A year has passed by since the Pevensie children stepped through the wardrobe. In Narnia, centuries have passed since the defeat of the White Witch. Now the foursome are sent back to Narnia to find that everything was destroyed and the Narnia they once knew is gone forever. They come to aid the youn…g Prince Caspian, who is leading a group of Old Narnians to wage war against his malicious uncle Miraz, who rules Narnia with an iron fist. Will they succeed? When will Aslan return? (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | villain, warrior, soldier, teenager |
Period: | winter |
Story: | sword and sorcery, steel helmet, long sword, sword and fantasy, teenage hero, sword fight, teenager fighting adult, action adventure game, minotaur, shot with a bow and arrow, epic battle, spin off from film, sorceress, sorcery, christ allegory, evil woman, war violence, lion, knight, villainess, witchcraft, spin off, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, wolf, queen, based on film, witch, army, combat, sword, hero, based on book, teenage boy, teenage girl, based on novel, violence |
A 14th century Crusader returns to a homeland devastated by the Black Plague. A beleaguered church, deeming sorcery the culprit of the plague, commands the two knights to transport an accused witch to a remote abbey, where monks will perform a ritual in hopes of ending the pestilence. A priest, a gr…ieving knight, a disgraced itinerant and a headstrong youth who can only dream of becoming a knight join a mission troubled by mythically hostile wilderness and fierce contention over the fate of the girl. When the embattled party arrives at the abbey, a horrific discovery jeopardises the knight's pledge to ensure the girl fair treatment, and pits them against an inexplicably powerful and destructive force. (Read More)
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, sorcery, knight, witchcraft, bow and arrow, wolf, witch, combat, sword, hero |
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, sorceress, evil woman, villainess, spin off, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, wolf, queen, army, combat, sword, hero, violence |
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sorceress, christ allegory, knight, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, wolf, queen, witch, army, combat, sword, based on book, violence |
The Kingdom of Alagaesia is ruled by the evil King Galbatorix, a former dragon rider that betrayed his mates and his people in his quest for power. When the orphan farm boy Eragon finds a blue stone sent by Princess Arya, he sooner realizes that it is a dragon egg. When the dragon Saphira is born, E…ragon meets his mentor Brom, and becomes the dragon rider foreseen in an ancient prophecy that would set his people free from the tyrant Galbatorix. Eragon meets the rebels Varden and together they fight against the evil sorcerer Durza and the army of Galbatorix in a journey for freedom. (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Period: | winter |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, teenage hero, army, teenager fighting adult, shot with a bow and arrow, knight, bow and arrow, spear, combat, sword, hero, based on book, based on novel |
The continuing quest of Frodo and the Fellowship to destroy the One Ring. Frodo and Sam discover they are being followed by the mysterious Gollum. Aragorn, the Elf archer Legolas and Gimli the Dwarf encounter the besieged Rohan kingdom, whose once great King Theoden has fallen under Saruman's deadly… spell. This is why The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers (2002) is one of the best movies like The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | forest |
Story: | sword and sorcery, army, steel helmet, sword and fantasy, sword fight, action adventure game, shot with a bow and arrow, epic battle, spin off from film, witchcraft, spin off, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, based on film, combat, sword, hero, based on book, based on novel |
A demon who seeks to create eternal night by destroying the last of the unicorns and marrying a fairy princess is opposed by the forest boy Jack and his elven allies in this magical fantasy. Two different versions of this picture feature soundtracks by either Tangerine Dream or Jerry Goldsmith.
