IMDb >
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001) More at IMDbPro »
| Videos (see all 7) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer:
Larry Blamire (written by)
Tagline:
From the company that brought you "Zombies of Mora Tau" and "Lawrence of Arabia." more
Plot:
A dedicated scientist, aided by his clueless wife, rolls up his shirt sleeves and tries to save the world from a radioactive monster...
more
| add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination
more
NewsDesk:
(6 articles)
DVD horror news #1: Pontypool, Hard Revenge Milly, Lost Skeleton, etc.
(From Fangoria. 6 November 2009, 12:42 PM, PST)
This Weekend at the Movies: October 16, 2009
(From Rope Of Silicon. 16 October 2009, 1:45 AM, PDT)
(From Fangoria. 6 November 2009, 12:42 PM, PST)
This Weekend at the Movies: October 16, 2009
(From Rope Of Silicon. 16 October 2009, 1:45 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Rowr!
more (106 total)
Cast
(Credited cast)| Fay Masterson | ... | Betty Armstrong | |
| Andrew Parks | ... | Kro-Bar | |
| Susan McConnell | ... | Lattis | |
| Brian Howe | ... | Dr. Roger Fleming | |
| Jennifer Blaire | ... | Animala | |
| Larry Blamire | ... | Dr. Paul Armstrong | |
| Dan Conroy | ... | Ranger Brad | |
| Robert Deveau | ... | The Farmer | |
| Darrin Reed | ... | The Mutant |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated PG for brief mild language.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
90 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
To mimic the classic B&W look, they filmed in color using a miniDV camera and stripped the color in postproduction.
more
Quotes:
Betty Armstrong:
Well, I suppose if I had wanted a safe life, I wouldn't have married a man who studies rocks.
more
Movie Connections:
References The Graduate (1967)
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (106 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension | Return of the Killer Tomatoes! | Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! | Mars Attacks! | Men in Black |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |




It was my turn to pick up a couple of rental movies last night, and when I saw the cover art, complete with the "Filmed in Skeletorama!" proclamation, I just couldn't resist. Upon my return, the wife sez, "What did you get?" "The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra" sez I. She looked askance at me. She continued to look askance until about five minutes into the movie, by which time she had resorted to laughing herself to tears. As a quick summary of our take on the movie, the wife, who has never been a cheesy 50s scifi movie fan nor an MST2 or 3K fan, wants to buy a copy for our very own.
I've read most of the comments, and those few who didn't much care for this offering really seem to miss the point. The first thing we wondered was how difficult it must have been for competent, perhaps extremely talented actors to revert to consistently and truly bad acting. Our second thought was that however difficult it was, they must have had a heckuva blast doing it. Some reviewers complained of dull passages and of sections of dialogue that went on too long or were over done. Of course! But if ya didn't get, well, I guess ya just didn't get it.
The faithfulness to the 50s look and feel was wonderfully done, with the only exception - in my opinion - being the skeleton's smart-assishness. Evil creatures in the referenced genre were unfailingly pompous, but they weren't smart-assed. A couple of high points for me that I didn't see anyone mention: the stock nature footage of the squirrels, with the same footage run twice back to back of course; the mutator/caulking gun and the chest-high shots of the skeleton leading Animala and the mad scientist through the canyon all had us in stitches. Special thanks to those responsible for choosing to shoot in Bronson Canyon, which really should be declared the nation's first cheesy historic landmark.
Guess I'd better go now - I'm a bit thirsty (tip tip tip tip tip) and need to tend to my Amish terrarium.
P.S. If you get the DVD, please take the time to view the special features - and also go to the website to check out the memorabilia - it's wonderful!