A Filipino kid and his pterodactyl bestie outrun greedy Americans. Peak 90s chaos.
When a dinosaur egg is unearthed by a powerful volcano, a little boy's life is changed forever. The pterodactyl named "Vulcan", and the little boy end up forming an unbreakable bond of friendship while on an amazing spree of adventures.
Practical Effects
The pterodactyl puppet looks like roadkill with googly eyes.
Acting
Vernon Wells plays evil with Shakespearean commitment.
Director
Cirio H. Santiago
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Cirio H. Santiago shot this in weeks using leftover props from other Filipino productions. The pterodactyl suit was recycled from at least two previous films.
Santiago was the Roger Corman of the Philippines, cranking out 150+ exploitation and genre films. This was his attempt at family-friendly fare—it didn't work.
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