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, christ allegory, bow and arrow, combat, sword, hero |
John Gregory, who is a seventh son of a seventh son and also the local spook, has protected his country from witches, boggarts, ghouls and all manner of things that go bump in the night. However John is not young anymore, and has been seeking an apprentice to carry on his trade. Most have failed to …survive. The last hope is a young farmer's son named Thomas Ward. Will he survive the training to become the spook that so many others couldn't? Should he trust the girl with pointy shoes? How can Thomas stand a chance against Mother Malkin, the most dangerous witch in the county? (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, witch, sword and fantasy, sword fight, knight, villainess, bow and arrow, spear, queen, army, combat, sword, based on novel, violence |
1400 B.C., a tormented soul walked the Earth that was neither man nor god. Hercules was the powerful son of the god king Zeus. For this, he received nothing but suffering his entire life. After twelve arduous labors, and the death of his family, this dark, world-weary soul turned his back on the god…s finding his only solace in bloody battle. Over the years, he warmed to the company of six similar souls, their only bond being their love of fighting, and the presence of death. These men and women never question where they go to fight, or why, or whom, just how much they will be paid. Now, the King of Thrace has hired these mercenaries to train his men to become the greatest army of all time. It is time for this bunch of lost souls to finally have their eyes opened to how far they have fallen, when they must train an army to become as ruthless and bloodthirsty as their reputation has become. (Read More)
Themes: | monster |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, epic battle, lion, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, wolf, army, combat, sword, violence |
Set in the kingdom of Ehb, the story follows Farmer ('Jason Statham' (qv)), who was adopted by his village. When Farmer's wife, Solana ('Claire Forlani' (qv)), and his son leave to sell vegetables at the town of Stonebridge, Farmer's farm is attacked by creatures called Krugs. With the help of his f…riend and neighbor Norrick ('Ron Perlman (I)' (qv)), he travels to Stonebridge where his wife and son are. Before he arrives, the Krugs, controlled by the wizard Gallian ('Ray Liotta' (qv)), kill his son and capture his wife. Farmer, with the help of Bastian ('Will Sanderson' (qv)), his brother-in-law, and Norrick sets out to find and rescue his wife. The King's nephew Fallow ('Matthew Lillard' (qv)) is conspiring with the wizard Gallian to take over the kingdom led by King Konreid ('Burt Reynolds'). (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | villain, warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, sorcery, witchcraft, bow and arrow, spear, army, combat, sword, hero, violence |
A young Hobbit named Frodo (Guard) is thrown on an amazing adventure, when he is appointed the job of destroying the one ring which was created by the dark lord Sauron. He is assigned with warriors including Gandalf (Squire), Aragorn (Hurt) and Boromir (Cox). It's not going to be an easy journey for… the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-Earth of all evil. This is why The Lord Of The Rings (1978) is one of the best movies like The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Characters: | villain, warrior |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, shot with a bow and arrow, war violence, witchcraft, bow and arrow, combat, hero, based on novel, violence |
Princess Andromeda is the daughter of King Cepheus, who has gained a victory against the gods. The vengeful god of the underworld, Hades, demands that Andromeda is offered as a sacrifice or he will unleash the Kraken against Argos. A desperate King Cepheus asks demi-god Perseus to find a way to defe…at the Kraken. Perseus accepts the challenge because Hades was responsible for his family's death. He discovers that the way to kill the Kraken lies with getting the head of the gorgon Medusa. (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | sword and fantasy, sword fight, action adventure game, epic battle, spin off from film, spin off, spear, combat, sword, violence |
