MOVIEmeter
SEE RANK
Up 3,593 this week

Reptilicus (1961)

3.8
Your rating:
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -/10 X  
Ratings: 3.8/10 from 1,257 users  
Reviews: 72 user | 33 critic

A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile, which proceeds to destroy buildings and property and generally make a ... See full summary »

Director:

Writers:

(original story), (screenplay), 1 more credit »
Watch Trailer
0Check in
0Share...

Related News

User Lists

Related lists from IMDb users

a list of 1508 titles created 1 month ago
 
a list of 297 titles created 15 Jan 2012
 
a list of 231 titles created 10 months ago
 
a list of 862 titles created 8 months ago
 
a list of 69 titles created 7 months ago
 

Connect with IMDb


Share this Rating

Title: Reptilicus (1961)

Reptilicus (1961) on IMDb 3.8/10

Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Reptilicus.

Videos

Photos

Edit

Cast

Cast overview:
Bent Mejding ...
Svend Viltorft
Asbjørn Andersen ...
Professor Otto Martens (as Asbjorn Andersen)
Povl Wøldike ...
Dr. Peter Dalby (as Poul Wildaker)
Ann Smyrner ...
Lise Martens
Mimi Heinrich ...
Karen Martens
...
Petersen
Marlies Behrens ...
Connie Miller (American version) (as Marla Behrens)
Carl Ottosen ...
Gen. Mark Grayson
Ole Wisborg ...
Capt. Einer Brandt
Birthe Wilke ...
Herself (nightclub singer)
Mogens Brandt ...
Police Chief Hassing
Kjeld Petersen ...
Police Officer Olsen
Edit

Storyline

A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile, which proceeds to destroy buildings and property and generally make a nuisance of itself. It can fly, swim, and walk, and has impenetrable scales, which makes it difficult to kill. Written by Paul White <pwhite@bigfoot.com>

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

tail | monster | acid | denmark | professor | See more »

Taglines:

SEE; CIVILIZATION RIOTING WITH FEAR! (original poster-all caps) See more »

Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

Certificate:

Approved | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

 »
Edit

Details

Official Sites:

Country:

|

Language:

|

Release Date:

20 February 1961 (Denmark)  »

Also Known As:

Apeili stin poli  »

Company Credits

Show detailed on  »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Color:

(Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
See  »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

The U.S. release version features no opening credits. See more »

Goofs

The monster repeatedly changes scale as compared to buildings and people. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Tivoli Nights"
See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

A nice little gem from Denmark
24 July 2002 | by (Derby, England) – See all my reviews

I recently watched Reptilicus for the first time and found it quite enjoyable, despite the low budget and cheap looking monster.

A frozen tail of a prehistoric monster is found in Denmark and is brought to a laboratory in Copenhagen to be studied. It has to be kept frozen at all times but one night, a scientist who has stayed behind to do some work does not shut the door properly and falls asleep. As a result of this, the tail thaws out and grows into a giant prehistoric reptile and escapes from the lab, kills the scientist and another man in the building and goes on the rampage in Copenhagen. The military try all they can to kill it but fail. It is eventually frozen to death.

The monster in this movie is a rubber puppet due to the low budget. It looks more funny than scary. Despite this, the movie is beautifully shot in colour.

This movie is a must for bad movie and sci fi fans. Great fun.

Rating: 4 stars out of 5.


18 of 19 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you?

Message Boards

Recent Posts
What an excellent movie bgoof
Would would you want in a remake? frede_10
Needs more pics of the cast! bodger1
The Beverly Hillbillies Gucci1955-1
Used in South Park guliverflintesten243
Deleted scenes (song+flying) Mir10
Discuss Reptilicus (1961) on the IMDb message boards »

Contribute to This Page

Create a character page for:
?