Anne Hathaway’s dinosaur thriller The End of Oak Street has left theaters and arrived on digital platforms. Collider is now sharing a clip from the film’s home video release, showing the Spinosaurus attack that sends the Platt family into mortal danger.
The movie follows Greg and Denise Platt, played by Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, as a married couple living in 1982 Flowervale, Michigan. Their quiet life falls apart when the street gets pulled back in time to an era ruled by dinosaurs. Their children, Audrey and Brian, played by Maisy Stella and Christian Convery, join them in the fight for survival against the ancient beasts that now stalk their neighborhood.
The Spinosaurus Attack
The clip comes from the special feature The Spinosaurus Attack: Driving Fear on Oak Street, presented by Ewan McGregor. It focuses on the scene where the Platts search for their children and get waylaid by an enormous, hungry Spinosaurus.
The Spinosaurus was a massive carnivorous dinosaur, larger than a Tyrannosaurus rex. Some paleontologists have suggested it mostly lived on fish, but this one wants human flesh instead. Hathaway, special effects supervisor J.D. Schwalm, and stunt coordinator Mike Massa appear in the feature to discuss how the scene blends car action with creature effects.
Who Made the Film
The End of Oak Street is directed by David Robert Mitchell, whose previous film is It Follows. The cast includes Hathaway and McGregor as the central couple, with Stella and Convery as their children.
The film’s trivia credit goes to Rob London, a movie obsessive who grew up watching monster movies on TV, browsing the video rental shop, and studying the Video Movie Guide. His interests range from science fiction and film noir to ’70s disaster pictures, Bond movies, ’90s action, and giant robots. He also has a soft spot for Canadian films, especially the dubbed “Canuxploitation” genre.
London has written for the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe and is a member of the Marvel Research Team. He keeps a Twitter account where he discusses comic-book continuity and the fortunes of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Digital Platforms
The film is now available on all major video-on-demand platforms. Collider is presenting the clip exclusively, alongside a quiz that asks which sci-fi world a viewer would survive in.
The quiz offers five options:
- The Matrix
- Mad Max
- Blade Runner
- Dune
- Star Wars
Each question probes instinct, resource, threat, authority, environment, alliance, morality, and purpose. The results point to which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland matches a person’s temperament.
Why This Matters
The digital release means audiences who missed the theatrical run can finally see the film at home. The Spinosaurus attack clip gives a taste of the practical effects and action sequences that drive the story.
For fans of Mitchell’s earlier work, this is a chance to explore his next project. For fans of Hathaway and McGregor, it is a chance to see them in a dinosaur story.
The Quiz Angle
Collider’s quiz adds a light touch to the announcement. It gives readers a reason to engage with the site while waiting for the clip to load.
The quiz itself is a fun diversion, asking which sci-fi world a person would survive in. It is not a serious analytical tool, but it is a pleasant way to spend a few minutes before watching the clip.
Final Word
The End of Oak Street has earned its digital release. The Spinosaurus attack clip shows the film’s commitment to practical effects and tense action.
Collider’s exclusive clip is a worthwhile addition to the home video package. It gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the film was made.
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