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GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (2004) Reviews and overview

Godzilla: Final Wars (ゴジラファイナルウォーズ Gojira: Fainaru Wōzu) is a 2004 Japanese science fiction Kaiju film directed by Ryuhei Kitamura (Versus), written by Wataru Mimura and Isao Kiriyama and produced by Shogo Tomiyama. It is the 28th installment in the Godzilla film series, and …

DEAD BITE (2011) Thai comedy horror

Dead Bite is a 2011 Thai comedy zombie horror film directed by Joey Boy [Apisit Opas-iamlikit], who also stars with Buddha Bless, Lakana Wattanawongsiri. Plot: A hip-hop group led by Joey Boy becomes …

BRIDES OF BLOOD (1968) Reviews and overview

Brides of Blood is a 1968 Filipino science-fiction horror film directed by Eddie Romero and Gerardo de Leon, based on a screenplay by Cesar Amigo. The movie stars John Ashley (Beast of Blood; Frankenstein’s Daughter, …

KING KONG VS. GODZILLA (1962) Reviews and free to watch online

‘The most colossal conflict the screen has ever known’ King Kong vs. Godzilla is a 1962 Japanese science-fiction Kaiju film produced by Toho Studios. Directed by Ishirō Honda with visual …

MONSTERZ (2014) Overview

Monsterz is a 2014 Japanese horror film by Hideo Nakata (Ring). It is a remake of Min-suk Kim’s 2010 film Haunters. It stars Tatsuya Fujiwara, Takayuki Yamada, Satomi Ishihara, Tomorowo Taguchi, and Motoki …

EVIL DEAD TRAP (1988) Reviews of Japanese horror classic

Evil Dead Trap is a 1988 Japanese horror film directed by Toshiharu Ikeda and produced by Japan Home Video. Plot: TV show host Nami asks her viewers to send their …

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (2009) Reviews and overview

‘You think you know the story’ The Cabin in the Woods is a 2009 American horror film co-directed and co-written by Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon. The movie stars Kristen …

GEMINI (2014) Reviews and overview

Gemini is a 2014 Filipino horror film from Blackswan Pictures co-produced and directed by Ato Bautista from a screenplay by Shugo Praico. It stars twins Sheena McBride, Brigitte McBride, plus …

YONGARY: MONSTER FROM THE DEEP (1967) Reviews and overview

Yongary: Monster from the Deep – original title: Yonggary or Yongary (대괴수 용가리; Taekoesu Yongary; literally Great Monster Yongary) is a 1967 South Korean Kaiju monster film directed by prominent genre-film director Kim Ki-duk. It stars Oh Yeong-il and Nam Jeong-im. The …

PULGASARI (1985) Reviews of North Korean monster movie

Pulgasari is a 1985 North Korean film directed by Shin Sang-ok and Chong Gon Jo. The film, a giant monster film similar to the Japanese Godzilla series, was produced by the South Korean Shin, who had been kidnapped in 1978 …

SANGUIVOROUS aka KYUKETSU (2011) Reviews and overview

Sanguivorous – original title: Kyuketsu – is a 2011 Japanese film directed by Naoki Yoshimoto. It stars Masaya Adachi, Ayumi Kazizawa, Ko Murobushi and Mutsuko Yoshinaga. Review: Avant-garde cinema seems to be …

ASWANG (2011) Reviews and overview

Aswang is a 2011 Filipino fantasy horror film directed and co-written by Jerrold Tarog. The movie stars Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, Albie Casiño, Jillian Ward, Marc Abaya and Niña Jose. …

EXTE: HAIR EXTENSIONS (2007) Reviews and overview

Exte: Hair Extensions is a 2007 Japanese horror film written and directed by Sion Sono (The Suicide Club). The movie stars Chiaki Kuriyama, Ren Osugi, and Megumi Satō. The title is a Japanese slang shortening of …

NEZULLA aka NEZULLA: THE RAT MONSTER (2002) Reviews and overview

Nezulla (Saikyôjû tanjô Nezura; also known as Nezulla: The Rat Monster) is a 2002 Japanese direct-to-video horror film written and directed by Kanta Tagawa. It stars Ayumi Tokitou, Yoshiyuki Kubota,and Mika Katsumura. In Japan, a U.S. …

THE HUMAN-FACED DOG Review of Japanese fake documentary

The Human-Faced Dog is a 1990 Japanese fake documentary film about an urban myth. Dave Jackson from the wonderfully entertaining blog Mondo Exploito explains: Look at that video cover. How could I resist? …

ZOMBIE HUNTER RIKA (2008) Reviews and overview

Zombie Hunter Rika aka Zombie Killer Rika and High School Girl Rika: Zombie Hunter is a 2008 Japanese comedy horror film directed by Ken’ichi Fujiwara and co-written with Takeyuki Morikaku. The movie stars Lisa Kudô (as Risa Kudô playing …

THE COMPLEX (2013) Reviews and overview

The Complex (original title: クロユリ団地 Kuroyuri danchi) is a 2013 Japanese horror film directed by Hideo Nakata (Ring, Ring 2, Dark Water) from a screenplay by Junya Kato and Ryuta Miyake. Plot: Asuka (Atsuko Maeda), a young …

GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (1974) Reviews and overview

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is a 1974 Japanese science fiction kaiju film produced by Toho. Directed by Jun Fukuda and featuring special effects by Teruyoshi Nakano, the film stars Gorō Mutsumi, Hiroshi …

