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Plot Summary:
An ancient land suffocates in the shadow of evil. A dark lord rules unopposed. One warrior will become legend. He is the Barbarian... the last great warrior king.
IMDB Rating: 3.0
IMDB Votes: 367
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: semi serious, exciting, captivating, stylized, humorous
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Tiger Heart (1996)
Plot Summary:
A teen martial arts expert takes on a bunch of thugs who are forcing a community to sell their property in order to build a mall.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 411
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: crime drama, independent film, exciting, realistic, semi serious, teen comedy, cult film
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Ursus (1961)
Plot Summary:
Ursus returns from war to find his fiancée, Attea, has been kidnapped by a mysterious sect which sacrifices virgins to its patron goddess. Ursus faces much treachery and is forced to display much courage and strength as he and the blind girl Doreide embark upon a quest to retrieve Attea.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 202
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Country: Italy, Spain
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious
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The 7 Adventures of Sinbad (2010)
Plot Summary:
Sinbad, the original Prince of Persia, must complete seven tasks in order to save the world from catastrophe.
IMDB Rating: 2.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, stylized, semi serious, mockbuster, mythical, fast, independent film, mystical
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Adventures of Johnny Tao (2007)
Plot Summary:
Johnny Dow struggles to make a living at his small town gas station by charging motorists to see the electric guitar used by his late father a one-hit, rock and roll wonder. Legend has it the guitar was carved in the shape of a dragon's head and made in part from an ancient spear his father found in the crater of a shooting star. When Johnny's friend Eddie stumbles upon the other half of the spear he releases an ancient demon hungry for power and destruction. Mika a beautiful Chinese warrior who holds the secret to fighting Eddie and his army of kung fu, sugar-craving warriors reveals to Johnny that the only way to stop the evil spirit is to use the first half of the spear - the dragon on Johnny's guitar! Together Johnny and Mika set out to fight Eddie and his army, reunite the two halves of the spear, restore peace to the town and - of course - save the world!.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 482
Genere: Action, Adventure, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, exciting, captivating
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Slade Collins and the Tree of Life (2014)
Plot Summary:
Slade Collins and The Tree Of Life is an adventure film that explores ancient Iroquois folklore. The story follows a relic hunter named Slade Collins who is employed by a museum caretaker to find Dr. Winters, a renowned anthropologist who has gone missing. Dr. Winters was researching The Tree Of Life in an attempt to uncover its secrets. In Iroquois myth, The Tree Of Life is believed to be directly tied to the story of Creation. Through an unfortunate event, Slade teams up with Sill Winters, Dr. Winter's daughter who is also searching for her father. Together, they set out to find the Tree Of Life and the doctor. Unfortunately for them, they are not the only ones searching for The Tree Of Life. The nefarious Reverend Wendell Cobb and his associate, the ruthless mercenary named Czar are also searching for it. Together they set out to bring about the end of the world as we know it.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 13
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: serious, suspenseful, exciting, tense, captivating, action adventure, independent film
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Legend of the Phoenix (1988)
Plot Summary:
Two magically powerful monks who were separated at birth are reunited to fight the King of Hell.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 417
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Hong Kong, Japan
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, captivating, suspenseful, stylized, psychotronic, action adventure
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The Viking Sagas (1995)
Plot Summary:
The film chronicles a long-ago time when men relied not on their intellect to make points, but on their swords. A mythical warrior ('Ralf Moeller (I)') wanders the snow-capped landscapes of the North territories on an arduous quest for vengeance. Amid nobles and schemers, saints and brutes, and lovers and fools, this Viking swings his sword for his family's honor, his beloved's hand, and the very survival of his pitiless culture.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 633
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: historical drama, independent film, exciting, epic, serious, captivating, realistic
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Ben 10: Alien Swarm (2009)
Plot Summary:
Ben tenison is back in this all new Comedy Central, Movie, Based on the current Alien Force story. Alien swarm picks up with Ben 10 as a full fledged plumber but he's about to leave the ranks to do what he believes is right.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, captivating, stylized, suspenseful, fast, psychotronic
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Odysseus & the Isle of Mists (2008)
Plot Summary:
King Odysseus has been away from Ithaca for twenty years.The first ten he spent fighting the Trojan War the last ten he spent fighting to get home. Among his adventures is the tale Homer felt was too horrible to tell, the missing book of the Odyssey known as The Isle of the Mists. Here the Warrior King and his men face the Goddess of the Underworld and her winged horrific creatures.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 825
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, Romania, Canada
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, tense, suspense, fairy tale, serious, computer animated
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Tales of an Ancient Empire (2010)
Plot Summary:
A princess is on a quest to unite the five greatest warriors to save her kingdom from a demon sorceress.
