When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

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When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

1970
Movie
100 min
English

An ancient tribe attempts to sacrifice Sanna as an offering to the Sun god to save their tribe from dinosaurs. Tara, a young man from another tribe, saves Sanna and takes her along with him.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Val GuestGenres: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

In a prehistoric world, the "Sundays" are a primitive tribe who worship the sun. When their sun god fails to rise one morning, they believe it is a sign of displeasure and decide to sacrifice their most beautiful woman, Saka, to appease it. Saka is saved by a young hunter, Ogh, who is exiled from his tribe for his actions. Together, they embark on a perilous journey through a land filled with monstrous dinosaurs and treacherous environments.

Critical Reception

While "When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth" is known for its impressive dinosaur effects for its time, its narrative and acting have been considered weaker points by critics. It is often seen as a product of its era, relying heavily on visual spectacle rather than deep storytelling, but it has garnered a cult following among fans of classic dinosaur films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking special effects and ambitious depiction of prehistoric life.

  • Criticized for a simplistic plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Considered a visually impressive, albeit somewhat dated, entry in the dinosaur film genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with many appreciating the film's visual achievements and nostalgic value, while others find the storyline and performances to be lacking.

Fun Fact

The film utilized a technique called 'go-motion' for some of its dinosaur animation, a precursor to modern stop-motion animation that allowed for more fluid movement.

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whitsbrain

whitsbrain

This sat in my Watchlist for a long time. It's not been available to stream anywhere. Because I'm a nut for stop-motion effects, dinosaurs, and maybe even for cave women, I coughed up the $20 for the blu-ray and watched it. It's not a good ...

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