#6: Godzilla
Did you know that the original Godzilla was actually a man, Haruo Nakajima, in a rubber suit? Here we see him, perfecting his monstrous strides. A peek behind the scenes, it’s almost endearing to see him rehearsing his city-stomping routine, not in an actual metropolis, but amidst carefully crafted miniatures. This ‘monstrous’ revelation somehow makes the classic films less terrifying, yet more enchanting, knowing it’s just a regular guy creating movie magic!
Ah, those unforgettable legs! Today, the magic of CGI conjures up monsters that send shivers down our spines with their lifelike appearance. Yet, it’s fascinating to recall that there was a time when these creatures of nightmares were portrayed by regular people, hidden under layers of makeup and prosthetics. That’s some old-school movie magic that still holds a charm of its own.