It was yet another iteration of the lost world subgenre. They encounter a steamy rainforest, carnivorous plants, and our lost friendly ancestors, bloodthirsty dinosaurs. It and the incredible shrinking man must have been expensive films for universal in 1957. The land unknown 1957 the land unknown 1957 rakshasa. The land unknown is a surprising universal scifi in that it doesnt really deliver. The original director assigned to the film was jack arnold, the master of fifties science fiction whose credits include it came from outer space 1953, creature from the black lagoon 1954 and the incredible shrinking man 1957. The land unknown was given a wide release on october 30, 1957. We leave the 50s now with one of the crappiest dinosaur movies ever made. On a naval expedition to antarctica, three men and reporter maggie hathaway crashland in a crater m below sea level. The land unknown 1957 virgil vogel related allmovie. Discover what genre the land unknown, 1957, directed by virgil vogel, with jock mahoney, shawn smith, william reynolds, belongs at turner classic movies. Would like to see more movies like this from that time period. Land of the unknown horror science fiction 1 sheet original movie poster 1957. Rent the land unknown the deadly mantis 1957 starring jock mahoney and shirley patterson on dvd and bluray.
Its my favorite movie for a saturday night with a few beers and a. Land of the unknown horror science fiction 1 sheet original. Had obrien overseen the land unknown, he undoubtedly would have created the dinosaurs through the process of. There, they encounter steamy tropical forest, dinosaurs, carnivorous plants, and human footprints. The land unknown 1957 stream and watch online moviefone. The land unknown does manage to cleverly incorporate the historical incident of the plane lost in the byrd expedition of 1946. A scientific expedition to antarctica discovers a lost valley hidden in mists deep below the icy wastes. This article needs additional citations for verification. On a naval expedition to antarctica, three men and reporter maggie hathaway crash land in a crater m below sea level. Circus of horrors 1960s sci fi horror movie poster full color advertisement film lithograph to frame science fiction.
Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Land of the unknown horror science fiction 1 sheet. As with the others, some undiscovered spot on the earth. The land unknown 1957 the movie title stills collection. The land unknown 1957 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It starred jock mahoney and shirley patterson and was directed by virgil w. I love the hat in this still shot from early in the movie. Universal has dipped deeper into the barrel this time, coming up with fun titles but no surprise classics.
Large, elaborate jungle sets dominate, including one vast miniature set for its dinosaurs to clomp around in. While not the best of the lot, it was not the worst either. Honesty, i had never heard of this movie before and up to this point, i thought i had covered all the unknown islandcontinentworld fantasy movies. Vogel and starring jock mahoney, william reynolds, henry brandon, douglas kennedy, phil. The land unknown 1957 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Universal studios home entertainment released it on dvd in 2007 as part of a boxed set called the classic scifi ultimate collection vol. A navy expedition led by commander hal roberts jock mahoney is sent to explore a mysterious warmwater region shrouded in the ice of antarctica. The full movie is available on youtube and is also embedded below. Find similar and related movies for the land unknown 1957 virgil vogel on allmovie. It is odd that such a film was released in 1957, when science fiction seemed. Three men and a woman crashland in a deep crater in antarctica, where. Find similar and related movies for the land unknown 1957 virgil vogel on. Utilizing all manner of rubber puppetry, miniatures, and even some stunt guy walking around the set in a full trex bodysuit, to emulate prehistoric wonders lain undiscovered since the beginning of time, director, virgil w.
They find themselves trapped in a lush tropical environment that has. The land unknown is a 1957 science fiction cinemascope adventure film about a naval expedition trapped in an antarctic jungle. Overview of the land unknown, 1957, directed by virgil vogel, with jock mahoney, shawn smith, william reynolds, at turner classic movies. Details about land of the unknown horror science fiction 1 sheet original movie poster 1957. The land unknown on a naval expedition to antarctica, three men and reporter maggie hathaway crashland in a crater 100 m below sea level. Regular titles as well as some ending credits and titles from trailers. For those of you that are here to find out about the picture quality and extras just look right below under bluray and extras. In it, the shell lodge squad gets sent to another uuniverses by complete accident which is like the original uuniverses, but are lost in conflict and injustice by a supreme league of villains called the villains. The movie was made in 1957 and got its idea from the actually discovery of the warm waters in 1947 well before global warning.
