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[[Image:Carnosaur1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Carnosaur (1993)'']] | [[Image:Carnosaur1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Carnosaur (1993)'']] | ||
'''''Carnosaur''''' is a 1993 science fiction horror film produced by Roger Corman that centers around a small town that finds itself under siege from genetically created dinosaurs. The film was produced at an extremely fast rate and low budget in order to capitalize on then upcoming blockbuster ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' and even sought to cast Diane Ladd, who is the mother of ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' co-star [[Laura Dern]]. The film was successful enough to produce several DTV sequels including ''[[Carnosaur 2]]''. | '''''Carnosaur''''' is a 1993 science fiction horror film produced by Roger Corman that centers around a small town that finds itself under siege from genetically created dinosaurs. The film was produced at an extremely fast rate and low budget in order to capitalize on then upcoming blockbuster ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' and even sought to cast Diane Ladd, who is the mother of ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' co-star [[Laura Dern]]. The film was successful enough to produce several DTV sequels including ''[[Carnosaur 2]]'' and ''[[Carnosaur 3: Primal Species]]''. | ||
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=Handguns= | |||
==SIG-Sauer P226== | |||
During a scene in which two security officers from the poultry plant are chasing the Deinonychus in a van, one of them fires at it with a [[SIG-Sauer P226]], just before the animal charges the van. | |||
[[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A factory black (K-Kote) SIG-Sauer P226 pistol chambered in 9x19mm. This is a real movie gun and has appeared in several motion pictures.]] | |||
==Glock 17== | |||
When entering Dr. Jane Tiptree's lab, Doc is armed with a [[Glock 17]] pistol fitted with a laser sight, which appears to have been taken from one of the dead security guards in the van whom he finds before visiting the lab. He later uses it to shoot out the laser fences in the Tyrannosaurus Rex holding pen. Judging by the custom under-barrel laser design, this is one of the same Glock 17s originally built for ''[[RoboCop 3]]''. | |||
[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 2nd Generation - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:Carnosaur1-13.jpg|451px|thumb|none|Doc with his pistol.]] | |||
[[File:Carnosaur12.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Doc aims the Glock at dinosaur eggs.]] | |||
[[File:Carnosaur1-14.jpg|451px|thumb|none|Doc aims his Glock 17 on Tiptree (Diane Ladd).]] | |||
=Rifles= | |||
==Ruger Mini-14 "Ranch Rifle"== | ==Ruger Mini-14 "Ranch Rifle"== | ||
The rifle used by several characters in the film appears to be the "Ranch Rifle" model of the [[Ruger Mini-14]] loaded with a 5 round magazine. Doc ([[Raphael Sbarge]]) is seen using it to scare away the Deinonychus in the Massacre scene. It's later seen used by Thrush ([[Jennifer Runyon]]). | The rifle used by several characters in the film appears to be the "Ranch Rifle" model of the [[Ruger Mini-14]] loaded with a 5 round magazine. Doc ([[Raphael Sbarge]]) is seen using it to scare away the Deinonychus in the Massacre scene. It's later seen used by Thrush ([[Jennifer Runyon]]). | ||
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[[Image:Carnosaur1-4.jpg|451px|thumb|none|Thrush ([[Jennifer Runyon]]) aims the rifle on the Deinonychus.]] | [[Image:Carnosaur1-4.jpg|451px|thumb|none|Thrush ([[Jennifer Runyon]]) aims the rifle on the Deinonychus.]] | ||
== | ==M16== | ||
Sheriff Fowler's ([[Harrison Page]]) | One of the three government soldiers in the end of the film is armed with a [[M16]] rifle. He uses it to to excute the dinosaur-virus infected people. The othe soldier is armed with an unknown flamethrower and the other takes photos of the victims. | ||
[[Image:Savage | [[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|400px|thumb|none|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider.]] | ||
[[Image:Carnosaur1-15.jpg|450px|thumb|none|The rifle circled in red.]] | |||
[[Image:Carnosaur1-16.jpg|450px|thumb|none|The soldier opens fire.]] | |||
