Q:Build a movie plot around this: Does the film take place in the then-current time? Yes
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With a voice over explaining the weakness of man, and how insects are far superior, we see a couple walking across the great Umberto desert in Mexico, American oil explorer, Frank (John Martins) with his driver Pepe (Chris Pin Martin) see and rescue them.In an oil company office the couple are being treated for exposure. The doctor surmises they could be survivors of a recent plane crash out in the desert. The man regains consciousness first, rather than show concern for his companion he demands to be given a truck and some drums of fuel. He wants to burn them before they can scatter.He describe spiders the size of humans that can kill with a single bite. They were created in an underground installation up on the mesa run by Dr Aranya. He is able to create such creatures by manipulating their glands. The man begins to relate his story of how the couple ended up in the desert. He is a pilot for Van Jan Croft, they were flying near the border when they had engine trouble and were forced to landA voice over then explains Pepe already knows about Dr Aranya, and the deformed women, women who refused to die. The narrator then asks who is likely to believe his storyWe cut to a flashback of Doctor Masterson traveling to Aranyas secret location. He reaches a canyon and a mysterious woman begins to guide through a complex of caves. Masterson catches glimpses of a deformed dwarf like man and beautiful woman among the rocks; both however scurry for cover when sighted.Eventually Mastersons guide indicates a particular track that leads him to a secret entrance. Masterson is greeted by a second dark haired woman and a dwarf. Despite his questions they remain silent. Aranya (Jackie Coogan) arrives and introduces himself. Masterson discusses the ground breaking theories Aranya has recently published. Aranaya corrects him in a menacing way, these are not theories, theyre proven scienceMasterson is shocked, at how Aranya could conduct such research. Aranya explains this is the reason needs such an isolated location. He then...