This is caltikis first time on an official dvd release. I dont know about the original 1958 blob since i never saw it in color, but i remember the son of blob aka beware. 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 1959 classic horrors. John merivale and didi perego in caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 arturo. Exchange receive your entire order amount as fandango credits that never expires saved to your active fandango vip account. Caltiki, the immortal monster is a derivative blevel monster movie that features impressive effects for its time and great cinematography. 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. Caltiki the immortal monster is a unique and unforgettable scifi chiller which showcases these two legendary filmmakers at.
Apr 26, 2017 caltiki, the immortal monster borrows from movies that came before it other than just the blob 1958. Image detail is exceedingly good, showing how well mario bavas special effect tricks are done. 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 is a very simple plotted monster bmovie paddling in the shipping channel of popular scrapbook u. A living, mandevouring radioactive mass is discovered in a subterranean pool near ancient mayan ruins. 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. The first pressing features a booklet with essays by kat ellinger and roberto curti. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 directed by mario bava.
Now, heres a real story of how monster movies could influence kids in 1960. Caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story arrow video. Upon closer inspection, however, it reveals itself to be a partially underappreciated piece of work from mario bava. Stuart doctors assistant, daniele vargasas daniel vargas bob, arturo dominicias arthur dominick nieto. Caltiki, il mostro immortale is een 1959 zwartwit science fiction horror film. Caltiki il mostro immortale caltiki the immortal monster. Caltiki the undying monster united states caltiki, the immortal monster united states other resources. 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. Both films feature a man exposed to an alien presence via his arm, who wanders the countryside posing a threat to everyone he meets but narrowly avoiding causing harm to a.
Its also one of the first italian fantasy films to be marketed as a stealthanglo production, hoping to be. Caltiki, the immortal monster is a fun, campy genre picture that riffs off the blob which came out a year beforehand. 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. Caltikis package has a reversible cover with both original poster art and a new design by graham humphreys. Arrow video does a decent job with the transfer and a. 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. Caltiki, il mostro immortale is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film.
They manage to destroy it with fire but then keep a sample for study with disastrous results. 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. With their perfect nodal point pans and tilts, his glass matte. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The immortal monster 1959 is an italian riff on the blob 1958. Rent, buy or watch caltiki, the immortal monster movie now. 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 aka caltiki il mostro immortale aka caltiki the undying monster 1959 slimy glob of doom engulfs the world. There are some remarkable special effects from a visual standpoint but the miniature work is very obvious.
If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. The hero is canadian, the villain is german, and the female leads are english and italian. Caltiki the immortal monster original motion picture soundtrack. Splatter, sport, spy, suriname, sweden, swedish, swiss german, switzerland, tagalog. Bava swathes these scenes in tenebrous darkness, employing highcontrast lighting schemes straight out of film noirs influenced by german. 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. Caltiki, the immortal monster aka il mostro immortale aka caltiki, the undying monster john merivale professor john fielding, didi sullivan ellen fielding, gerard haerter max gunther, daniela rocca linda, giacomo rossistuartas g. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. They manage to destroy it with fire, but keep a sample. Caltiki the immortal monster 2disc special edition. Arrow films latest release, caltiki, the immortal monster, was originally released in 1959, made by two iconic italian directors. They manage to defeat it using fire, while keeping a sample of the creature. The immortal monster may pale historically in comparison to the films it clearly apes i.
Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 releases dates, movie score, movie trailer, movie poster, synopsis, and plot. Best movies hight rating, action movies, roman movies, lifetime movies, movies in thearter, horror movies playlist. Records proudly present the original soundtrack to riccardo freda and mario bavas slimy scifi horror cult classic, caltiki, the immortal monster. 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. Caltiki the immortal monster original motion picture soundtrack vinyl lp roberto nicolosi. 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. Both men left a legacy of cinematic experimentation and a willingness to push boundaries, and caltiki is a.
Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 video dailymotion. It is fast paced, rolling down the hill in 76 minutes, so please do not expect any deep evolving characters or complex story elements. We loved it because it had a freakin blob, the weirdest of all movie monsters. John merivale, didi sullivan, giacomo rossi stuart, riccardo freda, robert. Both men left a legacy of cinematic experimentation and a willingness to push boundaries, and caltiki is a perfect representation of both their work. Caltikiil mostro immortalecaltiki the undying monster. Buy caltiki, the immortal monster bluray with dvd at. Caltiki, the immortal monster times favorite movie button. Caltiki the immortal monster mvd entertainment group b2b. Caltiki the immortal monster classic horror film board. Caltikiil mostro immortalecaltiki the undying monster archaeologists investigating some mayan ruins come across a giant, bloblike monster. The films storyline concerns a team of archaeologists investigating mayan.
Mario bava gets nudged into the directors chair in arrow video usas bluraydvd combo of the early italian scifi pic caltiki. Scientists investigating possible causes for the fall of mayan civilization discover a hidden cavern filled with treasure and occupied by an amorphous monster. Caltiki the immortal monster page 6 classic horror film. Its also reminiscent of the quatermass xperiment 1955. Fragments of it are taken back to civilization where they grow. Sci fi caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, gay pearl, directed by riccardo freda. What sets this film apart is its uncanny atmosphere, setting up a. Caltiki, the immortal monster stands out from other 50s creature features by showcasing some astonishingly gruesome flashes of gore that, while not unheard of in foreign territories of the time, was a rare occasion for movies of this vintage on north american shores. 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. Horror movie caltiki the undying monster horror movie.
With their perfect nodal point pans and tilts, his. 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. 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. Archaeologists investigating some mayan ruins come across a bloblike monster. The films storyline concerns a team of archaeologists investigating mayan ruins, who come across a creature that is a shapeless, amorphous blob. And arrow videos release of the film offers up a gorgeous transfer of the film coupled with a wealth. Mario bava gets nudged into the directors chair in arrow video usas bluraydvd combo of the early italian scifi pic caltiki, the immortal monster. Riccardo freda as robert hampton and mario bava uncredited arrow video usa. The immortal monster 1959, italy, caltiki il mostro immortale how many blob movies have you seen where someone loses an arm. Caltiki, the immortal monster, bluray, with dvd, horrormonsters, foreignitalian, 7607985884. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 academic researchers are chased by a nuclearhot specimen of ancient mayan blob. With john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, giacomo rossi stuart. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 stream and watch. Caltiki, the immortal monster aka caltiki il mostro.
Apr 06, 2017 caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story arrow video. Caltiki the immortal monster movie part of the creature attaches to his arm and later the mass grows into a hugh jelly substance. Rare and selected movies from all genres free download. Caltiki the immortal monster is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film. 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. There is a certain charm to 1950s lowbudget monster flicks, though that charm can only take one so far. Written by filippo sanjust directed by riccardo freda starring john merivale, didi sullivan, gerard herter, daniela rocca us release sept. Caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story youtube.
Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 riccardo freda, john. 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. Oct 03, 2017 caltiki the immortal monster is available now from arrow video. Caltiki, the immortal monster with dvd on movies unlimited. 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 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. 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 attack of the monsters.
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