Ep 15. Gamera vs. Zigra
- October 19, 1991
In Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 3 episode 15, Joel and his robot friends Tom Servo and Crow watch and comment on the Japanese monster movie, Gamera vs. Zigra. This 1971 film features two giant monsters battling it out in the ocean and in outer space.
The crew of the Satellite of Love, where the show takes place, mock the poorly dubbed dialogue and cheesy special effects throughout the movie. They also make references to pop culture and share their own jokes and observations.
As the movie progresses, the crew becomes increasingly amused by the absurdity of the plot, which involves an alien invasion and mind control. They also take note of the film's strange moral messages, such as the importance of environmental conservation.
Throughout the show, Joel and the robots are periodically interrupted by Dr. Forrester and TV's Frank, the villains of the series who are trying to force Joel to watch bad movies in order to break his spirit. However, the crew's good humor and witty banter keep them from being completely discouraged.
Overall, Gamera vs. Zigra is a classic example of the kind of cheesy, low-budget monster movies that the crew of Mystery Science Theater 3000 love to mock. Viewers can look forward to lots of laughs and clever commentary in this hilarious episode of the cult hit show.
