Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs

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Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs

1974
Movie
150 min
English

The Third Doctor and Sarah arrive in 1970s London to find it has been evacuated because dinosaurs have appeared mysteriously. It turns out the dinosaurs are being brought to London via a time machine to further a plan to revert London to a pre-technological level.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Paddy RussellGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Children's

Plot Summary

In this classic Doctor Who serial, the Third Doctor and his companion Jo Grant find themselves transported to a future Earth ravaged by a time-traveling plague. As dinosaur-like creatures roam the desolate landscapes, the Doctor investigates a mysterious organization called 'The Third Line' which seems to be orchestrating the chaos. He must uncover their motives and prevent humanity from being wiped out by prehistoric predators.

Critical Reception

While the serial is often remembered for its ambition and the inclusion of dinosaurs, it has received mixed reviews over the years. Some praise its unique premise and the performance of Jon Pertwee, while others criticize its pacing, special effects limitations, and some of the plot elements. It remains a significant story for fans of the Third Doctor era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious concept of dinosaurs on Earth and Pertwee's Doctor.

  • Criticized for dated special effects and occasionally slow pacing.

  • A unique, albeit flawed, entry in the Third Doctor's era.

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Fun Fact

The dinosaurs in this serial were portrayed using a combination of models, puppetry, and actors in costumes, with varying degrees of success.

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Returning from her first adventure with the doctor in the TARDIS, "Sarah Jane" (Elisabeth Sladen) gets a bit more of the action as she and the "Doctor" (Jon Pertwee) discover a London that's been evacuated after a spate of dinosaur attacks....

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