Anthropologist Dr Brockton unearths a primitive troglodyte — an Ice Age 'missing link': half-caveman, half-ape — in a local cave. Through experimentation, she manages to communicate with and domesticate him before he's released by an irate land developer and goes on a rampage, terrorising the local citizenry.
Acting
Crawford's committed dignity amid complete chaos.
Practical Effects
The Trog mask: endearingly terrible cinema history.
Direction
Freddie Francis somehow makes it almost coherent.
Director
Freddie Francis
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Crawford was so embarrassed she refused to attend the premiere and later called it 'a cheap picture.'
Trog is peak 'hagsploitation'—Hollywood's cruel final act for aging female stars, forcing them into degrading horror roles.
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