A baby girl is discovered in a river by Ranon and Mims, the children of Willow Ufgood, a dwarf farmer and magician and the baby girl is taken into the care of Willow's family. But when a terrifying dog-like creature attacks Willow's village, whilst tracking down the baby. Willow consults the village… council and the wizard The High Aldwin. The High Aldwin gives Willow a task and Willow leaves the village and embarks on the task to give the baby girl to a responsible person. But Willow soon learns the baby is Elora Danan, the baby girl destined to bring about the downfall of the evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda. Joined by his allies: swordsman Madmartigan, sorceress Fin Raziel and the Brownies Franjean and Rool, Willow takes it upon himself to protect Elora from Queen Bavmorda, who intends to kill Elora and prevent Elora from fulfilling her destiny. And Willow and his allies are pursued by Queen Bavmorda's daughter Sorsha and the evil commander of Queen Bavmorda's army General Kael, whom are searching for Elora and bring her back to Queen Bavmorda's castle, where Queen Bavmorda bids to kill Elora in a ritual and prevent the prophecy of her downfall. (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | villain, warrior, soldier |
Story: | queen, sorceress, sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, christ allegory, villainess, spear, witch, army, combat, sword, hero |
Once a mercenary of Queen Elizabeth I fighting Spaniards in Africa, Solomon met the Devil's Reaper and discovered he was bound for hell. Barely escaping, he soon renounced violence to atone for his past sins, seeking out redemption in a life of peace. That is until the followers of sorcerer Malachi …kidnap a Puritan girl, Meredith Crowthorn, and brutally slaughter her family before his very eyes, forcing Solomon to take up arms and return to his violent ways once more to rescue her. (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Period: | winter |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, sorcery, christ allegory, witchcraft, queen, witch, army, sword, violence |
The young, sickly King Einon was wounded in a battle. In order for him to survive, he is healed by Draco, a dragon. Some years later, Bowen, a dragon slayer, encounters Draco. The two team up to form a traveling duo that perform an act, but the act is only known by themselves. Bowen supposedly "slay…s" Draco and then collects a reward from the town or village that he protects by killing the dragon who had been "terrorizing" them. From there, Bowen and Draco must save the entire kingdom from the rule of the now evil King Einon, who is part of Draco and Draco a part of him. (Read More)
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, knight, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, queen, army, combat, hero |
In an ancient time, predating the pyramids, the evil king Memnon is using the psychic powers of his sorceress Cassandra to fortell his great victories. In a last ditch effort to stop Memnon from taking over the world, the leaders of the remaining free tribes hire the assassin Mathayus to kill the so…rceress. But Mathayus ends up getting much more than he bargained for. Now with the help of the trickster Arpid, tribal leader Balthazar and an unexpected ally, it's up to Mathayus to fufill his destiny and become the great Scorpion King. This is why The Scorpion King (2002) is one of the best movies like The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, sorceress, spin off, spear, combat, sword, hero, violence |
A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.
Themes: | magic |
Locations: | snow |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, epic battle, sorceress, bow and arrow, spear, witch, combat, sword, hero, violence |
The myth of King Arthur brought once again to the screen. Uthur Pendragon is given the mystical sword Excalibur by the wizard Merlin. At his death Uthur buries the sword into a stone, and the next man that can pull it out will be King of England. Years later Arthur, Uthur's bastard son draws Excalib…ur and becomes king. Guided by Merlin, Arthur marries Guenivere and gathers the Knights of the Round Table. Arthur's evil half-sister Morgana sires a son with him, who may prove his downfall. (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Locations: | forest |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword fight, sword, sorceress, knight, helmet, spear, queen, witch, combat, based on book, violence |
On the planet Eternia, Skeletor and his dark army overthrow the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull expecting to acquire her power. He-Man, his old friend Duncan "Man-at-Arms" and his daughter Teela are attacked by Skeletor's soldiers and they defeat them. They also rescue their prisoner, the inventor and… locksmith Gwildor. He explains that he was lured by Evil-Lyn that used his invention Cosmic Key to open the gates and seize the Castle Grayskull. He-Man and his friends retrieve the prototype of the Cosmic Key trying to release the Sorcereress but they are defeated by Skeletor and his army and Gwildor uses his key to open and portal for them to flee. They come to Earth but lose the key. Meanwhile Julie Winston, who grieves the loss of her parents in a plane crash, and her boyfriend Kevin Corrigan find and activate the key, believing it is a foreign musical instrument. On Eternia, Evil-Lyn locates the Cosmic Key and Skeletor sends her with a group of mercenaries and soldiers to vanquish He-man and his friends and bring the key back. Will they succeed? (Read More)
