Super sci-fi subs, a deadly sea dragons and more...
When we picked this episode, we were casting around for a good kaiju movie to cover -- and as it turns out, Atragon isn't actually much of a kaiju film. But it DOES have the debut of the kaiju Manda, along with an incredible super submarine that also flies through the air and tunnels through the Earth. It all centers around a potential war between surface humans and an ancient deep sea civilization. Directed by legendary director Ishirô Honda, it's also not shy with its commentary on nationalism and imperialism.
Next week's episode continues the 60s sci-fi trend with the granddaddy of all space horror films, Planet of the Vampires. In the meantime, remember that Weirdhouse Cinema does have merch in the STBYM store and don't sleep on our Letterboxd page.
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