Troglodyte Horror and Cult Film Review Podcast

Host by the Loki Jesse and Tim. Troglodyte is a podcast where we give our unique review at current horror and classic cult films. Some episodes will feature an in depth look at specific topics or friends/guests will stop by to join in on the discussion.

Wrestlemania 41 Discussion 04/19/2025

MaxXxine (2024) 04/19/2025

Top 10 Modern Scream Queens Part 2 04/07/2025

Top 10 Modern Scream Queens Part 1 03/31/2025

Top 10 Classic Scream Queens Part 2 03/24/2025

Top 10 Classic Scream Queens Part 1 03/17/2025

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) 03/10/2025

The Love Witch (2016) 03/03/2025

Wingman (2024) Part 2 02/24/2025

Wingman (2024) 02/17/2025

Godzilla hates Mothra! 02/10/2025

Godzilla hates Mothra! We are back! Ruby stops by the studio, to talk about Godzilla and Mothra. What’s the deal with certain fans believing they are in a relationship! We try to get the bottom of this and discuss the issue. I got receipts. Gamerant Godzilla and Mothra's Relationship, Explained By Joshua Kristian McCoy Published Jul 9, 2024 "Godzilla and Mothra aren't allies as often as one might think. They're enemies in the majority of their shared film projects. This is a consequence of Godzilla's moral inconsistencies. to destroy or to protect, and that decision will illuminate his relationship with Mothra. The modern movies describe them as symbiotic organisms, but Toho imagined them more as occasional friends." Scified.com Mothra: Godzilla's Unofficial Partner Written by singhavn744 2024-10-08 04:14:49 A Popular Fan Theory The idea of Mothra and Godzilla as a couple is a popular fan theory. Fans have often speculated about the nature of their relationship, with some suggesting that it is romantic, while others believe that it is simply a platonic friendship. Regardless of the exact nature of their relationship, Mothra and Godzilla are undoubtedly one of the most beloved pairs in the kaiju universe. Collider Congrats to The Couple! Godzilla and Mothra Are Married! No Joke By Jeffrey Harris Published Nov 1, 2024 The MonsterVerse Introduces Mothra as 'The Queen of the Monsters' "In Legendary's MonsterVerse, the universe's version of giant monsters are called Titans, who have existed on Earth for millions of years. The alpha predator or "king" of the Titans is Godzilla, who maintains a natural balance among the Titans. After Mothra hatches from her cocoon and arrives at Monarch's Bermuda base, Dr. Chen (Zhang Ziyi) first refers to Mothra as the "Queen of the Monsters." The scene depicts the adult Mothra attempting to communicate with Godzilla, who has taken refuge to recover from his wounds from a previous battle earlier in the film. Warrant Officer Barnes (O'Shea Jackson Jr.) then bluntly states, "So, her and Godzilla, they're like…They got a thing going on?" Monarch's Sam Coleman (Thomas Middleditch) then suggests that Godzilla and Mothra have a "symbiotic relationship," noting that "Symbiotic relationships between two different species aren't that uncommon." So, if the film establishes Godzilla as the king of the Titans, that must mean that Mothra is his queen and wife." Godzilla and Mothra's Relationship Continues in 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' "In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Mothra is resurrected, thanks to help from Jia (Kaylee Hottle) and the Iwi tribe. The newly resurrected Mothra proves crucial in stopping Godzilla's rampage against Kong, convincing to unite against the Skar King and his enslaved Titan, Shimo. Of course, only Mothra can stop Godzilla and force a giant, ticked-off, rampaging reptile to listen to reason. That's because Godzilla holds great respect for his queen and wife, Mothra. Fans have taken to shipping Godzilla and Mothra since the release of King of the Monsters, so it's amusing to see how the MonsterVerse has leaned into . While the Monarch scientists might view their relationship as "mutually symbiotic," fans know deep down that it's something more." Film Ever Mothra and Godzilla Connection Explained by Azad Arshi Symbolism and Themes In movies, Mothra and Godzilla Connection in Themes is Different. Mothra is about nature being beautiful and safe, while Godzilla shows how dangerous humans can be, especially with nuclear weapons. When they fight, it’s a reminder of how humans change nature and hurt each other. Mothra wants us to take care of the environment, while Godzilla warns us about what could happen if we’re not careful. Their stories make us think about how we treat nature and each other. Mothra and Godzilla Connection In the movies, Mothra, Godzilla, and other monsters have interesting relationships. Sometimes they work together, and other times they fight each other. These partnerships and battles make their characters more complex and influence the stories. Mothra and Godzilla Connection: they teamed up in some movies to fight common enemies, showing that even though they’re different, they can cooperate for a good cause. For example, in “Godzilla vs. Mothra,” they join forces to defeat a powerful enemy threatening the world. But they also have conflicts. In films like “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” Godzilla fights against monsters that challenge his power or endanger humanity. These conflicts reveal different sides of their characters and show how their relationships are complicated. Other monsters in the franchise play different roles, sometimes as friends and sometimes as enemies. For instance, monsters like Rodan and King Ghidorah have been both allies and foes to Godzilla and Mothra in different movies. Overall, the relationships between Mothra, Godzilla, and other monsters make the stories more interesting. Whether they’re teaming up or fighting, these interactions shape the exciting adventures in the movies. Conclusion In Conclusion , the strong bond between Mothra and Godzilla Connection represents a fascinating relationship that attracts people of all ages. Whether they’re working together or against each other, their stories reveal interesting differences in their characters, abilities, and reasons for doing things. With exciting fights and detailed storytelling, Mothra and Godzilla keep fans around the world interested, showing that they’re beloved characters in the world of monster stories, and they’ll always be remembered. Check Out! Our Friends over at , , You’ve Heard of It, and Just Another Friday Night. 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Godzilla Raids Again (1955) 01/13/2025