Themes: | monster |
Characters: | warrior, soldier, teenager |
Story: | sorceress, sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, villainess, helmet, army, combat, sword, hero, teenage boy, teenage girl, violence |
While hunting in the forest, Lord Asano of Ako and his samurai find a young half-breed and take him with them to live in the castle. Several years later, Lord Asano holds a tournament to welcome the Shogun to Ako. The night after the tournament, Lord Asano is bewitched into hurting Lord Kira of Naga…to, and is punished into committing seppuku by the Shogun. Realizing that it was a Lord Kira's evil plot, the samurais and the half-breed sets out for revenge against the Shogun's order. (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | forest, snow |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, sorceress, villainess, witchcraft, bow and arrow, spear, witch, army, combat, sword, violence |
After a beautiful princess, Aurora, is born in to royalty everyone gathers to exchange gifts. Everything is perfectly fine until an unwanted guest appears, Maleficent. Magnificent casts a spell on the young princess and announces that she will die by pricking her finger on the spindle of a spinning …wheel on the evening of her 16th birthday. Fortunately, one of the good fairies, Merryweather, changes the spell so Aurora will fall asleep, and that the only way to wake her up were the tears from her true love. Finally the day comes. Will she be left to sleep forever? This is why Sleeping Beauty (1959) is one of the best movies like The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Locations: | forest |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, sorceress, knight, villainess, witchcraft, spear, queen, witch, army, combat, sword, hero, teenage girl |
Throughout history, tales of chivalry have burnished the legends of brave, handsome knights who rescue fair damsels, slay dragons and conquer evil. But behind many a hero is a good-for-nothing younger brother trying just to stay out of the way of those dragons, evil and trouble in general. As two pr…inces on a daring mission to save their land, they must rescue the heir apparent's fiancee before their kingdom is destroyed. Thadeous (McBride) has spent his life watching his perfect older brother Fabious (Franco) embark upon valiant journeys and win the hearts of his people. Tired of being passed over for adventure, adoration and the throne, he's settled for a life of wizard's weed, hard booze and easy maidens. But when Fabious' bride-to-be, Belladonna (Zooey Deschanel), gets kidnapped by the evil wizard Leezar (Justin Theroux), the king gives his deadbeat son an ultimatum: Man up and help rescue her or get cut off. Half-assedly embarking upon his first quest, Thadeous joins Fabious to trek across the perilous outlands and free the princess. Joined by Isabel (Natalie Portman)-an elusive warrior with a dangerous agenda of her own-the brothers must vanquish horrific creatures and traitorous knights before they can reach Belladonna. If Thadeous can find his inner hero, he can help his brother prevent the destruction of his land. Stay a slacker, and not only does he die a coward, he gets front row seats to the dawn of an all-new Dark Ages. (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, hero, minotaur, knight, bow and arrow, witch, army, combat, sword, violence |
While protecting his village from rampaging boar-god/demon, a confident young warrior, Ashitaka, is stricken by a deadly curse. To save his life, he must journey to the forests of the west. Once there, he's embroiled in a fierce campaign that humans were waging on the forest. The ambitious Lady Ebos…hi and her loyal clan use their guns against the gods of the forest and a brave young woman, Princess Mononoke, who was raised by a wolf-god. Ashitaka sees the good in both sides and tries to stem the flood of blood. This is met be animosity by both sides as they each see him as supporting the enemy. (Read More)
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | sword and fantasy, sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, christ allegory, bow and arrow, wolf, combat, sword, hero, violence |
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back t…o ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King. (Read More)
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | villain, warrior, teenager |
Story: | sword fight, teenager fighting adult, shot with a bow and arrow, villainess, bow and arrow, spear, witch, combat, sword, hero, based on novel, violence |
