play nice with our recording... nevertheless, we've stitched something together that we're happy with. Ki...

Ain't no monster like a triphibian monster. Baby Gappa is stolen from its island home, so mama and papa must destroy Japan to save the tyke. Kaiju films boomed in the 60s, but GAPPA is all-but-forgotten today, despite memorable effects. Oh. But wait. Could it be the blackface? It might be that... well... well... well, join us in that discussion along with the Gappa Family, Peter Lorre, and more! Plus, Monster from a Prehistoric Pla...

A monster is taken from its homeland, promptly escapes, and climbs the nearest landmark. No, it's not King Kong, but a hungry space alien looking for a place to sleep. I mean, wouldn't you after 20 million miles? So heat up a bag of sulfur and put on your cowboy hat - we're doing as the Romans do in this 50s sci-fi fantasy. Along the way, we discuss the groundbreaking special effects of Ray Harryhausen, Naomi's adventures at New Yo...

Love can make a guy do funny things. Torture, abduction, mass murder... but hey, he's just misunderstood. Right? Grab your backstage pass as we visit a classic classic - Lon Chaney's iconic turn in the film that launched the Universal Monsters.

But do words like "iconic" and "classic classic" still hold true for a silent film? Do we feel obligated to enjoy a 100 year old movie, or does it actually stand the test of time? We're very ...

Ever feel like you're being watched by a lost soul? An interdimensional monster? Or even spooky ol' Bette Davis? What if... all of these were true? From deep within the vault comes Disney's scariest movie of all time. Or so they say. It's been buried so deep that few have actually seen it! But whether you have or not, we hope you enjoy this special episode about the state of Disney AND horror in the late 70s and early 80s. Let's ge...

Can you outrun a giant mutant bear? As long as you're faster than the guy next to you! Prophecy puts the camp in Camp Kaiju, exploring serious themes in very schlocky ways. Good messaging, bad effects; good characters, bad casting; good guy with axe, bad guy with chainsaw. Not to mention giant tadpoles and killer sleeping bags. It's all here in this eco-horror cult classic that you gotta see to believe. Then, Peter Lorre's back to ...

He lives! He loves! He definitely does not laugh - his heart just won't take it! After receiving a new heart, the King finds a queen to fill it... Lady Kong... and together the big apes must survive everything from tank battles to drunken rednecks. But will Kong and his love make it? Will they escape? Will they... live?? There's only one way to find out! So get on your motorcycle and grab an alligator snack - it's time for Kong to ...

An evil alien plots to take over the world by mind-controlling giant sea creatures. Squids, turtles, and even a lobster! No Godzilla, but still plenty of kaiju mayhem from Ishiro Honda, who gives it his all. But does he pull it off? Or will we be opening our bags of melted butter?

Plus, we welcome a special guest - Sierra Parham of Saturn Video and Cafe! She shares big plans for the return of video stores and how you can support. Th...

Wait, there's another shark? You better believe it! Because the town won't... again... So it's up to Chief Brody to shoot guns, fry fish, and save the day! Climb aboard our lil' sailboat as we discuss the troubled production - fired directors, actors' egos, rough seas - and ask, is this a poor Jaws sequel OR a great Jaws rip-off? Then Peter Lorre returns to review Ghosts on the Loose (1943). Amity Harbor Patrol, come in Amity Harbo...

Amy talks, slurps martinis, and just wants to go home. Oh, she's also a gorilla. A movie from the team behind Jurassic Park (well, except for that Steven guy) that begs us to consider who would win: a hundred gorillas or Laura Linney with a laser gun?

Don't let Amy drink alone as we discuss outrageous accents, questionable plot devices, and the very niche subgenre of ape movies - the racially repugnant ones of the 1930s/40s and the...

Horror icon Peter Lorre reviews monster movies of the poverty row studios! Those B-movie scream factories of classic Hollywood churning out some of the best-worst movies ever made. But how is Mr. Lorre? Well, he's moved in with Matt, still subsists off of fishheads, and never comes out of his room... but what is he doing in there? Is that a glowing light emanating from under the door? What are those squaws and hisses? Is Peter okay...

Godzilla's on island time until Ebirah and Mothra crash the party, while a terrorist organization enslaves Infant Island natives for their nefarious plans. But before things get too serious, the jazz music, teen dance marathons, and wise-cracking safecrackers will keep this breezy flick rockin' and rollin'. Plus, discussions on director Jun Fukuda and the film's hidden themes with Godzilla scholar Beth Bredlau! Fresh off her Ebirah...

Disney sold a flick to families about lycanthropy, black magic, Cold War espionage, and a dog literally driving a car - and it worked! Put your paws together for this movie that's so far-fetched, it'll have you howling for more. As the poster says, "a new kind of horror movie! Horribly funny!" Come on, dogs. Now that's a tagline. Thank you Patrick and Gays Do the D for your friendship and thank YOU all for listening! You can find P...

Fairy tales are transformed into wolfish nightmares as a young girl navigates burgeoning adolescence with help from her granny, amorous boys, and lots and lots of floofers. But beware - these pups have plenty of bite! So pull your little red hood tight and join us by the fire to discuss werewolves, severed heads, feminist folk horror and more. Big thanks to Naomi for doing so! Plus, Peter Lorre reviews the vampire film Dead Men Wal...

Giant robots duel in gladiatorial combat to settle world disputes in this epic B-movie. Thrill at dashing heroes, nefarious villains, sick martial arts, and stop-motion effects that’d make Harryhausen proud. But why have so few seen this precursor to Pacific Rim? Put on your shiny jumpsuits and cowboy hats with returning hosts, Shawn Pryor and Sean Childers, as we discuss this cinematic Saturday morning cartoon. Plus, Peter Lorre r...

Surprise! The mayor of Bloomington, Indiana has decreed it Godzilla Day! All thanks to Beth, who's organized an entire Godzilla Weekend with screenings at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater. We're honored to have her talk about this gargantuan celebration, her upcoming panel at G-Fest XXX, her passion for Jun Fukuda, Mothra, kaiju baked goods, and more. Please check out all the details in the links below. Reach out if you have an...