The Beastmaster

Wuchak

2021-04-06

⭐ 7

_**Dynamic Marc Singer, stunning Tanya Roberts, horrific creatures and cute ‘n’ cuddly critters**_ Seeking vengeance for the murder of his adopted family & tribe, a warrior named Dar (Marc Singer) goes after the man responsible, high priest Maax (Rip Torn). On the way Dar enlists an eagle he names Sharak, a pair of thieving ferrets named Kodo and Podo, and a black tiger called Ruh. Tanya Roberts is on hand as Kiri, a woman Dar finds alluring while John Amos appears as Seth, a formidable bodyguard. “The Beastmaster” (1982) came out during the sword & sorcery glut of the early 80s. It may…

Filipe Manuel Neto

2023-08-12

⭐ 1

**It deserves to be forgotten.** Who doesn't like a good dose of cheese? I think almost everyone likes it, but I don't know if things work the same way in cinema. It's really hard to see this film in its entirety because kitsch bad taste dominates. It all starts with the script, which is so stupid that I confess I got lost in it, and that doesn't usually happen, even when the movies are really bad. The cinematography, of misty tones and unpleasant to the eyes, does not obscure the poorly elaborate sets and costumes worthy of a poor comic. Of course, the main actors appear in far fewer cl…

CinemaSerf

2025-08-10

⭐ 6

I only really remember Marc Singer in “V” (1984) but he does ok in this derivative but quite entertaining fantasy adventure. Starting off with shades of this year’s other sword and sandals fantasy “Conan”, his village is razed to the ground and “Dar” (Singer) is left amidst the ruins with only his sword in his hand to avenge himself on the evil high priest “Maax” (Rip Torn) and his “Juns” supporters. That malevolent creature lives atop a great stone pyramid where he routinely sacrifices children to the gods and we already know that he had an hand in the predicament faced by “Dar” (Singer) who …