The mistake that almost destroyed Godzilla forever
32From the terrifying symbol of nuclear catastrophe in Godzilla (1954) to the role of a father teaching his mischievous son to breathe fire in Son of Godzilla (1967), what happened to the King of the Monsters?
This video explores how attempts to "humanize" Godzilla by giving him the role of a father completely undermined Godzilla's terrifying essence.
Join us on a journey to explore the pivotal turning point of the Godzilla franchise, transforming it from a monster horror film to a family entertainment staple, leaving a lasting mark on the image of the Kaiju king.
Let's find out... why this attempt to "humanize" Godzilla fell short, and what legacy it left for the Godzilla franchise that continues to this day.
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