Legion of the Dead
Legion of the Dead

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Legion of the Dead

2005
Movie
85 min
English

When the mummified remains of an evil Egyptian queen are brought back to life, she resurrects an army of living dead to help fulfill the prophecy that promises her all the powers of the Underworld.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Mario CasiniGenres: Horror, Action, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In ancient times, a powerful sorcerer unleashes a horde of zombies upon mankind. Centuries later, a team of archaeologists uncovers an artifact that could control the undead. They must race against time to harness its power before a ruthless cult can use it to plunge the world into an eternal reign of terror.

Critical Reception

Legion of the Dead was not widely released and received minimal critical attention, largely appearing as a direct-to-video release. Reviews were scarce and generally negative, citing low production values and a derivative plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and compelling storytelling.

  • Features unimpressive special effects and acting.

  • Fails to deliver on its horror and action premise.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

Despite the title featuring 'Legion,' the film doesn't heavily focus on a massive army of undead, instead concentrating on a smaller group and the hunt for an artifact.

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