Merian C Cooper and Ishiro Honda: Masters of Optical Illusions and Kaiju Films

The video explores the contributions of Merian C Cooper and Ishiro Honda to the Kaiju genre. Cooper, inspired by a dream, created King Kong, a film that became a genre-defining classic. Honda, influenced by the nuclear age, introduced Godzilla, a creature that has appeared in over 30 films. Both filmmakers utilized optical illusions like forced perspective to bring their giant monsters to life, leaving a lasting impact on cinema.

Which genre is known for using the forced perspective illusion?

• Horror

• Kaiju

• Romantic Comedy

• Science Fiction

What inspired Merian C. Cooper to create King Kong?

• A historical event

• A novel he read

• A childhood memory

• A dream about a giant gorilla

In which year was King Kong released?

• 1923

• 1933

• 1943

• 1953

Who did Ishiro Honda work with as an assistant early in his career?

• Hayao Miyazaki

• Yasujirō Ozu

• Akira Kurosawa

• Steven Spielberg

What does the name 'Gojira' combine?

• Tiger and Shark

• Gorilla and Whale

• Lion and Dolphin

• Dragon and Whale