
Conquest
dir. Lucio Fulci · 1983
Feature
Coming of Age
Mood
Adventurous
Look
vibrant landscapes contrasted with dark, foreboding elements
Structure
linear quest with episodic challenges
Plot
To mark his passage into manhood, young Ilias is gifted a magical bow by his father and embarks upon a journey into the wilderness to rid the land of evil, all the while battling the witch Ocron, who wishes to steal the bow for her own nefarious ends.
Why watch
Young Ilias receives a magical bow from his father, marking his transition into manhood. As he ventures into the wilderness, he faces the malevolent witch Ocron, who seeks to claim the bow for herself. Watching this film is like stepping into a vivid tapestry of myth and adventure, where the line between good and evil is drawn in stark, fantastical colors.
Cultural context
1980s fantasy revivalItalian horror cinemacult film following