The People That Time Forgot
The People That Time Forgot

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The People That Time Forgot

1977
Movie
90 min
English

Major Ben McBride organizes a mission to the Antarctic wastes to search for his friend who has been missing in the region for several years. McBride's party find themselves in a world populated by primitive warriors and terrifying prehistoric creatures, all of whom they must evade in order to get back safely

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users61%
Director: Kevin ConnorGenres: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In 1920s Antarctica, an expedition led by Major Ben McBride sets out to find the missing biologist A.J. Meriem. They discover a hidden continent, Caprona, where prehistoric creatures and a primitive human race known as the Brochtons still exist. McBride and his companions must navigate the dangers of this lost world and find a way back home.

Critical Reception

The People That Time Forgot received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being compared unfavorably to its predecessor, 'The Land That Time Forgot.' While some appreciated the adventurous spirit and creature effects for their time, many found the plot thin and the acting uninspired. Audiences generally found it to be a fun, albeit B-movie, popcorn flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyable adventure elements and decent creature effects for its era.

  • Suffers from a weak script and uninspired performances.

  • A visually interesting but ultimately forgettable science fiction romp.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun, albeit low-budget, adventure with some interesting prehistoric creatures. Many viewers enjoyed the escapism and the classic B-movie feel, though some noted the plot's predictability and the acting quality.

Fun Fact

The film is the second of producer John Dark's adaptations of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Lost World" novels, following 'The Land That Time Forgot' (1975).

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Now if you thought the "Land That Time Forgot" was cheap and cheerful (and it sure was) then this one must have been done on a shoestring. It is a howler of a film with Patrick Wayne and Sarah Douglas on the hunt for a missing explorer (Dou...

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