Teenage Caveman

Starring:Shan Elliot, Crystal Celeste Grant, Rob Hill (II), Richard Hillman, Paul Hipp, Stephen Jasso, Andrew Keegan, Hayley Keenan, Tiffany Limos, Paul Mejias, David Monzingo, Jeffrey Pritz, Joe Reader, David Stifel, Tara Subkoff
Studio: Sony Pictures
Product Type: DVD

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Enjoyable
Robert Vaughn as a caveman..... priceless
Low-Budget Twin Bill From the 50s.
Corman Double Feature

Viking Women and the Sea Serpent/Teenage Caveman
Starring: Robert Vaughn , Sarah Marshall , Leslie Bradley , Frank DeKova , and Charles P. Thompson
Director: Roger Corman
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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ASIN: B000EHSVJ6
Release Date: 2006-04-18

Customer Reviews:

Enjoyable .......2007-04-30

These two movies are pleasant enough, if not especially demanding (or rewarding). What's easy to forget about low-budget Roger Corman movies like this, is the degree to which the actors really played them straight. There's little hamming it up or winking at the camera. In his better movies, like "The Wasp Woman," you can find yourself falling for the quite silly storyline just through the presence of the actors, and the straight faces they manage to keep. (This is less true for his semi-humorous movies, like "Creature from the Haunted Sea" or "Little Shop of Horrors"...)

Anyway, both these movies are pretty fun. Viking Women tells the story of--you guessed it--a bunch of Viking women, who go off in search of their men who left home some time back. There's a nice performance by Susan Cabot, and a brief appearance by a sea serpent. Teenage Cave Man was surprisingly engaging, featuring another slew of committed performances and some mildly convincing cave-dwelling hocus-pocus. There's also some lifted footage from, I think, One Million B.C. (1940), and a nameless monster Who Kills With His Touch. Neither of these films will strain your brain cells much, but neither will they numb your patience, and they's make a fun double feature for a weekend afternoon or evening.

The quality of picture for both is excellent, better than I would have expected for such old movies.

Robert Vaughn as a caveman..... priceless.......2006-08-30

Tennage caveman:
Robert Vaughn as a caveman.... just this is worth the price of
admission. Our Man from Uncle is running around the prehistoric
times looking for answers. This is not a bad movie...i actually
found myself enjoying this film. Love those 1950's haircuts and
most of the men all clean shaved. And the best part...there is a
story.

Low-Budget Twin Bill From the 50s........2006-05-26

Roger Corman has said that he never made a film that didn't turn a profit. Since he spent only slightly more money on his movies than Ed Wood, and had access to hundreds of screens all over North America, you can be sure that his statement was "right on the money" ! His movies were aimed at a youth audience, pulled into theatres by memorable posters that often promised more thrills than the film delivered. At the same time, most of his films provided good, cheesy fun, and a number of talented people got their start in motion pictures by working for Mr. Corman (hello Jack Nicholson).

Both of the movies on this DVD fall into that "so bad they're good" category. I guess I'm one of those baby boomers who sometimes gets a kick out of the "ouevre" of Roger Corman, Bert Gordon and--yes--even the infamous Ed Wood ! Each film runs slightly more than an hour--is full screen, black and white with mono sound. I had no problems with the quality, but extras are scant--comments from Mr. Corman would have been a nice touch.

"The Saga of the Viking Women and their Voyage to the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent"--whew ! What a title ! For obvious reasons, it was usually referred to as "Viking Women versus the Sea Serpent" or something similar. Released in 1957, a number of Viking women--mostly models in short skirts--set sail to find their missing men. The leader of the group--nubile, Barbie-like Abby Dalton--is anxious to be reunited with her "betrothed". However, one of her "shipmates", who seems to have mystical powers (she talks to "Odin" a lot), also covets the same man--this nasty woman is played by Susan Cabot, soon to graduate to the leading role in Mr. Corman's "The Wasp Woman"--in terms of acting, Ms. Cabot steals this movie, although she has very little "competition" !

