Movie

The Warrior

1981 · 92 min

A scrappy, energetic martial-arts fantasy with a folk-hero vibe, mixing colonial-era rebellion with supernatural duels and a touch of horror.

Tagline: No power on earth - or in hell - could stop him
Overview: Barry Prima plays Jaka Sembung, a Robin Hood figure who possesses mystical powers. Captured, tortured and left for dead, he returns even more powerful than before. In desperation the invaders resurrect an evil wizard and set him against Jaka Sembung in a fierce fight to the death.
How it feels: Dark, campy, earnest and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Rebellion, revenge, power, survival
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 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: rebellion
revenge
power
survival
colonialism
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild