When two kids play an old magic board-game they found, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.
After being trapped in a jungle board game for 26 years, a Man-Child wins his release from the game. But, no sooner has he arrived that he is forced to play again, and this time sets the creatures of the jungle loose on the city. Now it is up to him to stop them.
Written by Joshua Davis <xtnb64a@prodigy.com>
In the French version (dubbed in Quebec, at least), Judy's line, "I'm sorry, dear, you have the wrong number," which she speaks in a fake English accent, is still in English but is spoken with a regular North American accent. Additionally, the two French girls who hear the game at the very end speak Spanish instead of French.
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Goofs
Continuity:
Carl's license plate is G2298, but when he recovers it from the monkeys' joy ride, it has Mrs. Thomas' plate, DBA454, on the front.
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Quotes
[Alan and Sarah have finished the game. Sam reenters the house]
Samuel Alan Parrish:
Forgot my speech notes.
[Alan runs up to Sam and hugs him]
Alan Parrish, 1969:
I'm so glad you're back. Samuel Alan Parrish:
I've only been gone 5 minutes. Alan Parrish, 1969:
[crying]
It seems like a lot longer for me. Samuel Alan Parrish:
I thought you told me you were never going to talk to me again. Alan Parrish, 1969:
Whatever I said, Dad, I'm sorry.
[They hug again]
Samuel Alan Parrish:
Oh, Alan, I was angry, OK? And I'm sorry, too. Look, you don't have to go to Cliffside if you don't want to. Let's talk it over tomorrow. Man to man.
[...]
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"Locomotive Breath"
(1971) Written by Ian Anderson Performed by Jethro Tull Courtesy of Chrysalis Records, a division of EMI Under license from CEMA Special Markets
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