In 1412, a young girl called Jeanne is born in Domremy, France. The times are hard: The Hunderd Years war with England has been going on since 1337, English knights and soldiers roam the country. Jeanne develops into a very religious young woman, she confesses several times a day. At the age of 13, …she has her first vision and finds a sword. When coming home with it, she finds the English leveling her home town. Years after that, in 1428, she knows her mission is to be ridding France of the English and so sets out to meet Charles, the Dauphin. In his desperate military situation, he welcomes all help and gives the maiden a chance to prove her divine mission. After the successful liberation of Orleans and Reims, the Dauphin can be crowned traditionally in the cathedral of Reims - and does not need her anymore, since his wishes are satisfied. Jeanne d'Arc gets set up in his trap and is imprisoned by the Burgundians. In a trial against her under English law, she can't be forced to tell about her divine visions she has had continuously since childhood. Being condemned of witchcraft and being considered as relapsed heretic, she is sentenced to death. Jeanne d'Arc is burnt alive in the marketplace of Rouen on May 30th, 1431, at only 19 years of age. (Read More)
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | long sword, sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, war violence, knight, witchcraft, bow and arrow, spear, wolf, army, combat, sword, violence |
In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Pr…incess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic - a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit. This is why The Legend Of Hercules (2014) is one of the best movies like The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). (Read More)
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword fight, hero, christ allegory, lion, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, queen, army, combat, sword, violence |
When the world of the Orcs of Draenor is being destroyed by the evil fel magic that uses life-force, the powerful warlock Gul'dan creates a portal to the world of Azeroth and forms the Horde with members of the Orc clans. He also captures many prisoners to keep the portal open. The king of Azeroth, …Llane Wrynn and his brother-in-law, Anduin Lothar are informed by the apprentice of magician Khadgar that he has found fel magic in dead bodies and the king decides to summon the Guardian of Tirisfal, Medivh, to protect his kingdom. Lothar and Khadgar head to Kharazhan to meet Medivh and an ominous shadow points a book out to Khadgar, who takes it and hides. Anduin, Khadgar and Medivh and a group of soldiers are attacked by Orcs and they capture the slave Garona, who is released by King Llane, and she shows them the location of the portal. Garona is contacted by the Orc chief of a clan Durotan that wants to meet King Llane to stop the fel magic. Meanwhile Khadgar learns that the gate was opened with the help of someone in Azeroth. Shall King Llane trust Garona and Durotan, who might be the traitor? (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, knight, helmet, wolf, queen, army, combat, sword, based on novel, violence |
After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill h…is contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf got off to? And what is his secret business to the south? (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, bow and arrow, spear, army, combat, sword, based on novel, violence |
The Empire of Izmer has long been a divided land. The Mages - an elite group of magic-users - rule whilst the lowly commoners are powerless. Izmer's young Empress, Savina, wants equality and prosperity for all, but the evil Mage Profion is plotting to depose her and establish his own rule. The Empre…ss possesses a scepter which controls Izmer's Golden Dragons. To challenge her rule, Profion must have the scepter, and tricks the Council of Mages into believing Savina is unfit to hold it. Knowing that Profion will bring death and destruction to Izmer, Savina must find the legendary Rod of Savrille, a mythical rod that has the power to control Red Dragons, a species even mightier than the Gold. Enter two thieves, Ridley and Snails, who unwittingly become instrumental in Savina's search for the Rod. Joined by a feisty Dwarf named Elwood, and helped by the Empress's expert tracker, the Elf Norda, the young heroes go in search of the Rod of Savrille. From the deadly maze of the Thieves Guild at Antius to an Elven Village, secret grotto and abandoned castles, Ridley and his band must outwit Profion's chief henchman Damodar at every turn while, back in Izmer, Profion prepares to do battle with the Empress. All depends on the Rod, but the outcome of the race to reach it first is far from certain, and Izmar's very survival hangs in the balance. (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | villain |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, teenage hero, sword fight, teenager fighting adult, sorcery, knight, army, combat, sword, hero, violence |
After the Dragon leaves the Lonely Mountain, the people of Lake-town see a threat coming. Orcs, dwarves, elves and people prepare for war. Bilbo sees Thorin going mad and tries to help. Meanwhile, Gandalf is rescued from the Necromancer's prison and his rescuers realize who the Necromancer is.
