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Crystal Triangle: The Forbidden Revelation
In times of olde, God gave mankind the ten commandments, and a message that has been lost to the centuries. In the present, Koichiro Kamishiro is a modern day Indiana Jones who scours (and often destroys) ruins for hints of the past, until one day he runs across a box filled with two crystal triangles. Having inadvertently run across the key to God's lost message, Kamishiro suddenly has a lot to deal with including assassination attempts by the KGB and the CIA, aliens hell-bent on destroying the Earth and the love of several women!
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Plot Summary
A group of treasure hunters ventures into a remote jungle seeking a legendary crystal artifact rumored to grant immense power. However, their quest is fraught with peril as they uncover ancient secrets and awaken a malevolent force guarding the artifact. They must confront supernatural dangers and their own inner demons to survive and escape the cursed triangle.
Critical Reception
Crystal Triangle: The Forbidden Revelation is a low-budget cult horror film that has garnered a niche following over the years. While critically panned upon release for its rudimentary production values and simplistic plot, it's often appreciated by fans of 80s independent horror for its earnest effort and some memorable creature effects.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious, albeit rough, visual effects and creature designs.
Criticized for its predictable narrative and uneven pacing.
Seen as a typical example of late 80s direct-to-video horror fare.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this title, but general sentiment among those who have seen it points to it being a cheesy, yet watchable, piece of 80s horror for fans of the genre who appreciate its cult status over polished filmmaking.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a shoestring budget in various locations within California, attempting to evoke a sense of exotic jungle adventure despite its limited resources.
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