"The creature design is one of Deathstalker's many delights: flying eyeballs, a troll with two faces emerging from its torso, some juicy little toothy worm guys, a thing that's part Slimer from Ghostbusters, part high-fantasy wraith."
"The critters are brought to life through actual practical effects, which greatly adds to their charm, as does the absolute conviction of the human actors playing opposite them, bringing Monty Python-level commitment to the bit."
"Deathstalker is one of those fantasy films soundtracked by gnarly heavy metal riffs, and we are forced to ask: is it one for the ages?"
"Although with characteristic flair, the super-serious Locarno film festival, normally known for its annual programme of important arthouse cinema, gave Deathstalker a world premiere in 2025, so who knows?"
Deathstalker is a remake of a 1980s Roger Corman film, featuring the antihero Deathstalker in the Kingdom of Abraxeon. The film showcases low-budget creature designs, including flying eyeballs and a two-faced troll, brought to life through practical effects. The performances of the actors add to the film's charm, reminiscent of Monty Python's commitment to absurdity. Directed by Steven Kostanski and executive produced by Slash, the film features a heavy metal soundtrack. It premiered at the Locarno film festival in 2025 and will be available on Shudder and AMC+ from April 3.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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