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.
BEETLEJUICE (1988)
The Burtoniest movie that ever Burtoned, Rafael Ruiz looks at the many delightful ways that BEETLEJUICE remains as hilarious and haunting today as ever.
SLITHER (2006)
James Gunn’s 2006 sci-fi/horror/comedy film combines genetic strands of aliens/zombies/bodyhorror to incredible and hilarious effect.
WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (2013)
A perfect re-creation of ‘80s aesthetics and experiences add to the humor and the dread found in the analog horror of 2013’s WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL.
Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-2018)
Tiffany Aleman lists some of the best physical comedy found in the hilarious, horrific, and horrifically hilarious Ash vs Evil Dead TV series.
DAFFY DUCK’S QUACKBUSTERS (1988)
Andy Vanderbilt on how this Looney Tunes film—compiling some of the best classic horror themed cartoons, plus two new shorts—is equally hilarious and a loving tribute to the genre.
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (2014)
Kevin Sparrow examines how the 2014 vampire mockumentary tackles masculinity while retaining its incredible sense of humor.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY (1991)
1991’s THE ADDAMS FAMILY taught Kiley Fox the real meaning and power of family, especially as a misfit seeking to find her place (and her people) in the world.
ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (2017)
#Mocktoberfest2021 keeps the camera rolling with Natanael Martin looking at the brilliant twists and hilarious turns of Shin'ichirô Ueda's 2017 film. (Spoilers abound: go see this movie already!)
BLOODBATH AT THE HOUSE OF DEATH (1984)
Horror spoof BLOODBATH AT THE HOUSE OF DEATH has haunted Rob Dean for 33 years. He finally confronts this ghost of the past and finds…not much more than hot air.
LOVE AND MONSTERS (2020)
Aundria talks about finding love in a hopeless place and Michael Matthews’ film rich with gnarly creatures and genuine heart.
CLOVERFIELD (2008)
Rafael Motamayor revisits 2008’s CLOVERFIELD and explains why a camera-shy Kaiju is so terrifying.
PULGASARI (1985) and GALGAMETH (1996)
Two films sprung from the same idea, albeit in very different circumstances: GALGAMETH being a forgotten DTV monster flick, and PULGASARI a propaganda Kaiju film made under duress.
GAMERA THE BRAVE (2006)
Gamera returns to more family friendly ways with GAMERA THE BRAVE. The latest reboot still packs a lot of fun, fights, and feelings—making it akin to an ‘80s Amblin Kaiju film.
COLOSSAL (2016)
Nacho Vigalondo’s under-appreciated 2016 film mirrors broken people awash in the chaotic wake of their own actions with the devastation caused by giant monsters.
GAMERA VS. GYAOS (1967)
Kiley Fox reveals how GAMERA VS. GYAOS’ giant flying space turtle of death that is a friend to children everywhere is closely linked to classic Asian folklore.
GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (2004)
For his 50th anniversary, an over-the-top gauntlet was laid before Godzilla as the King of the Monsters went through greatest hits of fighting some of the best adversaries. Michael Scott revisits 2004’s GODZILLA: FINAL WARS.
THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN (1977)
Too strange to live, too rare to be destroyed…G.G. Graham writes about how bizarro cult film THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN is best when it forgets its supposed to be a KING KONG cash-in
GODZILLA 2000: MILLENNIUM (1999)
A fun look at the Kaiju Clapback that is GODZILLA 2000: MILLENNIUM. It seems Toho did not take too kindly to the 1998 Emmerich movie…