Conan the Destroyer
Plot
In "Conan the Destroyer", Conan (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is hired by the wicked Queen Taramis (Sarah Douglas) to escort Princess Jehnna (Olivia d'Abo) and her loyal bodyguard Malakai (Tracey Walter) to a distant castle. The mission is to retrieve the magical Horn of Dagoth, which holds the power to bring destruction upon the land. Unbeknownst to Conan, Taramis has ulterior motives for sending him on this perilous quest. She seeks to use the horn's power to resurrect her dark sorcerer master, Dagoth, and unleash chaos upon the world. As Conan navigates treacherous landscapes and battles formidable foes, he begins to suspect that something is amiss. Along the way, Conan encounters a motley crew of companions, including a band of warrior women known as the Roc 'n' Man tribe, led by the enigmatic Thoth-Amon (James Earl Jones). These warriors are sworn to protect the horn and its power from falling into evil hands. As tensions escalate, Conan finds himself caught in a web of intrigue and deception. He must use his cunning and strength to outwit Taramis's minions and uncover the truth behind her sinister plans. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Conan must confront his own demons and face off against the dark forces threatening to destroy everything he holds dear. In this thrilling adventure, Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his iconic role as the mighty Conan, battling monstrous creatures, treacherous landscapes, and cunning foes to save the day. With its blend of action, humor, and fantasy, "Conan the Destroyer" is a must-see for fans of the legendary sword-and-sandal genre.
Reviews
Mabel
A slight improvement over the first one, perhaps...
Tessa
Classic, mysterious, fantastic, adventurous. Grace Jones looks bizarre and scary enough to make small children cry in this one. But the ensemble is great, and although it doesn't have the eerie mystery of the first Conan the Barbarian, it's still super entertaining.
Catherine
Old-school charm meets cult classic vibes in "Conan the Destroyer"! Epic fantasy RPG elements blend seamlessly with the sheer charisma of Wilt Chamberlain and Arnold Schwarzenegger. A must-see for fans of sword-and-sorcery adventures. What more could you ask for?
Morgan
Released in 1984, *Conan the Destroyer* arrived a few months before *The Terminator*. Many people still get these two movies mixed up. A different director took the helm, and Richard Fleischer, being more experienced (and older) than John Milius, shifted the core settings from the open landscapes of the original to underground tunnels and mazes. The widescreen format might be relevant to this change. Adding basketball giant Wilt Chamberlain shows that the concept of a Schwarzenegger film villain being physically more imposing than the world-class bodybuilder himself wasn't a flash of brilliance from the *Predator* director three years later; it was already in play here.
Skylar
Conan the Destroyer is a thrilling adventure film with a rich fantasy world and memorable characters. The movie's action-packed sequences and sword fights are intense and exhilarating, while Arnold Schwarzenegger brings his signature charm to the titular role. The plot is engaging, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the audience hooked. The film's score and visuals also add to the overall epic feel, making it a must-watch for fans of the sword and sorcery genre.
