Prehysteria!

A family discovers a miniature herd of "mega-boners" (small, dog-sized dinosaurs) in a cave on their property. They decide to keep them a secret, leading to humorous situations and a race against time when a ruthless collector learns of their existence and wants the creatures for himself.

Prehysteria! is a low-budget family film that garnered a modest following primarily among younger audiences for its cute dinosaur concept and lighthearted adventure. Critical reviews were generally dismissive, citing its simplistic plot, uninspired acting, and questionable special effects, though some acknowledged its harmless family-friendly entertainment value.

• The film's primary appeal lies in its novelty of miniature dinosaurs.
• Criticized for its predictable plot and low-quality special effects.
• Considered a harmless, albeit uninspired, family film.

Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be a nostalgic watch, appreciating the novelty of the small dinosaurs. However, many noted the film's dated effects and simplistic storytelling, with some suggesting it appeals more to childhood memories than modern cinematic standards.

The dinosaurs in the film, known as 'mini-monsters,' were brought to life using a combination of puppetry, stop-motion animation, and CGI, which was considered relatively ambitious for a film with its budget at the time.