“Frankenstein Conquers The World” (also known as “Frankenstein vs. Baragon”) is another giant monster flick from Japan. It’s made by Toho, who also did “Godzilla”, “Mothra” and “Rodan”. This definitely feels much more like one of those films than any other film involving Frankenstein’s Monster.

During the fall of Germany to Allied forces, the Nazis ship the heart of the Frankenstein’s Monster to the Hiroshima. Years later, the effects of the nuclear radiation are still having serious consequences as the Frankenstein’s Monster is growing rapidly until he becomes a giant monster. Scientists and the military try to capture or kill the Monster but things get even more dangerous when another creature, Baragon, appears.

You may recognise America’s Nick Adams (“Invasion Of Astro-Monster”) as one of the scientists. He does a reasonable job. Of course, the highlights of the film involve the goofy monsters. There are so many “Frankenstein” films out there but this is the first (and probably the only one) where the Monster turns into a giant monster. The fact that the guy playing the Monster is not wearing a big, rubber suit means he is able to move more freely than any actor playing Godzilla. The Monster then of course fights Baragon. Baragon looks great yet I wish he had a little more screen time.

“Frankenstein Conquers The World” is about as cheesy as you can get but I really enjoyed it. There are a few surprisingly violent shots involving dead animals but for the most part, this is just light-hearted fun. If you like the “Godzilla” movies then this is basically a bonus one. There’s no ‘King of the Monsters’ here but everything else is here. Also, what other film features Nazis, Frankenstein’s Monster and a giant reptile? If you’re expecting a more traditional “Frankenstein” films then you’ll have to look at the Universal or Hammer “Frankenstein” pictures.