Behind a barrier of Antarctic ice… a paradise of hidden terrors!
Film Synopsis
The Land Unknown (1957) centers on a naval expedition whose helicopter is forced down inside a concealed volcanic valley where prehistoric plants and creatures have survived for millions of years. As the stranded explorers search for a way home, they confront deadly reptiles, hazardous terrain, dwindling supplies, and growing tensions within the isolated group. This science fiction adventure film combines lost-world spectacle with survival drama, emphasizing exploration, scientific discovery, human resilience, and the enduring fascination of Earth’s unexplored frontiers.
The Land Unknown Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Kino BD-A/US 2019 | Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2026 | Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2022 | 101 Films BD-ALL/UK/OOP 2017 | Anolis BD-B/US/OOP 2014 | Universal DVD-R-0/US 2013 | Universal DVD-0/US/OOP 2011 |
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| Audio Commentary by Tom Weaver (with David Schecter) | |||||||
| Stills Gallery [Anolis] - Posters/Photos, German Program | |||||||
| Stills Gallery [Kino] | |||||||
| English Theatrical Trailer | |||||||
| German Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Kino’s Blu-ray includes trailers for: War-Gods of the Deep (1965), The Neptune Factor (1973), The Land That Time Forgot (1974), At the Earth’s Core (1976), The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) and The People That Time Forgot (1977).
- Umbrella’s Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Horror: Monsters & Curiosities” box set. It contains a 100-page booklet and ten art cards.
- Umbrella’s “Retro Sci-Fi Double Feature, Vol. 3” Blu-ray also includes The Mole People (1956).
- 101 Film’s Blu-ray contains no extras.
- Universal’s “Vault Series” DVD-R contains no extras.
- Universal’s DVD is included in “The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection, Volume 2” box set with Dr. Cyclops (1940), Cult of the Cobra (1955), The Deadly Mantis (1957) and The Leech Woman (1960).
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