Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls
Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls

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Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls

2008
Movie
98 min
English

Filmed on location in South Africa, a retelling of H. Rider Haggard's classic novel "King Solomon's Mines," featuring the adventurer who was the inspiration for Indiana Jones.

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IMDb3.3/10
Director: Mark AtkinsGenres: Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In this low-budget adventure, Allan Quatermain is hired by a wealthy businessman to find a valuable diamond rumored to be hidden in a lost temple. Quatermain assembles a team for the perilous expedition, facing dangerous tribes, treacherous terrain, and supernatural guardians as they race against time and rivals to uncover the legendary treasure.

Critical Reception

This film was primarily released as a direct-to-video production and received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences, often cited for its poor production values, weak script, and uninspired performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from extremely low production values and amateurish filmmaking.

  • Acting performances are widely criticized as wooden and unconvincing.

  • The plot is derivative and fails to deliver any genuine excitement or originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release, but available feedback generally aligns with critical assessments, pointing to a disappointing viewing experience marked by poor execution across various filmmaking aspects.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in South Africa, leveraging local landscapes for its jungle adventure setting.

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2 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

A straight remake of H. Rider Haggard's "King Solomon's Mines" that really does beggar belief! Aside from some decent location photography, this is about as action free an adventure film as I think I have ever seen. A mean and moody Sean Ca...

Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Grim, low-budget version of “King Solomon’s Mines” shot in South Africa**_ Needing quick cash to get his son through college, Allan Quartermain (Sean Cameron Michael) accepts a gig to help a young noble woman (Natalie Stone) & her bea...

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