Matango Review

Review of Matango (1963) by screenqueeen: 👍 4/5

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A monster movie by way of how a kaiju picture would explore the gradual stripping away of humanity. But instead of giant preternatural creatures it's a force of nature that has always been there localized on a remote island that thrives on those who have been unfortunate enough to stumble on its territory. The stark individuality of the ship's crew is whittled down to the barest of primal interactions until there is nothing left of their qualities. Stays with you quite a bit longer after the credits roll.

"I'm the only survivor but they're the ones still living. I'm the one who's dead."