Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing caltiki, the immortal monster near you. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Meanwhile, a comet is due to pass close to the earth. There is a certain charm to 1950s lowbudget monster flicks, though that charm can only take one so far. Described in ads as a slimy glob of doom, this large economysize microorganism found in a mayan temple outslithers the blob.
Upon closer inspection, however, it reveals itself to be a partially underappreciated piece of work from mario bava. Theyre able to destroy the thing but before long it is brought back to full strength and goes on a rampage. 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. 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. Apr 06, 2017 caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story. Caltiki the immortal monster page 6 classic horror. Caltiki the immortal monster bray for sale as usual one member of the expedition is more interested in the wealth then the cultural knowledge,he trys to save the treasure while members blow up the blob like monster. 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. They manage to defeat it using fire, while keeping a sample of the creature. The films storyline concerns a team of archaeologists investigating mayan ruins, who come across a creature that is a shapeless, amorphous blob. 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. This italian horror movie was especially made for american audiences and even in italy was released as an american film. A team of archaeologists led by professor john fielding john merivale, circus of horrors descends on the ruins of an ancient mayan city to investigate the mysterious disappearance of its inhabitants.
Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 directed by mario bava. Over the past quarter century, however, caltiki s reputation has grown considerably, primarily because its lighting cameraman, special effects creator, and second unit director was mario bava. 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. The filmography section in the wiki article on bava credits him as director and cimematographer of caltiki. Fans of the genre will certainly enjoy what bava was able to do with such a small budget. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. Caltiki is a very simple plotted monster b movie paddling in the shipping channel of popular scrapbook u. 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. Caltiki, the immortal monster, the blob eats mexico too bad mexico took a pass on the two world wars and korea. Caltiki, the immortal monster is a derivative blevel monster movie that features impressive effects for its time and great cinematography. They manage to destroy it with fire while keeping a sample of the monster.
Formerly a staple of latenite tv creature features, this one has been hard to see in recent years but is now available as a packedwithextras blu ray from. Caltiki, the immortal monster is a fun, campy genre picture that riffs off the blob which came out a year beforehand. Oct 21, 2017 so caltiki was a towel and molasses monster. Arrow video presents a collaboration between two giants of italian cult cinema. Caltiki, the immortal monster attack of the monsters. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 video dailymotion. However, the luckless explorers get more than they bargained for when their investigation of a sacrificial pool awakens the monster that dwells beneath its waters the fearsome and malevolent god c. Caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story youtube. Caltiki the immortal monster page 6 classic horror film. Caltiki the immortal monster page 4 classic horror film board classic horror film board. That must account for the stickiness when it eats max.
Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 caltiki, the immortal. Caltiki the immortal monster 2disc special edition. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 directed by mario. May 21, 2017 there is a certain charm to 1950s lowbudget monster flicks, though that charm can only take one so far. Watch caltiki the immortal monster full movie free. Apr 17, 2010 i was starting to watch caltiki on youtube, not the best way to experience any movie, but sometimes the only way. Academic researchers are chased by a nuclearhot specimen of ancient mayan blob. Horror movie caltiki the undying monster horror movie. Caltiki the immortal monster classic horror film board. Caltiki, the immortal monster discussion moviechat. The films storyline concerns a team of archaeologists investigating mayan. 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. Caltiki il mostro immortale caltiki the immortal monster. Freda started the movie as director, then quit the set.
The movie has the monster placed in middle of a pretty serious background. Caltiki is the main antagonist of the 1959 italian horror film caltiki the immortal monster when a team of archaeologists unearths an ancient mayan temple, they accidentally awaken caltiki, a gigantic bloblike monster and the avatar of a vengeful mayan goddess. As 1959s caltiki, the immortal monster finishes up, we are treated to an impressive show of force from the mexican army and their endless supplies of flamethrowers. Codirected by riccardo freda, caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 is actually less a creature feature and more of a mayan mystery, with the majority of. See the full list of cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Caltiki, the immortal monster with dvd on movies unlimited. 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 caltiki, il mostro immortale, 1959 didnt garner much attention in its native italy, nor when u. Fans of the genre will certainly enjoy what bava was able to do with such a.
