King of the Lost World

King of the Lost World

Credits
Title:	King of the Lost World
Directed by:	Leigh Scott
Written by:	Carlos De Los Rios; David Michael Latt; Leigh Scott
Produced by:	David Michael Latt; David Rimawi; Sherri Strain; Rick Walker
Music by:	Ralph Rieckermann
Cinematography:	Steven Parker
Edited by:	David Michael Latt
Production
Distributors:	The Asylum
Released:	December 13th, 2005
Rating:	R
Running time:	80 min.
Country:	USA
Language:	English
Budget:	$1,000,000
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King of the Lost World is an American low-budget adventure film with elements of sci-fi/horror. It was directed by Leigh Scott and released direct-to-video by The Asylum on December 13th, 2005. The film blends elements of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World with that of King Kong and was produced to coincide with the release of Peter Jackson's remake of King Kong, capitalizing on that film's popularity and high marketing campaign. King of the Lost World stars Bruce Boxleitner, Jeff Denton, Rhett Giles, Sarah Lieving, Christina Rosenberg and Steve Railsback.

Cast[]

Actor

Role

Bruce Boxleitner

Lieutenant Challenger

Ed Malone

John Roxton

Rita Summerlee

Dana

Larry

Olo

Natalie

Tianka

Steven

Reggie

Taylor

Yuri

Etienne

Chrissy

Gloria

Doctor Armstrong

Janine

Lucia

Phil

Harold

Jake

Olo's henchman

Olo's henchman

Survivor

Survivor

Survivor

Unknown

Notes & Trivia[]

King of the Lost World gorilla — You don't clown in Monkey Town!

The tagline for this film is "The epic story that inspired King Kong and Jurassic Park".
There are a total of twenty-eight credited cast members in this film.
This movie is alternatively known as Syndrome of the Trespasser Island.
The pre-schedule release date for King of the Lost World was November 29th, 2005.
King of the Lost World is considered a "mockbuster", which is when a lesser known production company rushes a project into production in order to capitalize on the potential interest of a larger, big-budget spectacle. In this case, King of the Lost World is riding on the popularity of Peter Jackson's King Kong, which was released one day after the premiere of King of the Lost World on December 14th, 2005.
This film takes its premise from The Lost World, which is a 1912 adventure novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle. It has been adapted numerous times in film as well as television programs.
Production on King of the Lost World began on August 20th, 2005. Principal photography concluded on September 2nd, 2005. The movie was shot at Pikake Gardens in Valley Center, California.
The DVD special features includes a Behind the Scenes Featurette, a Visual Effects Featurette, Cast and Crew Commentary, Bloopers, 5.1 Surround Sound Mix and trailers.
This film includes the disclaimer, "No giant apes or dragons were harmed during the production of this screenplay. Maybe some giant scorpions got mad, but that's about it"
Director Leigh Scott makes an appearance in the film as Doctor Armstrong.
Actor Thomas Downey, who plays Reggie, is credited as Tom Downey in this film.
Actress Jennifer Lee Wiggins, who plays Etienne, is credited as Jennifer Wiggins in this film.
Actress Ava Bellamy, who plays Lucia, is credited as Natalia Bellami in this film.
Actor and line producer Brian J. Garland, who plays Harold, is credited as Brian James Garland in this film.
Actor Vin Vescio, who plays one of the survivors, is credited as Vincent Vescio in this film.
The fictional corporation Blackthorn Industries has appeared in several of Leigh Scott's films including Frankenstein Reborn, Dead Man Walking and Exorcism: The Possession of Gail Bowers.
This movie marks the film debut of actress Yoshie Morino, who plays Janine.

Explicit content[]

Female topless nudity: One of the island women has top violently torn open briefly exposing both breasts.
Profanity: Strong language used moderately throughout by numerous characters.

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