After battling through a storm, and narrowly escaping the clutches of the titular Sea Serpent (don't get your hopes too high--this is no Ray Harryhausen picture !), our heroines crash-land on a shore where barbarians are waiting to enslave them. By sheer coincidence, these barbarians--led by sneering Richard Devon--are also holding the missing Viking men prisoner, including Ms. Dalton's fiancee ( Brad Jackson, a hunky, blond, vacant Troy Donahue type). Can these plucky Viking women help their men escape, and return to their homeland ? Do Sea Serpents have teeth ? !

"Teenage Caveman" could be seen in theatres in 1958, and stars Robert Vaughn in the title role--is it churlish to suggest that Mr. Vaughn was a shade too "mature" for this role ? With Mr. Vaughn's subsequent success in "A" films and particularly television, "Caveman" is unlikely to be prominently featured on his resume. He plays a rebellious caveman who wishes to explore the "forbidden" zone. The village elders are not amused--to disobey the "law" means death ! Of course, this movie would be even shorter if his curiousity didn't get the better of him. His adventures result in encounters with quick sand, and some of the phoniest-looking monsters you are ever likely to see--stock-footage from movies like the 1940 version of "One Million Years BC" is shamelessly shown on a rear projection screen behind Mr. Vaughn and his friends. There is a love interest--blond starlet, Darah Marshall, quite fetching in an animal-skin outfit, gives our hero "knowing looks". She also has a skinny-dip scene--guys--don't get too excited ! After about an hour of unintentionally funny dialogue and situations, we have a "surprise" ending that actually surprises no viewer who has actually been paying attention.

Bottom line--even with low budget sets, special effects, actors etc., both films can still be a lot of fun, if you are in the mood to be "exploited"--again--by the truly unique Roger Corman !

Corman Double Feature.......2006-05-09

When I see these double features I often wonder what the link between the two films is. Certainly Roger Corman has created countless films so why were these two put together? Both have a sense of defying authority and exploration. But I feel the real link is that each film has some great danes that pursue the heroes.

In the first film we meet a group of Viking women who have been alone since their menfolk disappeared some time ago. Some what to go and search while others want to stay. A vote results in them setting out on the search. But a great sea monster destroys their boat and strands them in a hostile land. There the woman are made captive and find the surviving men of their clan. Can they escape? If they do can they get past the sea monster? You will have to watch the film to find out the answers.

In the second film Robert Vaughn is a teenager with a lot of questions. His clan lives in a cave and follow a strict law that forbids them from journeying anywhere even though the surrounding land appear more fertile than their own. When Vaughn convinces some other youths to cross the forbidden river, a power struggle ensues in the clan. Should Vaughn be killed for breaking the law? What will the gods say? What about the God Who Kills With a Touch? Vaughn remains rebellious and knows that things could be much better for his people if they are not shackled by the law.

Both films are in black and white. Both involve a lot of cave scenes. Teenage Caveman has more monsters, creatures and effects. Both have beautiful women in scanty outfits. Both have mediocre acting. Teenage Caveman even has a clip from She Creature. In other words, they are very typical of early Corman. If you like Roger Corman, you will like these. The two go well together and make a decent double-feature. Check them out.

Average customer rating:

Quite a coin flip
HELLO! Larry Clark always sucked!
God Awful
With Power Comes Silly Hairstyles
The Real Larry Clark reveals himself...

Teenage Caveman
Starring: Shan Elliot , Crystal Celeste Grant , Rob Hill (II) , Richard Hillman , and Paul Hipp
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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Release Date: 2002-07-02

Customer Reviews:

Quite a coin flip.......2007-01-20

Teenage Caveman has an interesting and creative premise. Basically, some primitive, cave-dwelling teens stumble into some futuristic city. They adapt well (with little culture shock) alongside their two new friends. It starts to unfold as a cool sexual quest.
Alas, it goes a different direction, and the inexplicable downfall begins. The idea is intriguing, a sexually-transmitted disease that will make you explode instantly or let you live forever. It's a coin flip.
Here's where the plot gets incongruous. The invincible people suddenly become vulnerable for no apparent reason. Or maybe I missed it. It didn't make sense.
The people infected turn into these monstrous beasts and get destroyed. Oh well, at least thet didn't explode immediately after sex. You'll need at least a six-pack with this movie, it could have been better.

