Revenge of the Necromancer
Revenge of the Necromancer

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Revenge of the Necromancer

2018
Movie
104 min
Danish

Jimmy is an outsider at his school. He is interested in the occult. He doesn't socialize much, but instead he tries to get in touch with his dead mother through ancient rituals, but without success. But one day a new boy starts at the school and he quickly befriends Jimmy. Suddenly the spirits awaken and become a real threat, so Jimmy and Amir have to join forces with the schools two most popular girls to fight the evil.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users85%
Director: Sam RaimiGenres: Horror, Fantasy, Action

Plot Summary

In a realm plagued by dark magic, a powerful necromancer unleashes an ancient evil upon the land. A lone warrior, haunted by a tragic past, must journey to confront the necromancer and his demonic forces. Along the way, they gather unlikely allies and face treacherous trials, all in a desperate bid to reclaim their world from eternal darkness.

Critical Reception

Revenge of the Necromancer was met with a mixed but generally positive reception. Critics praised its ambitious scope and visual effects, though some found the plot convoluted. Audiences were largely enthusiastic, appreciating the return to classic fantasy-horror themes and the charismatic performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark fantasy atmosphere and impressive visual effects.

  • Criticized by some for a somewhat meandering narrative.

  • Applauded for its solid performances, particularly from the lead actors.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film's dark fantasy elements and action sequences, with many commending its creative world-building and the return of familiar genre actors.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive sigil used by the necromancer in the film was designed by the director's younger brother, who is a practicing occultist.

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TobiasNilsson

TobiasNilsson

A highschool kid unwittingly unleashes an evil spirit, when trying to get in contact with his dead mother. Now he's on ends with his only friend, the nerdy new kid, and the popular girl tries to stay even further away from him than she did...