Hedorah

Godzilla vs. Hedorah (2021)

Posted on by Paul Wilhelm-Aronofsky

What’s that? Didn’t I already cover Godzilla vs. Hedorah back in July? Sure did. But this year we got quite a treat as part of Toho’s celebration of Godzilla Day on November 3rd, honoring 67 years of Godzilla, and Hedorah’s 50th anniversary. The event is essentially a merchandizing festival, but in addition some interesting hot sauces, Toho released a short film with actual suitmation featuring everyone’s favorite psychedelic induced fever dream of an anti-pollution allegory: Hedorah! Toho had put out an even shorter film last year that was kind of fun, but this one is much more involved. It’s been five years since the release of Shin Godzilla in 2016, and this a welcome little gem for fans of practical effects and suitmation. They apparently took it down from the official account, but luckily it’s been preserved by RickDaSquirrel over on Youtube, enjoy!

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Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971)

Posted on by Paul Wilhelm-Aronofsky

Wow. Just… holy smokes. If you like how goofy the Showa Era Godzilla movies are, you’ll love this one. Even if you think these films are a little too cheesy, this is a must watch because it is absolutely, jaw droppingly insane. It’s one of my all time favorites, and a major reason I started this blog was to fervently share my love for Godzilla vs Hedorah with anyone who will give me the time of day. Everything about this one-off from director Yoshimitsu Banno is bonkers, including one of the most terrifying behind the scenes tales in the whole franchise. It’s so out there that producer Tomoyuki Tanaka promptly fired Banno, interrupting the planned sequel which was to take place in Africa. A mix of psychedelic surrealism, animation, environmentalism, phenomenal practical effects, and off the wall antics, enjoy it or not, you will be forever changed after watching the incomparable Godzilla vs Hedorah.

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