Thursday, October 11, 2012

31 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN DAY 11: LAND THAT TIME FORGOT 1975 (MGM)

A German U Boat and the survivors of a ship it sank find themselves fighting for survival when they come upon a mysterious world where prehistoric monsters still live.

This classic story is based on an Edgar Rice Burrough's novel of the same name. Doug McClure is Bowen Tyler, a survivor of the ship that was sunk. He and the German sub commander, played by John McEnery decide they must get along so that all may survive.

The dinosaur effects are very well done for the time, and thank God for no CGI. Kevin Conner does an able job directing and the characters are all people you really come to care about. The islane, known as Caprona proves to be very difficult to leave, as our survivors find out. The ending is somewhat suprising and does leave the door open for a sequel.

When released, this was a huge money maker and a second film was commissioned. Highly recommended monster movie fare.

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