Creatures the World Forgot

I recently viewed the UK 🇬🇧 Hammer Film Creatures the World Forgot (1971) on Tubi. The film unfolds in prehistoric times, with a volcano eruption claiming the life of a tribe leader. Two brothers vie for leadership, with the winner earning not only leadership but also the tribe's babe.

Directed by Don Chaffey (Jason and the Argonauts), the film features Julie Ege (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), Tony Bonner (The Man from Snowy River), Brian O'Shaughnessy (The Gods Must Be Crazy), and Rosalie Crutchley (The Haunting).

This film aligns with the expectations of its era-undeniably cheesy and significantly flawed. The attire, settings, and props are passable, with a fun model volcano adding amusement. While showcasing gorgeous ladies and entertaining girl fights, the creature is clearly a person in a costume. The animal fights were also bad, but some of the kills and stabbing scenes were solid.

In conclusion, Creatures the World Forgot stands as a below-average film, appealing primarily to fans of movies that are so bad they're good. I would rate it a 4/10 but still recommend it for those seeking some quirky entertainment.

Of all the caveman movies I have seen, this one is the best because it choose to present early man as realistic as it could. Rather than have dinosaurs, this movie features animals and creatures that were actually around when early man was. Don't get me wrong; I enjoy dinosaurs very much and had I seen this movie as a kid, I might have thought it was a horrible one. However, now that I am able to recognize good acting and filmmaking, I really loved this movie. It presents the story of early man as a bleak time, a struggle for survival where death was around every corner. No doubt, that was how it was for early man. There are a few beautiful women here, but you won't see as much of their figures as you did in say, "1 Million Years B.C.". None the less, if you are a fan of history or anthropology, "The Creatures That Time Forgot" is a great way to spend your time.

One of my sci-fi/horror/fantasy reviews written 50 years ago: Directed by Don Chaffey. Produced by Michael Carreras for Hammer Films; Released by Columbia Pictures. Screenplay by Michael Carreras; Photographed by Vincent Cox; Edited by Chris Barnes; Music by Mario Nascimbene; Assistant Director: Ferdinand Fairfax. Starring Julie Ege, Tony Bonner, Robert John, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Rosalie Crutchley, Marcia Fox, Doon Baide, Sue Wilson, Gerard Bonthuys, Don Leonard, Ken Hare and Fred Swart.

Prehistoric tribes on the loose grunting their way across Africa, facing mini-cataclysm and indulging in non-stop savagery. In a "2001"-ish Dawn of Man mode, their customs are delineated well, although their beliefs in the supernatural and their origins are handled crudely. The big difference: no oversize creatures appear in this one other than a big grizzly bear.

This is a great little film, Shot in Africa 32 years ago it brings back great memories for its star and my personal friend Tony Bonner........ who cares if they don't speak! Do they really have to?????????? Looking like that!!!!!

With no dialogue to write,however this makes it difficult to watch as it is difficult to understand what is happening.Hammer must have spared all expense,given the cheesy special effects at the beginning. This film was actually aired on the Horror Channel ,which in some ways is rather appropriate. Better off sticking with Dracula