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REVIEW: Gamera vs Viras (1968)

October 29, 2021 Grant Watson

In 1968 Daiei produced their fourth annual Gamera feature. While the third film, Gamera vs Gyaos, had been a commercial success, other films released by Daiei had not been so lucky. While the studio was keen to profit from a fourth Gamera – … Continue reading REVIEW: Gamera vs Viras (1968)

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REVIEW: Gamera vs Gyaos (1967)

October 20, 2021 Grant Watson

When 1965’s Gamera the Giant Monster was an unexpected hit, the Daiei Studio commissioned a sequel, upped the budget and appointed a more prestigious director. When that follow-up, Gamera vs Barugon, was not the popular success the studio had imagined, they dropped the budget … Continue reading REVIEW: Gamera vs Gyaos (1967)

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REVIEW: Gamera vs Barugon (1966)

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Grant Watson

With the commercial success of their 1965 film Gamera the Giant Monster, the Daiei studio were quick to commission a sequel. This second Gamera film benefitted from a slightly bigger budget and a colour presentation, as well as what was seen as … Continue reading REVIEW: Gamera vs Barugon (1966)

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