Episode 39 - Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

Episode 39 June 06, 2022 00:46:32
Episode 39 - Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
Kaiju Vs. History
Episode 39 - Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

Jun 06 2022 | 00:46:32

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Show Notes

Ishiro Honda returns for another monster film in a decade that is soon to become crowded with them. This time the trope of alien invaders is fully cemented in the annals of kaiju cinema. This week we examine the history of 1965's "Invasion of Astro-Monster"!

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