The Daily Beasts
For theme projects (like #Kaijuly, #Mocktoberfest, and #SeasonsBeatings—for example),
a new film/show is profiled every day by a different writer.
Number 21—LEPRECHAUN 3
Director Brian Trenchard-Smith brings the ruckus with this uproarious bit of pop horror sequel.
Number 22—CONGO
Michael Crichton’s lesser known adventure/sci-fi/horror film from 1995 is star-studded.
Number 23—THE ADDICTION
Abel Ferrara’s descent into vampirism, dependency, and loneliness is a standout film from 1995.
Number 24—CANDYMAN: FAREWELL TO THE FLESH
A mixed bag sequel is helped by another iconic performance by Tony Todd.
Number 25 — THE MANGLER
Tobe Hooper’s other Stephen King adaptation is one mean machine that doesn’t let up.
GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023)
Humanity shines amidst the devastation in Takashi Yamazaki’s film.
GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS! (1956)
The Americanized version of the original GODZILLA is still impressive 70 years later.
GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (1995)
The end of the Heisei era brings about one of the most impressive and enduring GODZILLA films to date.
TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (1975)
The closing Godzilla film of the Shôwa era is an equal mix of darkness and goofiness.
THE WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (1966)
A crazy kaiju slobberknocker that features some weird ass creatures, Russ Tamblyn, and a surprising amount of heart.
MOTHRA (1961)
A kaiju-sized metaphor for the treatment of indigenous people and the environment.
ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN (1993)
A monstrous misfire highlights a sizable gender gap in kaiju films.
EBIRAH, HORROR OF THE DEEP (1966)
An oft-overlooked (and downright disparaged) kaiju film gets its due.