Frequently cited as a classic "B-movie" and was featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000 . At the Earth's Core (1976)
Milton Subotsky (based on the novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs) Production: Amicus Productions Cast: Doug McClure, Peter Cushing, and Caroline Munro Runtime: 89 minutes 🌋 Plot Summary At the Earth's Core(1976)
Dr. Abner Perry (Peter Cushing) and his financier David Innes (Doug McClure) test their "Iron Mole" drilling machine in Wales. The machine tunnels out of control, leading them to , a prehistoric land at the Earth's center. They find a society of primitive humans enslaved by the Mahars , a race of giant telepathic flying reptiles. David eventually falls in love with Princess Dia and leads a revolution to free the people. 🦖 Notable Features Frequently cited as a classic "B-movie" and was
Part of a series of Edgar Rice Burroughs adaptations by the same team, including The Land That Time Forgot (1974) and The People That Time Forgot (1977). The machine tunnels out of control, leading them
Known for its "stagey" aesthetic, using men in rubber suits instead of stop-motion or CGI.