After copper miners discover part of the frozen tail of a prehistoric monster in Lapland, scientists inadvertently bring it back to life.
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Title: Reptilicus (1961)
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Svend Viltorft
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Asbjørn Andersen | ... |
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Lise Martens
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Karen Martens
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Connie Miller (American version)
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Capt. Einer Brandt
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Birthe Wilke | ... |
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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>
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SEE; CIVILIZATION RIOTING WITH FEAR! (original poster-all caps) See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
20 February 1961 (Denmark) See more »Also Known As:
Apeili stin poli See more »Company Credits
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Color (Pathécolor)Aspect Ratio:
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The U.S. release version features no opening credits. See more »Goofs
When Dr. Dalby goes into the "freezing room" to take a sample from the frozen section of the tail, the flesh is very soft and is obviously no where near being frozen. See more »Quotes
Lise Martens: [to General Grayson] If Reptilicus is hit, you'll never find all the pieces underwater. He'll regenerate, Mark!See more »
Without a doubt the best BAD movie ever made. From beginning to end, "Reptilicus" has it all:
1) Weird Location: Copenhagen 2) Bad Dubbing: Phonetic English over Danish 3) Cheesiest Monster: Rubber snake hand puppet thingy 4) Worst acting: Carl Ottosen as Gen. Mark Grayson, plus the whole cast! 5) Worst stock footage: Obviously unrelated to the movie 6) Worst special effects: Acid vomit + cut-out farmer entree' 7) Worst crowd control: Copenhagenagers running amok!
I know there are CHEAPER monster flicks out there, but "Reptilicus" gets the honorary "OsKar" for totally bad in all major respects. I dare you to watch it and not laugh... a lot.