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Emo Philips as a lost Atlantean named Nimrod. That's the whole pitch.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth (1988)

B-movie chaos80s fever dreamHawaiian cave fever

Overview

FamilyFantasyActionScience Fiction

An English nanny and one of two brothers fall down a Hawaiian cave, all the way to Atlantis.

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volcanolondon, englandatlantisredheadsunbathing

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Glorious foam rubber creatures and visible fishing line galore.

Costume

Atlantean fashion by someone who skimmed a National Geographic.

Best for:Friends: Group watch with drinks and merciless commentary.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry while vaguely confused.
Heads up:Triggers: Nanny falls into volcano with two children she just met.
Albert Pyun

Director

Albert Pyun

ReleasedJul 30, 1988
Runtime1h 20m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
The Cannon Group

Top Cast

Emo Philips

Emo Philips

Nimrod

Paul Carafotes

Paul Carafotes

Richard

Jaclyn Bernstein

Jaclyn Bernstein

Sara

Kathy Ireland

Kathy Ireland

Wanda Saknussemm

Nicola Cowper

Nicola Cowper

Crystina

Ilan Mitchell-Smith

Ilan Mitchell-Smith

Bryan

Albert Maritz

Albert Maritz

Mago / Kepple / Lab Assistant

Jeff Celentano

Jeff Celentano

Tola

Simon Poland

Simon Poland

Roderman / Hairdresser

Jeremy Crutchley

Jeremy Crutchley

Billy Foul

Russel Savadier

Russel Savadier

Loki / Reporter

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Albert Pyun was fired mid-production; Rusty Lemorande finished it in 10 days. You can tell.

Cultural

This competed directly with the bigger-budget 1959 and 2003 versions, cementing its cult obscurity.

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Journey to the Center of the Earth Official Trailer #1 - Albert Maritz Movie (1989) HD

Journey to the Center of the Earth Official Trailer #1 - Albert Maritz Movie (1989) HD

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