Minotaur (2006)

Long ago in the Iron Age a shadow loomed over a lonely village. For generations the village youths are stolen from their families and delivered as sacrifice to a mythical beast - the ... See full summary »

Director:

Jonathan English

Writers:

Nick Green, Stephen McDool

Stars:

Tom Hardy, Michelle Van Der Water, Tony Todd

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Hardy	...	Theo
Michelle Van Der Water	...	Raphaella
Tony Todd	...	Deucalion
Lex Shrapnel	...	Tyro
Jonathan Readwin	...	Danu
Rutger Hauer	...	Cyrnan
Maimie McCoy	...	Morna
Lucy Brown	...	Didi
James Bradshaw	...	Ziko
Fiona Maclaine	...	Vena
Claire Murphy	...	Nan
Ingrid Pitt	...	The Leper
Ciaran Murtagh	...	Turag
Angela Furtado	...	Raphaella's Handmaiden
Donata Janietz	...	Ffion

Storyline

Long ago in the Iron Age a shadow loomed over a lonely village. For generations the village youths are stolen from their families and delivered as sacrifice to a mythical beast - the Minotaur, that dwells beneath a great palace. Theo, haunted by the loss of his love in an earlier sacrifice is convinced that the beast isn't real and that his girl still lives as a slave within the palace. His father Cyrnan, the village leader, tries to reason with Theo not to go but Theo is driven by blind rage. He devises a plan and is taken with the other youths who are dragged screaming from their families.

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Plot Keywords:

minotaur | bull | queen | empire | charging bull | 

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Taglines:

Curse the God. Slay the Beast. Become a Legend.

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Genres:

Adventure | Fantasy | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Sci Fi Channel

Country:

UK Luxembourg Germany France Spain Italy USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 May 2006 (Russia)

Also Known As:

Minotauro

Filming Locations:

Carousel Picture Company, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

First Look International, Lions Gate Entertainment, Meltemi Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In many scenes, especially the scene where Tyro and Didi climb up the wall, there is clearly a steel-wire lifting the actors up, when they are supposed to be climbing by themselves.

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Quotes

Deucalion: My God is ready for his meat! Let us see the mouth of hell. Open the gates!
[goes towards the two virgins]
Deucalion: Do not be afraid, you spirits will lie warm in the belly of the bull, and your flesh will taste sweeter, now that it's aroused.
[yelling down the hole]
Deucalion: Come, POWERFUL ONE! Come SEE what I have brought you! COME TASTE!

User Reviews

Solid b-entertainment filled with action.

Although it premiered on theaters here in México, I waited for it to land on Blockbuster. I expected a solid B-flick and I ended up having more than desired.

"Minotaur" isn't by any means a memorable action movie with mythological elements but it's an interesting flick with a solid plot and decent f/x.

I didn't care much for the atmosphere or technical aspects of the movie because the plot was really interesting and fast paced.

Please give this movie a try if you enjoy mythological related movies with monsters, princesses, and solid action sequences.

Recommended for b-movie lovers.