Recap: Osmund, a young monk is struggling between his oath to the church and his heart that belongs to Averill. At the same time the black death ravages the lands, all but a rumored remote village that has escaped the plague by renouncing God and has taken the protection of a necromancer. As an answer to Osmund's prayers, a band of soldiers from the bishop, led by Ulric, is on their way to the village to investigate and reinstate God's reign. They recruit Osmund as their guide. Osmund has hopes that he can reunite with Averill, but the lands are dangerous, and she seems lost. But the fabled village seems safe enough, but there is something that lurks beneath the surface.
Comments: Quite good thriller set in the medieval times. I almost always like medieval action dramas, swords and shields do pluck a cord within me. But when supported by a good dose of suspense it's even better. It is rather grim though, and with gruesome details of battle wounds and torture not always very pleasant to watch.
The story offers some twists and somewhat surprising turns along the way, although it is apparent that nothing is as it seems so there are no real chocking turn of events. But enough to keep interest and keep it entertaining throughout the movie.
I liked the grim band of soldiers, they were a interesting bunch of characters. Though unpolished they had some charm of their own.
The movie could be interpreted as quite a bold statement of good and evil and their connection with religion. I don't know if it was intended that way, but there are quite clear signs. What it doesn't say or give is any preferences any way, it only points out good and bad, both ways.
7/10
Comments: Quite good thriller set in the medieval times. I almost always like medieval action dramas, swords and shields do pluck a cord within me. But when supported by a good dose of suspense it's even better. It is rather grim though, and with gruesome details of battle wounds and torture not always very pleasant to watch.
The story offers some twists and somewhat surprising turns along the way, although it is apparent that nothing is as it seems so there are no real chocking turn of events. But enough to keep interest and keep it entertaining throughout the movie.
I liked the grim band of soldiers, they were a interesting bunch of characters. Though unpolished they had some charm of their own.
The movie could be interpreted as quite a bold statement of good and evil and their connection with religion. I don't know if it was intended that way, but there are quite clear signs. What it doesn't say or give is any preferences any way, it only points out good and bad, both ways.
7/10