MST3K vs. Giant Monsters
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What is Mystery Science Theater 3000?
The television show Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988-99) features a man and his robot sidekicks trapped on a space station by an evil scientist and forced to watch bad movies. For five-and-a-half seasons, Joel Robinson was the hapless host on the Satellite of Love. After he escaped, Mike Nelson replaced him for the rest of the series. The robots on the series were Tom Servo, Crow T. Robot, Gypsy, and Cambot.
The show ran for 198 episodes and one feature film. Over the course of the series, they riffed on several giant monster movies. These are the ones we will spotlight here.
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The show ran for 198 episodes and one feature film. Over the course of the series, they riffed on several giant monster movies. These are the ones we will spotlight here.
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Who, What, Where, When, and How (and Why Not?)
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MST3K vs. Gamera
Five Gamera films appeared on Mystery Science Theater 3000
In 1965, Japan's Daiei Motion Picture Company created the giant, flying turtle Gamera to compete with rival Toho Studios' Godzilla. Gamera made his first appearance in 1965's Gamera, and then appeared in eight subsequent films in the original series.Five of them were featured on MST3K during the show's third season*:
Gamera (1965)
MST3K episode 302 (June 1991)
A military plane crashes in the Arctic, awakening giant turtle Gamera. He heads to Japan and wreaks havoc, yet seemingly befriends a young misunderstood boy.
Gamera vs. Barugon (1966)
MST3K episode 304 (June 1991)
A group of men collude to steal a giant jewel from an Asian jungle. The jewel, actually an egg, hatches into the mutant lizard Barugon.
Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967)
MST3K episode 308 (July 1991)
Gamera fights a pterodactyl-like monster that feasts on blood.
Gamera vs. Guiron (1969)
MST3K episode 312 (July 1991)
Female brain-eating aliens abduct two boys from Japan. Gamera attempts to rescue them, but must fight the cyborg monster Guiron.
Gamera vs. Zigra (1971)
MST3K episode 316 (October 1991)
Gamera fights shark-like alien Zigra who, with the help of a woman under his control, attempts to take over Earth from its polluting inhabitants.
Watch these MST3K: Gamera Movies on Netflix
See also: Giant Monster Movies: Gamera
*(Note: These same five films previously appeared on MST3K during its first season, when it was a local television show in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.)
MST3K vs. Gamera: Vol XXI
Original Gamera on DVD
MST3K vs. Godzilla
Two Godzilla films appeared on Mystery Science Theater 3000
Japanese movie monster Godzilla first appearied in Toho Studios' 1954 film Gojira. Since then, Godzilla has gone on to become a worldwide pop culture icon, appearing in comic books, video games, novels, and television series.The original series of Godzilla films included sixteen entries. Two of them were featured on MST3K during its second season:
Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
MST3K episode 212 (January 1991)
When the undersea civilization Seatopia is damaged by nuclear testing conducted by the surface nations of the world, they dispatch Megalon, to the surface to destroy the world. Godzilla and size-changing robot Jet Jaguar battle Megalon and alien cyborg Gigan. Note: Godzilla vs. Megalon was originally intended as a solo vehicle for Jet Jaguar.
Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (1966)
MST3K episode 213 (February 1991)
Godzilla battles giant shrimp Ebirah. Guest-starring Mothra. Note: The film was originally written for King Kong, but the studio switched Kong with Godzilla. (This explains some of Godzilla's uncharacteristic behavior in the film, including his interest in the island girl.)
See also: Giant Monster Movies: Godzilla
Original Godzilla Trailers
Godzilla on DVD
Sound Off: Godzilla vs. Gamera
Which do you choose -- Godzilla or Gamera?
Godzilla is King of the Monsters!
goo2eyes says:
Godzilla, of course.
Hairdresser007 says:
I have a sweet spot in my heart for Godzilla!
Gamera is Invincible!
SquidooPower says:
Gamera all the way!
Tipi says:
I just hope its a fair fight!
MST3K vs. The Crawling Eye
This was the first episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 when it went nationwide. (Aired November 1989)
Watch this episode on Netflix
The Crawling Eye on DVD and On Demand
MST3K vs. Dinosaurs
MST3K episode 208 (November 1990)
An American military/science team searches for a downed rocket in a dinosaur-infested jungle at the top of a remote mountain. Starring Cesar Romero and Hugh Beaumont.
