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Circa 460 A.D. Mira was born in a warrior-family in Kerala, India, was well versed in martial arts and self-defense, so much so that she was recruited by the Spanish royalty and re-located to Constantinople. From there she was instructed to assist Roman Commander Aurelius to plan the escape of 12-ye β¦ar old Romulus Augustus Caesar from a prison in Capri after his parents had been killed by the leader of the Alliance in turmoil-stricken Rome that has seen the deaths of five emperors in five years. Mira, Aurelius, and a Priest, Ambrosinius, along with a handful of loyal soldiers were successful in the escape plan and deliver Romulus to Roman Senator Nestor. What the crew do not realize is that their task is not over yet, for Nestor is all set to betray Romulus, leaving them with no alternative but to flee to Britannia, where they will be forced to confront a seemingly invincible Vortygn, whose main aim is to obtain a powerful sword that was meant for defense and defeat, and also ensure the death of Romulus at any and all costs. (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorceryswashbuckler |
Themes: | murder of family |
Locations: | paris france |
Characters: | soldierboy |
Story: | capri italysteel helmetsword in stonesword and shieldsword and sandalhand to hand combatchild rulerravenna italy5th centurybirth of a nationroman legioncapriarthurian legendexcaliburking arthur β¦coronationroman empirenaples italyloss of parentsancient romebarbarianbritainemperordead childrenwallarmorfemale warriorhelmetchild murderbattlefieldscarchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementmountaincombatmaskswordbattlebased on novel (See All) |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and sorcery |
Story: | sword in stonesword and shieldhand to hand combat5th centuryarthurian legendexcaliburking arthurarmorhelmetimpalementcombatswordbattle |
Britain, A.D. 117. Quintus Dias, the sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the Earth and destroy their leader, Gorlacon.
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and shieldsword and sandalhand to hand combatroman legionroman empireancient romebritainemperorarmorfemale warriorhelmetchild murderscarchild in perilthroat slitting β¦impalementmountaincombatswordbattle (See All) |
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 β¦ements of the tale on which past Arthur films have focused. (Read More)
Subgenre: | swashbuckler |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandal5th centuryarthurian legendexcaliburking arthurancient romearmorhelmetbattlefieldcombatswordbattle |
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.
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldierboy |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatbarbarianfemale warriorbattlefieldscarchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementmountaincombatmaskswordbattle |
Lancelot lives by the sword. In fact, they're next door neighbours, so teaming up to fight for money comes pretty naturally. Lady Guinevere, on her way to marry King Arthur is ambushed by the evil Sir Malagant. Fortunately Lancelot is lurking nearby and he rescues his future queen. They fall in love β¦, but Guinevere still fancies the idea of wearing a crown, so she honours her promise to Arthur. Can Lady Guinevere remain faithful, or will this Pretty Woman become a lady of the knight? (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and sorcery |
Story: | sword and shieldhand to hand combatarthurian legendexcaliburking arthurbarbarianarmorbattlefieldcombatswordbattle |
Set in 79 A.D., POMPEII tells the epic story of Milo (Kit Harington), a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia (Emily Browning), the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator β¦. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him. (Read More)
Themes: | murder of family |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatroman empireancient romebritainemperorhelmetbattlefieldchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementmountaincombatswordbattle |
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 β¦to combat a terror that slaughters the Vikings and devours their flesh. (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and sorceryswashbuckler |
Characters: | boy |
Story: | sword and shieldsword and sandalhand to hand combatbarbarianhelmetbattlefieldcombatswordbattlebased on novel |
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slav β¦e Esca (Bell), Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth. (Read More)
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | hand to hand combatroman empireancient romewallhelmetchild murderbattlefieldscarchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattlebased on novel |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorceryswashbuckler |
Story: | hand to hand combatbarbarianfemale warriorbattlefieldscarcombatmaskswordbattle |
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 β¦ spell. (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Story: | steel helmetsword and sandalarmorhelmetbattlefieldthroat slittingcombatswordbattlebased on novel |
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | hand to hand combatarthurian legendexcaliburking arthurcoronationhelmetbattlefieldscarchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattle |
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Themes: | murder of family |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | hand to hand combatcoronationfemale warriorhelmetbattlefieldchild in perilimpalementmountaincombatswordbattle |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorceryswashbuckler |
Characters: | soldierboy |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatbattlefieldcombatswordbattlebased on novel |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Themes: | murder of family |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatfemale warriorhelmetbattlefieldchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementmountaincombatswordbattle |
King Henry V of England is insulted by the King of France. As a result, he leads his army into battle against France. Along the way, the young king must struggle with the sinking morale of his troops and his own inner doubts. The war culminates at the bloody Battle of Agincourt.
