Testing his theories with a time machine of his own invention, Hartdegen is hurtled 800,000 years into the future, where he discovers that mankind has divided into the hunter - and the hunted.

These hurdles ultimately led to the shelving of the film. In 2008, there were discussions about reviving Time Machine with a new cast, but these plans never materialized. Instead, Bollywood made ...

and a bartender who looks strangely like Santa gives the group a round of drinks called "Mistletoe Time Machine." The next day, the women and Caleb wake up and realize they've been sent back in ...