In between there are films such as 1957 s the land unknown. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The year 1957 in film involved some significant events. Although, as we have seen, the 1950s was the decade of the b movie, some were good rodan, godzilla and some were not attack of the crab monsters, the giant claw. Vogel the mole people, has one of my favorite scenes in it. Photograph your local culture, help wikipedia and win.
The land unknown arrives on bluray thanks to kino lorber studio classics and while it is definitely cgrade 1950s entertainment happiest when knocking off king kong and the lost world the adventure film, directed by virgil w. Oct 21, 2010 to start off this digression week, we return to 1957. A group of 3 men and 1 reporter take an helicopter and crash land in the land unknown think the land before time and you have an idea of where they crash landed. His helicopter and its small party, including beautiful reporter maggie hathaway, is forced down into a volcanic crater by a fierce storm. The sets are fantastic, the compositing is really good for a movie of. This is a page of original art drawn by the legendary alex toth in 1957 for dell comics. Featuring unbelievable special effects, the land unknown is a frightening adventure from the golden age of science fiction.
The land unknown 1957 cast and crew a navy scientist jock mahoney, a newswoman shawn smith and a helicopter pilot william reynolds find dinosaurs and humidity at the south pole. The land unknown is a 1957 science fiction film about a polar expedition mounted to. Would like to see more movies like this from that time. Rent the land unknown the deadly mantis 1957 on dvd. It is odd that such a film was released in 1957, when science fiction seemed to be changing somewhat the land unknown seems like a film that might have been produced ten years earlier. The land unknown to start off this digression week, we return to 1957. Qualifying purchases could enjoy no interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases. Off the top of my head, i cant think of any other monochrome cinemascope films from the period, but undoubtedly theres a couple other hybrids of expansive and cheap lying. Vogels the land unknown 1957 persists principally as a flashy and fun bit of latefifties superkitsch in scifi. It starred jock mahoney and shirley patterson and was directed by. The time machine movie poster by reynold brown george pal not great special effects by todays standards, but still a really good film. Universal dvds the classic scifi ultimate collection vol. Universals bwing produced a rather major effort for a b movie, with the land unknown lu. The land unknown 1957 page 7 classic horror film board.
Movies like the cyclops 1957 the invisible mans revenge 1944 invasion of the body snatchers 1956 maniac 1934 phantom of the opera 1943 return of the fly 1959 the undead 1957 the most dangerous game 1932 strange tale at midnight 1955 jack the ripper 1959. It is an action page from the land unknown four color no. The land unknown is a 1957 science fiction cinemascope adventure film about a naval expedition. First off, forgive my obscene number of posts, but im new here and these boards are like a dream come true. The charismatic actor brings memories of mexico and a nose for authenticity to his performance as felix gallardo. Three men and a woman crash land in a deep crater in antarctica, where they find a prehistoric world. Nov 07, 2016 the land unknown does manage to cleverly incorporate the historical incident of the plane lost in the byrd expedition of 1946. Wells the time machine is a 1960 american science fiction film in metrocolor from. The astounded party discovers prehistoric creatures alive, thriving. Three men and a woman crashland in a deep crater in antarctica, where they find a prehistoric world. Practically every other shot is a complicated optical, filmed in cinemascope. Some sources including bill warren list its initial release as august, 1957. But in the 50s, any movie about dinosaurs without ray harryhaysens golden stop motion effects had severe limits. Once there they begin to a discover a world thought to be lost to the ravages of time.
The land unknown is not particularly well remembered, but its a film everyone wants to see. The story was allegedly inspired by the discovery of unusually warm water in antarctica in 1947. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Reynold brown the land unknown universal international. Starring jock mahoney, shirley patterson and william reynolds. In between there are films such as 1957s the land unknown. The images displayed on this page are recent additions to the movie title stills collection, a website containing screen captures of titles from feature films. The land unknown is the 3rd episode in the spongebob and friends chronicles series. Released 1957, the land unknown stars jock mahoney, shirley patterson, william reynolds, henry brandon the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 18 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Nov 4, 2016 reynold brown the land unknown universal international, 1957 three sheet. The land unknown is somewhat of a novelty, in that universal spent enough money on the production to film it in 2.
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