Subgenre: | swashbuckler |
Story: | sword and shieldsword and sandaldead childrenchild murderbattlefieldimpalementcombatswordbattle |
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.
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | hand to hand combatfemale warriorhelmetbattlefieldchild in perilthroat slittingmountaincombatswordbattlebased on novel |
Set in the mystical lands of Persia, a rogue prince and a mysterious princess race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time -- a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorceryswashbuckler |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatmountaincombatswordbattle |
A young Viking boy is left behind at a hostile tribe of American Indians, whom eventually accept him into the tribe and raise him. A personal war begins for the young Viking when the Vikings return 15 years later and initiate a barbaric attack on the tribe and the woman he loves.
Characters: | boy |
Story: | sword and shieldhand to hand combathelmetchild murderscarthroat slittingimpalementmountainsword |
In this case, a group of archaeologists and combat experts led by Paul Walker and Frances O'Connor use a "3-D fax machine" (so much for technobabble!) to time-travel back to France in 1357, in hopes of retrieving Walker's father and returning safely to the present. No such luck! Fending for themselv β¦es against marauding hordes of medieval French warriors at war with the invading British, these semi-intrepid travelers find their body count rising, and the deadline for their return home is rapidly approaching. (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasyswashbuckler |
Story: | steel helmethand to hand combathelmetbattlefieldcombatswordbattlebased on novel |
Follows the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Yahshua in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of β¦ a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem. (Read More)
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatroman legionroman empirehelmetbattlefieldscarimpalementcombatswordbattle |
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 β¦can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way. (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and sorcery |
Characters: | boy |
Story: | sword in stonearthurian legendexcaliburking arthurswordbased 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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatbarbarianfemale warriorbattlefieldthroat slittingcombat |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalroman legionroman empireancient romeemperorhelmetbattlefieldmountaincombatswordbattlebased on novel |
In the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC an alliance of Greek city-states fought the invading Persian army in the mountain pass of Thermopylae. Vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held back the enemy in one of the most famous last stands of history. Persian King Xerxes led a Army of well over 100,000 (Pers β¦ian king Xerxes before war has about 170,000 army) men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians, and 400 Thebans. Xerxes waited for 10 days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw but left with no options he pushed forward. After 3 days of battle all the Greeks were killed. The Spartan defeat was not the one expected, as a local shepherd, named Ephialtes, defected to the Persians and informed Xerxes that the separate path through Thermopylae, which the Persians could use to outflank the Greeks, was not as heavily guarded as they thought. (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and shieldsword and sandalhand to hand combathelmetchild in perilimpalementmountainmaskswordbattle |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | hand to hand combatking arthurarmorfemale warriorhelmetscarimpalementcombatbattle |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | boy |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatbarbarianbattlefieldthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattle |
At the turn of the century, the young lord Vlad and his family live a peaceful life ruling over their small kingdom, but when a Turk warlord demands from Vlad a thousand boys and his son to create an army Vlad seeks a terrible power that will allow him to protect his kingdom and family from the Turk β¦s at a terrible cost. (Read More)
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | hand to hand combatarmorhelmetbattlefieldscarchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementmountaincombatswordbattle |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldierboy |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatarmorchild murderbattlefieldthroat slittingmountaincombatswordbattle |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | hand to hand combatfemale warriorscarchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementmountaincombatswordbattlebased on novel |
Subgenre: | sword and fantasyswashbuckler |
Characters: | boy |
Story: | hand to hand combatfemale warriorbattlefieldchild in perilmountaincombatswordbattlebased on novel |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatbattlefieldcombatswordbattle |
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 β¦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. (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and sorcery |
Characters: | boy |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatbattlefieldthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattle |
When a mercenary warrior (Matt Damon) is imprisoned within the Great Wall, he discovers the mystery behind one of the greatest wonders of the world. As wave after wave of marauding beasts besiege the massive structure, his quest for fortune turns into a journey toward heroism as he joins a huge army β¦ of elite warriors to confront the unimaginable and seemingly unstoppable force. (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasy |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | emperorwallhelmetbattlefieldimpalementmountaincombatswordbattle |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | hand to hand combatbattlefieldchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementmountaincombatswordbattlebased on novel |
Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is unable to save his β¦family, and his loss of will allows him to get captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge. (Read More)
Themes: | murder of family |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalroman legionroman empireancient romebarbarianemperorarmorhelmetchild murderbattlefieldimpalementcombatswordbattle |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatfemale warriorhelmetthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattle |
William Wallace is a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the cruel English ruler Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the crown of Scotland for himself. When he was a young boy, William Wallace's father and brother, along with many others, lost their lives trying to free Scotland. O β¦nce he loses another of his loved ones, William Wallace begins his long quest to make Scotland free once and for all, along with the assistance of Robert the Bruce. (Read More)
Characters: | boy |
Story: | sword and shieldsword and sandalhand to hand combatdead childrenbattlefieldthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattle |
Sir Robin of Locksley, defender of downtrodden Saxons, runs afoul of Norman authority and is forced to turn outlaw. With his band of Merry Men, he robs from the rich, gives to the poor and still has time to woo the lovely Maid Marian, and foil the cruel Sir Guy of Gisbourne, and keep the nefarious P β¦rince John off the throne. (Read More)
Subgenre: | swashbuckler |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | steel helmetsword and shieldcoronationbattlefieldcombatswordbattle |
Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar de Nerha, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowle β¦dge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day. (Read More)
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | hand to hand combatemperorfemale warriorhelmetbattlefieldscarchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattle |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | steel helmethelmetcombatswordbased on novel |
After its victory over Leonidas' 300, the Persian Army under the command of Xerxes marches towards the major Greek city-states. The Democratic city of Athens, first on the path of Xerxes' army, bases its strength on its fleet, led by admiral Themistocles. Themistocles is forced to an unwilling allia β¦nce with the traditional rival of Athens, oligarchic Sparta whose might lies with its superior infantry troops. But Xerxes still reigns supreme in numbers over sea and land. (Read More)
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatfemale warriorhelmetbattlefieldscarthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattle |
Perseus is the favored son of the god Zeus, but he has unwittingly ticked off the sea goddess Thetis. Just to make things worse, Perseus falls in love with the lovely Princess Andromeda, who used to be engaged to Thetis's son. Soon Perseus is off on one quest after another, with Zeus helping, Thetis β¦ hindering, and lots of innocent bystanders getting stabbed, drowned, and squished. (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalhelmetcombatswordbattle |
Set, the merciless god of darkness, has taken over the throne of Egypt and plunged the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. Few dare to rebel against him. A young thief, whose love was taken captive by the god, seeks to dethrone and defeat Set with the aid of the powerful god β¦ Horus. (Read More)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasy |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combatcoronationhelmetbattlefieldimpalementmountaincombatswordbattle |
The five highly trained Bennett sisters in Georgian England must try to protect themselves from the growing zombie threat, find suitable husbands for themselves, battle marriage proposals and unlikely suitors, and save the country before it's too late.
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | hand to hand combatbritainfemale warriorbattlefieldscarthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattlebased on novel |
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 β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Story: | hand to hand combatemperorbattlefieldcombatswordbattle |
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, β¦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)
Subgenre: | sword and fantasysword and sorcery |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | female warriorhelmetbattlefieldscarchild in perilthroat slittingimpalementmountaincombatswordbattlebased on novel |
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, β¦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)
Locations: | paris france |
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and shieldhand to hand combatcoronationfemale warriorthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattle |
In the 1870s, Captain Nathan Algren, a cynical veteran of the American Civil war who will work for anyone, is hired by Americans who want lucrative contracts with the Emperor of Japan to train the peasant conscripts for the first standing imperial army in modern warfare using firearms. The imperial β¦Omura cabinet's first priority is to repress a rebellion of traditionalist Samurai -hereditary warriors- who remain devoted to the sacred dynasty but reject the Westernizing policy and even refuse firearms. Yet when his ill-prepared superior force sets out too soon, their panic allows the sword-wielding samurai to crush them. Badly wounded Algren's courageous stand makes the samurai leader Katsumoto spare his life; once nursed to health he learns to know and respect the old Japanese way, and participates as advisor in Katsumoto's failed attempt to save the Bushido tradition, but Omura gets repressive laws enacted- he must now choose to honor his loyalty to one of the embittered sides when the conflict returns to the battlefield... (Read More)
Characters: | soldierboy |
Story: | hand to hand combatemperorarmorchild murderbattlefieldthroat slittingcombatmaskswordbattle |
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 β¦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. (Read More)
Characters: | soldier |
Story: | sword and sandalhand to hand combathelmetbattlefieldthroat slittingimpalementcombatswordbattle |