Godzilla Raids Again (1955) First episode of the new year, and we start off with returning guest host, Rudy. He comes to the studio to discuss our favorite monster of cinema, Godzilla. We talk about the second film to feature Godzilla in Godzilla Raids Again. For this episode I got receipts because we try to defend this from the critics who had not been kind to this film. Variety Mar 28, 2024 10:44am PT All Godzilla Movies Ranked By Matthew Chernov This list didn't include the NetFlix Animated Movies Out of 35 He ranked this at 31 "Notable only for introducing Godzilla’s dog-like adversary Anguirus, who would go on to become one of the most beloved beasts in the series, this rushed production is marred by awkward direction, threadbare special effects, and an interminably slow and meandering second half that dispenses with monster fights in favor of pointless human drama." -- Rotten Tomatoes All Godzilla Movies Ranked Rank at #20 with 64% 7 Fresh and 4 Rotten on the Tomatometer 5.00 out of 10 Rating Popcornmeter All Audience Reviews sits at 36 % 3 out of 5 Rating -- IndieWire All 38 ‘Godzilla’ Movies Ranked from Worst to Best by Wilson Chapman March 28, 2024 Includes the Netflix Animated Movies Ranked at 31 "A quickie sequel to the groundbreaking 1954 original film, ‘Godzilla Raids Again’ feels like a downgrade in every possible way. Pitting Godzilla against quadrupedal dino kaiju Anguirus, the film establishes the formula of throwing two monsters into the same movie and seeing who’ll win, but renders their battle with cheap effects and setpieces that feel like the leftovers from the groundbreaking original. The non-Godzilla parts of the film don’t quite land either; a lot of time is spent with the human cast this time around, all of whom feel like poor substitutes for the iconic cast of the original. In retrospect, ‘Godzilla Raids Again’ feels like the awkward middle child of the Showa years, caught between the grandiose tragedy of the original and the goofy fun of the later sequels to mixed and mostly boring effect. " -- Collider Every Godzilla Movie, Ranked From Worst to Best By Jeremy Urquhart Updated Mar 29, 2024Includes the Netflix Animated Movies Rank at 30 Coming out just one year after the original Godzilla, Godzilla Raids Again is notable for two main reasons. The first is that it's the only Godzilla film other than the original to be shot in black and white, and the second is that it's the first time Godzilla is pitted against another giant monster - here, it's series regular Anguirus. For those reasons, it's an interesting and sometimes engaging sequel, but it does feel a little rushed and uninspired. It paved the way for future movies to be about more than just humanity vs. Godzilla, but also fell very short of measuring up to the first film. Definitely not bad, and maybe a little over-hated, but nothing too special, either. It's also interesting because it's one of the original Japanese re-edit, 1959's Gigantis, the Fire Monster. Vulture By James Grebey, a Vulture contributor who writes about genre TV and movies. Updated June 2, 2024 Doesn't list all 38 films, on List 23 of the films. Godzilla Raids Again. Wikizilla Trivia · Godzilla Raids Again was the first Godzilla film to feature multiple monsters. · The Godzilla suit used for this film, the GyakushuGoji, was slimmer and lighter than the previous ShodaiGoji suit used in