Fighting Off The Children Of The Hydra's Teeth | Jason and the Argonauts | Creature Features

Aeëtes sows the Hydra's teeth and seven armed skeletons, the "children of the Hydra's teeth", emerge from the ground. Jason, Phalerus, and Castor fight them while Medea and Argus escape with the Fleece.
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Fantastic special effects by Ray Harryhausen and exciting mythological adventure make this a film that is fun for everyone. It's the story of Jason (Todd Armstrong), a fearless sailor and explorer, who returns to the kingdom of Thessaly after a 20-year voyage to make his rightful claim to the throne. But to do so, Jason must first find the magical Golden Fleece. He selects a crew and with the help of Hera, Queen of the Gods, sets sail in search of the Fleece. Jason and his crew must overcome incredible obstacles including a 100-foot bronze giant, the venomous Hydraa huge creature with the heads of seven snakes, and a spectacular battle with an army of skeletons.
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[@Laceykat66]

This is where stop motion has it over CGI. There is something otherworldly creepy about the movements of the mythical creatures in this film. These skeletons, the Harpies, Talos, all are "believably magical" thanks to Ray Harryhausen's art.

[@geokaplan59]

I was lucky to interview Harryhausen and his longtime friend friend Ray Bradbury in the months before each died. Both agreed with something I said, which is similar, Laceykat, to your comment. I said that, for me, the difference between CGI and stop-motion is this: CGI brings fantasy into reality. With CGI, everything looks "real"; monsters and the supernatural are placed on the same plane as cars and bowls of cereal. Stop-motion takes reality into fantasy. Suddenly things do not look normal; there is a jolt to a different, disturbing dimension of being. Both Rays agreed wholeheartedly, and I thank you, Laceykat, for the wonderful comment you've shared.

[@ogrosch4568]

Not a bit. Unwatchable these days, Come on.

[@ClassicBoxingMatches]

@@ogrosch4568 it is very much watchable. These special effects were and still are pretty impressive when you consider the time period. Animation and CGI has improved leaps and bounds but stop motion has always been fascinating...

[@ogrosch4568]

@@ClassicBoxingMatches i am talking about today, not 60 years ago. Times changed.

[@CactusCowboyDan]

@@ogrosch4568 How old are you? And where is your appreciation for old movies and different art styles?

[@geokaplan59]

In one of the last interviews he gave. I asked Ray Harryhausen, a bit sheepishly, how the skeletons could scream if they have no larynxes. He laughed and chided me, "Because it's a fantasy!" And of course he was right. They have no voicebox, and they must scream!

[@robert-brydson-1]

yet not questioning how they move

[@daustin8888]

@Facepalm Full O' Napalm A truly terrifying book

[@craftpaint1644]

It's the standard answer from old Hollywood guys, imagination is what they were trying to capture, not realism.

[@mistofoles]

I said exactly the same thing !

[@juliac9080]

BUT ...they can't swim. 😉

[@TheDragon0287]

This was pure artistry. The time spent, and attention to detail in this scene alone was incredible.

[@D0NU75]

it is impressive how solid the impact between swords and shields is, the skeletons recoil and jason's sword bounces back

[@A_Black_Sheep94]

Yea but I still don't get why they didn't just use those living guys though, they still had them outnumbered but whatever.

[@grimreaperhenrik]

they probably thought the undead ones would set it just outta imagining but out of practical means you are right@@A_Black_Sheep94

[@7-dy9dy]

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[@helixxharpell]

Growing up as a child in elementary school, movie day was a treat. We would all gather in the library sitting cross-legged in the dark waiting the feature to begin. This movie enthralled me as a child in the 70s. It was this scene that hooked me on fantasy from the start. The choreography, the beat of the music, the anxious anticipation. Something that modern-day cinema I'm afraid, is sorely lacking. Thank you Ray!

[@stoneyboyd]

Did your school have it on film? That’s cool.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

Not fantasy at all, it's more of an adventure epic movie from ancient Greece and of course with some fantasy including it.

[@helixxharpell]

@@stoneyboyd Sorry, missed this reply. Yes! It was on old 8mm film in the steel canisters! Our teachers would always have trouble changing the roll out. We would all get restless waiting. 🤣 We saw all the Ray Harryhousen movies. This one was my favorite. That & the 7th Voyage of Sinbad.

