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Category Archives: Retro
Danger 5 — Now with Added Monkeys!
Yes, you heard it right! Monkeys! But what kind? Watch Episode Four of Danger 5: The Diamond Girls to find out. [youtube EwYRbBbZK2k] Thanks to Avery as usual. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 5 [Coming next Monday]
Fly Danger 5! You Won’t Regret It!
The third episode of Danger 5: The Diamond Girls was released a few days ago. Here it is for those who haven’t seen it. As brilliantly silly and cool as ever. [youtube vkiqJCDlQTs] Thanks to Avery as usual. Episode 1 … Continue reading
Save Civilisation! Watch Danger 5 Episode 2!
According to Undead Backbrain correspondent Don Krouskop, Danger 5! has reaffirmed his faith in humanity. So if reading/hearing the news has plunged you into the depths of despair and the global financial crisis is undermining your psychological well-being, you know … Continue reading
Danger 5 Episode 1 is Online!
“What’s Danger 5?” I hear you ask. Haven’t you been paying attention? Read this now. Meanwhile, for the more savvy, the first episode of Danger 5: The Diamond Girls is here! [youtube ZK0OQk_vShg] Episode 2
Danger 5 Coming to a Computer Screen Near You!
Now, does this look too good to be true or what? [youtube 0Z09bNgSeMI] Eye-busting retro design, bizarre concepts, nostalgic stop-motion dinosaurs! What Danger 5 seems to be — in case you haven’t heard of it and haven’t guessed from the … Continue reading
Posted in Dinosaurs, News, Retro, Spies, Trailers, TV, Weird stuff
Tagged comedy, danger5, dariotown, online serial, retro adventure, SBS, stop-motion
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Monstrous Tourists
These vintage Japanese bromide cards — known as Pachimon Postcards — were published by Yokopro in the 1970s. They feature “pachimon kaiju”, counterfeit monsters that have been painted into scenes of familiar tourist attractions and locations around the world. As … Continue reading
Posted in Daikaiju, Giant Monsters, Japanese, Pictorial art, Retro
Tagged bromide cards, Giant Monsters, japanese monsters, kaiju, pachimon cards
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Exclusive: Kanigar, a Giant Monster Film in the Making?
According to up-and-coming UK filmmaker, Bevin Wright, Undead Backbrain (along with Monster Island News) were a source of information and inspiration when he began working on his stand-alone giant monster trailer. Whatever the inspiration — and classic 1950s creature features … Continue reading
Posted in Daikaiju, Giant Monsters, Independent film, Monsters in general, Retro, Trailers, Where's the Film?
Tagged 50s monster movies, Giant Monsters, kanigar
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There’s a New Bug in Town
There’s a new bug in town — and though he doesn’t sound nearly as glamorous as the giant ants from Them!, he does get the attention of the local gals. He’s an earwig — a giant earwig — and what … Continue reading
