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Prisoners of the Lost Universe

1983·Movie
1h 30min
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Rotten Tomatoes–15%
IMDb3.8Rotten Tomatoes–15%

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Prisoners of the Lost Universe fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Three people are transported into a parallel universe. There they find that they must use modern technology, but medieval weapons, in order to save the citizenry from a murderous warlord.
Low-Budget Sci-FiParallel UniverseMedieval WarfareTechnological ConflictHeroic AdventureAction-OrientedVisual SpectacleFantasy ElementsClassic 80s Aesthetic

Crew

Directed by:
Terry Marcel
Written by:
Terry Marcel, Terry Marcel, Harry Robertson
Produced by:
Harry Robertson, John Hardy, Denis Johnson Jr
Composed by:
Harry Robertson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Prisoners of the Lost Universe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Prisoners of the Lost Universe worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 3.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prisoners of the Lost Universe rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Prisoners of the Lost Universe?

1 h 30 min

Prisoners of the Lost Universe runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Prisoners of the Lost Universe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Prisoners of the Lost Universe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Prisoners of the Lost Universe in 123 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Prisoners of the Lost Universe use?

Running GagClarke's Third LawUnskilled, but StrongSex SlaveAlternate DVD CommentaryEveryone Loves BlondesPlucky Comic ReliefAliens Speaking EnglishAccidental PervertTonto TalkFace–Heel Revolving DoorSpeaks Fluent Animaland 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Prisoners of the Lost Universe, including Running Gag, Clarke's Third Law, Unskilled, but Strong.