Review of Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) by Steve J — 15 Mar 2008
For years I couldn't stand this movie, thought it was one of the weaker Godzilla films. Well, it's not one of the best, but the DVD version released in the US a couple years ago is MUCH better than the VHS/television copies I grew up on, restoring several minutes of cut footage that showcases a much longer and better battle between Godzilla and Ebirah.
A dusty, dirty Mothra prop returns in the final moments for a disappointingly breif cameo appearence, but decent performances from the human cast (including Toho favorite Kumi Mizuno) help move the story along.
A giant lobster/shrimp hybrid (And a giant condor in a forgettable scene) doesn't make the best opponent for Godzilla, but, this was originally envisioned as a King Kong film. Once the script was written, however, that idea fell through and Godzilla was inserted in Kong's place. Part monster mash, part James Bond and part Robinson Curuso, and all in all, it ain't bad.
This review of Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) was written by Steve J on 15 Mar 2008.
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep has generally received mixed reviews.
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