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 17 — DRACULA: DEAD AND LOVING IT
Mel Brooks’ fangtastic spoof harkens back to a meaningful relationship for our writer.
Number 18 — VAMPIRE IN BROOKLYN
Wes Craven’s oft-overlooked horror comedy with Eddie Murphy deserves more fans.
Number 19 — OUTBREAK
A major success at the box office despite its flaws, and its body count.
Number 20 — EL DÍA DE LA BESTIA
A hellish Christmas film features loads of blood, laughs…and a tangential connection to Spider-Man?
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.