Movie

Erik the Conqueror

1961 · 90 min

A colourful, old-fashioned sword-and-sandal romp with melodramatic twists, twin-sister confusion and plenty of clashing steel.

Tagline: He lived only for the flesh and the sword!
Overview: In the 9th Century, two Viking children, separated since their early childhood with one raised by the British and the other by Vikings, meet after nearly 20 years as rivals as war breaks out between Britian and the Vikings for control of England.
How it feels: Campy, earnest, dark and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Family, betrayal, power, love
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: campystrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
betrayal
power
love
revenge
Places: countryside
sea
single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild