"Release the Kraken!" In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and guest co-host Chris McMichen travel back to 1981 to discuss the legendary fantasy epic, Clash of the Titans.

Before CGI changed movies forever, Ray Harryhausen used his "Dynamation" magic to bring Medusa, Pegasus, and the Kraken to life. We’re breaking down the incredible stop-motion effects, the star-studded cast featuring Laurence Olivier and Maggie Smith, and why Bubo the mechanical owl remains such a polarizing figure in 80s cinema history.

In this video:

The legacy of Ray Harryhausen’s final film.

Why the Medusa scene is still iconic 40+ years later.

The "Rewatchability & Nostalgia Meter" – Does it still hold up?

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