Comments on: Dragonslayer (movie review)

By: Leighton

Leighton — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:10:03 +0000

One of my childhood favorites, I recently rediscovered this when searching for the original Clash of the Titans after watching the (disappointing) remake. With the ever-increasing CGI budgets and ADD style pacing of modern fantasy overtaking the genre, Dragonslayer stands alone as a smart and hidden gem that rewards the patient viewer.

Thanks for the interesting read.

By: Bruce Durham

Bruce Durham — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:49:01 +0000

I remember Dragonslayer showing on our Movie Channel in two versions. One with the virgin feasting scene and one without. I taped it at the time (on good old VHS) and would lend it to those who didn’t believe me when I mentioned that aforementioned feasting scene. I loved the film then, and it still stands up today.

By: Bill Ward

Bill Ward — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:28:20 +0000

Oh, that’s a low blow! Richard Simmons indeed.

But yes, the baby dragons is an intense scene, and one I should have mentioned along with the virgin sacrifice. I’m sure if this movie came along a little later, it would have been a PG-13 — and I do have to wonder if my parents might have been a little uncomfortable when they took their six year old to see a movie with violence AND nudity.

By: Pembroke

Pembroke — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:40:41 +0000

When I first saw this movie, it scared the crap out of me! The whole scene in the cave when the babies are feasting on the virgin, very disturbing to my young eyes! Now, though, this is one of my favorite films. I love the darkness and the construction of the dragon. If I had to change one thing, I wouldn’t cast Richard Simmons as the main character!

By: Christopher Heath

Christopher Heath — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:54:41 +0000

I saw this one back when I was 9, probably a couple of times on the Showtime cable channel. I remember enjoying parts of it but thought it moved slow (remember though, that’s the perception of a 9 year old–I haven’t seen it since so maybe I should revisit the film).