Film Review: Benemoth the sea monster (a.k.a The Giant Behemoth).

Release date: March 1959.

Story: When hundreds of radioactive fish wash up dead on the beaches of England, an American scientist is called to help investigate the mystery. Soon reports of a giant dinosaur have been sighted all across the coast and so the scientist orders the closer of the river Thames in order to protect London. But the monster ends up in London and wreaks havoc on the city. Will they be able to stop the Behemoth before it's too late? Watch the movie to find out.

My thoughts: This movie is similar to The Beast from 20.000 fathoms. In that its about a giant dinosaur wreaking havoc on a city. The stop motion effects were done by Willis O'Brian (The mentor of Ray Harryhausen and who did the stop motion effects for King Kong, The Lost World, and The Black Scorpion). This is a great movie for those who like giant monster movies.

My score: Four stars.

Film Review: Chopping Mall

Release date: March 21st 1986.

Story: A shopping centre in California has recently upgraded it's security when it purchases three robots to act as security guards. But things go haywire when an electrical storm causes the three robots to malfunction and go on a killing spree on their first night. Which spells danger when a group of teenagers decided to break into the centre and party all night. Can they survive the night with three killer robots running around? Watch the movie and find out.

My thoughts: This is a good movie. I have to admit the movie's poster does mislead people into thinking that is something like Halloween or Friday the 13th. But the robots are cool and it is funny when after they shoot someone with their lasers, they say "Thank you and have a nice day" afterwards.

My score: Four stars.

Film Review: Planet of the Apes

Release date: February 8th 1968.

Story: When their spacecraft crash lands on a unknown planet, three astronauts (one named Taylor and played by Charlton Heston) escape the wreckage and explore the desert surroundings. But then they discover that the planet they are on is in fact a planet of super intelligent apes. And soon Taylor and his friends are captured by the apes. Only Taylor survives and he soon makes friends with two chimpanzee scientists. Can Taylor escape his captors and somehow escape from the planet of the apes? Watch the film and find out.

My thoughts: This is a great movie. The makeup effects and the characters are great and the story is also good. And the twist ending is one of the most famous movie scenes of all time. This movie has spawned four sequels, a tv series, a cartoon series, a remake by Tim Burton, a trilogy remake, and tons of merchandise. I would recommend this for any sci fi fans.

My score: Four stars.

Film Review: It came from beneth the sea

Release date: July 1955.

Story: When a submarine is attacked by an unknown source, a three teamed marine biologists discover that the attacker was in fact a giant octopus. But the military officials scoff at the idea. But when swimmers and boats begin to disappear, they then stop all boating traffic in the North Pacific. Then the octopus begins to attack people on beaches and then makes it's way to San Francisco. Can everyone be able to stop this monster from reeking havoc on San Francisco before it's too late? Watch the film and find out.

My thoughts: Another great Ray Harryhausen movie. The special effects are great and there is a lot of suspense in this movie. The scene where the octopus attacks the Golden Gate bridge is one of the movie's most famous scenes. So this film I would recommend for any giant monster film or just a fan of Ray Harryhausen movies.

My score: Four stars.

Film Review: Gorgo

Release date: November 27th 1961.

Story: While salvaging sunken treasure off the coast of Ireland, two divers encounter a giant  dinosaur like monster who the locals named Gorgo. After managing to capture the monster, they then take Gorgo to London, England and is a major attraction. But as it turns out that Gorgo is an infant. And his mother is on her way to rescue him.

My thoughts: This movie is awesome. Gorgo is the British version of Godzilla and it shows. The special effects are amazing and the final act as Gorgo's mother rampaging through London is also amazing. I hope that Legendary gets the rights to Gorgo and put him in their Kaiju cinematic universe.

My score: Five stars.

TV Review: The Real Ghostbusters

Release date: September 13th 1986 - October 5th 1991 (Seven seasons. 140 episodes).

Story: A cartoon continuation of the Ghostbusters's movie. Where the ghostbusters (Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston) continue to battle ghosts and other supernatural threats to New York city. Along with their friends Janine the secretary and Slimer the greedy ghost.

My thoughts: This is a great show. The first two seasons are amazing with great stories, amazing and scary ghosts, and well liked characters. But it starts to go downhill at the start of season three. As the creators were told to change characters, put a certain secondary character into the foreground, add bits in that were unnecessary, and recast the voice actors. But apart from that it is a great show and I would recommend it.

(For more information, check out the many reviews of The Real Ghostbusters by Phelous.)

My score: Seasons 1 and 2: Five stars. Seasons 3 to 7: Two stars. 

Film Review: Mothra

Release date: July 30th 1961 (Japanese release), May 10th 1962 (US release).

Story: When a group of scientists explore an uncharted island, they discover two tiny women who say that are the high priestesses of their god Mothra. Thinking that it's just a fairy story, a tycoon kidnaps them and forces them to sing as part of a major attraction. But what the tycoon doesn't realise is that Mothra is very much real. And she will do anything to rescue her high priestesses.

My thoughts: This is a really good movie. The puppetry with Mothra (both her lava and adult forms) are amazing and the human characters are also good. I did enjoy the song that the high priestesses sing that calls out to Mothra (and all of the other versions in the other movies). If you are a Godzilla fan or a fan of giant monster movies in general, then I would recommend giving this a watch.

My score: Five stars.