Time Conqueror
Time Conqueror

Time Conqueror

1987Movie105 minArabic

Fekry is a journalist who discovers that there some patients disappear suspiciously from a hospital, and doubts that Dr. Halim is behind this. Fekry is able to get into Dr. Halim's remote house in Helwan , to discover that he is conducting experiments to freeze humans to preserve them.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: John F. RealGenres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip discover a crashed alien spacecraft containing a time-travel device. When they activate it, they accidentally bring a prehistoric monster into the present day. They must then find a way to defeat the creature and return it to its own time before it wreaks havoc.

Critical Reception

Time Conqueror is a low-budget science fiction horror film that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some appreciated its B-movie charm and ambition, many critics found its plot thin, pacing uneven, and special effects unconvincing. It has since gained a cult following among fans of 1980s creature features.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a unique premise, the film suffers from a lack of compelling narrative and dated special effects.
  • The creature design is memorable, but its execution on screen is often uninspired.
  • A typical 80s B-movie that offers some fun for genre enthusiasts, but little else.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this niche film. Those who have seen it often comment on its nostalgic appeal and the creature's design, but acknowledge its significant technical and narrative shortcomings.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, which became a popular filming location for many low-budget genre films in the 1980s.

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