[@helixxharpell]

@@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212 I agree with the Greek Epic angle but.. To me anytime you have a priest of Hecate summoning up a death squad of skeletons, that's fantasy. Much of what we have in the fantasy genre comes from those epic tales of heroism.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@@helixxharpell The movie is not in the genre of "fantasy" but it includes a bit of it. Fantasy is Excalibur, Lord of the Rings, Never Ending Story, those are fantasy movies. This one is a classic epic movie with some fantasy. But I got what you meant, my mother always call it Fantasy in general.

[@pbcreative6388]

A perfect sequence. This was made when special effects were still special, when you saw something unbelievable and wondered how it was done. And even if you knew the process behind it, you could appreciate the skill and patience of the one man that animated the whole sequence over 4 and a half months. Can you imagine anyone doing that these days? Ray Harryhausen was a true artist. It's a film you can still appreciate 60 years after it was made.

[@CaptainTurner42]

My grandparents showed me this film when I was really young, and I would watch it every time I visited them. It's one of my favorite movies of all time, I love this whole film and this fight scene is just unreal.

[@happyfeet4506]

One of the best stop motion movies ever made. The special effects of Ray Harry Haussen were spectacular and no cgi insight. A work of pure genius.

[@kennyoldfield3472]

I have watched the scene with the giant bronze statue and my mum said that when this movie released in 1963 people were terrified at how "realistic" it was. As I am watching this is wasn't scared. But when those skeletons pulled out a Roman technique where they march then charge I was pretty shocked AND scared.

[@MagnificentFiend]

Jason, Castor and Phalerus removing their baldrics and unsheathing their swords as one at 1:02 is one of the most badass moments in all film.

[@nycdweller]

YES! My favorite scene in the whole movie!!

[@grimreaperhenrik]

they knew it was their last stand

[@robertboyle2573]

I always loved that bit!

[@SilentSabre]

I remember watching this as a child and being terrified of those skeletons, especially when they shriek as they charge the Argonauts. Ray Harryhausen was a special effects wizard.

[@kirkfeather1]

When audiences first saw this they were, as the saying goes, "gobsmacked," and rightfully so. To this day one of the greatest achievements in stop-time filming. A few seconds of this sequence undoubtedly took a tremendous amount of time and patient effort and it's quite a long segment..

[@kirkfeather1]

It takes moment to realize that the human actors could not see anything in front of them as they fulfilled the fight choreography. Pretty remarkable and professional skill on the part of this cast.

[@nhmooytis7058]

4 1/2 months.

[@megalon73]

Even 60 Years Later. This is still the most impressive sequence ever-made. This films give you the best pace in any of the, Ray Harryhausen. Film Collection. Talos, The Hydra, The Harpies and The Skelton Army. The most insane figures in this movie, I love it so much.

[@slotzoffuntrue]

4:19 when that skeleton runs in from the right and stumbles a little bit when they were stopping because they were running so fast and had their (eyes?) On him instead of the ground is SUCH a good detail. It just makes them feel that much more real and like they have weight in the scene

[@GoodMrDawes]

Awesome. I can see a young James Cameron in awe chewing popcorn.

[@chemicalangel17]

Ray Harryhausen was a genius.

[@BarrelShape]

David Allen and Phil Tippett at their best managed to get stop-motion a little smoother than Harryhausen, but neither could pull off the complexity of a scene like this so masterfully. Harryhausen was a genius.

[@jeffreyworthen7033]

That scream from the skeletons........SCARY!!!!!......😳

[@Mrgaunt1]

Especially after their they slowly stalk towards the heroes with a slow rigid pace - then suddenly exploding forward with that horrifying wail! UGH! 😮

[@HoverStrike]

I was always amazed at how he was able to point at the places where the skeletons actually came up out of the ground. Not sure what cues he was using but it looked really good!

[@dvdortiz9031]

He scattered seven teeth in a quincunx arrangement, easy to follow

[@bobpourri9647]

I think he was directed roughly where to point, and it was animated to fit. Same with the in-close fight sequences.

