

Time Barbarians
A warrior king has swordfights with ugly savages that crouch around the forest and snarl a lot. An evil bad guy, bent on doing evil things, kills his wife and flees to modern day Los Angeles. The warrior chases after him to avenge his wife's death.
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Plot Summary
In the distant future, a tribe of brutal warriors known as the 'Barbarians' have conquered the Earth. A lone survivor, a young man named David, is sent back in time to the primitive past by a mysterious scientist. His mission is to find a way to defeat the Barbarians in the future by altering events in the past. However, David finds himself in a world of prehistoric dangers and must fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Time Barbarians is a low-budget science fiction film that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release. It is primarily known among fans of cult B-movies and exploitation cinema for its gore and its director, Ruggero Deodato, famous for "Cannibal Holocaust". The film is generally regarded as a forgettable entry in the genre, lacking significant plot development and relying heavily on its violent set pieces.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised by a niche audience for its over-the-top gore and low-budget charm.
- Criticized for its nonsensical plot, poor acting, and cheap special effects.
- Often seen as a typical example of 90s direct-to-video exploitation cinema.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Time Barbarians are scarce, but those that exist often highlight its gratuitous violence and campy appeal, typical of cult B-movies. Many viewers found the film to be unintentionally humorous due to its poor production values.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Ruggero Deodato, who is most infamous for his controversial 1980 film "Cannibal Holocaust".
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