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A barbarian named Kull becomes ruler after defeating the old king in battle. In an effort to regain the throne, the former king's heirs resurrect Akivasha, a witch queen. However, Akivasha has plans of her own for the throne, and only Kull stands in the way.
After usurping the throne of Valusia from the evil sorcerer Topheth, Kull, a barbarian warrior from the northern glaciers, must defend his newly conquered kingdom from a host of supernatural and political threats. He faces treacherous plots from his own advisors and a powerful sorceress seeking to reclaim the throne and exact revenge.
Kull the Conqueror was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, largely seen as a pale imitation of sword-and-sorcery films like Conan the Barbarian. Its low budget, weak script, and uninspired performances contributed to its negative reception.
Fails to capture the magic of its sword-and-sorcery predecessors.
Kevin Sorbo's performance is often wooden and unconvincing.
The special effects and action sequences are uninspired and low-budget.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a forgettable fantasy adventure with a predictable plot and unengaging characters. Many felt it was a poor attempt to replicate the success of similar genre films.
The role of Kull was originally offered to Arnold Schwarzenegger, who starred in 'Conan the Barbarian', but he turned it down.
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