The Sword and the Sorcerer1982
“A kingdom ruled by evil. A princess enslaved by passion. A warrior driven by justice.”
Directed by Albert Pyun
🏆 1 win & 5 nominations total
The premise
A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage when he is recruited to help a princess foil a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer's plans to conquer the land.
Horror Vault's take
A roguish mercenary wielding an extraordinary three-bladed sword finds his wandering days interrupted when a desperate princess needs a champion against a ruthless warlord and the ancient sorcerer backing his bloody rise to power. Equal parts swashbuckling adventure and grim fantasy, the film leans into its sword-and-sorcery roots with visceral combat and larger-than-life villainy. It's a scrappy, energetic entry from the early-80s fantasy boom that doesn't shy away from carnage or camp.
Content: Graphic Violence, Gore, Torture, Crucifixion Imagery
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