Space Amoeba (1970) is a Japanese monster gem that I recently watched on a random streaming service. The storyline follows an asteroid filled with alien life forms that lands on a Pacific Ocean island. As the aliens come in contact with the local wildlife the wildlife becomes huge and menacing. When some investors land on the island and plan to build a resort they're in for a rude awakening.
This movie is directed by Ishirô Honda (Godzilla, 1954) and stars Akira Kubo (Throne of Blood), Yukiko Kobayashi (Destroy All Monsters), Kenji Sahara (Godzilla, 1954), Yoshio Tsuchiya (Seven Samurai) and Chôtarô Tôgin (Ebirah, Horror of the Deep).
There's so much to like about this movie. The sets and models the monsters destroy are very cool. The Amoeba costume is rediculous but the lobster and lizard were awesome. The creature special effects and how they use their hands is hilarious. I will say that I enjoyed the monster battles, which were more fun than good.
Overall, this is another classic Hondo monster picture that's not as good as Godzilla but still worth a viewing. I would score this a 6.5/10 and strongly recommend it.
This movie is directed by Ishirô Honda (Godzilla, 1954) and stars Akira Kubo (Throne of Blood), Yukiko Kobayashi (Destroy All Monsters), Kenji Sahara (Godzilla, 1954), Yoshio Tsuchiya (Seven Samurai) and Chôtarô Tôgin (Ebirah, Horror of the Deep).
There's so much to like about this movie. The sets and models the monsters destroy are very cool. The Amoeba costume is rediculous but the lobster and lizard were awesome. The creature special effects and how they use their hands is hilarious. I will say that I enjoyed the monster battles, which were more fun than good.
Overall, this is another classic Hondo monster picture that's not as good as Godzilla but still worth a viewing. I would score this a 6.5/10 and strongly recommend it.