The Trap Door: The Movie

The Trap Door: The Movie is a 1991 British animated film based on the television series The Trap Door. It was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 July 1991.

The plot of the film revolves around Berk and his friends trying to stop a group of monsters from taking over the world.

The film was not well received by critics and was a box office bomb, grossing only $1 million against its $10 million budget.

Plot:
The film begins with Berk and his friends Boni and Drutt trying to stop a group of monsters from taking over the world. The monsters have created a giant robot to help them in their quest, but Berk and his friends manage to destroy it.

The monsters then kidnap Berk's girlfriend Betty and take her to their lair in the center of the earth. Berk and his friends follow them and rescue Betty just as the monsters are about to sacrifice her to their god.

The film ends with Berk and his friends returning to the surface and Berk getting married to Betty.

Distributed:
The film was distributed by Film4 Productions.

Soundtrack:
The film's soundtrack was composed by Simon Boswell.

Animation:
The film's animation was provided by Cosgrove Hall Films.

Similars To:
The Trap Door: The Movie is similar to the television series The Trap Door in that it features a group of monsters living in a castle and trying to take over the world.

Trailers:
The film's trailer can be seen here.

Production:
The film was produced by Richard Purdum and executive produced by Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall.

Development:
The film was in development for two years before it was released.

Casting:
Willie Rushton provided the voice of Berk in the film.

Release:
The film was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 July 1991.

Screening:
The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1991.

Home media:
The film was released on VHS and Laserdisc in the United Kingdom by PolyGram Video in 1991.

Reception:
The film was not well received by critics.

Box office:
The film was a box office bomb, grossing only $1 million against its $10 million budget.

Accolades:
The film won the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film in 1992.

Legacy:
The film has been cited as an influence on the television series The Simpsons.

Categories:
1991 films

English-language films

British animated films

British children's films

Films about weddings

Animated films about animals

Fictional gorillas

Robot films

Cosgrove Hall Films films

Films scored by Simon Boswell

BAFTA winners (films)