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Helsreach (2017)
A masterwork of fan cinema
How can I praise this work enough? It is easily one of the greatest adaptations of any Warhammer source material into film, including most of the officially-released Games Workshop content. The vocal talent of Jonathan Keeble as he narrates the story and voices most of the characters make Aaron Dembski-Bowden's writing sparkle. Watching the visuals improve steadily with each installment offers a cool story within the story as the small, dedicated creative team hones their craft. This series should serve as inspiration for anyone who dreams of adapting their favorite stories from other media into film.
Helsreach: The Movie (2019)
A masterwork of fan cinema
A beautiful showcase of Aaron Dembski-Bowden's writing and the voice acting of Jonathan Keeble. To think that this was put together by such a small group with almost no funding should inspire anyone who dreams of bringing their favorite books and games to life in cinema. The quality of the visuals improves steadily with each minute, which provides a story within the story as you watch the creative team mature and develop their craft over time. By the final scenes there is very little distance between the visual quality of this film and the official trailers put out by Games Workshop. Whether you are a long-time fan of the Warhammer franchise or a newcomer looking to sample the grimdark aesthetic Helsreach is an absolute treat to watch.