Horror

Godzilla - 1956

DIRECTED BY: ISHIRO HONDA, TERRY O. MORSE
STARRING: RAYMOND BURR

GENRE: HORROR

PLOT

Steve Martin, an American reporter, begins to investigate a series of mysterious disasters occurring over the coast of Tokyo
Within his investigation Steve Martin confronts one of the most deadliest and ancient creatures within the world: Godzilla
A series of nuclear tests awakened this deadly beast which unleashes his rage on the city of Tokyo
He would eventually return to the bay when his rage subsides
Many of the modern weapons prove ineffective in stopping Godzilla, but the brilliant scientist Dr. Serizawa discovered a new weapon which is has the ability to kill of life located within the bay including Godzilla

SIGNIFICANCE

The obsession with monsters during the era is in part due to the fears stemming from the existence of the atomic bombs
American society had to cope with the reality of imminent destruction and a possible apocalypse which could occur from these weapons of mass destructions
The horror movies incorporating monsters like Godzilla provided an alternate world with destruction not devised from humans
In these stories humans served as the agents of hope and the might of good, which often sprung from their desire to establish peace between nations and organizations, uniting them together as a whole instead of pitting them against each other
These alternate worlds provided by these horror movies allowed American society to escape from the realities of the Cold War