This week’s retro trailer is for the the 1970 prehistoric fantasy adventure, When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth, whiich was directed by Val Guest and produced by Hammer Films.
Set in a mythical time when early humans coexisted with dinosaurs, the story follows Sanna, a young woman who escapes being sacrificed by her own sun-worshipping tribe.
After being rescued by members of a seaside tribe, Sanna must fight for survival in a brutal and primitive world teeming with stop-motion animated dinosaurs and tribal conflict. Her journey becomes a tale of resilience as she challenges ancient superstitions and discovers her inner strength.
The film is known for its cool visual effects, particularly the Ray Harryhausen-style stop-motion creatures animated by Jim Danforth, as well as its minimal dialogue and reliance on a constructed prehistoric language.
It’s a fun movie that blends adventure with speculative evolution, offering a vivid portrayal of a world ruled by primal instincts and monstrous beasts.
