Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Gerard herter and daniela rocca in caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 john merivale and didi perego in caltiki, the. 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. Arrow video presents caltiki, the immortal monster with italian and english lpcm mono tracks. Jul 21, 2017 caltiki, the immortal monster youtube movies. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 movie moviefone. I first saw it in the early 1960s on a local tv station. Caltiki, the immortal monster with dvd on movies unlimited. Riccardo freda as robert hampton and mario bava uncredited arrow video usa. Theres been many movies featuring slime monsters, but this in my opinion is the best. The giant gila monster full movie, creature feature. Arrow films latest release, caltiki, the immortal monster, was originally released in 1959, made by two iconic italian directors. Released 1960, caltiki, the immortal monster stars john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, daniela rocca the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 16 min, and received a score of out of 100. The film was directed by riccardo freda with mario bava also receiving a directing credit for helming the scenes that feature special effectsminiatures.
And arrow videos release of the film offers up a gorgeous transfer of the film coupled with a wealth. 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. Obviously the original source elements have aged considerably, but it still sounds clean. That must account for the stickiness when it eats max. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Mar 24, 2015 i bought this dvd only for the film caltiki, the immortal monster, an italianmade englishdubbed black and white late 50searly 60s flick. A team of archaeologists led by dr john fielding john merivale, circus of horrors descends on the ruins of an ancient mayan city to investigate the mysterious disappearance of. The immortal monster may pale historically in comparison to the films it clearly apes i. Mario bava did the cinematography and special effects and is. Caltiki the immortal monster is available now from arrow video caltikis package has a reversible cover with both original poster art and a new design by graham humphreys. The englishlanguage dub of the film was created in new york by titra studios, which dubbed many of the italian films from this period. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime.
A scientific expedition, exploring mayan ruins discovers a blobish monster that infects one of the scientists and goes on a rampage, destroying all in its path. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 caltiki, the immortal. Caltiki, the immortal monster is a film thats best known for its director controversy. Apr 17, 2010 caltiki aired twice on pittsburghs chiller theater, both times in 1964, before i was born. With john merivale, didi perego, gerard herter, giacomo rossi stuart. Caltiki the immortal monster film explorers find a cave with the mayan treasure hidden in a pool. Caltiki, the immortal monster, bluray, with dvd, horrormonsters, foreignitalian, 7607985884. 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. A seminal minor classic of both science fiction and horror, beautifully restored and supplemented, caltiki, the immortal monster is a dvd talk collector series title. A living, mandevouring radioactive mass is discovered in a subterranean pool near ancient mayan ruins. While noshames american arm has been distressingly quiet in recent months, its italian branch is teasing us regiononers with a special edition dvd of caltiki, the immortal monster 1959, a region 2pal release under its original title, caltiki il mostro immortale. Caltiki, il mostro immortale is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film.
Caltiki the immortal monster bray for sale as usual one member of the expedition is more interested in the wealth then the cultural. 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. Its also one of the first italian fantasy films to be marketed as a stealthanglo. Caltiki the immortal monster page 6 classic horror film. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime. Released 1960, caltiki, the immortal monster stars john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, daniela rocca the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 16 min, and received a.
Arrow video presents a collaboration between two giants of italian cult cinema riccardo freda the vampires, the horrible dr hichcock and mario bava 5 dolls for. Caltiki the immortal monster mvd entertainment group b2b. 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 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. Caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story. Apr 06, 2017 caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story. Arrow video presents a collaboration between two giants of italian cult cinema riccardo freda the vampires, the horrible dr hichcock and mario bava 5 dolls for an august moon, blood and black lace. 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. Over the past quarter century, however, caltikis reputation has grown considerably, primarily because its lighting cameraman, special effects creator, and second unit director was. Caltiki the immortal monster classic horror film board. My print is dubbed into english but with the original italian title. Sci fi caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, gay pearl, directed by riccardo freda. Caltiki the immortal monster original us trailer youtube.
