The BeastMaster

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The BeastMaster

PG

1982

1h 54m

Adventure

Fantasy

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Prehistoric Dar (Marc Singer) uses ESP with animals to save a slave girl (Tanya Roberts) from a sorcerer (Rip Torn).

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

01/30/2024

3/5

...this film has ferrets, up to here. Action cinema is so often coy about the portrayal of ferrets on the big screen, but The Beastmaster breaks taboos, never panning coyly away when ferrets are introduced, instead focusing in granular detail...

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James Evans

Starburst

08/31/2020

8/10

The Beastmaster is a film shot through with love for the genre.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

08/31/2020

6/10

In its attempt to outdo every other fantasy epic to date, culling pieces from everything in the last decade, it manages only to be one of the more forgettable of the genre.

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Rob Vaux

Mania.com

05/14/2013

C

A kid-friendly version of Arnold Schwarzenegger's grown-up guilty pleasure... which really sort of misses the point.

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

08/19/2011

1.5/5

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

10/16/2008

3/5

So-so adventure fantasy that spawned several sequels.

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Nathan J.

@TribianiRamoray Nov 28

Rating: 6.4/10 A campy, entertaining 80s fantasy staple with unique animal companions. Highlights - Charming Concept: Hero telepathically communicates with animals, forming a lovable team. - Memorable Cast: Marc Singer and Rip Torn deliver standout performances. - Nostalgic Fun: A brisk pace and animal antics make it a fun watch. Criticisms - Loose Plot: Episodic structure and one-dimensional villains weaken the narrative. - Dated Effects: Some production choices and special effects haven't aged well. Verdict A cult classic surviving on its charm and unique gimmick. Recommended for fans of 80s fantasy and casual viewers.

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Lindsay G

Nov 26

★★★★☆ — Wildly Entertaining Fantasy Adventure The Beastmaster starring Marc Singer is a quintessential ’80s sword-and-sorcery film that delivers exactly what fans of the genre crave. Singer’s Dar is a heroic and charismatic lead, and his bond with an array of animal companions adds a unique and memorable twist. The action sequences are exciting, the villains appropriately over-the-top, and the story, while simple, is engaging and heartfelt. It’s a fun, pulpy adventure that balances charm, thrills, and a touch of magic perfectly.

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Bill E

Jun 11

The beast master sure looks good shirtless.

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Brent A

Jun 8

10% rating ... Do not waste your time on this film. Simply not worth it.

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Mar 22

WHY IS THERE SO MUCH EFFING NUDITY!?

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Tim M

Mar 6

As generic as sword and sorcery fantasy gets, The Beastmaster is campy in all the wrong ways.

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Synopsis

Prehistoric Dar (Marc Singer) uses ESP with animals to save a slave girl (Tanya Roberts) from a sorcerer (Rip Torn).

Director: Don Coscarelli
Producer: Paul Pepperman, Sylvio Tabet
Screenwriter: Don Coscarelli, Paul Pepperman
Production Co: Leisure Investment Company, ECTA Filmproduktion, Beastmaster NV
Rating: PG
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2017
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Surround

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