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, epic battle, sorceress, knight, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, witch, army, combat, sword, based on novel, violence |
Young Mary Katherine (M.K.) returns to her eccentric scientist father's home, but his all-consuming quest to discover a tiny civilization in the neighboring forest drives them apart. However, M.K. soon finds herself shrunken down by Queen Tara of that forest who was mortally wounded by the putrefyin…g Boggans, and charged to deliver a pod bearing the new Queen to safety. Together with a veteran Leafman warrior, two goofy mollusks and a young maverick, M.K. agrees to help. As the villainous Boggan leader, Mandrake closes in, M.K. and her new friends must draw on the best of themselves together and discover what they have to save their world. This is why Epic (2013) is one of the best movies like The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | warrior, teenager |
Story: | queen, sword and fantasy, sword fight, helmet, bow and arrow, army, sword, based on book, teenage girl |
In AD 922, Arab courtier Ahmad Ibn Fadlan accompanies a party of Vikings to the barbaric North. Ibn Fadlan is appalled by the Vikings customs-- their wanton sexuality, their disregard for cleanliness, their cold-blooded human sacrifices. And then he learns the horrifying truth: he has been enlisted …to combat a terror that slaughters the Vikings and devours their flesh. (Read More)
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, combat, sword, based on novel, violence |
Eons after the Gods won their mythic struggle against the Titans, a new evil threatens the land. Mad with power, King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) has declared war against humanity. Amassing a bloodthirsty army of soldiers disfigured by his own hand, Hyperion has scorched Greece in search of the legenda…ry Epirus Bow, a weapon of unimaginable power forged in the heavens by Ares. Only he who possesses this bow can unleash the Titans, who have been imprisoned deep within the walls of Mount Tartaros since the dawn of time and thirst for revenge. In the king's hands, the bow would rain destruction upon mankind and annihilate the Gods. But ancient law dictates the Gods must not intervene in man's conflict. They remain powerless to stop Hyperion...until a peasant named Theseus (Henry Cavill) comes forth as their only hope. Secretly chosen by Zeus, Theseus must save his people from Hyperion and his hordes. Rallying a band of fellow outsiders - including visionary priestess Phaedra (Freida Pinto) and cunning slave Stavros (Stephen Dorff) - one hero will lead the uprising, or watch his homeland fall into ruin and his Gods vanish into legend. (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, army, sword fight, minotaur, epic battle, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, combat, sword, hero, violence |
Set against the coming of Christianity, this is the story of the last hero: in 507, a monstrous troll wreaks havoc in the mead hall of the Danish king, Hrothgar. He offers rewards for the death of Grendel, so Beowulf, a great and boastful Geat warrior, arrives with his thanes. Beowulf sets aside his… armor and awaits the monster; a fierce battle ensues that leads to Beowolf's entering the watery lair of Grendel's mother, where a devil's bargain awaits. Beowulf returns to Herot, the castle, and becomes king. Jump ahead many years, and the sins of the father are visited upon Beowulf and his kingdom. The hero must face his weakness and be heroic once again. Is the age of demons over? (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword fight, bow and arrow, spear, queen, army, combat, sword, hero, violence |
Philipe Gastone, a thief, escapes from the dungeon at Aquila, sparking a manhunt. He is nearly captured when Captain Navarre befriends him. Navarre has been hunted by the Bishop's men for two years, ever since he escaped with the Lady Isabeau who the Bishop has lusted after. Navarre and Isabeau have… a curse that the Bishop has placed on them that causes Navarre to be a wolf during the night and Isabeau to be a hawk during the day. Navarre insists that Philipe help him re-enter the city to help him kill the heavily guarded Bishop. (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Story: | wolf, sword and sorcery, knight, sword and fantasy, sword fight, bow and arrow, spear, combat, sword, violence |
An imaginative Disney version of the Robin Hood legend. Fun and romance abound as the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest and his valiant sidekick plot one daring adventure after another to outwit the greedy prince and his partner as they put the tax squeeze on the poor. This is why Robin Hood (19…73) is one of the best movies like The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). (Read More)
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | villain, warrior |
Story: | long sword, sword fight, hero, lion, bow and arrow, wolf, combat, sword |
