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Destroy All Monsters

Destroy All Monsters

Science Fiction · Action · 1968

At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters across the world.

Movie details

Destroy All Monsters

“The mysterious Kilaaks appear! Shaking the universe, the great battle of 11 monsters!”

1968 Science Fiction · Action 1h 29m

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6.9 / 10

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At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters across the world.

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Directed by

Ishirō Honda

Written by

Ishirō Honda · Takeshi Kimura

Akira Kubo

Akira Kubo

Katsuo Yamabe

Jun Tazaki

Jun Tazaki

Dr. Yoshido

Yukiko Kobayashi

Yukiko Kobayashi

Kyoko Manabe

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Dr. Otani

Chōtarō Tōgin

Chōtarō Tōgin

Ogata

Yoshibumi Tajima

Yoshibumi Tajima

General

Kenji Sahara

Kenji Sahara

Commander Nishikawa

Court is in session

Put Destroy All Monsters on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.