Although started by riccardo freda working as robert hampton, caltiki, the immortal monster is usually credited to mario bava, who started out photographing the movie but took over directing as well early in its production. One of the earliest italian horror imports aimed squarely at the us market, the directorial chores on this film, supposedly by ricard freda as. When i watched caltiki as a kid, it was a very different kind of blob movie than the blob with steve mcqueen. Caltiki the immortal monster page 4 classic horror film. Theres been many movies featuring slime monsters, but this in my opinion is the best. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Caltiki, the immortal monster caltiki, the undying monster caltiki, il mostro. 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 movie part of the creature attaches to his arm and later the mass grows into a hugh jelly substance. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 releases dates, movie score, movie trailer, movie poster, synopsis, and plot. Caltiki, the immortal monster cast and crew tv guide.
Caltiki the immortal monster is a unique and unforgettable scifi chiller which showcases these two legendary filmmakers at their most. The 1959 italian science fictionhorror film caltiki the immortal monster may not be magnificent, but the arrow bluray of this title certainly is. Caltiki the immortal monster original us trailer arrow video. 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 1959 is an italian riff on the blob 1958. They manage to destroy it with fire, but keep a sample. Caltiki, the immortal monster, bluray, with dvd, horrormonsters, foreignitalian, 7607985884. Mario bava gets nudged into the directors chair in arrow video usas bluraydvd combo of the early italian scifi pic caltiki, the immortal monster. 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. Presented here for the first time in a newly restored high definition transfer, caltiki shines and terrifies. Image detail is exceedingly good, showing how well mario bavas special effect tricks are done.
While set in mexico, it was actually filmed in spain and tells the chilling. 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. Among my friends and i when i was a kid, i dont think any monster movie line was repeated more than caint git it off. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 movie moviefone. The immortal monster bluraydvd 2 discs 1959 at best buy. Caltiki, il mostro immortale is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film. It is fast paced, rolling down the hill in 76 minutes, so please do not expect any deep evolving characters or. It is fast paced, rolling down the hill in 76 minutes, so please do not expect any deep evolving characters or complex story elements. I think i read that the quatermass xperiment monster was made of tripe. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 bluraydvd combo directors. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 stream and watch. Arrow video does a decent job with the transfer and a. Whatever the particulars of the credits, the films origins and execution have made it one of the most enduringly popular european scifi horror movies of its era. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 plot summary imdb.
Fear of monstrous proportions becomes all too real for archaeologists in a mayan city looking for lost citizens who were taken by an evil water god. 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 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. Best movies hight rating, action movies, roman movies, lifetime movies, movies in thearter, horror movies playlist. A team of archaeologists investigating mayan ruins who come across a bloblike monster. Which started stinking after being exposed to the lights for awhile the blob ive never heard what it was made of. Jul 21, 2017 caltiki, the immortal monster youtube movies. 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. 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.
Mario bava finished it especially the monster effects shots, death scenes, army v caltiki, etc. Caltiki the immortal monster is a syfy creature feature that has its feel of the blob. Caltiki, the immortal monster bluraydvd dread central. Archaeologists investigating some mayan ruins come across a bloblike monster. Scientists investigating possible causes for the fall of mayan civilization discover a hidden cavern filled with treasure and occupied by an amorphous monster. Jam packed with relevant extras, caltiki gets the type of treatment that most mainstream box office hits do not rate. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of caltiki, the immortal monster with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. 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. Directed by italys riccardo freda, in collaboration with d. Overview of caltiki, the immortal monster, 1959, directed by mario bava, with daniella rocca, daniele pitani, gerard herter, at turner classic movies. Now, heres a real story of how monster movies could influence kids in 1960.
The film was directed by riccardo freda with mario bava also receiving a directing credit for helming the scenes that feature special effectsminiatures. We loved it because it had a freakin blob, the weirdest of all movie monsters. Caltiki, the immortal monster certainly isnt a masterpiece or even a good movie but at the same time there are enough interesting moments to make it worth viewing. Riccardo freda as robert hampton and mario bava uncredited arrow video usa.
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