The film was directed by riccardo freda with mario bava also receiving a directing credit for helming the scenes that feature special effectsminiatures. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 bluraydvd combo directors. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Oct 03, 2017 1959s caltiki the immortal monster is a fun and gorgeously shot movie that has the general bearing of 50s science fiction earnest storytelling with a bit of camp, but packs in some neat surprises for the era.
Caltiki, the immortal monster is an italian scifihorror movie from 1959 that is credited as being directed by riccardo freda the vampires but features more than a bit of the handiwork of one. With their perfect nodal point pans and tilts, his. Upon closer inspection, however, it reveals itself to be a partially underappreciated piece of work from mario bava. Excellent lighting helps to make these miniature sets, most likely only three or four feet in width, look real. Bavas first horror bash fun, fast paced, and unexpectedly grisly for a late 50s movie, cult favorite caltiki gets a lavish bluray treatment. Sorely overlooked, its essential viewing for fans of bava, euro horror and 50s genre fare. Oct 25, 2012 theatrical trailer from the italian horrific 1959 scifi movie caltiki, the immortal monster caltiki il mostro immortale aka caltiki, the undying monster. A similar situation came up again in 1959 when freda was signed to do the scifihorror hybrid caltiki, the immortal monster, which was handed off to bava to pave the way for his first bona fide directorial debut. Biologo americano, con moglie assistente, va alla ricerca delle tracce della civilta maya. The need for special effects may have turned off most italian filmmakers from attempting to outdo american scifi, but it didnt stop director riccardo freda credited here as the anglicised robert hamton from getting in on the monster craze with 1959s caltiki. The immortal monster 1959 is an italian riff on the blob 1958. Mar 17, 2014 scientists excavating a mayan tomb have the misfortune to find what seems to be the blobs cousinand unleash what is definitely a growing menace on the countryside. Written by filippo sanjust directed by riccardo freda starring john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, daniela rocca us release sept.
Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 classic horrors. Meanwhile, a comet is due to pass close to the earth the same comet passed near the earth at the time the mayan civilization mysteriously collapsed. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 video dailymotion. Archaeologists investigating some mayan ruins come across a bloblike monster. Caltiki the immortal monster local business facebook. Download vintage exploitation horror giallo scifi cat. Drawing on a diverse array of influences, from the quatermass experiment to the works of hp lovecraft, caltiki the immortal monster is a unique and unforgettable scifi chiller which showcases these two legendary filmmakers at their most inventive. Caltiki, the story of a carnivorous microorganism in the mexican jungle grown to terrifying proportions by the radiation of a onceineveryseventymillenia comet, enjoys the same sort of onthesurface b movie innocent schlockiness and underlying dark edginess mix which graced legendary roger cormans monster and sci fi work in the late fifties. One of the earliest italian horror imports aimed squarely at the us market, the directorial chores on this film, supposedly by ricard freda as robert hampton were completed by an uncredited mario bava, intrepid. Caltiki the immortal monster is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film. Iii, erotic, horror, scifi, the most insane, odd, rare exploitation movies are here. They manage to defeat it using fire, while keeping a sample of the creature. They manage to destroy it with fire while keeping a sample of the monster.
This blob like creature is as old as the earth and has been found in a remote location while a few guys were looking for. Caltiki il mostro immortale caltiki the undying monster. Sci fi caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, gay pearl, directed by riccardo freda. Caltiki the immortal monster 1959 is a surprising film that combines a gothic horror aesthetic with a typical 1950s science fiction plot that is essentially a reworking of the same concept that gave audiences the blob 1958although references to outer space. Which started stinking after being exposed to the lights for awhile the blob ive never heard what it was made of.
Read double feature creature attack a monster merger of two more volumes of classic interviews ebook free. Meanwhile, a comet is due to pass close to the earth the same comet passed near the earth at the time the mayan. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 directed by mario. They manage to destroy it with fire, but keep a sample.
I think i read that the quatermass xperiment monster was made of tripe. That must account for the stickiness when it eats max. Caltiki the immortal monster 1959 arrow 720p bluray aac. Both men left a legacy of cinematic experimentation and a willingness to push boundaries, and caltiki is a perfect representation of both. John merivale, didi sullivan, giacomo rossi stuart, riccardo freda, robert. However frustrating it was to not have access to it all these years, when arrow video announced this dvdbluray combo set of caltiki the immortal monster, i was practically pounding on amazons door begging to be allowed to buy a copy in the event that i might wake up to find out that it was only a dream. The immortal monster may pale historically in comparison to the films it clearly apes i. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 directed by mario bava. Caltiki, the immortal monster is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film.
While set in mexico, it was actually filmed in spain and tells the chilling. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Theatrical trailer from the italian horrific 1959 scifi movie caltiki, the immortal monster caltiki il mostro immortale aka caltiki, the undying. Caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story duration.
