Dr. Dempsey, an American scientist, is sent to Scotland to disprove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. He is shocked when Laura, an inn-keeper, introduces him to a small family of Nessie-dinosaurs.
Practical Effects
Jim Henson's Creature Shop built the Nessie puppets—pure tactile charm.
Acting
Ted Danson commits fully to being an insufferable American abroad.
Production
Actual Loch Ness location shooting gives gorgeous Highland atmosphere.
Director
John Henderson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of the last major projects from Jim Henson's Creature Shop before their London workshop closed in 2005.
Released during the mid-'90s family adventure boom alongside Jumanji and The Indian in the Cupboard—part of Hollywood's brief obsession with practical creature effects before CGI took over.
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