The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She attacks and kills the keepers of a powerful talisman just before it is destroyed. Gedren then uses the power of the talisman in her raid of the city Hablac. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthro…w Gedren. The talisman's master Kalidor follows to protect her. Of course they fall in love - however Red Sonja's power bases on the oath to never give herself to any man... (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, sword, villainess, bow and arrow, spear, queen, combat, violence |
Snow White, imprisoned daughter of the late king, escapes just as the Magic Mirror declares her the source of the Evil Queen's immortality. The Queen sends her men, led by a local huntsman, to bring her back. But upon her capture, the huntsman finds he's being played and turns against the Queen's me…n, saving Snow White in the process. Meanwhile, Snow's childhood friend, William, learns that she is alive and sets off to save her. (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Period: | winter |
Story: | queen, sword fight, knight, bow and arrow, witch, army, based on book |
Arthur (aka Wart) is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for Wart beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give Wart an education (whatever that is), believing that once one has an education, one …can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way. (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Story: | sword and sorcery, knight, bow and arrow, wolf, witch, sword, based on novel |
The wandering barbarian, Conan, alongside his goofy rogue pal, Malak, are tasked with escorting Queen Taramis' virgin niece, Princess Jehnna and her bodyguard, Bombaata, to a mystical island fortress. They must retrieve a magical crystal that will help them procure the horn that legends say can awak…en the god of dreams, Dagoth. Along the way, Conan reunites with the wise wizard, Akiro and befriends the fierce female fighter, Zula. Together the heroes face ancient traps, powerful Wizards, plots of betrayal, and even the dream god, Dagoth, himself! (Read More)
Themes: | magic, monster |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | sword and sorcery, queen, sword and fantasy, sword fight, spear, combat, hero, violence |
After a beloved King vanishes, his ruthless wife seizes control of the kingdom and keeps her beautiful 18-year-old stepdaughter, Snow White, hidden away in the palace. But when the princess attracts the attention of a charming and wealthy visiting prince, the jealous Queen banishes the girl to a nea…rby forest. Taken in by a band of rebellious but kindhearted dwarfs, Snow White blossoms into a brave young woman determined to save her country from the Queen. With the support of her new friends, she roars into action to reclaim her birthright and win back her Prince in this magical adventure comedy that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over. This is why Mirror Mirror (2012) is one of the best movies like The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Story: | sword fight, villainess, witchcraft, queen, witch, sword |
A village is attacked by the evil ruler of the Snake Cult, Thulsa Doom ('James Earl Jones' (qv)) and his evil warriors, when Thulsa Doom and his warriors kills his parents, a young boy named Conan ('Jorge Sanz (I)' (qv)) is enslaved. Years later, Conan grows up and becomes a mighty warrior and is tr…ained as a fighter. After years as a slave and as a gladiator, Conan is set free. Conan sets out on a quest as he vows to avenge his parents and solve the riddle of steel. Joined by a archer named Subotai ('Gerry Lopez (I)' (qv)), a beautiful thief who falls in love with Conan, Valeria (sandahl Bergman') and a Chinese wizard ('Mako (I)' (qv)), Conan and his companions sets out to rescue Princess Yasmina ('Valerie Quennessen' (qv)), daughter of King Osric ('Max von Sydow (I)' (qv)), from the Snake Cult, and get his revenge on Thulsa Doom and avenge his parents. (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword and fantasy, sword fight, christ allegory, witchcraft, bow and arrow, spear, wolf, witch, army, combat, sword, violence |
Lt. John Dunbar is dubbed a hero after he accidentally leads Union troops to a victory during the Civil War. He requests a position on the western frontier, but finds it deserted. He soon finds out he is not alone, but meets a wolf he dubs "Two-socks" and a curious Indian tribe. Dunbar quickly makes… friends with the tribe, and discovers a white woman who was raised by the Indians. He gradually earns the respect of these native people, and sheds his white-man's ways. (Read More)
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | shot with a bow and arrow, war violence, bow and arrow, spear, wolf, army, combat, sword, hero, based on novel, violence |
Locations: | snow |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword fight, christ allegory, helmet, bow and arrow, queen, army, combat, sword, based on novel, violence |
