Creatures the World Forgot

They don't make them like this anymore... not in a million years!

1971 • 92 min • Adventure · Horror · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

As the first nomadic tribes wander across the vast wilderness of the infant planet they confront hostilities created by the harsh environment and each other. After a massive volcanic eruption a tribal chief is killed and his two sons fight for supremacy, not only for the leadership of the tribe but also for the love of a beautiful young woman. The age-old battlegrounds of rivalry, envy and passion are explored in this tale of prehistoric adventure.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

29 reviews

49 Audience · 29 · 100%

Two rival prehistoric tribes navigate a harsh, untamed world. After a volcanic eruption, two brothers vie for leadership and the affection of a young woman, leading to conflicts driven by rivalry, envy, and passion. Survival is paramount in this early tale of humanity.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Depictions of tribal warfare
Some suggestive costuming
Natural perils like volcanic eruptions

What it models well

Survival against nature
Loyalty to tribe
Resourcefulness

Talk about it after

How tribes adapted to their environment
The causes of conflict and rivalry
The roles of men and women in early societies

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