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A futuristic cosmic swirl of space-time with glowing waves radiating outward, creating an abstract representation of time travel and reality manipulation, with no humans included

Sound of Thunder: Surfing the Time Waves When the Tide Is High

When plants start growing through cement walls, it is obvious that there is a problem
We learn that the butterfly effect only alters the evolution of biological material and the weather, and the effects start with plants. Read More ›
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An explosive scene featuring multiple clocks in a chaotic, surreal setting, symbolizing the concept of time and its tumultuous nature.

A Sound of Thunder: Time Travel for Fun and Profit — and Tragedy

In this third part of my review, I look at the adaptations leading up to the climax — the ones that worked and the ones that didn’t
We learn that expedition leader Ryer is hoping to use his time travel trips to help bring extinct species back to life. Read More ›
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butterfly emerges from digital world showcasing beautiful effect of technology on nature wonders

A Sound of Thunder: Does the Famous Butterfly Effect Make Sense?

I am going to look at the 1952 short story first — the premises and the plot — before tackling the 2005 film
I think “A Sound of Thunder” has remained popular partially because the butterfly effect is a unique idea if nothing else. Read More ›