IMDB Rating: 2.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: serious, suspenseful, captivating, exciting, tense, suspense, cult classic, bleak
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Veritas, Prince of Truth (2006)
Plot Summary:
Kern has to fight an evil menace that could destroy the earth when Veritas, his favorite comic book hero, comes to life and seeks his help.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 271
Genere: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Mexico, USA, UK, Puerto Rico, Spain
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, entertaining, light, feel good, offbeat, humorous, stylized, semi serious, psychotronic
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Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1988)
Plot Summary:
The third thrilling saga of Deathstalker pits him against the evil wizard and ruler of the Southland, Troxartes, and his band of undead warriors. Dashing Deathstalker is entrusted by the beautiful Princess Carissa to protect an enchanted Jewel one of three which together hold the key to the lost city of treasure, Erendor. The missing pair of gems are stashed all too safely in the heavily guarded castle of the wicked Troxartes. His mission clear, Deathstalker rouses his troops and storms the fortress with the power of lightning. And in this fateful battle, one man will survive to witness the magical secrets of Erendor.
IMDB Rating: 2.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, Mexico
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: independent film, exciting, rough, humorous, semi serious, psychotronic, idiotic, campy, cult film
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Quest of the Delta Knights (1993)
Plot Summary:
A secret society, the Delta Knights, attempts to save a medieval society from the evil over-lady.
IMDB Rating: 2.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: exciting, humorous, stylized, semi serious, independent film, psychotronic
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Dragonfyre (2013)
Plot Summary:
A battle-weary ex-Special Forces Operative buys a ranch in remote American West to flee from the world, and encounters a strange series of trespassers, including a beautiful elf princess and a Native American mystic and Orcs. When the Orcs invade his property, John must give up his isolation to become a hero, before the Orcs unleash their dragon god on our world.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, tense, captivating, suspense, romantic, scenic
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Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus (1996)
Plot Summary:
Before he died, Dar's father gave a mysterious amulet to Tal, Dar's younger brother who is now king. Dar, while wandering with his animal companions, chances to meet and rescue a family who seek the help of King Tal against Lord Agon, a sorcerer who has conquered their land. Dar obtains an audience for them with Tal, who rallies his troops to march against Agon in the morning. Alas, the young king is captured by Agon's crimson warriors during the night. It is the amulet -- the Eye of the imprisoned god Braxus -- that Agon really wants. But Dar now carries half of it, and is nowhere to be found. Will he fall into Lord Agon's clutches when he comes to free his brother?.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: cult classic, independent film, exciting, tense, atmospheric, serious, captivating, cult film
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Crusade of Vengeance (2002)
Plot Summary:
In 1190, the knight Elizabeth leaves her young son Peter in England, battles, and is wounded in the Third Holy Crusade. She must return to her village, where she is informed by the local priest that Peter was abducted by the wicked tyrant Grekkor and his powerful knights. Elizabeth decides to build an army to fight against Grekkor, but all the local men are afraid to join. For her crusade of revenge, Elizabeth only counts with the support of three other women: Hunter and her bow and arrows; the prostitute Eve; and the gypsy Sybil and her powders and herbs. Later, the strong Luke also joins her desperate struggle against Grekkor.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 385
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: USA, Ireland, Lithuania
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, captivating, disturbing
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Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage (2014)
Plot Summary:
When the Sultan's first born is taken by an evil sorcerer, Sinbad is tasked with traveling to a desert of magic and creatures to save her.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: exciting, feel good, tense, captivating, light, stylized, semi serious
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Dragonquest (2009)
Plot Summary:
When an ancient warlord summons a mythological beast, a young hero must complete a series of quests to awaken the dragon that will defeat the monster.
IMDB Rating: 2.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, exciting, suspense, mockbuster, mythical
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Hercules Reborn (2014)
Plot Summary:
When a young man's bride is kidnapped by an evil king, he turns to Hercules for help. The fallen hero has been living in exile, banished for killing his family, but the young man's courage inspires Hercules. Together, they fight to rescue the bride and reclaim the honor of Hercules.
