Doctor Who and the Silurians

1970Movie2 h 55 min

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A tense, intriguing sci-fi movie about mystery and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Story

Investigating mysterious power failures and a death at an underground research centre, The Doctor discovers a colony of Silurians - prehistoric, intelligent reptiles who went into hibernation before man evolved. But now they have woken up, and they are prepared to wipe out mankind with a killer plague to get their planet back.

Feels like

  • Doctor Who
  • Sci-Fi Horror
  • Monster Movie
  • Political Intrigue
  • Classic Television
  • Reptilian Humanoids
  • Existential Threat
  • 1970s TV

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Timothy Combe
Written by
Malcolm Hulke
Produced by
Barry Letts
Music by
Carey Blyton

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Facts

March 14, 1970 · 2 h 55 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 14, 1970
Runtime
2 h 55 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom