Rodan (1956)

Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the local village, Shigeru heads deeper into the mines only to make a more horrifying discovery in the form a prehistoric flying creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.

Genres: Horror, Science Fiction

What to watch after Rodan

• Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) — Same subject: monster, giant monster
• Godzilla: King of the Monsters! (1956) — Same subject: giant monster, kaiju
• Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989) — Same subject: giant monster
• Mothra (1961) — Ishirō Honda directed both
• Godzilla 2000 (1999) — Same feel: dramatic, menacing