The Valley of Gwangi

The Valley of Gwangi

Cowboys Battle Monsters in the Lost World of Forbidden Valley.

Directed by Jim O'Connolly

Produced by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts

196996 min7.1 / 10

A colorful adventure spectacle blending the Old West with prehistoric fantasy, driven by stop-motion creature effects and a sense of wonder rather than psychological depth.

A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Valley of Gwangi sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Valley of Gwangi violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is The Valley of Gwangi scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Valley of Gwangi easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Valley of Gwangi end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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80/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise88

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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