Gorgo (1961)

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re trudging through the murky waters of Gorgo (1961), a British kaiju film directed by Eugène Lourié. The story follows a young sea monster captured by treasure hunters and hauled to London for profit, only for its towering mother to come crashing through the city to get it back. Sound familiar? It should.

We break down the film’s clear nods to Godzilla, its flat characters, and the repetitive pacing that drags despite the short runtime. Still, we take a look at the practical effects, the surprisingly strong visuals for the time, and the solid restoration. So does Gorgo deserve a place in the kaiju lineup, or is it just a second-rate monster mash? Tune in and hear what we think.