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December 30th (2)
Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959)
Basically this is Riccardo Freda's version of Hammer classic X the Unknown (1956). Part sci-fi, part horror, this is actually a bit of a mess until a frantic last half hour which makes the film for me and it ends up a lot of gloopy fun.
I watched the full aperture version of the film which is on the disc as an extra. Why, well basically because Mario Bava expert Tim Lucas says in the booklet that it's the best way to appreciate second unit director Mario Bava's work in the effects department as all his scenes were shot open matte so watching in 1:33:1 allows you to watch it as filmed by Bava with his effects work totally uncut.
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