The siblings Hansel and Gretel are left alone in the woods by their father and captured by a dark witch in a candy house. However they kill the witch and escape from the spot. Years later, the orphans have become famous witch hunters. When eleven children go missing in a small village, the Mayor sum…mons Hansel and Gretel to rescue them, and they save the red haired Mina from the local sheriff who wants to burn her, accusing Mina of witchcraft. Soon they discover that the Blood Moon will approach in three days and the powerful dark witch Muriel is responsible for the abduction of children. She intends to use the children together with a secret ingredient in a Sabbath to make the coven of witches protected against the fire. Meanwhile Hansel and Gretel disclose secrets about their parents. (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Locations: | forest |
Characters: | villain |
Story: | sword and sorcery, sword fight, villainess, witchcraft, bow and arrow, witch, combat, sword, violence |
Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when a pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war t…o end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers and her true destiny. This is why Wonder Woman (2017) is one of the best movies like The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). (Read More)
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | sword and fantasy, sword fight, epic battle, evil woman, villainess, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, queen, army, combat, sword, violence |
In New York, the owner of a sophisticated antique shop Russell Edwin Nash is challenged to a sword fight in the parking lot of the Madison Square Garden by a man called Iman Fasil that is beheaded by Russell. He hides his sword and is arrested by the police while leaving the stadium. Russell recalls… his life in the Sixteenth Century in Scotland, when he is Connor MacLeod and is deadly wounded in a battle against another Clan. However he surprisingly survives and his Clan believes he has a pact with the devil and expels him from their lands. Then he meets Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez that explains that he is immortal unless he is beheaded. Further, the immortals dispute a game killing each other and in the end only one survives receiving a price with the power of the other immortals. Russell is released by the police, but the snoopy forensic agent Brenda J. Wyatt is attracted by the case since she founds fragments of an ancient Katana and follows Russell. But the also immortal Kurgan is hunting down MacLeod and Brenda is in the middle of their battle. (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Locations: | snow, forest |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | sword and sorcery, long sword, sword and fantasy, sword fight, sword, lion, knight, helmet, army, combat, hero, violence |
Based on a more realistic portrayal of "Arthur" than has ever been presented onscreen. The film will focus on the history and politics of the period during which Arthur ruled -- when the Roman empire collapsed and skirmishes over power broke out in outlying countries -- as opposed to the mystical el…ements of the tale on which past Arthur films have focused. (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Characters: | warrior, soldier |
Story: | army, sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, spin off from film, knight, spin off, helmet, bow and arrow, spear, based on film, combat, sword, violence |
Centuries ago, the evil Emperor Han was cursed by the sorceress Zi Yuan who transformed him and his army into mummies. In 1946, the explorer Rick O'Connell and his wife Evelyn O'Connell are invited by the British government to take a relic, the diamond "The Eye of Shangri-La" to China. The ancient s…tone is capable of resurrecting the Emperor Han and of pointing the way to Shangri-La and the eternal pool of life. When the couple reaches China, they meet their son Alex O'Connell, who has discovered the tomb of Han, and Evelyn's brother Jonathan Carnahan. The O'Connells are betrayed by their friend Prof. Roger Wilson, who is associated with General Yang. Yang wants to serve Emperor Han, so he resurrects the mummy and they head for Shangri-La. The guardian of Han's tomb (and Zi's daughter) Lin tells them that the only ways to destroy Han are to prevent him from reaching Shangri-La or by stabbing his heart with a cursed dagger. (Read More)
Themes: | monster |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | army, sword and sorcery, sorceress, sword and fantasy, sword fight, spin off from film, spear, combat, sword, hero, violence |
When a magic scepter accidentally transports April back through time to 17th Century Japan, the boys take-off in hot pursuit, cowabungling their way out of the sewers right into Samurai-O-Rama! Now they must battle the evil Lord Norinaga to reclaim the magic scepter that will bring them back below t…he subways of New York City. (Read More)
Themes: | magic |
Characters: | warrior, teenager |
Story: | sword fight, shot with a bow and arrow, bow and arrow, spear, combat, hero, violence |