Most horrifying hell creature that ever menaced all mankind!

Starring: Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Akio Kobori, Yasuko Nakada, Minosuke Yamada, Yoshifumi Tajima, Kiyoharu Onaka

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"Judging from a piece of its eggshell that we discovered, this one, which we've named Rodan, has a wingspan of 270 feet and weights over 100 tons." – Professor Kashiwagi

Why watch this? Rodan, a flying terror, destroys much of Tokyo in this thrilling film.

Plot Summary: In a Japanese mining village, mysterious disappearances and brutal deaths in the coal mine lead to a terrifying discovery: monstrous, prehistoric insects have been awakened. As the investigation unfolds and the insects cause havoc above ground, it becomes clear that these creatures are merely a prelude to an even greater threat dwelling deep within the earth. The awakening of a giant, ancient flying reptile, called Rodan, unleashes supersonic destruction across Japan.

Dad's Preview: This monster offering was Toho Studio's first film shot in color. It begins with a hysterical miner recalling his experience when he was trapped in a cave-in. He had to escape from gigantic car-sized insects. Forced deeper in the mountain's tunnels, he finds a huge egg. In sheer terror, he witnesses it hatch. The winged monstrosity within is large enough to consume the insects, as they are mere morsels to it. This film genuinely frightened me as a young child... and, of course, I could not get enough of it.

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