Wow, That 'Sword and the Sorcerer' Sequel is Actually Happening!
Filed under: Action, Remakes and Sequels
About eight months ago I got some sequel news that stunned me to the very core of my mega-geeky being: After 25 years of waiting, I would finally be getting my sequel to The Sword and the Sorcerer. (For a recap of this nerdly saga, click right here.) Suffice to say that "Tales of the Ancient Empire" was about to become a reality, and if you happen to be a movie freak who recognizes that particular movie title, then congratulations: You're officially my friend.For those, on the other hand, who have lives ... I can offer a brief recap: A fantastic B-movie from the early '80s is about to get a long-overdue sequel -- and Twitch has lots of details! Apparently Lee Horsley will be returning for the sequel, and he'll be joined by the likes of Christopher Lambert, Kevin Sorbo and Victoria Maurette. The outlandishly prolific filmmaker Albert Pyun had this to say about the project: "It's got a sexy sorceress, hordes of demonic vampires, a giant serpent, sea pirates, nasty sword (and axe, spear, leg of cow) fights and gore and nudity galore. Everything that a rousing adventure needs to have."
So while I'm a little disappointed in Twitch's news that the movie will be more of a sequel "in spirit" than anything else, I'm just glad Mr. Pyun keeps his promises: He told us (years ago) that Talon would return in Tales of the Ancient Empire, and it sure looks like he will be. (Don't forget the sword!)
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4-11-2008 @ 11:27AM
Sir Loin said...
YES!! I saw the original in the theater in high school, at the height of the 80's sword & sorcery epics, and it's still awesome after all these years. A sarcophagus with little screaming faces, exploding chests with hearts flying out, plus the badassery of a tri-bladed sword that can fire them out and impale enemies. What more could one want?!
Glad to hear Horsley's returning as Talon, too. With today's effects, this could be very cool...here's to hoping Pyun gets it right!
"But...my sword is poised..." hahaha
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4-11-2008 @ 1:26PM
Akbar Fazil said...
Wow. We have waited years for this and I gave up hope. Hope it's good (for a Bmovie sword flick that is)
TALON! TALON! TALON!
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4-24-2008 @ 8:37PM
Lion300 said...
Cool News has reported that this sequel is indeed now being filmed and that Lee Horsley, Christopher Lambert, Kevin Sorbo, Victoria Maurette, Inbar Lavi, Yancy Butler and Leah Cairns have all been confirmed as cast members.
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