Trog
Trog

Trog

1970Movie91 minEnglish

Anthropologist Dr Brockton unearths a primitive troglodyte — an Ice Age 'missing link': half-caveman, half-ape — in a local cave. Through experimentation, she manages to communicate with and domesticate him before he's released by an irate land developer and goes on a rampage, terrorising the local citizenry.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Freddie FrancisGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A scientist, Dr. Brockton, develops a method to educate and domesticate a prehistoric caveman named Trog. However, Trog's primal instincts eventually resurface, leading to violent outbursts. When the local townspeople learn of Trog's existence, they demand he be destroyed, forcing Dr. Brockton to confront the ethical implications of her creation and the fear-driven actions of humanity.

Critical Reception

Trog is generally considered a low-budget B-movie with a campy sensibility. While it features a legendary star in Joan Crawford, the film is often criticized for its weak script, dated special effects, and melodramatic performances. It has gained a cult following over the years for its unintentional humor and unique premise within the monster movie genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a unique, albeit bizarre, premise with a legendary leading lady.
  • Suffers from a weak script and dated production values typical of low-budget 70s horror.
  • Appreciated by some for its campy entertainment value and cult status.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some finding it entertainingly cheesy and others deeming it a poorly made B-movie.

Fun Fact

Joan Crawford's role as Dr. Brockton was one of her final film appearances, and she reportedly insisted on certain accommodations on set, including a specially made chair.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

***Joan Crawford Analyzes the Missing Link; Plus Cutie Kim Braden*** This 1970 British flick mingles elements of "Planet of the Apes," "Frankenstein" and various Sasquatch tales. The scenes where Joan studies Trog are like an inversion o...