The Cave of the Golden Rose 3
The Cave of the Golden Rose 3

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The Cave of the Golden Rose 3

1993
Movie
200 min
Italian

The powerful evil wizard Tarabas gets knowledge about a prophecy that a king's child will defeat him. So he sends out his army of dead soldiers to kidnap all royal children. When the soldiers attack Fantaghiro's castle to steal the babies of her sisters, the battle seems to be lost until she discovers the secret to defeat the solders but by doing that she loses Romualdo. Now Fantaghiro must find the evil wizard Tarabas and convince him to break the spell and bring back Romualdo.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Lamberto BavaGenres: Fantasy, Adventure, Horror

Plot Summary

In this installment of the series, Princess Rosalinda must confront new magical threats to her kingdom. She seeks the aid of ancient beings and must uncover hidden secrets to protect her people from a looming darkness. The journey tests her courage and leadership as she battles powerful sorcerers and mythical creatures.

Critical Reception

As with the previous entries, 'The Cave of the Golden Rose 3' was primarily targeted at a younger audience and received mixed to positive reviews for its fantastical elements and adventurous plot. While some critics noted its simplistic narrative and special effects, it was generally praised for its imaginative storytelling and strong female protagonist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fairy-tale charm and magical adventure.

  • Criticized by some for its dated special effects and predictable plot.

  • Enjoyed for its colorful characters and escapist fantasy.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive, with viewers appreciating the series' consistent fairy-tale atmosphere and engaging fantasy narrative that appeals to families.

Fun Fact

The series, known in Italian as 'Fantaghirò', was a popular television miniseries that was later edited into feature film length for international distribution.

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