HELLO! Larry Clark always sucked!.......2006-10-17

so of course this is going to blow salty bollocks, I bet you that every larry clark movie that will ever come out will suck salty bollocks! Besides, that sarah chick doesnt get naked enough in this one :)

God Awful.......2006-03-26

This is one abysmal, pathetically boring film. In it a tribe of "teenage cavemen" discover a few monstrous hedonists living with modern conveniences. They are taken in by it all, a girl explodes while fondling herself, people turn into rubber monsters, etc. Other than this, the film really has no plot. Unjaded viewers might find the film offensive or shocking -- jaded viewers however will simply take it as further evidence that LARRY CLARK IS A PEDOPHILE!! Some people think his movies are bold. I do not. Bold films have points to them. Sorry Larry.

With Power Comes Silly Hairstyles.......2006-03-05

Another of the Creature Feature movies that takes old movies and comes up with a new plot for the old title. This one concerns the primitive living conditions of the human survivors after civilization is destroyed by violent storms. Despite the harsh conditions and the struggle to survive, the teenagers seem to have plenty of leisure time to plan rebellion and break the rules. After one altercation a small band of teens heads out into the wilderness and discover the remains of a city. Suddenly they find themselves guests of a strange pair of teens who seem to have all of the power and resources they need.

The leader of the strange teens, sporting a silly-looking top-knot, seduces the group with music, food, technology and comfort. Later, he and the female of the pair also seduce the group with sex. It is after the orgy that the viewer starts to get an idea of what is going on and what secrets are being kept. This is a horror movie, so people start dying for various reasons until the inevitable final struggle. Then we have a new leader emerge who also decides to suddenly sport the silly-looking top-knot. A final scene helps to tie up the loose ands and leaves the view wondering what will happen next to the characters.

I have watched all of the Creature Feature films and this is the worst. Really bad acting combines with a poorly written script and almost nonexistent special effects. Plenty of nudity and sex are thrown in but it all just results in a silly mess. If seeing a bunch of teens being wild, silly and uncontrolled is your bag then you might be interested in this one. Otherwise you will probably want to pass this one by.

The Real Larry Clark reveals himself..........2006-02-28

Don't expect good horror or sci-fi here as Larry Clark concentrates primarily on sex scenes.For years he's made sleazy films like Kids and Bully under the guise of teaching people a lesson about the youth of today.With no moral lessions to hide behind in Teenage Caveman it's crystal clear what REALLY intersts Clark the most.This movie may appeal to some in a guilty pleasure way but the "plot" padded out with sleaze is awful.

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Teenage Caveman

Manufacturer: Creature Feature Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
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Product Features:

Subtitles also in Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai
Weblinks to Screenblast.com and distantcorners.com
Making of featurette
Photo gallery, theatrical trailers
filmographies, animated menus, scene selections

ASIN: B000I09FLW

Product Description

Teenage Caveman is a stylishly radical sci-fi thriller starring an impressive cast of up and coming actors including Andrew Keegan, Tara Subkoff, and Richard Hillman and writer Christas Gage. David is frustrated with the respressive laws of his cave dwelling tribe. Restless, stubborn and defiant, his attitude problem turns deadly when he is forced to kill the tribe leader, his father, to protect his girlfriend. Now, banished to the dangerous and unexplored zone outside their cave, he and five of his teenage friends discover that the old world they only dreamed about has evolved without them into a complex, seductive and ultimately terrifying nightmare beyond their wildest imagination!