Changes: Reptilicus

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Reptilicus is the titular antagonist in the 1961 Danish-American giant monster film of the same name. It is a giant dragon-like creature with the ability to regenerate from a single body-part.

Its vocal sound effects were provided by the late Georg Jensen.

Biography

Svend Viltorft and other miners dug up Reptilicus' tail when they were drilling in Lapland. It is flown to the Danish 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, only for scientists to find 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 to the panic-stricken streets of Copenhagen.

It is presumably killed when it is poisoned by ingenious scientists and military officers, and its blown-off foot sinks to the bottom of the sea, leaving the film open-ended, as the foot could possibly regenerate.

Gallery

Trivia

Reptilicus is the first Danish movie monster.
The special effects used to bring Reptilicus to life was a wired marionette.
There was a deleted scene where Reptilicus could fly. It was cut because it was too unrealistic.
Reptilicus can spit neon green acid, albeit clumsily and randomly.
Reptilicus is a homage to Manda.
Reptilicus was featured on the first episode of the 11th season of Mystery Science Theater 3000.

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-'''Reptilicus '''is the titular antagonist in the 1961 giant monster film of the same name. He is a giant dragon-like creature with the ability to regenerate from a single body-part.[[File:Giant-monster.png|thumb]]
+'''Reptilicus''' is the titular antagonist in the 1961 Danish-American giant monster film of the same name. It is a giant dragon-like creature with the ability to regenerate from a single body-part.
+Its vocal sound effects were provided by the late Georg Jensen.
 ==Biography==
-Svend Viltorft The Miners dug up Reptilicus's tail when they were drilling in Lapland. It is flown to the Danish aquariam 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, only for scientists to find that it is beginning to regenerate.
+Svend Viltorft and other miners dug up Reptilicus' tail when they were drilling in Lapland. It is flown to the Danish 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, only for scientists to find that it is beginning to regenerate.
-The creature is dubbed "Reptilicus" and it's regenerating ability is compared to other animals like earthworms and starfish. Once fully regenerated, it goes on a rampage across the Danish countryside to the panic-stricken streets of Copenhagen.
+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 to the panic-stricken streets of Copenhagen.
-It is presumably killed when poisoned by ingenious scientists and military officers, and it's foot sinks to the bottom of the sea, leaving the film open-ended, as the foot could possibly regenerate.
+It is presumably killed when it is poisoned by ingenious scientists and military officers, and its blown-off foot sinks to the bottom of the sea, leaving the film open-ended, as the foot could possibly regenerate.
-==Trivia==
+==Gallery==
-*Reptilicus is the only Danish monster.
+<gallery widths="300" bordercolor="green" captiontextcolor="green" position="center">
+Giant-monster.png|Reptilicus as seen in the American film poster.
+</gallery>
+==Trivia==
+*Reptilicus is the first Danish movie monster.
 *The special effects used to bring Reptilicus to life was a wired marionette.
+*There was a deleted scene where Reptilicus could fly. It was cut because it was too unrealistic.
-*The film was produced by both the American International Pictures and Saga Studios.
+*Reptilicus can spit neon green acid, albeit clumsily and randomly.
-*There was a deleted scene were Reptilicus flyed. It was cut because it was too unrealistic.
-*Reptilicus can spit neon green acid, albiet clumsily and randomly.
+*Reptilicus is a homage to [[Manda (Godzilla)|Manda]].
+*Reptilicus was featured on the first episode of the 11th season of [[wikipedia:Mystery Science Theater 3000|Mystery Science Theater 3000]].
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