Movie

Reptilicus

1961 · 94 min

A creaky, oddly charming creature feature that ambles along with earnest seriousness, offering gentle thrills and unintended laughs rather than real scares.

Directed by: Poul Bang
Genres: Science fiction, Horror
Starring: Carl Ottosen, Ann Smyrner, Mimi Heinrich

Tagline: Excitement and fun – charm and shock!
Overview: After copper miners discover a piece of the frozen tail of a giant prehistoric reptile in Lapland, scientists inadvertently bring it back to life.
How it feels: Slow-burning and fine in the background.
About: Science, nature, survival
Content: Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Directed by: Poul Bang
Genres: Science fiction, Horror
Starring: Carl Ottosen, Ann Smyrner, Mimi Heinrich

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Tone
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: science
nature
survival
Places: big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none