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4.2 / 10(120 votes)IMDbR19931h 23m$1.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Carnosaur

“Driven to extinction. Back for revenge.”

Synopsis

After being driven to extinction, great bloodthirsty dinosaurs come back to life with the assistance of a demented genetic scientist. She plans to replace the human race with a super-race of dinosaurs who will not pollute the planet.

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CARNOSAUR (1993) Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 21, 1993

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 21, 1993

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.75x ROI)

Production Budget

$1M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.75x

+$754K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $1MWorldwide: $1.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Adam Simon
Screenplay & Story
Adam Simon
Original Score
Nigel Holton
Original Title
Carnosaur
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 23m
Production Budget
$1M
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Production Studios
New Horizons Picture

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Adam Simon

Screenplay & Story

Adam Simon, John Brosnan

Original Score & Music

Nigel Holton

Director of Photography

Keith Holland, Darren Moloney

Film Editing

Richard Gentner, Lorne Morris

Producers

Roger Corman, Mike Elliott

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:John Brosnan

Department Leadership Roster

Adam Simon

Adam Simon

Director

Mike Elliott

Mike Elliott

Producer

Adam Simon

Adam Simon

Screenplay

Nigel Holton

Original Music Composer

Keith Holland

Keith Holland

Director of Photography

Richard Gentner

Editor

Lorne Morris

Editor

Kristin M. Burke

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Carnosaur.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnosaur

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Carnosaur about?

After being driven to extinction, great bloodthirsty dinosaurs come back to life with the assistance of a demented genetic scientist. She plans to replace the human race with a super-race of dinosaurs who will not pollute the planet.

Who directed Carnosaur?

Carnosaur was directed by Adam Simon.

Who stars in Carnosaur?

The principal cast of Carnosaur includes Diane Ladd, Raphael Sbarge, Jennifer Runyon, Harrison Page, Ned Bellamy.

When was Carnosaur released and how long is it?

Carnosaur was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.

What was the box office and production budget of Carnosaur?

Carnosaur had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (1.75 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Carnosaur?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Carnosaur was composed by Nigel Holton.

Is Carnosaur based on a book or true story?

Carnosaur is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Brosnan".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Carnosaur?

Carnosaur holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).