the first film, putting less pressure on actor Haruo Nakajima and thus making every fight scene with Anguirus easier. · The JSDF's tactic of enforcing a blackout in Osaka to protect it from Godzilla is the same tactic used by Japan at the end of World War II to protect cities from Allied bombing raids. · Godzilla Raids Again is the only Godzilla film to date where Godzilla's dorsal fins consistently do not glow prior to him releasing his atomic breath. Later films would only occasionally not show the discharge, often by mistake. · Godzilla Raids Again is one of only two Toho Godzilla films in which the JSDF defeats the monster at the end with existing technology rather than a fictional superweapon, along with The Return of Godzilla. · There are no scenes in this film which feature Godzilla using his atomic breath from the full suit-view. Every time he does, the hand-operated puppet head is used. This is due to the fact that the suit's mouth could not open wide enough. · Gigantis, the Fire Monster was distributed in the United States by Warner Bros., who would go on to distribute the films of Legendary Pictures' Monsterverse 55 years later. · After this film's release, Toho took a seven-year hiatus from making Godzilla films. However, during these seven years they continued to make kaiju films, and introduced two of the other most recognizable monsters from the Showa era: Rodan and Mothra. · In the Kaiju Guide for the PlayStation 3 and 4 Godzilla video game, Anguirus' bio states that he once battled a monster called "Gigantis," who has since been banished from this plane of existence, an inside joke referencing the American version of Godzilla Raids Again. · Godzilla Raids Again is the last Godzilla film to be filmed entirely in black-and-white and in the Academy aspect ratio. · Two shots of newspapers place the events of Godzilla Raids Again in January of 1955, possibly stretching into February. · In the scene at the Yayoi Restaurant in Hokkaido, the song that the fishermen are singing is the Hokkaido sea shanty "Sōran Bushi" ("ソーラン節"). · Several other kaiju films since Godzilla Raids Again have used similar Japanese titles, including King Kong Escapes (キングコングの逆襲 Kingu Kongu no Gyakushū), Terror of Mechagodzilla (メカゴジラの逆襲 Mekagojira no Gyakushū), and Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit (ギララの逆襲洞爺湖サミット危機一発 Girara no Gyakushū: Tōyako Samitto Kiki Ippatsu). Additionally, the 2023 animated series Chibi Godzilla Raids Again takes its name directly from Godzilla Raids Again. · Godzilla Raids Again was the first of four Godzilla films to have been scored by Masaru Sato. Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986), Frankenhooker (1990), Lost Boys (1987), The Monster Squad (1987), Friday the 13th (1980), Pulp Fiction (1994), Escape from New York (1981), Halloween (1978), The Exorcist (1973), The Re-Animator (1985), Candyman (1992), and Bride of Chucky (1998) Clips are used for transition and to further the discussion of the program. Patreon Support Thank you to our supporters we appreciate you and your faith in us. Victor Torres If you want your name mention in the show notes or want to request a film for us to watch and review. Join out Patreon at https://patreon.com/troglodytehorrorandcultfilmreview?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Check Out! 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