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 immortal monster 1959 12 out of 4 some hidden mayan ruins are being searched by a group of archaeologists and before long they are battling a bloblike monster. 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. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. The picture was apparently that countrys only giant monster on the loose. Buy or rent movie caltiki, the immortal monster from. In fine gothic ghost story tradition, the movies plot begins in the 17th century, at a witch burning. 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 story from that point takes a couple of oddball turns against the norm for monster films of the time, but generally caltiki is a fastpaced addition to the string of atomicage monster films about oversized threats to civilization being warded off by science and the military. Caltiki, the immortal monster caltiki il mostro immortale 1959, italy usa. 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.
Caltiki the immortal monster is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 stream and watch. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 classic horrors. Caltiki il mostro immortale caltiki the undying monster. 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. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 riccardo freda, john merivale. Oct 21, 2017 so caltiki was a towel and molasses monster.
The films storyline concerns a team of archaeologists investigating mayan ruins, who come across a creature that is a shapeless, amorphous blob. Their curiosity leads them to a revenge even more horrific than montezumas, as they awaken a gelatinous monstrosity that absorbs human flesh. Gerard herter in caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 caltiki, the immortal monster 1959. 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. 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. A team of archeologists excavating mayan ruins comes upon a cavernous temple housing an underground lake. Caltiki the immortal monster page 6 classic horror. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 video dailymotion. Caltiki, the immortal monster caltiki il mostro immortale. Some thoughts about the movie not a base for my rating.
Caltiki the undying monster united states caltiki, the immortal monster united states other resources. The immortal monster 1959, italy, caltiki il mostro immortale how many blob movies have you seen where someone loses an arm. Upon closer inspection, however, it reveals itself to be a partially underappreciated piece of work from mario bava. Written by filippo sanjust directed by riccardo freda starring john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, daniela rocca us release sept. Fragments of it are taken back to civilization where they grow. Caltiki, the immortal monster, bluray, with dvd, horrormonsters, foreignitalian, 7607985884. 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. 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. The films storyline concerns a team of archaeologists. Rent, buy or watch caltiki, the immortal monster movie now family video javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing caltiki, the immortal monster near you. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gunther gradually loses his sanity as the tissues in his body deteriorate, and he goes on a murderous rampage that takes him to fieldings home. A living, mandevouring radioactive mass is discovered in a subterranean pool near ancient mayan ruins.
Poster for caltiki, the immortal monster caltiki il mostro. Arrow video presents a collaboration between two giants of italian cult cinema. The giant gila monster full movie, creature feature. My print is dubbed into english but with the original italian title. That must account for the stickiness when it eats max. Its also one of the very best genre films ever made in italy, while being. Freda started the movie as director, then quit the set. 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. Caltiki, the immortal monster caltiki il mostro immortale caltiki the undying monster. They manage to defeat it using fire, while keeping a sample of the creature. 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 1959 by the telltale mind on may 4, 2015 leave a comment it might be a little misleading, but caltiki is not the name of the monster even though the characters of the film call it as such, but it is the name of. Caltiki, the immortal monster aka caltiki il mostro.
Its firmly in the genre of 1950s american monster movie, strongly reminiscent of the black scorpion, short on science and long on. Caltiki il mostro immortale italian edition by didi perego. Riccardo freda as robert hampton and mario bava uncredited arrow video usa. Caltiki is a very simple plotted monster bmovie paddling in the shipping channel of popular. Mario bava gets nudged into the directors chair in arrow video usas bluraydvd combo of the early italian scifi pic caltiki, the immortal monster. 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. 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 is usually credited to mario bava, who started out photographing the movie but took over directing as. Its also one of the first italian fantasy films to be marketed as a stealthanglo production, hoping to be. Caltiki the immortal monster 2disc special edition. Caltiki the immortal monster page 4 classic horror film board classic horror film board. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 movie moviefone. Caltiki the immortal monster was released theatrically in italy on 8 august 1959 where. Buy caltiki, the immortal monster caltiki il mostro immortale caltiki the undying monster from amazons movies store.
If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will. That movie got him internationally known but most of his future movies were in color. Archaeologists investigating some mayan ruins come across a bloblike monster. Caltiki il mostro immortale caltiki, the immortal monster. Caltiki, the immortal monster aka caltiki il mostro immortale aka caltiki the undying monster 1959 slimy glob of doom engulfs the world. 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. They are great in their own way but one only has to see the countless italian. We loved it because it had a freakin blob, the weirdest of all movie monsters. Caltiki the immortal monster page 6 classic horror film. Caltiki the immortal monster original us trailer youtube.
Bavas calling card in the 60s, but caltiki is far away indeed from the. The picture was apparently that countrys only giant monster ontheloose movie of the 1950s. This italian horror movie was especially made for american audiences and even in italy was released as an american film. 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. They manage to destroy it with fire, but keep a sample. Each time i watch caltiki the immortal monster, im astonished that it hasnt had a better history on home video its one of the best black and white horror films, indeed scifi films, to come from italy. Caltiki the immortal monster mvd entertainment group b2b. 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.
It is fast paced, rolling down the hill in 76 minutes, so please do not expect any deep evolving characters or complex story elements. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 changes the movie. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 bluraydvd combo directors. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. While set in mexico, it was actually filmed in spain and tells the chilling. Mario bava finished it especially the monster effects shots, death scenes, army v caltiki, etc. An original rolled movie poster 30x40 from 1960 for caltiki the immortal monster. Caltiki, il mostro immortale is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film.
Caltiki il mostro immortale by mario bava, robert hampton. Meanwhile, the doctor establishes a link between the legends surrounding caltiki, the mayans. 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. I think i read that the quatermass xperiment monster was made of tripe. Caltiki, the immortal monster with dvd on movies unlimited. Apr 26, 2017 written by filippo sanjust directed by riccardo freda starring john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, daniela rocca us release sept. 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.
Rent, buy or watch caltiki, the immortal monster movie now. Caltiki the immortal monster page 4 classic horror. Caltiki is a very simple plotted monster bmovie paddling in the shipping channel of popular scrapbook u. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 academic researchers are chased by a nuclearhot specimen of ancient mayan blob. What sets this film apart is its uncanny atmosphere, setting up a. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. 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 its inhabitants. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 plot summary imdb. 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.
Caltiki aired twice on pittsburghs chiller theater, both times in 1964, before i was born. 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. Jul 21, 2017 caltiki, the immortal monster youtube movies. Caltiki il mostro immortale soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on.
Sci fi caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, gay pearl, directed by riccardo freda. Theyre able to destroy the thing but before long it is brought back to full strength and goes on a rampage. Total number of members who have this title in their. Caltiki the immortal monster page 4 classic horror film. Whatever the particulars of the credits, the films origins and execution have made it one of the most enduringly. Freda was signed to do the scifihorror hybrid caltiki, the immortal monster. 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. 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 il mostro immortale caltiki the immortal monster. Monster, werewolf and animal horror, classic and new.