The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001)

Director:

Larry Blamire

Writer:

Larry Blamire (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

From the company that brought you "Zombies of Mora Tau" and "Lawrence of Arabia."

Plot:

A dedicated scientist, aided by his clueless wife, rolls up his shirt sleeves and tries to save the world from a radioactive monster...

Plot Keywords:

Monster | Skeleton | Alien | Spoof | Doctor

Awards:

1 nomination

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

Directed by
Larry Blamire

Writing credits
Larry Blamire		(written by)

Produced by
Lars Perkins	....	executive producer
F. Miguel Valenti	....	producer

Cinematography by
Kevin F. Jones		(as Kevin Jones)

Film Editing by
Bill Bryn Russell

Makeup Department
Claire Doyle	....	makeup artist (as Claire Nach)
Amanda Sears	....	makeup artist

Production Management
Darrin Reed	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Julian Forbes	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Cory Blamire	....	propmaster
Larry Blamire	....	storyboard artist

Sound Department
Frederick Critchlow	....	sound
Bill Bryn Russell	....	sound designer
Bill Bryn Russell	....	sound editor
Bill Bryn Russell	....	sound re-recording mixer

Camera and Electrical Department
Dan Dhein	....	key grip

Animation Department
Bill Bryn Russell	....	animator: title animation

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Emily Rapley	....	alien costume constructor

Editorial Department
Christopher Gray	....	post-production: studio

Other crew
Cory Blamire	....	skeletal manipulation crew
Larry Blamire	....	title designer: main titles
Dan Conroy	....	spaceship constructor (as Joey Saccadonuts)
Dave Giannovario	....	production assistant
Llywelyn Jones	....	production assistant
Cortney Skinner	....	design and construction: Transmutatron
Laurie Trotta	....	public relations

Production Companies

• Fragmighty
• Transom Films
• Valenti Entertainment

Distributors

• Fantastic Films International (2001) (non-USA) (all media)
• TriStar Pictures (USA) (theatrical)

Other Companies

• Valentino Production Music  music by

Also Known As:

MPAA:

Rated PG for brief mild language

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Fragmighty

Trivia:

Filmed in "Skeletorama", a tribute to '50s horror movies.

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Most errors in continuity and acting are purposeful and are part of the gag in recreating the '50s B movie experience. For example during the cabin sequence, Dr. Fleming's jacket disappears between shots immediately after Ranger Brad arrives, Animala suddenly sprouting furry gloves without explanation during the last half of her appearance in the film, the visible wires on the Skeleton, and the shoes of the actor portraying the mutant during some of the walking scenes.

Quotes:

[to Lattis]
Skeleton:You! You shall be the bride of the Lost Skeleton!

Movie Connections:

Featured in Obey the Lost Skeleton! (2004) (V)

say hello to your new master...the skeleton!

Odd flick. Quite obviously a spoof of all bad 1950's creature and space movies, so watching it can be arduous at times. However, it's always a fun ride. There are at least two or three very, very funny parts.

This is a very low budget, funny movie, because of the send up of dialogue, rather then jokes and one liners as an example..."I don't know Betty, I guess from now on I should stick to science and leave battling alien mutants to experts." or "My wife sometimes forgets she's not a space alien". The costumes and sets are reminiscent of the low budget movies as well. The costume design on the three headed mutant was mind blowing. I needed to watch the credits just to find out that a MAN was in the mutant suit...the design was that convincing! ONe last quote to leave with..."Well, if I wanted a safe life, I guess I wouldn't have married a man who studies rocks and you know the way I figure, if it's a way to stop my new alien best friend from becoming a widow and married to a skeleton then, count me in Mister Scientist." Fold yourself in the middle and enjoy this movie, just know what you're about to get into before you start watching it.