Meanwhile, a comet is due to pass close to the earth the same comet passed near the earth at the time the mayan. Sort of immortal the core pieces of 1950s scifihorror pile onto caltiki, a movie about an ancient creature resurrected when exposed to radiation. As we have seen, the 1950s was the decade of the creature feature, what with scifi horror films such as godzilla and thema late entry was the blob, with steve mcqueen, a film that was so successful that it inspired foreign filmmakers to try to cash in on the same premise, and the most successful of these imitations was 1959s caltiki the immortal monster. 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. 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 il mostro immortale by mario bava, robert hampton. Caltiki, il mostro immortale street date april 11, 2017 available from arrow video 39. The immortal monster play film scene select special features commentary by tim lucas commentary by troy howarth from quatermass to caltiki full aperture version play chapters archival features riccardo freda, forgotten master the genesis of caltiki archival introduction us theatrical trailer us opening titles setup italian.
If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. 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. While caltiki, the immortal monster doesnt quite live up to either filmmakers reputation for exquisite horror, its an ideal film for the fine. Caltiki the immortal monster is a unique and unforgettable scifi chiller which showcases these two legendary filmmakers at. It is fast paced, rolling down the hill in 76 minutes, so please do not expect any deep evolving characters or complex story elements. And arrow videos release of the film offers up a gorgeous transfer of the film coupled with a wealth. Presented here for the first time in a newly restored high definition transfer, caltiki shines. Caltiki the immortal monster was designed to be exhibited in an aspect ratio of 1. One might suggest im creeping into this cinema shamehooptober challenge like a slightly animated infinity scarf permeating a 110th scale model italian chateau. The film was directed by riccardo freda with mario bava also receiving a directing credit for helming the scenes that feature special effectsminiatures.
John merivale, didi sullivan perego, gerard haerter, daniela rocca, giacomo rossistuart, daniele vargas, arturo dominici, gay pearl. Caltiki is the main antagonist of the 1959 italian horror film caltiki the immortal monster. 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. 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. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. The immortal monster 1959 is an italian riff on the blob 1958. Mario bava gets nudged into the directors chair in arrow video usas bluraydvd combo of the early italian scifi pic caltiki, the immortal monster. Described in ads as a slimy glob of doom, this large economysize microorganism found in a mayan temple outslithers the blob.
What sets this film apart is its uncanny atmosphere, setting up a. Caltiki, the immortal monster is most noteworthy as a collaboration between two of the giants of italian cult cinema, riccardo freda the vampires, the horrible dr. John fielding john merivale, circus of horrors descends. The filmography section in the wiki article on bava credits him as director and cimematographer of caltiki. Rent, buy or watch caltiki, the immortal monster movie now. Its also one of the first italian fantasy films to be marketed as a stealthanglo. 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 mvd entertainment group b2b. Caltiki the immortal monster original motion picture soundtrack. 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 classic horror film board. Directed by italys riccardo freda, in collaboration with dpturnedfirst time director mario bava. Caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story youtube. And to be honest a lot more interesting and characters more full of life than with its predecessor in 1950 destination moon.
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. Caltiki is a very simple plotted monster bmovie paddling in the shipping channel of popular scrapbook u. 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. Rather, this is an astoundingly photographed film with incredible lighting.
Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 directed by mario bava. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 directed by mario. Caltiki the immortal monster page 6 classic horror film. Caltiki the immortal monster 1959 the last drive in. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Archaeologists investigating some mayan ruins come across a bloblike monster. Welcome to the vinegar syndrome staff picks section, where we highlight our favorite releases from the many other fine labels releasing films on home video. 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 caltiki. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 classic horrors. 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 original motion picture soundtrack vinyl lp. 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 is a fun, campy genre picture that riffs off the blob which came out a year beforehand. Arrow video does a decent job with the transfer and a. That must account for the stickiness when it eats max. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 full movie download.
Oct 21, 2017 so caltiki was a towel and molasses monster. 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. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 academic researchers are chased by a nuclearhot specimen of ancient mayan blob. Overview of caltiki, the immortal monster, 1959, directed by mario bava, with daniella rocca, daniele pitani, gerard herter, at turner classic movies. Watch caltiki the immortal monster full movie free online. Jul 21, 2017 caltiki, the immortal monster youtube movies. Caltiki the immortal monster is a 1959 blackandwhite science fictionhorror film. 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.
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. 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. Which started stinking after being exposed to the lights for awhile the blob ive never heard what it was made of. Academic researchers are chased by a nuclearhot specimen of ancient mayan blob. 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. Upon closer inspection, however, it reveals itself to be a partially underappreciated piece of work from mario bava. 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. Horror movie caltiki the undying monster horror movie. Image detail is exceedingly good, showing how well mario bavas special effect tricks are done. Translucent green vinyl gatefold sleeve with new artwork notes by tim lucas. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 full movie download full.
See the full list of caltiki, the immortal monster cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. This film officially directed by riccardo freda as robert hampton, and completed by an. Its also reminiscent of the quatermass xperiment 1955. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 stream and watch. We loved it because it had a freakin blob, the weirdest of all movie monsters. The giant gila monster full movie, creature feature. Discover what genre caltiki, the immortal monster, 1959, directed by mario bava, with daniella rocca, john merivale, gerard herter, belongs at turner classic movies. Watch caltiki, the immortal monster full movie in hd visit academic researchers are chased by a nuclearhot speci. Apr 26, 2017 caltiki, the immortal monster borrows from movies that came before it other than just the blob 1958. Buy caltiki, the immortal monster microsoft store engb.
Freda started the movie as director, then quit the set. This section, which will be updated semi regularly, features an array of crucial genre films, which no home library should be without. It is fast paced, rolling down the hill in 76 minutes, so please do not expect any deep evolving characters or. Mario bava finished it especially the monster effects shots, death scenes, army v caltiki, etc. With john merivale, didi perego, gerard herter, giacomo rossi stuart. Best movies hight rating, action movies, roman movies, lifetime movies, movies in thearter, horror movies playlist. Scientists investigating possible causes for the fall of mayan civilization discover a hidden cavern filled with treasure and occupied by an amorphous monster. 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 undying monster united states caltiki, the immortal monster united states other resources.
Caltiki, the immortal monster 1960 movie moviefone. May 21, 2017 there is a certain charm to 1950s lowbudget monster flicks, though that charm can only take one so far. 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 immortal monster may pale historically in comparison to the films it clearly apes i. Hichcock, and mario bava 5 dolls for an august moon, blood and black lace. 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. 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. New audio commentary by tim lucas, author of mario bava. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 bluraydvd combo directors. Caltiki, the immortal monster 1959 video dailymotion. Back in 1959 the italians gave to us a nasty little black and white treat with a fantastic name. 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.
There is a certain charm to 1950s lowbudget monster flicks, though that charm can only take one so far. The films storyline concerns a team of archaeologists investigating mayan ruins, who come across a creature that is a shapeless, amorphous blob. They manage to defeat it using fire, while keeping a sample of the creature. Caltiki the immortal monster the arrow video story 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. Rocketship xm staffing lloyd bridges, osa massen, john emery, noah berry jr. With their perfect nodal point pans and tilts, his. 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. Riccardo freda as robert hampton and mario bava uncredited arrow video usa. 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. 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 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 is a syfy creature feature that has its feel of the blob. Caltiki, the immortal monster is a derivative blevel monster movie that features impressive effects for its time and great cinematography.