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Creatures the World Forgot

1971 · 92 min

A grunting, sun-baked prehistoric slog of tribal rivalry and survival, more curious artifact than gripping drama, with occasional volcanic spectacle.

Directed by
Don Chaffey
Genres
Adventure, Horror, Science fiction
Starring
Julie Ege, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Tony Bonner
Tagline
They don't make them like this anymore... not in a million years!
Overview
As the first nomadic tribes wander across the vast wilderness of the infant planet they confront hostilities created by the harsh environment and each other. After a massive volcanic eruption a tribal chief is killed and his two sons fight for supremacy, not only for the leadership of the tribe but also for the love of a beautiful young woman. The age-old battlegrounds of rivalry, envy and passion are explored in this tale of prehistoric adventure.

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Directed by
Don Chaffey
Genres
Adventure, Horror, Science fiction
Starring
Julie Ege, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Tony Bonner
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • family
  • betrayal
  • power
  • violence
Places
  • wilderness
  • countryside
Era
timeless
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror4
Humour1
Realism4
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

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adventure, horror, science fiction
Directed by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
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Country
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Languages
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