Time Walker
Time Walker

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Time Walker

1982
Movie
83 min
English

From deep within the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, Professor Douglas McCadden ships the coffin of Ankh-Vanharis to the California Institute of Sciences where X-rays reveal five diamond-like crystals hidden within the coffin. Technician Peter Sharpe steals the crystals but doesn't notice that the powerful X-ray has revived a green fungus. When the coffin is opened at a university press conference, the reporters uncover more than they bargained for. The mummy has disappeared... and the Time Walker is alive again!

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Tom HollandGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of high school students discover a crashed alien spacecraft in the desert. When one of the students, a boy named Ronnie, touches a strange glowing crystal from the ship, he begins to de-age rapidly. As Ronnie reverts to infancy, his classmates race against time to find a way to reverse the process, fearing they might be next. Their efforts are complicated by a mysterious woman who seems to know more about the alien technology and its effects.

Critical Reception

Time Walker was primarily a made-for-television film that garnered a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While it tapped into popular sci-fi and horror themes of the era, its execution was often criticized for its low budget, uneven pacing, and underdeveloped characters. It has since gained a cult following among fans of 1980s B-movies and creature features.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired special effects.

  • Despite its potential, the execution falls short, leading to a largely forgettable viewing experience.

  • It's a typical 80s sci-fi-horror flick with a unique premise but flawed execution.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Time Walker' is scarce due to its made-for-TV origins. However, discussions often point to its nostalgic appeal for fans of low-budget 80s genre films, though many acknowledge its significant flaws in storytelling and visual effects.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately released as a television movie on ABC.

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