[@frankmcnally01]

The special effects for this were nothing short of magnificent for the year it was made.

[@tsopmocful1958]

The bone rattles in the music as the skeletons sprout from the ground really set the mood.

[@drummerrck]

The using of the clapper in the score when the skeletons first appear is incredible. Really adds another layer to the whole experience.

[@Keith-uh7dt]

You know it may not stand up to some of the special effects today but back in the 60s that was pretty damn impressive Ray Harryhausen was an absolute genius

[@andrewdunne1609]

Them skeletons still had vocal chords as they screamed when attacking Jason and his crew 😅🤣😂

[@Blokewood3]

I guess they did it the same way they see without eyeballs, or move without muscles or..

[@luislaplume8261]

That would baffle Little Brian Stelter of CNN News.

[@odairmendes6864]

8

[@miaphoenix173]

😆😆😆

[@greathornedowl1783]

No vocal chords, they are magical

[@TTony-tu6dm]

One of the most incredible influential sequences in special effects history. Harryhausen was a genius

[@URangryX]

Very ahead of his Time. Always thinking about how to make something look good, IN CAMERA. Ray was a brilliant man. Need more like him.

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

Me recuerda a La momia de Brendan esos esqueletos con sus armas

[@Biscuit1973]

This stop motion animation is very phenomenal back then way before the era of CGI technology was then invented because I’ve watched Jason and the Argonauts nearly 40 years ago back on Philadelphia’s WTAF channel 29 when the Netwerk used to always play these movies, every Sunday afternoons and nights.

[@RetroGaming-gp2ef]

Stop motion still looks way better than CGI ever will be.

[@chris55529]

Probably no one will see this comment, but this is the kind of stuff I lived for as a child (also Godzilla, of course) back when Hollywood could actually do its f-----g job. Harryhausen was a genius.

[@FakYuhGoogel]

**summons skeleton warriors for minutes** "hey guys, think we should just leave?" "but this is so cool, let's watch until the end"

[@giannilyanicks1718]

that kind of negatively sceptical comment really gets old. *summons skeleton warriors for minutes* "hey guys, do u think we should just leave?" "our boat is right under a cliff. and as a farewell demonstration, we should show to the Thessaly king we're not simple cowardly thieves. Maybe the adrenaline could help us to jump to the cliff back the Argonaut"

[@Bloodreign1]

Jason and his crew weren't cowards, they lived to fight. They would not back down from battle, no matter what, the lone exception being Talos, yet they still managed to kill him as well. They would not show weakness to anyone, including an evil king.

[@alanheadrick7997]

I remember my mom dropping me off at the theater to watch this about 1968, I was 7, scary as hell but I loved it.

[@folfielukather8083]

crazy how the live actors react to the skeletons, looks better than most cgi fights still amazed how the live actors were able to fluidly switch weapons with the skeletons without jumpcuts

[@KenMasters.]

One of the greatest influences behind Dungeons & Dragons and Golden Axe.

[@Oz-qx5zw]

Better than some movies today

[@56postoffice]

How Harryhausen wasn't nominated for an Oscar for this is unreal. Wasn't the special effects category around then? Classic scene, which still holds up.

[@martinz60]

The Oscar winner for visual effects 1963 was CLEOPATRA. Ridiculous.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

the oscars policy has always been terrible , it was actually rare than genuinely amazing acting or effect actually received any awards

[@robertofreitas3097]

Watching a little of this film Jason and the Argonauts reminds me of my childhood, the good times when we sat in front of the TV to watch and didn't worry about anything, but it's always good to remember the good times of the past, congratulations to the channel.

[@atanvardo5730]

The obvious inspiration to the skeletons from Golden Axe.

[@jawant6039]

Pretty good graphics for movie made in 1963

[@rayjones8074]

I was in grammar school when this movie came out. This scene and the scene with Neptune rising from the sea, to hold back the mountains. And that music with each scene was amazing. Me and my friends in school we couldn't wait to get to school the next day to talk about the movie. I'm 65 years old and enjoyed watching it with my kids when they were young.

[@IRONHORSE427RACING]

These Skeletal Warriors are still the standard by which all are judged even today. Ray was a true genius and a proper gentleman in anyones book. Sadly when he passed his craft passed with him.