Watch MST3K: Lost Continent on Netflix
King Dinosaur (1955)
MST3K episode 210 (December 1990)
Four astronauts journey to a mysterious new planet to see if it's able to withstand a possible Earth colony. They are soon menaced by giant insects and dinosaurs. Produced and directed by Bert I. Gordon.
Future War (1997)
MST3K episode 1004 (April 1999)
An alien race kidnaps Earthlings for use as slaves. One slave escapes to contemporary Los Angeles, where he is hunted by alien cyborgs using dinosaurs as trackers.
Watch MST3K: Future War on Netflix
DVDs and Video On Demand
Lost Continent, King Dinosaur, Future War
MST3K vs. Giant Bugs and Crawling Things
MST3K episode 113 (February 1990)
Giant black scorpions emerge after a Mexican volcano eruption and go on a rampage. Includes special effects from legendary stop-motion animator Willis O'Brien, who created the effects in the 1933 classic King Kong.
Earth vs the Spider (1958)
MST3K episode 313 (September 1991)
Teens discover a giant spider, which rampages through a small town. Produced and directed by Bert I. Gordon.
Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959)
a.k.a. Attack of the Blood Leeches, Demons of the Swamp, She Demons of the Swamp, and War of the Giant Leeches.
MST3K episode 406 (July 1992)
In the Florida Everglades, a pair of larger-than-human, mutant leeches drag local people down to their underwater cave to slowly drain them of blood.
Watch MST3K: Attack of the Giant Leeches on Netflix
The Killer Shrews (1959)
MST3K episode 407 (July 1992)
With a hurricane approaching, a small group of people on a remote island are terrorized by a pack of omnivorous giant shrews.
Beginning of the End (1957)
MST3K episode 517 (November 1993)
An agricultural scientist successfully grows gigantic vegetables using radiation -- and inadvertently creates a hungry army of giant grasshoppers. Starring Peter Graves. Produced and directed by Bert I. Gordon.
Watch MST3K: Beginning of the End on Netflix
The Deadly Mantis (1957)
MST3K episode 804 (February 1997)
When a volcano explodes in the South Seas, the vibrations causes icebergs to shift near the arctic -- freeing a 200-foot-long praying mantis, trapped in the ice for centuries. Soon the giant mantis makes its way to civilization, where it terrorizes New York and Washington, D.C.
DVD
Giant Bugs and Crawling Things
MST3K vs. Sea Monsters
Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (1966)MST3K episode 213 (February 1991)
Godzilla battles giant shrimp Ebirah. Guest-starring Mothra. Note: The film was originally written for King Kong, but the studio switched Kong with Godzilla. (This explains some of Godzilla's uncharacteristic behavior in the film, including his interest in the island girl.)
Viking Women and the Sea Serpent (1957)
a.k.a. The Saga of the Viking Women and Their Voyage to the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent
MST3K episode 317 (October 1991)
Vikings' wives set off to rescue their husbands and cross with a sea monster. Directed by Roger Corman.
Devil Fish (1984)
MST3K episode 911 (August 1998)
A group of Florida scientists discover a gigantic prehistoric shark.
Watch MST3K: Devil Fish on Netflix
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MST3K vs. Giant Lizards
MST3K episode 402 (June 1992)
A 30-foot killer lizard is loose in the woods near a bumbling town full of teens.
Watch MST3K: The Giant Gila Monster on Hulu
Gorgo (1961)
MST3K episode 909 (July 1998)
British sci-fi about a monster appears off the coast of Ireland and is captured by circus men. The monster's mother comes to its rescue -- devastation ensues. Leonard Maltin makes a guest appearance in this episode.
DVD
MST3K vs. Giants
The Amazing Colossal Man (1957)
MST3K episode 309 (July 1991)
An officer in the U.S. Army miraculously survives an atomic blast -- but the radiation causes him to grow into a 60-foot-tall giant who wreaks havoc.
War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
MST3K episode 319 (November 1991)
Although it features a different cast, this sequel to The Amazing Colossal Man finds that the the titular character survived ... and is now a giant, disfigured zombie creature.
