Wednesday, July 28, 2010

AHMP: Caltiki the Undying Monster
























Subject: Caltiki the Undying Monster.
1959, Dir. Riccardo Freda.

Preliminary remarks:
Caltiki the Undying Monster was also released as Caltiki the Immortal Monster for those who cannot handle the sheer volume of terror conjured up by the word undying. The film revolves around atomic energy blasts from space reviving the age-old monster worshiped by voodoo loving natives. Basically, it looks a lot like The Blob but with some cool gore effects and voodoo. You can see the trailer right here. Anybody have any guesses as to what the fuck is going on at about 2:02? I encourage readers of both sexes to join me as I take a look at this poster.

ANALYSIS:
<<< I'm so moving to California and opening a bar. You get one guess as to the name and the theme.

<<< Frankenstein? You best get your ass out of here. Caltiki is gonna be so pissed when she finds out you're trying to steal her girlfriend.

<<< How many Agent Smiths can you find?

<<< The living curse in this case is that guys are always trying to cop a feel.

<<< It's less about Caltiki's need for a virgin and more about her obsession with rudimentary linguistic tricks.

<<< "Okay men, since this thing is immortal, I don't think we stand much of a chance at killing it. Instead, let's try to make it look injured by spraying blood all over it and call it a day."




Conclusion: Lots going on, but the levity of the tropical locale seems to lift the veil of horror a bit. Still, nicely done. B-.

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