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 treasure. Mario bava gets nudged into the directors chair in arrow video usas bluraydvd combo of the early italian scifi pic caltiki, the immortal monster. Anyone out there know of an earlier movie where this happened. 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. 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. Sci fi caltiki, the immortal monster sinister cinema.
Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 plot summary imdb. A scientific expedition, exploring mayan ruins discovers a blobish monster that. Archaeologists investigating some mayan ruins come across a bloblike monster. Caltiki the immortal monster 2disc special edition. Caltiki the immortal monster page 4 classic horror film. The credits are also in italian, plus most of the newspaper headlines, leading me to wonder if the american version was issued this way. Caltiki the immortal monster is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film. Caltiki il mostro immortale caltiki the immortal monster. Fragments of it are taken back to civilization where they grow. Caltiki the immortal monster is a syfy creature feature that has its feel of the blob. It is fast paced, rolling down the hill in 76 minutes, so please do not expect any deep evolving characters or complex story elements. 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 1960 academic researchers are chased by a nuclearhot specimen of ancient mayan blob.
At the very least it is a notable early instance of it. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 changes the movie. The first pressing features a booklet with essays by kat ellinger and roberto curti. Mario bava did the cinematography and special effects and is now considered the codirector of the picture. Now, heres a real story of how monster movies could influence kids in 1960. Cult film obsessives get treated to caltiki the immortal monster served up as a delicacy of pulpy. What sets this film apart is its uncanny atmosphere, setting up a. With john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, giacomo rossi stuart. Caltiki, the immortal monster allied artists, 1960.
Academic researchers are chased by a nuclearhot specimen of ancient mayan blob. They manage to destroy it with fire, but keep a sample. John merivale, didi sullivan, giacomo rossi stuart directed. Scientists investigating possible causes for the fall of mayan civilization discover a hidden cavern filled with treasure and occupied by an amorphous monster. Caltiki aired twice on pittsburghs chiller theater, both times in 1964, before i was born.
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. 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 caltiki, il mostro immortale, 1959 didnt garner much attention in its native italy, nor when u. Starring john available at sunday internet movie poster. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 video dailymotion. Caltiki, the immortal monster is a fun, campy genre picture that riffs off the blob which came out a year beforehand. 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. They manage to defeat it using fire, while keeping a sample of the creature.
One night when eegah and i were visiting my cousin in the country, we went out to the mad trailer and mixed up a batch of caltiki to put on door knobs, car door handles and to scare kids with. Upon closer inspection, however, it reveals itself to be a partially underappreciated piece of work from mario bava. The film s storyline concerns a team of archaeologists investigating mayan ruins, who come across a creature that is a shapeless, amorphous blob. 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 movie part of the creature attaches to his arm and later the mass grows into a hugh jelly substance. Caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story youtube. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 stream and watch. Image detail is exceedingly good, showing how well mario bavas special effect tricks are done.
Commonly regarded as the first real italian gothic horror film is 1957s i vampiri, which was. The immortal monster 1959 is an italian riff on the blob 1958. 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. Before italian horror became a major international player with mario bavas black sunday in 1960, the wheels were already in motion heading in that direction with a handful of filmmakers taking aspects of american and british monster movies and giving them a whole new style of their own. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 bluraydvd combo directors. With their perfect nodal point pans and tilts, his. 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. Theatrical trailer from the italian horrific 1959 scifi movie caltiki, the immortal monster caltiki il mostro immortale aka caltiki, the. Caltiki, the immortal monster letterboxd social film. The immortal monster which spoiler alert doesnt prove to be so immortal after all thanks to a guy in an ice cream suit. This might be the first instance of found footage on a genre film. Trailer for the 1959 film caltiki,the immortal monster. I dont know about the original 1958 blob since i never saw it in color, but i remember the son of blob aka beware. Riccardo freda is the credited director but he says he had very little to actually do with it.
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