Deathstalker

Went to the cinema expecting a simple movie with great looking monsters and scenery. Wasn't disappointed. Surprisingly fun to watch even though I had no familiarity with the genre! The movie does not take itself seriously and I think that is just right. In one scene there are giants in the background hitting each other in the balls while the main characters discuss stuff. Just my kind of humor! The only thing I would have liked more would be more fighting scenes since the main actor is a kickass swordsman and martial artist.

Absolutely ridiculous movie. Can't tell if it's a parody or a tribute to the fantasy action movies of the 80s. This doesn't mean its bad, but it's the type of movie that you watch with friends after a few drinks, make popcorn, and just laugh at how insane it is. Surprisingly funny, whether it was trying to be or not. Awesome soundtrack.

Saw at the Locarno film festival. Loved it - such a fun movie - perfectly equilibrated. Great visual effects, loved the acting. Never too stupid never but takes itself too seriously. I've not seen the 1980s original so can't compare - but if you have seen Conan and Willow and Lord of the Rings you will have a great time.

A couple of people left - rest of us - a full theatre - loved it. Yes the trailer is fake lol - but honestly the movie is better than the trailer.

I didn't expect this remake to be so much fun. In Deathstalker (2025), the disgusting, misogynistic nonsense that set the tone in Roger Corman's original is gone. Instead, we now have a proper fantasy story with a hero's journey and magic. Add to that genuine characters who develop and share great chemistry. The story remains light-footed and doesn't skimp on gags and slapstick moments.

The practical effects are absolutely outstanding. Good old handmade effects, fantastic masks & costumes, go along with creative creature designs and fun splatter orgies. The budget probably wasn't huge, but it was invested in the right places. It's delightful to see a film like this in the theater for a change, amidst all the soulless CGI effect-storms out there.

No pun intended - bring back the 80s ... or something along those lines! You may have seen the original - not really needed to enjoy this one. But if you have, you probably know this is quite out there ... we are talking not just B-movie, but really cheap and in the case of the remake: quite bloody (violent).

Also the movie only seems to be using practical effects! With nods to Harryhausen (actually a fight is directly dedicated to him, even without a mention, but you have seen those warriors before - well if you've seen Harryhausen movies that is of course) and many more.

This is insane in the best way possible and so over the top it reaches all around to the other side. No notable nudity (if you discount the male main character that is) in case that interests you, but plenty of great creatures without clothes (or monsters as some might call them).

The director has done horror movies that are quite experimental and really vivid when it comes to violence and such ... so don't be too sensitive about that ... or any dialog that might feel really bad ... it is meant to be that way! As is our main character whom you may recognize - who knew he had such a great charismatic lead inside him? And outside too of course.