In this 1959 Italian sword-and-sandal sequel to 1958’s Hercules, Steve Reeves once again flexes his pecs and somehow solves problems using the power of muscle tone and stoic confusion. This film explores the age-old question, “Can brawn overpower beauty?”
Tag: Fantasy
Girl Slaves of Morgana Le Fay (1971) – Review
There are some films where the plot takes a backseat to the mood, and Girl Slaves of Morgana Le Fay unapologetically plants itself in that territory. Draped in velvet, soaked in sensual fog, and carried along on a slow-motion dreamwave of sapphic allure, this film takes us on a wild and weird journey.
Cinderella (1977) – Review
It’s hard to believe there was a time when you had to leave the house, buy a ticket, and sit with strangers to watch something naughty. Long before OnlyFans, streaming tabs, and the infinite scroll of regret, erotic films were a legit theatrical business. 1977’s Cinderella is a leftover artifact from that era, when soft-core…
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) – Review
From Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce to Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, cinema has produced no shortage of takes on the world’s most famous detective and his steadfast companion, Dr. Watson. Some versions stick closely to Conan Doyle’s text, while others sprint off in their own, more enthusiastic directions. Then, in 1985, Barry Levinson…
Doctor Mordrid (1992) – Review
In 1992, Doctor Mordrid emerged from the depths of B-movie magic, a film that feels like a low-budget Doctor Strange movie — because, well, it almost was. This was to be an adaptation of that Marvel Comics character, that is, until the pre-production phase took so long that by the time filming started, they lost…