Arrow films latest release, caltiki, the immortal monster, was originally released in 1959, made by two iconic italian directors. Caltiki, the immortal monster is a fun, campy genre picture that riffs off the blob which came out a year beforehand. Caltiki the immortal monster classic horror film board. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 changes the movie. Riccardo freda as robert hampton and mario bava uncredited arrow video usa. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 releases dates, movie score, movie trailer, movie poster, synopsis, and plot. Apr 10, 2017 caltiki, the immortal monster is an italian scifihorror movie from 1959 that is credited as being directed by riccardo freda the vampires but features more than a bit of the handiwork of one. Caltiki the immortal monster page 6 classic horror film. Fragments of it are taken back to civilization where they grow into another horrible blob. With john merivale, didi perego, gerard herter, giacomo rossi stuart. Its also one of the first italian fantasy films to be marketed as a stealthanglo. Caltiki il mostro immortale caltiki the immortal monster roberto nicolosi caltiki escapes 1959 when you hear italian composer roberto nicolosis name, words like warrior, crusader, norman, viking, or amazon usually come to mind. Mar 11, 2004 i actually saw caltiki the immortal monster in a theater the colley theater, now the naro, in norfolk, virginia and ive loved it ever since.
Scientists investigating possible causes for the fall of mayan civilization discover a hidden cavern filled with treasure and occupied by an amorphous monster. A team of archaeologists investigating mayan ruins who come across a bloblike monster. And arrow videos release of the film offers up a gorgeous transfer of the film coupled with a wealth. The films storyline concerns a team of archaeologists investigating mayan. Caltiki il mostro immortale caltiki the immortal monster. The films storyline concerns a team of archaeologists investigating mayan ruins, who come across a creature that is a shapeless, amorphous blob.
Caltiki, il mostro immortale is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film. Caltiki, the immortal monster aka caltiki il mostro. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Caltiki the immortal monster page 6 classic horror. Up to this point, caltiki, the immortal monster does a commendable job of introducing the characters and expeditiously telling us everything we need to know about them. Caltiki the immortal monster is a syfy creature feature that has its feel of the blob. Academic researchers are chased by a nuclearhot specimen of ancient mayan blob. Caltiki the immortal monster caltiki, il mostro immortale may appear, on the surface at least, to be an average, runof the mill creature feature from an era when driveins and late night tv broadcasts ran them ad infinitum. Scientists excavating a mayan tomb have the misfortune to find what seems to be the blobs cousinand unleash what is definitely a growing menace on the countryside. Mario bava and riccardo fredas ultimate monster mastication epic now looks. Aug 27, 2016 caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 cirothungol. Caltiki the immortal monster climax pictures 1959 wow, heres a crazy little flick that eegah and i saw back in 1960 at our favorite fun place, the sierra theater. Fragments of it are taken back to civilization where they grow.
Home video arrow video classic horrors rating 8 out of 10 unaware of any historical significance of, or widespread critical opinion about, caltiki, the immortal monster, i must say i really enjoyed. Best movies hight rating, action movies, roman movies, lifetime movies, movies in thearter, horror movies playlist. Theatrical trailer from the italian horrific 1959 scifi movie caltiki, the immortal monster caltiki il mostro immortale aka caltiki, the undying monster. Caltiki, the immortal monster attack of the monsters. Overview of caltiki, the immortal monster, 1959, directed by mario bava, with daniella rocca, daniele pitani, gerard herter, at turner classic movies. Caltiki the immortal monster mvd entertainment group b2b. Mario bava gets nudged into the directors chair in arrow video usas bluraydvd combo of the early italian scifi pic caltiki, the immortal monster. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Caltiki the immortal monster 2disc special edition. We loved it because it had a freakin blob, the weirdest of all movie monsters. A living, mandevouring radioactive mass is discovered in a subterranean pool near ancient mayan ruins. Horror movie caltiki the undying monster horror movie. This italian horror movie was especially made for american audiences and even in italy was released as an american film. Its a large bloblike creature that engulfs maxs arm, causing john to chop off a piece of the monster, not the arm with an axe.
Caltiki the immortal monster 1959 1080p bluray dd1. Arturo dominici in caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 caltiki, the immortal. Download caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 torrents 37x. Caltiki, the immortal monster, bluray, with dvd, horrormonsters, foreignitalian, 7607985884. The blob and quatermass, the work of bava and freda make it a film well worth checking out for fans of the 1950s creature feature. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing caltiki, the immortal monster near you. Image detail is exceedingly good, showing how well mario bavas special effect tricks are done. Caltiki, the immortal monster with dvd on movies unlimited. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime.
Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 posters the movie. The immortal monster bluraydvd 2 discs 1959 at best buy. There is a certain charm to 1950s lowbudget monster flicks, though that charm can only take one so far. The magnetic monster 1959 bluray remux 1080p avc dtshd ma 2. Whether you think of caltiki, the immortal monster as a freda or bava movie, its an extremely well made example of italian science fiction with a thick accent of horror coursing through it. Caltiki, the immortal monster aka caltiki il mostro immortale aka caltiki the undying monster 1959 slimy glob of doom engulfs the world. It was also part of the local tv film package at wavy channel 10 i think since it ran on tronic theater which was the weekday afternoon movie show. Presented here for the first time in a newly restored high definition transfer, caltiki shines and terrifies. Caltiki the immortal monster caltiki, il mostro immortale may appear, on the surface at least, to be an average, runofthemill creature feature from an era when driveins and late night tv broadcasts ran them ad infinitum.
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