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Carnosaur

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When nefarious geneticist Dr. Jane Tiptree (Diane Ladd) plots to wipe out all humans and replace them with flesh-eating dinosaurs, it's up to security guard Doc Smith (Raphael Sbarge) to stop her. As Jane plans to release her dangerous prehistoric creations, one of them accidentally kills a number of environmental activists as well as Doc's friend Ann Thrush (Jennifer Runyon). Dodging deadly dinosaurs left and right, Doc must somehow prevent Jane's plans from coming to fruition.

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Paul Lê Bloody Disgusting Only one film franchise about killer dinosaurs became successful and popular in the 1990s, and it most certainly was not Carnosaur. Rated: 2/5 May 14, 2025 Full Review Stefan Birgir Stefans sbs.is It’s all insanely stupid. Like, this might be the stupidest plot any film has ever had. Like, the book. It is enjoyable simply because it is so incredibly schlocky while still having good actors being all serious in the inanity. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 14, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins As can be expected from these kinds of Z-grade horror films, the gory deaths are the highlight, while the flimsy monster is good for chuckles. Rated: 2/10 Sep 11, 2020 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 31, 2005 Full Review Thomas Delapa Boulder Weekly Rated: 0/5 Apr 13, 2005 Full Review Michael H. Price Fort Worth Business Press The anti-'Jurassic Park' -- meaner and more provocative but intolerably cheap. Rated: 2/5 Dec 8, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Francisco M Great movie! The comments cry about graphics and compare it to Jurassic Park, but don't pay attention to the actual movie! Story was good and I loved the music! Wish the audio was released so I could listen to it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/25 Full Review Caleb L One of the best obscure horror films of the 90s. With some impressive practical effects considering the budget. I promise, you will never guess where this film goes, and every step of the way is just as bizarre as the last. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review Alex G bueno,he visto la pelicula recientemente,personalmente creo que es mala.PERO,si te gustan las peliculas de serie b o de dinosaurios,te puede gustar,personalmente me parecio meh.tiene actores algo decentes en mi opinion,aunque,he de decir que las escenas con humanos son aburridas y eternas,y las mejores son las de los dinosaurios sin duda,la recomiendo para gente fan del cine B o de gore dinosaurio. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review Frank J You have to respect the creativity. This came out before Jurassic Park aswell so stop complaining about it being a Jurassic Park rip-off Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/25 Full Review Joseph R Given its small budget, CARNOSAUR, is an underrated gem. It is its own beat. The atmosphere is somber and sour. The score is chilling, all actors play their character types well. Diane Ladd stands out as the villain from the 1984 Carnosaur novel, but I can't remember his damn name cuz I am too high right now. The gore and attack scenes are brutal. I don't care if it isn't CGI or Jurassic Park quality. No, creative miniatures and imaginative effects are the best. If you can accept Showa Godzilla, then you can appreciate all that went into film. Anyway, watch it, you chicken butt. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Jens B I couldn't figure out what the hell was happening most of the time but I will gladly watch every part of this franchise before I will even consider watching those Jurassic World Movies. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/20/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Adam Simon

Director

Diane Ladd

Dr. Jane Tiptree

Raphael Sbarge

`'Doc'` Smith

Jennifer Runyon

Ann `'Thrush'`

Harrison Page

Sheriff Fowler

Ned Bellamy

Fallon

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Carnosaur

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Synopsis When nefarious geneticist Dr. Jane Tiptree (Diane Ladd) plots to wipe out all humans and replace them with flesh-eating dinosaurs, it's up to security guard Doc Smith (Raphael Sbarge) to stop her. As Jane plans to release her dangerous prehistoric creations, one of them accidentally kills a number of environmental activists as well as Doc's friend Ann Thrush (Jennifer Runyon). Dodging deadly dinosaurs left and right, Doc must somehow prevent Jane's plans from coming to fruition.
Director
Adam Simon
Rating
R
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 22m
Sound Mix
Stereo