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The 1980s were an excellent time for Fantasy Films. Visual effects were finally starting to catch up with the imaginations of some of our greatest filmmakers, and some incredible sword and sorcery epics were brought to the big screen. Here are three of our favourites:
Excalibur: John Boorman’s magnificent take on the Arthurian legend is one of the most gorgeous films of the eighties. It’s also a hard-R, sexually charged, and adult take on the material that was so controversial the director had to prepare an alternate PG-rated version for pay TV that could air during the day.
The Sword and the Sorcerer: Albert Pyun’s low-budget sword and sorcery take was designed as a quick cash grab that would ride on the coattails of the big-budget Conan The Barbarian. To everyone’s surprise, the movie grossed almost as much as the movie it was ripping off, and it became a staple of afternoon cable viewings for a generation of kids.
Time Bandits: This movie kickstarted Monty Python member Terry Gilliam’s career as a director. An irreverent fantasy, it was a major international success that still ranks as one of his most loved films.
Which of these three movies is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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