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Reptilicus
Reptilicus is the titular main antagonist in the 1961 Danish-American Kaiju film of the same name. It is a giant dragon/serpent creature with the ability to regenerate from a single body-part.
Its vocal sound effects were provided by the late George Jensen.
Biography[]
Svend Viltorft and other miners dug up Reptilicus' tail when they were drilling in Lapland. It is flown to the Denmark's Aquarium in Copenhagen, where it is put in a cold room for study. Due to careless mishandling, the door is left open and the section begins to thaw. Instead of expecting the tail to decompose, the scientists discover that it is beginning to regenerate.
The creature is dubbed "Reptilicus" and its regenerating ability is compared to other animals like earthworms and starfish. Once fully regenerated, it goes on a rampage across the Danish countryside. It then moves into the sea where it attacks numerous ships before arriving on the beach of Copenhagen and onto the panic-stricken streets. It destroys many landmarks including the Langebro Bridge.
After a lengthy rampage, Reptilicus is presumably killed when a poisonous sedative developed by ingenious scientists is shot into its mouth. However, Reptilicus' foot, previously blown off earlier during a battle with the Navy, begins twitching at the bottom of sea, leaving the film open-ended, as the foot could possibly regenerate.
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Trivia[]
- Reptilicus is the first Danish Kaiju.
- The special effects used to bring Reptilicus to life was a wired marionette.
- There was originally a scene where Reptilicus could fly. This was cut from the America version of the film because it was too unrealistic.
- Reptilicus can spit neon green acid, albeit clumsily and randomly.
- Reptilicus is a homage to the Godzilla Kaiju Manda.
- Reptilicus itself was featured on the first episode of the 11th season of Mystery Science Theater 3000.