[[Image:Carnosaur1-17.jpg|450px|thumb|none|A good view of the M16. Note the unknown flamethrower.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
==Savage Model 69RXL== | |||
When confronting the Deinonychus in the climax of the film, Sheriff Fowler's ([[Harrison Page]]) weapon-of-choice is a [[Savage Model 69RXL]] 12-gauge shotgun with an extended magazine tube. It is also visible in his police cruiser earlier in the film. | |||
[[Image:Savage 69RXL.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Savage Model 69RXL - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[Image:Carnosaur1-5.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Fowler holding his shotgun.]] | [[Image:Carnosaur1-5.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Fowler holding his shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:Carnosaur1-6.jpg|450px|thumb|none]] | [[Image:Carnosaur1-6.jpg|450px|thumb|none]] | ||
[[Image:Carnosaur1-7.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Fowler aims the Deinonychus.]] | [[Image:Carnosaur1-7.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Fowler aims his weapon at the Deinonychus after the creature charges him.]] | ||
[[Image:Carnosaur1-8.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Fowler shoots the beast in the chest.]] | [[Image:Carnosaur1-8.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Fowler shoots the beast in the chest.]] | ||
[[Image:Carnosaur1-9.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Fowler racks the pump on his shotgun.]] | [[Image:Carnosaur1-9.jpg|450px|thumb|none|Fowler racks the pump on his shotgun.]] | ||
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[[Image:Carnosaur1-11.jpg|451px|thumb|none|Wounded Fowler still aims the beast's head.]] | [[Image:Carnosaur1-11.jpg|451px|thumb|none|Wounded Fowler still aims the beast's head.]] | ||
[[Image:Carnosaur1-12.jpg|451px|thumb|none|Fowler destroys the beast's head.]] | [[Image:Carnosaur1-12.jpg|451px|thumb|none|Fowler destroys the beast's head.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Horror]] | [[Category:Horror]] | ||
[[Category:Science-Fiction]] | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
[[Category:Roger Corman]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:52, 3 February 2021
Carnosaur is a 1993 science fiction horror film produced by Roger Corman that centers around a small town that finds itself under siege from genetically created dinosaurs. The film was produced at an extremely fast rate and low budget in order to capitalize on then upcoming blockbuster Jurassic Park and even sought to cast Diane Ladd, who is the mother of Jurassic Park co-star Laura Dern. The film was successful enough to produce several DTV sequels including Carnosaur 2 and Carnosaur 3: Primal Species.
The following weapons were used in the film Carnosaur:
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Handguns
SIG-Sauer P226
During a scene in which two security officers from the poultry plant are chasing the Deinonychus in a van, one of them fires at it with a SIG-Sauer P226, just before the animal charges the van.
Glock 17
When entering Dr. Jane Tiptree's lab, Doc is armed with a Glock 17 pistol fitted with a laser sight, which appears to have been taken from one of the dead security guards in the van whom he finds before visiting the lab. He later uses it to shoot out the laser fences in the Tyrannosaurus Rex holding pen. Judging by the custom under-barrel laser design, this is one of the same Glock 17s originally built for RoboCop 3.
Rifles
Ruger Mini-14 "Ranch Rifle"
The rifle used by several characters in the film appears to be the "Ranch Rifle" model of the Ruger Mini-14 loaded with a 5 round magazine. Doc (Raphael Sbarge) is seen using it to scare away the Deinonychus in the Massacre scene. It's later seen used by Thrush (Jennifer Runyon).
M16
One of the three government soldiers in the end of the film is armed with a M16 rifle. He uses it to to excute the dinosaur-virus infected people. The othe soldier is armed with an unknown flamethrower and the other takes photos of the victims.
Shotguns
Savage Model 69RXL
When confronting the Deinonychus in the climax of the film, Sheriff Fowler's (Harrison Page) weapon-of-choice is a Savage Model 69RXL 12-gauge shotgun with an extended magazine tube. It is also visible in his police cruiser earlier in the film.
