Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A Sound of Thunder is one of the most well-known dinosaur short stories ever written and for good reason. It’s impact has rippled its way through pop culture for several decades since it was first written in 1952, as well as maintaining themes that still hold true to this day. But today, I want to explore its many adaptations and observe the evolution of this dinosaur short story.
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Chapter Selection
0:00 The Original Story
9:30 About the Author
12:42 Reprints
15:30 Comic Adaptations
17:41 On-Screen Adaptations
37:59 Video Game Adaptations
44:09 Conclusion
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CREDITS
Read the original story here!
archive.org/details/dinosaurtales00rayb/mode/2up
Buy the original story here!
https://a.co/d/fsFRVsH
Thank you, as always, to Gambit Vampyr for make some of the art for this video! Check her out here:
tiktok.com/@gambitvampyr?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Articles & Sites Used
Chelsea Rialto Studios official site
chelsearialtostudios.com
Find a Grave - William Stromberg findagrave.com/memorial/178634104/william_reese-stromberg
The Guardian - “Brosnan film falls victim to Hollywood strike action” theguardian.com/film/2001/mar/08/news
IGN - A Sound of Thunder Video Game
ign.com/articles/2002/12/05/a-sound-of-thunder-3
IGN - “Renny Harlin and Pierce Brosnan Hear A Sound of Thunder”
ign.com/articles/2000/12/19/renny-harlin-and-pierce-brosnan-hear-a-sound-of-thunder
Mania Movies - “Harlin Fired From Thunder?” web.archive.org/web/20080407191030/http://www.mania.com/harlin-fired-from-thunder_article_31514.html
Ray Faiola’s post on The Classic Horror Film Board tapatalk.com/groups/monsterkidclassichorrorforum/a-sound-of-thunder-t95582.html
Unseen64 - A Sound of Thunder Video Game
unseen64.net/2008/04/15/a-sound-of-thunder-xboxps2-cancelled
Videos & Clips Used
CSI “A Sound of Thunder” Footage:
youtu.be/OQ_1Pvgx2zs?si=rCq1N19GBUoyETPB
Prague flood clips
youtu.be/VLycDXrWBNc?si=12bNo_Nb9Hk1tCjY
William Sromberg’s “A Sound of Thunder” Full Movie
youtube.com/watch?v=6X7KVeY0PPY
World of Longplays - A Sound of Thunder Full Playthrough
youtube.com/watch?v=GYqeP5z_LAY
Music Used
“Samsara” by Nihilore
youtu.be/MqWj5QJDSnE?si=vSwnEnrU7Z9iVQgp
“Agent Cooper” by White Bat Audio
youtu.be/MCCVeNF0LAY?si=Mr-VSNOAY_ycZAPu
“Arcadia” by White Bat Audio
youtu.be/jJAEy-fvVIs?si=Ri5OSism5CFmS9UJ
“Underclocked” by Eric Skiff
youtu.be/hrgzWEgCCFg?si=-B7H5CvqZsBtvmRb
“Orbital Romance” by Sir Cubworth
youtu.be/6f_c_AjK3GE?si=8K2KbM1yBbpKdQCQ
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Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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#paleomedia
#dinosaurs
A Sound of Thunder is one of the most well-known dinosaur short stories ever written and for good reason. It’s impact has rippled its way through pop culture for several decades since it was first written in 1952, as well as maintaining themes that still hold true to this day. But today, I want to explore its many adaptations and observe the evolution of this dinosaur short story.
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Chapter Selection
0:00 The Original Story
9:30 About the Author
12:42 Reprints
15:30 Comic Adaptations
17:41 On-Screen Adaptations
37:59 Video Game Adaptations
44:09 Conclusion
------------------------------------------------
For business inquiries, contact me at this email:
dinodiego202116@gmail.com
Join our Discord server, Jurassic Junction, if you want to chat and hang out with us!
discord.gg/jDEcjEqjDu
------------------------------------------------
CREDITS
Read the original story here!
archive.org/details/dinosaurtales00rayb/mode/2up
Buy the original story here!
https://a.co/d/fsFRVsH
Thank you, as always, to Gambit Vampyr for make some of the art for this video! Check her out here:
tiktok.com/@gambitvampyr?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Articles & Sites Used
Chelsea Rialto Studios official site
chelsearialtostudios.com
Find a Grave - William Stromberg findagrave.com/memorial/178634104/william_reese-stromberg
The Guardian - “Brosnan film falls victim to Hollywood strike action” theguardian.com/film/2001/mar/08/news
IGN - A Sound of Thunder Video Game
ign.com/articles/2002/12/05/a-sound-of-thunder-3
IGN - “Renny Harlin and Pierce Brosnan Hear A Sound of Thunder”
ign.com/articles/2000/12/19/renny-harlin-and-pierce-brosnan-hear-a-sound-of-thunder
Mania Movies - “Harlin Fired From Thunder?” web.archive.org/web/20080407191030/http://www.mania.com/harlin-fired-from-thunder_article_31514.html
Ray Faiola’s post on The Classic Horror Film Board tapatalk.com/groups/monsterkidclassichorrorforum/a-sound-of-thunder-t95582.html
Unseen64 - A Sound of Thunder Video Game
unseen64.net/2008/04/15/a-sound-of-thunder-xboxps2-cancelled
Videos & Clips Used
CSI “A Sound of Thunder” Footage:
youtu.be/OQ_1Pvgx2zs?si=rCq1N19GBUoyETPB
Prague flood clips
youtu.be/VLycDXrWBNc?si=12bNo_Nb9Hk1tCjY
William Sromberg’s “A Sound of Thunder” Full Movie
youtube.com/watch?v=6X7KVeY0PPY
World of Longplays - A Sound of Thunder Full Playthrough
youtube.com/watch?v=GYqeP5z_LAY
Music Used
“Samsara” by Nihilore
youtu.be/MqWj5QJDSnE?si=vSwnEnrU7Z9iVQgp
“Agent Cooper” by White Bat Audio
youtu.be/MCCVeNF0LAY?si=Mr-VSNOAY_ycZAPu
“Arcadia” by White Bat Audio
youtu.be/jJAEy-fvVIs?si=Ri5OSism5CFmS9UJ
“Underclocked” by Eric Skiff
youtu.be/hrgzWEgCCFg?si=-B7H5CvqZsBtvmRb
“Orbital Romance” by Sir Cubworth
youtu.be/6f_c_AjK3GE?si=8K2KbM1yBbpKdQCQ
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Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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#paleomedia
#dinosaurs
