Caltiki, The Immortal Monster
Brief Synopsis
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Archaeologists investigating some Mayan ruins come across a blob-like monster. They manage to destroy it with fire, but keep a sample. 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. Coincidence?
Cast & Crew
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Mario Bava
Director
Daniella Rocca
Didi Perego
Daniele Pitani
Gay Pearl
John Merivale
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Film Details
Also Known As
Caltiki the Undying Monster, Caltiki, the Immortal Monster
Genre
Horror
Release Date
1959
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 16m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Synopsis
Archaeologists investigating some Mayan ruins come across a blob-like monster. They manage to destroy it with fire, but keep a sample. 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. Coincidence?
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Caltiki, The Immortal Monster - Lobby Cards
Here are a few Lobby Cards from Caltiki, The Immortal Monster (1959). Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.
Film Details
Also Known As
Caltiki the Undying Monster, Caltiki, the Immortal Monster
Genre
Horror
Release Date
1959
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 16m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Quotes
Trivia
Riccardo Freda would later claim that he abandoned this project so that Mario Bava, who he knew could be a good director, would have a chance to direct.
