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. 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.
Though Riccardo Freda received sole directing credit, a significant … mehrportion of the film was in fact the work of Mario Bava, who also served as its cinematographer and was responsible its striking special effects.
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 sci-fi chiller which showcases these two legendary filmmakers at their most inventive.
Extras:
Reversible sleeve with alternate artwork
36-page booklet (first print run only)
(1) Audio Commentary by critic Tim Lucas (2017)
(2) Audio Commentary by critic Troy Howarth (2017)
"From Quatermass to Caltiki with Kim Newman" 2017 interview (18:13)
Full Aperture Version (76:24, in Italian LPCM 1.0 with English subtitles)
Archival Features:
- "The Return of Caltiki" 2007 interview with critic Stefano Della Casa (19:05)
- "The Creation of Caltiki" 2007 interview with filmmaker Luigi Cozzi (21:32)
- 2007 introduction by critic Stefano Della Casa (0:20)
- U.S. Theatrical Trailer (2:07)
- U.S. Opening Titles (2:27 cropped)
BD/DVD-ROM content: vintage 54-page Caltiki photocomic weniger