Chronicles of the Cursed: Prehistoric Paradox
- Tagline
- The hunt is timeless, the journey is out of this world.
- Description
- In a pedantic twist on the mockumentary genre, 'Chronicles of the Cursed: Prehistoric Paradox' takes viewers on a whimsical journey of personal growth and self-discovery. When two space-faring supernatural hunters, played by the charismatic Olive-ia de Fowl-land and the intense Ingrid Bergammon, accidentally travel back in time to the prehistoric era, they find themselves facing the ultimate paradox. With the help of a caveman guide portrayed by Kit Herrington, they must navigate a world where their prey has yet to exist. Directed by the visionary Lars von Trihorse, this film invites audiences to explore the roots of these hunters' legacies, as they learn that sometimes the greatest discovery is understanding one's own origins.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 6.70
- ReleaseDate
- 08/01/2024
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
5.50
Lars von Trihorse's 'Chronicles of the Cursed: Prehistoric Paradox' presents itself as a rather ambitious endeavor, striving to meld the disparate elements of a mockumentary with a science fiction adventure. In a rather pedantic manner, the film probes the depths of self-discovery, shoehorning in themes of personal growth with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Olive-ia de Fowl-land and Ingrid Bergammon deliver performances that, while earnest, are hamstrung by a script that feels as though it was excavated from a time capsule buried in the cliché-ridden earth of early genre films. Kit Herrington's caveman is an anachronistic caricature that seems to have been plucked straight from a child's illustrated history book, which, while mildly entertaining, does little to elevate the narrative. The director's attempt at portraying the paradox of hunting prey that has yet to exist is as perplexing as the hunters' own journey, leaving us trapped in a cinematic time warp that is neither enlightening nor particularly innovative. Despite its PG rating and potential for family-friendly fare, the film's execution is as primitive as its prehistoric setting, resulting in a paradoxical piece that is neither here nor there in the annals of cinematic accomplishments.