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