[@galwaytribesman9289]

The way they take off running and the screaming LOL

[@kenw.1112]

NO CGI .... ! ALL HARD WORK JUST TO DO THIS SCENE!!! THIS SCENE IS SO AMAZING!!!!

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

This Effect was what separate Men from the Boys back in the day Still my Favorite Effect more Realistic than CGI

[@higorss]

@@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx Its cool but hows is it more realistic than CGI? You're just blinded by nostalgia. If this movie was released today I bet you wouldn't have the same opinion

[@jmcfarlandjr]

No one did it better than Ray.

[@artisaprimus6306]

Amazing special effects for 1963 or 64. I watched this as a boy and I was stunned.

[@dark7element]

5:07 Hilarious. The skeleton is like "OW! ...Hey, wait a second..."

[@MrClingclong]

Thankyou Ray, your amazing work lives on!

[@mannisalic2141]

Unforgettable & terrifying movie before the blue screen existed. It was a cinematic accomplishment.

[@murmuriastella8535]

exactement !!!

[@trevorbailey2431]

These type of films are amazing, way before CGI they can produce amazing films like this..

[@Dallas_K]

Funny to think about: the skeletons have shields to protect themselves... from getting stabbed or such, while they have no innards.

[@jamaagovernmentanimaljam8377]

The shield can be used to protect them from getting their arms or skull sliced off by weapons.

[@royalhero4608]

The weapons and shields are most likely what they used as warriors in their mortals lives, now they still have them as undeads

[@williampermenter9413]

Grew up watching these old movies. 🙂

[@manfredmc9749]

Golden Axe's skeletons was inspired in this scene!!

[@endacurtin8282]

I remember watching this movie as a 7 year old child and being both terrified and excited by this scene. It literally gave me goose bumps all over! This is why modern movies with CGI fall flat on their face. They don't have that 'thrill' factor that old movies like this used to have.

[@therealbronxbull8541]

What Ray was to stop motion is like what Mel Blanc was to looney tunes.

[@leanneranae3387]

I remember being so captivated when my dad showed me this movie when I was little. I’m so ashamed of modern films

[@johnmcculloch1653]

Am currently watching the entire film on film 4 what a truly spectacular film more than 60 years since it’s original release top plaudits to Ray Harryhausen.the king of stop motion photography.

[@Miniculthero]

This scene inspired me to become a dentist

[@sameerthakur720]

Not a bone setter?

[@kingmalcolm8695]

Movie for a Sunday Afternoon. Those skeletons scared the dickens out of me - but in a fun way. Good times.

[@ctk8860]

Wow..wonderful movie

[@CharlieRicketts-gr1sf]

Damn skeletons are usually easy to kill low level enemies. But these skeletons are the final boss

[@DantesAlvesdeSantana]

Imagine o trabalhao de gravar uma cena desta na epoca rsrs

[@carlosanacleto7446]

Quando os efeitos especiais eram feitos na raça.

[@hidayatsatari1315]

@@carlosanacleto7446 to me

[@sreynich9427]

@@carlosanacleto7446 iiiiiiii]i]aaaaaaasass aaa\aaa(

[@Slam-g9s]

I don’t like to throw the word masterpiece around, but I think this scene earns the mantle big time

[@bishwadeep4165]

The villain is like seeding a field for cultivation. .....

[@Miniculthero]

Chicken feed, I’d like to see a good overdub of this scene

[@vorlons100]

ONE OF THE GREATEST MOVIES EVER MADE

[@renopereira1434]

WHAT A CLASSIC 👍😁

[@DieRita-rq1pk]

Ich finde diesen Film heute noch großartig!!!!Super!!!!

[@rogerrogers7393]

Great movie watched this so many times when I was a kid

[@nhmooytis7058]

Argonauts be like “I have a feeling he’s not tossing Halloween candy at us.”

[@tony8074]

Nothing like standing around and waiting for things to happen. Note to self run before evil man finishes his curse.