Village of the Giants (1965)
MST3K episode 523 (January 1994)
This beach-party update of H.G. Wells' The Food of the Gods revolves around a chemical substance which causes giant growth in living things -- and the rebellious youth that get their hands on it. With Tommy Kirk and Beau Bridges.
VHS and DVDs
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Rifftrax vs. Giant Monsters
Former MST3K cast members continue the tradition
Mystery Science Theater alumni Michael J. Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy continue heckling movies under the guise of Rifftrax. Some selected giant monster movies are listed below.
- Cloverfield
- descriptionMike, Kevin and Bill's RiffTrax was found by the Department of Defense (and then thrown away, but we dug it out of a garbage can.)
- Crater Lake Monster
- Mike, Kevin, and Bill became the laughingstock of the scientific community for their fervent belief in The Crater Lake Monster. But they'll show them, yes, soon they'll show them all!!
- Dragon Wars: D-War
- Mike, Kevin and Bill decided to D-riff Dragon Wars: D-War, because a fan in attendance at our 2009 Comic-Con panel suggested it. The moral of the story? Don't do that.
- Planet of Dinosaurs
- Kevin, Bill and Mike sharpen some sticks, put on their least smelly animal furs and prepare to poke at the Planet of Dinosaurs.
- Reign of Fire
- It's an old fashioned post-apocalyptic dude-off, both on the screen and in the recording booth, as Kevin Murphy joins Mike Nelson for what is sure to be your newest favorite RiffTrax involving dragons.
- Transformers
- It's the most fun you'll have watching toys, at least until Mr. Potato Head: The Motion Picture hits the theaters (Jack Black is in talks to star). Mike, Kevin and Bill endure the lashings of Michael Bay in a must-have RiffTrax!
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
- The tinfoil hat guy gave Mike, Kevin and Bill's riffing of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen two thumbs up, a rating he had previously only given to a shopping cart wheel that he believed influenced the 2004 presidential election.
MST3K resources
- The Official Mystery Science Theater 3000 Website
- Official site from producer Jim Mallon. featuring original animated shorts starring the 'bots, classic host segments from the original show, and more.
- Satellite News
- Official fan site, with news of cast activity, DVD releases, show history, interviews, episode guides, and trader lists.
- Shout! Factory - Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Official DVDs from Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Full Episodes
- Streaming episode on Hulu
- Cinematic Titanic - The Masters of Movie Riffing
- Cinematic Titanic is the new feature-length movie riffing show from creator Joel Hodgson and original cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
- RiffTrax | We don't make movies, we make them funny!
- RiffTrax is an innovative site featuring the hilarious DVD commentaries of the stars and writers of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
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Guestbook Comments
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agoofyidea
Oct 22, 2011 @ 9:04 pm | delete
- Fun lens. I wish I had seen more episodes
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goo2eyes
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- you must be young at heart. nostalgic lenses you have. keep up the good work
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- i just love mst3k
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MickThompson
Oct 9, 2011 @ 8:17 am | delete
- I simply adore this lens. It brings back a lot of memories. GAMERA is my favorite. Thanks for this lovely lens. You're awesome!
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MickThompson
Oct 9, 2011 @ 8:17 am | delete
- I simply adore this lens. It brings back a lot of memories. GAMERA is my favorite. Thanks for this lovely lens. You're awesome!
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SquidooPower
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- I have the crawling eye on my iPod and watch it every time I'm sleeping on my boat.
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MST3K Vs. Gamera: Mystery Science Theater 3000, Vol. XXI [Deluxe Edition]
All 5 classic episodes in one box set!
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MST3K Vs. Gamera: Mystery Science Theater 3000, Vol. XXI [Deluxe Edition]
Amazon Price: $59.62 (as of 06/03/2012)
What could possibly be better suited to the always-quotable wisecracks of beloved SoL captive Joel Robinson and his faithful robot sidekicks, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot, than a monster movie about a giant flying turtle? The answer is four other movies about same flying turtle! Behold the first-ever themed collection of Mystery Science Theater 3000 classics: all five Gamera episodes from the particularly fertile third season of the long-running cult comedy television series packaged in their own shell!
