This 1970 British movie combines elements of “Planet of the Apes,” "Frankenstein," and various Sasquatch stories. There are scenes where Joan Crawford examines Trog that mirror those in "Planet of the Apes" featuring the female chimpanzee doctor (Zira) studying Charlton Heston. The film evokes "Frankenstein" due to its sympathetic portrayal of the half-man/half-ape and his kindness toward a young girl. Being a low-budget British production directed by Freddie Francis, it has a distinct Hammer Films style and atmosphere. Some people have described the movie as “campy,” but that’s not accurate; the narrative is presented straightforwardly. There's nothing consciously artificial, exaggerated, or self-parodying about it, unlike Alan Rickman's performance in 1991's "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves." THAT is campy. The ape makeup resembles that seen in “Planet of the Apes,” though with a more pronounced jawline. It seems as if someone might have retrieved the ape mask from the set of 1968’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” (and they probably did!). "Trog" marked Joan Crawford's final film appearance and has received considerable criticism, which I don't understand because it isn't really that bad. Everyone involved treats the story with seriousness as it explores what it would be like if the so-called missing link were actually discovered alive. You have to consider the movie’s perspective—1969, when it was filmed. Considering the time and limited budget, the film has its shortcomings, which are apparent in a couple of noticeable ways: (1) An extended sequence featuring stock stop-motion dinosaur footage, presumably representing images from Trog's memories; and (2) Trog’s appearance itself. While the ape-man’s head and facial features look decent for 1969, the rest of his costume is less impressive. Essentially, Trog is just a relatively small white man walking around in a loincloth and fur “tennis shoes” with what looks like a short fur cape. This constitutes the entirety of the Trog costume, and it appears unconvincing, which likely explains why people ridicule the film—the "monster" is more comical than frightening. However, thinking about it further, since Trog is half-human and therefore mostly hairless, it's logical that he would acquire furs to create basic clothing for warmth. This assumes, of course, that he occasionally has to leave the caverns to hunt animals for fur; and probably food as well (since what would he eat in the darkness of the caves?). Given his half-human nature, he’d possess the intelligence to do this. What makes "Trog" a worthwhile purchase, apart from it being Crawford's last film, is Kim Braden’s captivating performance as Joan’s daughter/assistant, Anne. Kim is fully clothed throughout the movie, typically wearing charming short-skirt or dress outfits, demonstrating that attractiveness goes beyond revealing skin. What a cutie! Interestingly, Kim later portrayed Captain Picard’s wife in the Nexus within the excellent 1994 film "Star Trek: Generations." The film has a running time of 93 minutes and was filmed in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, England. GRADE: C+

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