The Time Traveller
The Time Traveller

The Time Traveller

1984Movie105 minEnglish

An astronaut's widow and her young son meet a stranger from the future on a Greek island.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Tibor TakácsGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror

Plot Summary

A shy, intelligent college student invents a time machine and travels back to the Middle Ages, hoping to impress a girl by introducing her to modern conveniences. However, his arrival disrupts the local feudal society, leading to his pursuit by a wicked warlord and a desperate race against time to return to his own era.

Critical Reception

The Time Traveller, a Canadian science fiction film, garnered a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its inventive premise and suspenseful moments, despite some critics noting its low-budget limitations and occasional B-movie feel. It has since gained a cult following among genre enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative blend of sci-fi and medieval settings.
  • Noted for its suspenseful chase sequences and an engaging protagonist.
  • Acknowledged for its earnest B-movie charm despite budget constraints.

Google audience: Audience reviews are limited, but those available often highlight the film's unique concept and its appeal as a fun, albeit low-budget, science fiction adventure.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada, utilizing its diverse landscapes to stand in for both the modern college campus and the medieval European setting.

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