Terror will never be extinct.
Carnosaur 3: Primal Species (1996) is a science fiction horror film that features genetically-engineered dinosaurs terrorizing a group of military personnel on a remote island.
Carnosaur 3: Primal Species, a monster movie – the third installment in the Carnosaur franchise, fails to live up to the expectations set by its predecessors. While the previous movies offered a decent amount of gore and suspense, this one falls flat with a predictable and lackluster plot.
The movie revolves around a group of military personnel who encounter genetically-engineered dinosaurs on a remote island. The storyline is clichéd and offers nothing new to the audience. The acting is subpar, and the characters are unmemorable, making it difficult to become invested in their survival.
The special effects are also a letdown. The dinosaurs are poorly animated and lack any realistic movements or behavior. Even the gore, which was a trademark of the previous movies, is minimal and unimpressive.
Overall, Carnosaur 3: Primal Species is a forgettable addition to the franchise that fails to deliver the excitement and thrills of its predecessors. Fans of the series may be disappointed, and newcomers will likely find little to enjoy.
Cast
- Janet Gunn as Dr. Hodges
- Scott Valentine as Colonel Rance Higgins
- Rick Dean as Polchek
- Rodger Halston as Sanders
- Anthony Peck as General Pete Mercer
- Terri J. Vaughn as B.T. Coolidge
- Billy Burnette as Furguson
- Morgan Englund as Rossi
- Stephen Lee as Sergeant
- David Roberson as Johnson
- Justina Vail as Proudfoot
- Cyril O’Reilly as Dolan
- Abraham Gordon as Billings
- Michael James McDonald as Officer Wilson
- Jonathan Winfrey as Bob