Does anyone remember that movie Cowboys and Aliens? Ok, that one wasn’t terribly memorable. But we still like the idea of gunslingers in the Old West mixing it up with elements that are a little bit out of their purview. Which is why the concept for the series Dinosaurs of the Wild West has us positively giddy. This new project from director Luke Sparke imagines a world where dinosaurs didn’t go extinct, and mankind evolved alongside them. And in the era of saloons and ghost towns, cowboys learned to ride them. Yes, even the big ones. You can help make Dinosaurs of the Wild West a reality via Kickstarter, and you can watch a special trailer right for it right here:
According to the official synopsis, “The year is 1879, humans and dinosaurs have evolved together. But as the frontier grows stronger, so does the threat of extinction. But this time, it won’t be natural.” Dinosaurs of the Wild West comes from the same creative team behind the cult dino-horror film Primitive War. The official Kickstarter page describes this as “A bold new vision of the Old West, where towering beasts power civilization, and the fight for the future will decide whether they survive.” In this world, giant Brontosaurs haul entire towns, while cowboys ride Raptors into battle, as flying predators rule the skies.” This sounds like an ’80s/’90s toyline come to life, and we’re very here for it.
We also have a description for the potential first episode of Dinosaurs of the Wild West below:
When a relentless bounty hunter crosses paths with a frontier lawman, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a single town… A conspiracy that could end the age of dinosaurs forever. Hunted by outlaws. Outmatched by industry. Out of time. They must decide: Fight for the world they know… or watch it vanish.
To make sure Dinosaurs of the Wild West becomes a reality, head on over to its official Kickstarter page.