[@riderholic4916]

One of rare scene, where skeleton isn't fodder enemies

[@bobbymartino9974]

In my top five of favorite movies a masterpiece for it's time

[@wiisalute]

Lol the way the skeletons fall. Its like theyre tripping on their own shoelaces

[@vanboa]

RAY HARRYHAUSEN LEGEND!

[@trevorflarty1811]

Iconic ,movie ,.moment.Absolutely timeless.Magical,special effects,that CGI,could not match. Superb!In fact the whole film,is wonderful.

[@HellecticMojo]

The intense music as man throws pebbles around is bit funny

[@angelamagruder5911]

To me it was a good fight with skeletons. I did not see that type of fighting again until the pirates of the carribean movies came out,good movies,good actotrs and actresses too!!!! Wonderful music too,the music was good with the tomb raiders movies too as well as all the indiana jones movies too!!!!!!!!!

[@mikeday9548]

I actually saw this the first time as a little child. Rock on Jason an Josh!!!

[@dimvalsgames9721]

Awesome scene love it who cares about CGI when this oldie/retro looks like that so good I must find and watch this movie thanks for the vid!!

[@fredfonebone5108]

Wow, that’s a gorgeous print! Never seen it that good!

[@3618499]

😄 " Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones " - The Delta Rhythm Boys

[@garyclarke9685]

Haha I get your point but then we wouldn't be in for a treat with this classic moment. Remarkable film making really

[@philippejenvrin2741]

Jason and Argonauts ! Wonderfull movie ! ( Poséidon and the Arpies )

[@markjohnson9485]

In real life I wouldn't have stood there and waited for those things to pop-up. by the time they did. I would be on the boat waving so long!!! LOl

[@stevealikonis9467]

I always include Jason and the Argonauts in my top 10 movies of all time. Movies should always be about spectacle, beyond story, drama, etc. Leave that for written works, please.

[@nelaballerevanth8570]

That's how I sow the seeds in my farm 😂

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

What seeds

[@nelaballerevanth8570]

@@makyhsmakyhs6766 alfalfa

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

@@nelaballerevanth8570 maize

[@minimundus1712]

Best undead army in all of movie history

[@stevemurray4122]

Strange how the skeleton was stab thru the rib cage and it went down it had no vital organs .?great movie

[@Blokewood3]

It was pushed over, but it just got back up again.

[@mavinaxi4240]

@@Blokewood3 reminds me a lot about the game, "Golden Axe" whereby the vigilantes/players also fight the sword/shield wielding skeletons, one of the toughest villains too! ☠️

[@Whoami691]

I can't imagine how amazing this was to see at the time. Before CGI Amazingly well done.

[@toddfrendell6837]

I was 8 and in the third grade when I first saw this, it has aged well! Me not so much...

[@victormarie525]

Me too ! Film magnifique...

[@MartinOReilly-mb4um]

0:21 I dunno why, but the bit at the start where he sows the seeds for the skeletons was one of the scariest foreboding moments for me in a movie. You know he was up to something evil and it was gonna be real evil- But what?

[@shaldlay2478]

OH MY GOD THE SKELETONS EVEN HAVE SHADOWS

[@bluemarshall6180]

He can swim with all that heavy stuff he's wearing. 😆

[@tyrssen1]

He's highly motivated.

[@bluemarshall6180]

@@tyrssen1 Because the the director said just swim even if he has to look stupid with that heavy stuff he's wearing. It's Hollywood. 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@Malt454]

Holy Harryhausen, Batman!

[@dogancoruh7998]

For that time, it is perfect imho...

[@JK-wz7uj]

If only those poor soldiers knew what we know now; Always use blunt weapons against skellys for extra damage.

[@jameschavez6400]

I Didn’t See This At Any Video Store Or Rental blockbuster Because They Don’t Have A Shelf Section Called Awesome

[@OldToby53]

A movie before its time

[@dangerhasa]

Respect for special effects

[@francisburke2060]

scene much better done than todays computers

[@jasonbrand5762]

Army of Darkness

[@antonboludo8886]

Looks like a skeletal crew.

[@timbalistreri6012]

i can never get over the idea that underneath every human exterior there is such a bizarre looking image as the human skeleton........

[@dvdortiz9031]

Smiling all the time!!

[@jimmyl324]

A fantastic scene still