The moment 'Colwyn' (Ken Marshall) and 'Lyssa' (Lynette Anthony) are poised to pledge their eternal love, antagonists appear, causing destruction to her father’s castle and abducting the princess. He manages to live through it all because of 'Ynyr' (Freddie Jones)’s assistance, but after regaining consciousness, he becomes consumed with saving his captive. Believing that the emerald seer (John Welsh) might be able to…

My dad thought it was among the lowest-budget films he’d ever encountered... but when I first watched it, as a child, it seemed fantastic, not poorly made at all. Returning to this childhood favorite now that I'm grown up, it’s true that some of the scenery shifts around in a way that rivals a Monty Python bit. You can tell they used miniatures too. However, does it really matter? The narrative itself is genuin…

It’s an extravagant movie reminiscent of 80s cinema, but it hasn't stood the test of time and has largely been overlooked. I generally enjoy fantasy films, however, this one combines elements that feel so disparate I can’t grasp how they were put together. There's a looming danger originating from outer space—a spaceship resembling a dark mountain crowned with an enormous egg—alongside soldiers wielding ray guns. …

I was experiencing this fantasy movie for the first time, and it’s interesting to note that Peter Yates directed it in 1983 with music by James Horner – which gave it a slight Star Trek feel. The initial battle sequence felt a bit strange, but things improved considerably once the young prince encountered his group of unconventional companions as they set out to rescue his beloved. It then became a distinct fantasy r…