LESSON OF EVIL (2012) Reviews and overview

Aku no Kyōten (悪の教典 literally, “Lesson of Evil”), known in English as Lesson of Evil and Lesson of the Evil is a 2012 Japanese slasher thriller film directed by Takashi Miike, starring Hideaki Itō, Takayuki Yamada and Mitsuru Fukikoshi. It is …

CROCZILLA aka THE MILLION DOLLAR CROCODILE (2012) Reviews and overview

Million Dollar Crocodile aka Croczilla is a 2012 Chinese comedy monster movie directed by Lin Lisheng. The film stars Barbie Hsu, Guo Tao, Lam Suet. Review: First and foremost, Croczilla is a puzzling retitling of Million Dollar Crocodile, apparently China’s …

SADAKO 3D 2 (2013) Reviews and overview

Sadako 3D 2 is a 2013 Japanese horror film directed by Tsutomu Hanabusa based on a novel by Kôji Suzuki. The film stars Miori Takimoto, Satomi Ishihara, Kôji Seto and Yûsuke Yamamoto. It is slated for an August 30th release …

THE DEADLY STRANDS (2013) Overview

The Deadly Strands is a 2013 Chinese horror film directed by Zhao Xiaoxi. The movie stars Leon Dai, Zak Zhai and Kong Qianqian. Plot: A radio talk show host and …

THE COFFIN (2008) Reviews and overview

The Coffin is a 2008 horror film co-production from Thailand, South Korea and Singapore directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham. The movie stars Ananda Everingham and Karen Mok. Review: There is, apparently, …

HEADLESS GHOST (1980) Overview

Headless Ghost (Phi hua khaad) is a 1980 Thai supernatural horror film. The movie stars Sorapong Chatri [Sorapong Chatree] and Setta Sirachaya.

MY EX 2 (2010) Reviews and overview

My Ex 2 – aka My Ex 2: Haunted Lover (original title: แฟนใหม่) – is a 2010 Thai horror film, and a sequel to My Ex. Review: The plot (no ‘Haunted Lover’ on …

GODZILLA VS. GIGAN Reviews and overview

Godzilla vs. Gigan is a 1972 Japanese science-fiction Kaiju film produced by Toho. Directed by Jun Fukuda with special effects by Teruyoshi Nakano, the film starred Hiroshi Ishikawa, Yuriko Hishimi and Minoru Takashima. The 12th film of the Godzilla series, this film …

THE UNTOLD STORY 2 (1998) Reviews and overview

The Untold Story 2 is a 1998 Hong Kong film directed by Ng Yiu-Kuen. The film is a sequel to the 1993 movie The Untold Story, but finds Anthony Wong in a …

DEADBALL (2011) Reviews and overview

Deadball (デッドボール Deddobōru) is a 2011 Japanese comedy horror film directed by Yudai Yamaguchi. The film stars Tak Sakaguchi as Jubeh Yakyu, a seventeen-year-old who accidentally kills his father with his extra powerful baseball arm. Years later, …

THE LIVING SKELETON Reviews of Japanese horror

The Living Skeleton (aka Kyûketsu Dokuro-Sen/Bloodsucking Skeleton Ship/Vampire Skeleton Ship/Vampire Skull Ship/Living Skeleton) is a 1968 Japanese horror film directed by Hiroshi Matsuno and produced by Shochiku. It was written by …

THE KILLING OF SATAN (1983) Reviews and overview

The Killing of Satan is a 1983 Filipino fantasy horror film directed by Efren C. Pinon from a screenplay written by Joe Mari Avellana. The movie stars Ramon Revilla, Elizabeth …

JIGOKU (1960) Reviews and overview

Jigoku – 地獄, “Hell”, also titled The Sinners of Hell, is a 1960 Japanese horror film, directed by Nobuo Nakagawa and starring Utako Mitsuya and Shigeru Amachi. Jigoku was re-made in …

407 DARK FLIGHT 3D (2012) Thai horror overview

‘Fly with us if you dare’ 407 Dark Flight 3D is a 2012 Thai 3D horror film directed by Isara Nadee. Also released Dark Flight 3D – Plot: Ten years …

BATMAN FIGHTS DRACULA (1967) Overview

Batman Fights Dracula (Batman contra Drácula) is a 1967 Filipino film directed by Leody M. Diaz and scripted by Bert R. Mendoza. Unfortunately, the film, which was not authorized by DC Comics, is …

MONKEY (1978-1980) TV series

Saiyūki – original title: 西遊記 – also known by its British title Monkey, is a Japanese television fantasy drama based on the classic 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West by …

SARS WARS (2004) Thai comedy horror

SARS Wars (Thai: ขุนกระบี่ผีระบาด or Khun krabii hiiroh, also subtitled Bangkok Zombie Crisis) is a 2004 Thai horror-comedy film directed and co-written by Taweewat Wantha (Long Weekend; Massagist). The film stars popular …

SATAN’S SLAVE (1980) Reviews of Indonesian horror

Satan’s Slave – original title: Pengabdi Setan (translation: “Devoted to Satan”) – is a 1980 Indonesian horror film directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra (Savage Terror; The Hungry Snake Woman) from a screenplay co-written with Naryono Prayitno and Imam Tantowi for …

GODZILLA (1978 – 1981) Animated TV series

Godzilla is a 30-minute animated series co-produced between Hanna-Barbera Productions and Toho in 1978 and aired on NBC in the United States and TV Tokyo in Japan. The series is an animated adaptation of the Japanese Godzilla films produced by Toho. It continued to air until 1981. Derided by many aficionados …