Again in 1983, legendary producer Roger Corman introduced the world a sword and sorcery movie with an superior title: Deathstalker. It was so profitable, it paved the best way for 3 sequels: Deathstalker II: Duel of the Titans (1987), Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1988), and Deathstalker IV: Match of the Titans (1991). The franchise went dormant for greater than thirty years, however final 12 months we realized that it’s being revived by filmmaker Steven Kostanski – whose earlier credit embrace Manborg, Father’s Day, The Void, Leprechaun Returns, Psycho Goreman, Frankie Freako, and episodes of the short-lived Day of the Useless TV collection. Kostanski is writing and directing a Deathstalker remake that has Daniel Bernhardt (John Wick) enjoying the title character… and now we all know when it’s going to premiere! The primary screening of the brand new Deathstalker will likely be held on the prestigious Locarno Movie Pageant in Switzerland on August fifteenth! The filmmakers have additionally unveiled some new pictures, and people will be seen on the backside of this text.
Right here’s what the Deathstalker remake is about: The Kingdom of Abraxeon is underneath siege from The Dreadites, a mysterious horde of warriors, whose sudden look is rumored to predict the return of Nekromemnon, an historic sorcerer lengthy thought useless. Such occasions of chaos are occasions of fortune for males like Deathstalker who, having damaged ties with all guilds and banners, now ekes an existence from the spoils recovered within the wake of Dreadite assaults. Our story begins when Deathstalker unknowingly recovers an enchanted amulet from a corpse-ridden battlefield, and finds himself cursed by an arcane magick. Now pursued by a monstrous clan of assassins on the behest of the Dreadite scourge, Deathstalker is compelled into a dangerous quest to reverse the curse and rid the realm of evil. Demise is only the start… of nice journey!
One among Bernhardt’s co-stars is Nina Bergman (Hell Hath No Fury). Her character is Grendul, “a confident, tough leader of the Abraxeon Thieves Guild who has a history with Deathstalker.”
Along with this movie, there’s additionally going to be a Deathstalker comedian ebook collection from Vault Comics. Kostanski is on the comedian’s inventive group with author Tim Seeley, artist Jim Terry, and Slash of Weapons N’ Roses. Slash has additionally collaborated with composer Bear McCreary and Deathstalker II composer Chuck Cirino to give you the brand new movie’s theme music.
The Deathstalker remake is coming our method from Hangar 18 Media. Pasha Patriki, Avi Federgreen, and Michael Pazst are producing the movie, with Slash and Rodrigo Gudiño of Berserkergang Movies serving as govt producers alongside Andrew Thomas Hunt, James Fler, Josh Viola, and Peter Kuplowsky. Scott Weatherall is an affiliate producer and Melissa A. Smith a co-producer. Raven Banner will likely be dealing with worldwide gross sales and Canadian distribution.
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