Kull the Conqueror

Name: Kull the Conqueror
Director: John Nicolella
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 5.0
Cast: Kevin Sorbo, Tia Carrere, Karina Lombard, Thomas Ian Griffith, Litefoot

1997Dir. John Nicolella1h 35m

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Runtime1h 35m

Released1997

Budget$30M

Box office$6.1M

DirectorJohn Nicolella

About This Movie

Kull the Conqueror is quite the interesting piece from '97, directed by John Nicolella. It follows the titular character, a barbarian who takes the throne after a battle, which sets off a chain of events involving the resurrection of Akivasha, a witch queen with her own ambitions. The film channels that classic sword and sorcery vibe with some solid practical effects that capture the gritty atmosphere well. The pacing might feel a bit uneven at times, but it has its moments of charm. Kevin Sorbo's performance as Kull brings a certain rugged charisma, though you can feel the weight of the story trying to juggle themes of power and destiny. It’s definitely distinctive in its approach to the genre, and I always find something new with each rewatch.

Directed by John NicolellaFeatures practical effectsExplores themes of power and destiny