70 Years Ago, an Iconic Sci-Fi Monster Invented a New Genre - And Changed Movies Forever
Briefly

"When first released in 1954, Godzilla became an iconic reflection of post-nuclear disaster fears, capturing Japan's trauma from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and foreshadowing future anxieties."
"The Lucky Dragon No. 5 incident deeply influenced Godzilla’s creation, reflecting Japan’s haunting experience with nuclear fallout and blending elements of existing monster movie genres."
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