Ragewar (1984)

A demonic wizard challenges a modern-day computer programmer to a battle of technology vs. sorcery, with the programmer's girlfriend as the prize.

Directors:

David Allen, Charles Band,

Writers:

Charles Band (original story), Allen Actor,

Stars:

Jeffrey Byron, Richard Moll, Leslie Wing

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeffrey Byron	...	Paul Bradford
Richard Moll	...	Mestema
Leslie Wing	...	Gwen Rogers
Gina Calabrese	...	Girl in Dream
Daniel Dion	...	Monster in dream
Bill Bestolarides	...	Monster in dream
Scott Campbell	...	Monster in dream
Ed Dorini	...	Monster in dream
R.J. Miller	...	Mr. Cahane
Don Moss	...	Don
Alanna Roth	...	Flower girl
Kim Connell	...	Dancer
Janet Welsh	...	Dancer
Carol Solomon	...	Dancer
Jackie Gross	...	Dancer

Storyline

Paul, a computer whiz who spends more time with his machine than with his girlfriend, finds that he has been chosen as a worthy opponent for Mestema, and evil wizard who has spent centuries searching for a challenging foe. After having his computer changed into wristband weapon, Paul does battle with a variety of monsters before finally coming face to face with the ultimate adversary.

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Plot Keywords:

computer | challenge | handcuffed | magic power | special effects | 

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Fantasy

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

February 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Dungeonmaster

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ragewar Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

73 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Ragewar had its release in the U.S., Empire Pictures changed the title of the film to The Dungeonmaster, mostly due to the popularity of the role-playing game Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. Due to this, the newspaper advertising for The Dungeonmaster carried a disclaimer that said "This film is not endorsed by, or associated with T.S.R. Inc., publishers of the Advanced Dungeon and Dragons game."

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Goofs

For some reason, the "Hall of Killers" includes a replica of Albert Einstein.

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Quotes

Paul Bradford: You know what you are? You're the lowest of the low. You use people for your own entertainment, your own little whims and fancies.

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Connections

Featured in TerrorVision (1986)

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Soundtracks

"Tormentor"
Performed by W.A.S.P.

User Reviews

A rare gem

Well before its time, the dungeonmaster held me in suspense for hours after viewing it. Chocked full of ingenious lines unparalled by contemporary scripts, this movie provides for an hour and a half of pure entertainment. Richard Moll makes this movie by delivering line after line of unfiltered brilliance...at one point I had to cover my ears because I could not physically or mentally handle his vivid intensity. The line "I reject your reality, and I substitute my own" has no equal. They should require a screening of this movie annually for all Americans. Appreciated by few, hated by almost all, this movie is unbelievable.