“Notzilla Month” begins on this episode of Theater of Trash as Tom and Nick discuss the 1961 Godzilla knockoff from the UK: “Gorgo!” A volcanic eruption off the coast of Ireland reveals a giant prehistoric sea monster. Salvage hunters Joe Ryan and Sam Slade capture the creature. The monster is transported to London and put on public display. Scientists discover that Gorgo is actually a juvenile. His enormous mother emerges from the ocean to find her offspring. The mother monster attacks London, destroying buildings and military forces along the way. Tom and Nick have a blast talking about this junky classic with surprisingly good special effects, a healthy dose of humor, and an unintended political message about the tensions between England and Ireland. It ain’t Godzilla…but it’s a lot of fun! [Ep 6]
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