Warlords of Atlantis
Warlords of Atlantis

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Warlords of Atlantis

1978
Movie
96 min
English

Searching for the lost world of Atlantis, Prof. Aitken, his son Charles and Greg Collinson are betrayed by the crew of their expedition's ship, attracted by the fabulous treasures of Atlantis. The diving bell disabled, a deep sea monster attacks the boat. They are all dragged to the bottom of the sea where they meet the inhabitants of the lost continent, an advanced alien race that makes sailors their slaves.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Kevin ConnorGenres: Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A Victorian-era expedition using a new type of submarine travels to the mysterious center of the Earth. They discover a hidden civilization that has survived for millennia, ruled by a tyrannical queen. The explorers find themselves caught in a conflict between the Atlanteans and the reptilian descendants of the dinosaurs.

Critical Reception

Warlords of Atlantis was generally met with a lukewarm reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and special effects that, while ambitious for the time, often appear dated. Audiences, however, often found enjoyment in its pulpy adventure elements and classic monster movie tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its adventurous spirit and sense of wonder.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and sometimes unconvincing special effects.

  • Enjoyed by fans of vintage sci-fi and fantasy films.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Warlords of Atlantis are sparse, but generally highlight its nostalgic appeal as a fun, if somewhat cheesy, B-movie adventure. Some viewers appreciate the creature designs and the film's earnest attempt at creating an epic subterranean world.

Fun Fact

The film is based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel 'The Land That Time Forgot', though it significantly deviates from the source material, blending elements from various Burroughs stories and adding new concepts.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Doug McClure’s fourth and final British adventure-fantasy flick_** At the turn of the century in the Victorian Age, a British archaeologist & his son (Peter Gilmore) enlist a ship to take them to the general area of the Bermuda Island...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

The third of these Kevin Connor directed science-fiction outings for Doug McClure - this time as maritime explorers looking for the lost Atlantis. Peter Gilmore adds a little gravitas to this nautical yarn, as they descend to retrieve a gol...