IMDB Rating: 3.1
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, captivating, mockbuster, tense
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Attack of the Gryphon (2007)
Plot Summary:
In a mystical land torn apart by civil war, a warrior princess must team up with a rival warrior prince to hunt down an evil sorcerer who has summoned a giant flying demon which is terrorizing their land.
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, Romania
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: exciting, epic, serious
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The Gamers: Dorkness Rising (2008)
Plot Summary:
All Lodge wants is for his gaming group to finish their adventure. Unfortunately, they're more interested in seducing barmaids, mooning their enemies, and setting random villagers on fire. Desperate to rein in his players, Lodge injects two newbies into the party: a non-player character controlled by Lodge, who the power gamers immediately distrust, and the rarest gamer of all -- a girl.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: parody, talky, stylized, humorous, entertaining, exciting, semi serious, funny, light, atmospheric
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Dragon Age: Redemption (2011)
Plot Summary:
An Elvish assassin gets one last chance at redemption when she is sent to capture a rogue Qunari mage who is intent on wreaking havoc on the world.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 51 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, tense, suspense, anime, humorous, suspenseful, stylized, semi serious
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Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness (2012)
Plot Summary:
A noble warrior must battle dragons and demons while upholding his moral code as he covertly joins a group of villains to rescue his kidnapped father from Shathrax, the Mind Flayer, who threatens to destroy the world.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: UK, Bulgaria
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, psychotronic, scenic, anime, fantasy adventure, perverse, cult classic
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The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire (1981)
Plot Summary:
The hero is given his mentor's bow (the Heartbow) which chooses its new owner when passed on. It fires arrows that blow up like grenades, but can only be wielded by the one chosen to wield her. The hero is a member of a nomadic tribe wiped out by the Draikian Empire's forces. He attempts to find the wizard Lazar-Sa who might be able to help him. He is joined by a thief looking for adventure and cash, and the daughter of a goddess, Estra, looking to revenger herself on Lazar-Sa for crimes against her mother.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 447
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious
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Dragon Crusaders (2011)
Plot Summary:
In this sword-and-sorcery extravaganza, a group of marauding Knights Templar suffers a curse that transforms them into monsters, driving them to square off against an evil dragon obsessed with annihilating the entire world.
IMDB Rating: 2.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: serious, captivating, exciting, tense, suspense, computer animated
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Forbidden Warrior (2005)
Plot Summary:
The Gaia Za is a sacred tome that holds many ancient and powerful spells to be unlocked by a so-called Chosen One expected to be born to one of two leading families: the Khans or the Marajis. Unwilling to leave the clan's fate to the gods, Che Khan decides to take matters into his own hands by plotting the murder of a new Maraji baby, who may be the child in question. In doing so, he sets off a furious clash.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 663
Genere: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, tense, suspense, serious
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Wolfhound (2006)
Plot Summary:
He was doomed to die, but managed to survive, and now his mission is to revenge for the annihilation of his tribe. He is the great warrior who calls himself Volkodav, and is the last man from the tribe of Serie Psi (Grey Hounds). After escaping certain death, Volkodaw — accompanied by Neletuchaya Mysh — is on a mission to kill Ludoed who is responsible to what happened to Serie Psi.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Russia
Duration: 136 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, serious, exciting, stylized, action adventure, fairy tale, dark fantasy, epic, suspenseful
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SAGA: Curse of the Shadow (2013)
Plot Summary:
A secret cabal, The Shadow, works to bring about the return of Goth Azul - the Undead God - in the rich world of SAGA, populated by elves, orcs, dwarves and dragons. A ruthless elven bounty huntress (Nemyt) shoots down the dragon ridden by the fugitive orc shaman, Fangtor Bloodmoon. When Fangtor refuses to surrender quietly, the huntress must battle for her own life against the dangerous villain, and comes away with more than just his head.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, suspenseful, stylized, independent film
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Mythica: The Necromancer (2015)
Plot Summary:
Mallister takes Thane prisoner and forces Marek and her team on a quest. Marek tracks down the Necromancer for a final showdown for the Darkspore.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing, awful
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Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God (2005)
Plot Summary:
Due to a curse from his former master Profion, Damodar survived his death by Ridley Freeborn as an undead entity in pursuit of an evil artifact for some hundred years, so that he might be capable of unleashing unstoppable destruction on Izmir and the descendants of those who caused his demise.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Germany, UK, USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, stylized, captivating, mystical, anime, mythical, fantasy adventure, cult classic, psychotronic